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What you need to know See page 4

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It’s tax time What new homeowners can expect By Michelle Talsma Everson

Potential deductions According to Koppinger, some common deductions for new homeowners include: • Points paid to obtain a mortgage • Interest paid on the first $1 million of the home loan • Property taxes • Private mortgage insurance, subject to income limitations Necessary paperwork As with anything tax-related, a paper-trail is necessary. “New homebuyers need to gather several documents at year-end to itemize deductions, including closing papers on the home, property taxes paid and Form 1098 mortgage interest,” said Cheryl M. Brock, CPA, CMA, president of Brock Tax & Accounting Company in Tempe. If any of the paperwork seems to be missing, Brock advised that homeowners contact their mortgage company, which should have the paperwork on file. Reduced withholdings “Once a taxpayer is able to itemize deductions on their return as a result of increased deductions from home-ownership, this may result in reduced taxes owed overall,” Koppinger said. “If this is the case, they may benefit from reducing the amount of federal and state income taxes withheld from their paycheck, thereby increasing their take-home pay each pay-period.” Consider professional help While it may be tempting to do your taxes yourself, homeowners are especially advised to seek financial counseling from a tax professional. “Using professional help throughout the process is recommended, including a real estate agent, mortgage lender and CPA or tax preparer,” Brock said.

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Why a new home might just be the perfect holiday gift

By Debra Gelbart

he construction process for a new home can take between three and seven months to complete, depending on the builder. So why should you consider buying a new home during the holiday season?

Lock in a price and an interest rate. At least two national homebuilders report that overall, their home prices were up substantially by the end of this year’s third quarter compared to the same period last year, averaging a 27.5 percent jump, according to Forbes Magazine.. In addition, the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index released at the end of October shows that in metropolitan Phoenix, home prices rose close to 19 percent between August 2012 and the end of August 2013. And while mortgage rates are still historically low, they have been creeping upward, too. In an improving housing market, the reality is “the sooner you decide, the better price you’ll get,” said Bobby Lieb, associate broker with HomeSmart Elite Group in central Phoenix. If a homebuilder’s fiscal year coincides with the calendar year, Lieb said, and the fiscal year also is coming to an end, additional incentives may be in store for homes in new neighborhoods.

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Personalize your new home for the new year. “You’ll have the excitement of moving into something brand-new that has the ideal floor plan for your family and where you’ve had the opportunity to personalize the finishes, such as the flooring, cabinetry and countertops,” said Andy Pedersen, group vice president of marketing and merchandising in Arizona and California for K. Hovnanian Homes, which has 18 active new-home neighborhoods in the Valley. “Even if you opt for a move-in-ready home instead of one yet to be built, you may be able to choose some of the finishes.”

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not uncommon for a resale home to attract multiple offers.” If you fall in love with a floor plan or location for a new home, he added, you don’t have to wonder whether the home can ultimately be yours.

Investigate the tax advantages. If you close your home loan by Dec. 31 and it carries a fraction of a “point” or more (prepaid interest used to buy down the long-term interest rate), you may

Eliminate resale competition. “New homes don’t have competing bidders,” Pedersen said, “but (DECEMBER DEALS, continued on page NH4) because a limited number of resales are available, it’s

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hile each situation is different, new homeowners can count on some changes when they file their income taxes. (As usual, talk with your financial advisor for information specific to your situation.) “Taxpayers are permitted to take either the standard deduction [which varies per individual] or itemized deductions when they file their personal tax return,” said Elizabeth Koppinger, CPA, MTAX, of EK Tax and Accounting Solutions in Phoenix. “When a taxpayer purchases a primary residence and obtains a home mortgage loan, many times they are able to itemize deductions on their return because the itemized deductions are greater than the standard deduction.”

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Pardon the pun, but if you’re looking for a basement home, you may need to do some digging By Gremlyn Bradley-Waddell

n spite of the favorable environmental- and lifestyle-related reasons they tout, houses with subterranean sanctuaries don’t have deep roots here. In fact, Dennis Webb, vice president of Fulton Homes, said while the Tempe-based company is one of the few local production builders to offer basements, they have only offered them as an option on select floor plans for about 16 years. Over at T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes, the first basement home was built in 1991 according to Jason Hill, the homebuilder’s Phoenix division president. Yet, while demand for lowerlevel lairs may not be huge, Hill and Webb said there traditionally is a small but steady high-end market for them, indeed, Webb said that most of the basements built in the Valley are for custom homes.

Price tag

Of course, that correlates to what’s likely the main reason why basements aren’t standard options on every tract home: the price tag. “When we built Alisanos,” Webb said, referring to the south Tempe enclave that opened in the mid-1990s and features a high number — 40 percent — of basement homes, “basements cost $65,000

to $75,000 [over the base price of a home], but they’ve gotten more expensive as the cost of materials and labor have risen.” Nowadays, Webb said, basements run about $125,000 to $135,000 [over the base price of a home] for a standard 1,500- to 1,700-square-foot home in contrast to the $50,000 to $60,000 it costs to add a second story. However, adding a basement can bump up an average-size home to about 5,000 or 6,000 square-feet, and end up costing only about $70 per square-foot.

“We’ve had a lot of people ask about basements. It’s a way for buyers to live in a single-level community and still get those extra bedrooms they need.” —Jason Hill, Phoenix division president of T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes

Increased interest

With the housing market regaining its strength, interest in basement homes is on the upswing, both Hill and Webb said. In response, over at Legacy, Fulton Homes’ new, gated neighborhood in Gilbert, homebuyers will have the option to choose underground digs. At T.W. Lewis by David Weekley Homes, basement options are offered on all

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five floor plans at Acacia Estates, the company’s new community in Gilbert. The model home at Acacia Estates even features a basement so prospective buyers can envision the possibilities the extra room promises. The company’s other new Gilbert neighborhood, The Bridges, will also feature basement options on all seven floor plans.

Homebuilder Jason Check has taken the standard basement to lofty new heights in the new showcase home he’s built at Whitewing at Germann Estates in Gilbert, site of the Valley’s Street of Dreams luxury home tour this year. “I decided I wanted to do something spectacular,” said Check, owner of Mesa-based E&A Custom Homes. “If I was going to do it, I was going to go over the top.” Has he ever. Le Chateau Moderne, his turreted, $2.7 million French country estate-inspired manse that came to life with the aid of architect Sean Roberts of Pinnacle Conceptions, boasts a 4,000-square-foot basement with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a dance studio, an entertainment center with a 90-inch TV plus the following features (and many more): • A walkout patio with a waterfall • A shooting range

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Webb said basement homes are much more energyefficient in Arizona’s climate than two-story dwellings, and that’s a boon for homeowners, especially when summer utility bills kick in. He said that the difference is obvious even when a home is under construction. “You can walk through a basement home [under construction], and it’ll be 100 degrees on the ground level and 80 degrees in the basement — and that’s without power.”

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A low-threshold shower with a wide entrance can help with ease-of-access in your new home’s bathroom

Universal features are helpful for everyone

By Alison Stanton

t’s not just folks of a certain age who might want to buy a new home that offers universal design features. In fact, people of any age may enjoy — or even require — such a home. So says Jennifer Longdon, a national expert on accessible housing; Longdon is also a commissioner and immediate past-chairperson of the Phoenix Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities. She believes that planning ahead for any potential disability issues is definitely a good idea when buying a new home. “Sixty percent of the population will experience a temporary disability in their lifetime,” Longdon said. “Thirty percent of the population has a permanent disability and more than 50 percent of those who reach the age of 75 will have acquired a disability.”

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“Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” Source: National Association of Home Builders

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Immediate accessibility For people who are already disabled, Longdon said they may wish to ask their builder about having their new home include some or all of the following features: • Bracing for bathroom grab-bars or the installation of grab-bars • A zero-grade entry and an accessible bathroom on the ground floor • Low-friction flooring which allows wheelchair users and people who use walkers, crutches or canes better ease of movement; such flooring also decreases trip hazards for those with low vision or a shuffling gait • Kitchen work surfaces (with adequate lighting) that are installed at varying heights so that a seated person can assist in food preparation

“By looking ahead and making smart choices now in keeping with universal design principles, one can look forward to many, many happy autonomous years in their accessible home.” —Jennifer Longdon

• An “open concept” design since it creates a more user-friendly environment for individuals who are deaf/hearing-impaired to participate in conversations with better ease Future accessibility If you’re not disabled or currently in need of such features, you still might want to ask your builder about how they

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can address construction issues that can make the home more easily modifiable down the road, Longdon said. Features to consider include: • Adequate bracing in the tub/shower and toilet areas to allow future installation of grab-bars • A 60-inch turning radius in the bathroom • Thirty-six-inch interior doorways can be helpful with future mobility issues • A zero-grade entry into the home; this creates convenience today for things like moving furniture, while allowing future users of mobility devices entry Hallway widths, window heights and placement of light switches, outlets and environmental controls should also be considered. Features to avoid Likewise, when it comes to universal accessibility, features to avoid include: • Sunken rooms • Sharp turns into rooms • Narrow paths of travel/hallways • Steep drops and narrow entries to all rooms including the patio

Easy, effortless living Many local builders offer universal accessibility features in their new homes, either as standard features or optional choices. Examples include expanded kitchens, walk-in showers and more. “As it relates to universal design, our Del Webb communities feature many of these modern designs, as do some Pulte homes,” said Jacque Petroulakis, a spokesperson for PulteGroup. “The idea behind universal design is that it promotes easy, effortless living.” RESOURCES

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be able to deduct that prepaid interest on your 2013 tax return. One point equals one percent of the total loan amount, so one-half point, for example, on a $200,000 loan becomes $1,000 that may be deductible on your tax return. For full details, buyers should consult a tax professional, Pedersen said.

Consider the convenience of a move-in-ready home. In many communities, buyers typically have a choice between a yet-to-be-built home and one already completed, often called an inventory home. “If someone has relocated from another state and wants a quick-move-in option,” said Pat Moroney, president of the Phoenix division of Standard Pacific Homes, “an already-built home in any of our 11 communities might work perfectly for their needs.” In addition, builders sometimes have a larger supply of inventory homes at year’s end than at other times of the year, Pedersen said. And many homebuilders offer year-end specials on these homes, said Terry Lents, a sales manager for Blandford Homes at Mountain Bridge in Mesa, which has four neighborhoods with floor plans ranging in size from just under 1,400 to more than 5,200 square-feet. K. Hovnanian and Standard Pacific each have close to 50 move-in-ready

homes available across all of their Phoenix-area neighborhoods. Blandford offers approximately 30 inventory homes throughout its eight East Valley neighborhoods.

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value covers the value of the items at the date of the claim. It takes into account depreciation, i.e., a claim for a stolen computer would only reimburse the actual cash value of the machine, not the replacement cost to purchase a new one. Replacement cost coverage is more expensive because it covers the actual cost to replace the items without factoring in depreciation or wear and tear. “If you don’t have a whole lot of furniture, actual cash value may be a bargain you want to go with,” said Nicole Farr, communications manager for the Arizona Insurance Council. “If you have expensive items, you might want to ask about replacement cost.”

Buy in December; move in in January. “Depending on the financing, you can buy a move-in-ready home right now and potentially be in the house in 30 days,” Pedersen said. To take advantage of that timetable, he noted that a buyer probably would have to pay in cash. In some cases, the process can be even more accelerated. If a buyer is preapproved for a loan, Moroney said, and chooses an inventory home, the process of finalizing a purchase and taking ownership of a home may take between two and three weeks. THE BOTTOM LINE:

If you’re in the market for a residence that better meets your lifestyle needs, you might want to consider putting a new home on your holiday shopping list this year.

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Here are three important criteria homeowners need to take into account when researching homeowners’ insurance:

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Special circumstances.

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Richard John of Arizona Brothers Moving, a smaller Phoenix moving firm that handles local moves, agreed. He said that asking how long the company’s been in business and if it’s bonded and insured are also good questions. He and his brother, William, founded their business in 1985 and get a lot of repeat business. “We’ve moved so many families and their friends that it’s kind of like an extended family,” he said.

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It pays to do your research on moving companies By Gremlyn Bradley-Waddell

he euphoria one feels upon buying a new home is often quickly offset by the panic that sets in once you realize you need to physically shuffle all of your worldly possessions from wherever you are now into that beautiful new home. For most families, the days of moving by getting a few college buddies together and renting a van are long gone. Indeed, many folks will find that hiring a moving company is what they’re going to need to do to get from here to there. And while moving undoubtedly can be stressful — will our things arrive in good condition and will the bill be higher than originally estimated? — the right moving company can make the

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process so much easier, said Rick Dircks, executive vice president of Dircks Moving and Logistics. Referrals important Some 20 years ago, Dircks founded the Phoenix-based company, which is also a top-rated Mayflower agent, with his brother, Chip, and they’ve found the best way for consumers to find a trustworthy moving company is to ask for recommendations from friends and acquaintances. “Get referrals and do some research, although you might want to take online reviews with a grain of salt,” he said.

Expert advice The following tips from Dircks and John are just a few more pointers that consumers should heed when looking to hire a reputable moving company: • Look for a Better Business Bureau member. Dircks said to go online and see if the company is a member of the Better Business Bureau and, if so, what kind of rating it received. He admits he’s biased — he’s a board member of the nonprofit’s local chapter — but added, “If they’re not a member, I would question that a little bit.” • Ask for an in-home estimate. Both John and Dircks provide free, in-home estimates to potential customers. Make sure you don’t forget items (like the ones in the attic), and expect to pay extra for large objects like a pool table. John, however, said an in-home estimate is not really necessary for clients who use his firm because Arizona Brothers charges a flat, $99 per-hourplus-tax price, which includes three movers, a 26-foot truck, a dolly and shrink-wrapping material. He said he only needs to know a home’s squarefootage and number of rooms to provide an accurate estimate. While estimates for local moves are not binding (guaranteed), long-distance ones are binding and must be given

to the customer in writing before the move transpires. • Compare apples to apples. Moving companies often approach moves differently, and the result can be confusion for the ‘movee’. That’s because it’s not just rates that vary from company to company — there are other factors as well, including manpower and/or truck size. John noted Arizona Brothers’ prices may initially seem higher than the competition’s, but when other costs are factored in, their flflat-fee at-fee often ends up being cheaper. Pay a deposit, but • only if the move is local. It’s pretty standard for local movers to ask for a deposit, Dircks said, even though not all do. Longdistance haulers, however, should neither ask for a deposit nor be given one. “That’s a red flag if they’re asking,” Dircks said. • Decide if replacement protection is necessary. Basic liability protection is usually available at no cost, but some homeowners may want to purchase additional coverage in case of damage to their property. • Build a cushion into your budget. If you’re not using a company that charges a flat-fee, be sure to plan for a little extra spending and possibly even under-spending, Dircks said. He recommends plus or minus 10 percent to compensate for the “human” factor. “There are a lot of dumb little factors that change things,” Dircks said, adding that’s why it’s important to get a trusted referral. RESOURCES The U.S. Department of Transportation produces a free online booklet, “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.” Find it at www.protectyourmove.gov/ consumer/awareness/rights/rights.htm

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Regency at Melton Ranch K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $500s 7193 W. Rowel Rd, Peoria KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

Renaissance at Greer Ranch Courtland Communities Starting at $237,490 Cactus Rd & Reems Rd, Surprise courtlandcommunities.com 623-474-3125

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Surprise Farms – Discovery Collection Taylor Morrison Close-Out Community 183rd Ave. & Bell Rd, Surprise taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

Vintage at Rock Springs K. Hovnanian Homes From the mid $200s 7669 W. Molly Dr., Peoria KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

Surprise Farms – Encore Collection Taylor Morrison Close-Out Community 183rd Ave. & Bell Rd, Surprise taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

Westland Heights at Vistancia Mattamy Homes From the $250s NW corner of Vistancia Blvd and Westland Rd, Peoria mattamyhomes.com 623-455-3722

Surprise Farms – Odyssey Collection Taylor Morrison From the low $200s 183rd Ave. & Bell Rd, Surprise taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

White Tank Foothills Pulte Homes From the high $170s Olive Ave. & Citrus Rd, Waddell pulte.com • 623-466-9916

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Capstone Collection Taylor Morrison From the $500s 60th St. & Lone Mountain Rd, Phoenix taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

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Richmond American From the low $500s 60th St. & Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek RichmondAmerican.com 602-635-4507

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Summit Collection Taylor Morrison From the high $400s 60th St. & Lone Mountain Rd, Phoenix taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

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Pinnacle Collections Taylor Morrison From the low $600s 98th St. & Cave Creek Rd, Scottsdale taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

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Toll Brothers From the upper $400s 54th St. & Hallihan, Phoenix MontevistaByTollBrothers.com 480-595-2800 Family Development Homes From the $300s Jomax Rd & Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale PinnaclePointeLiving.com 480-361-8007

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From the $340s 60th St. & Lone Mountain Rd, Phoenix pulte.com • 480-488-2973

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K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $800s 25851 N. 89th St., Scottsdale KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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Estates K. Hovnanian Homes From the upper $900s 118th St. & Happy Valley Rd, Scottsdale KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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Pulte Homes From the high $200s 19th Ave. & Jomax Rd, Phoenix pulte.com • 888-500-2107

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From the $290s 19th Ave. & Jomax Rd, Phoenix pulte.com • 623-582-1588

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Vintage at Verrado K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $200s 20717 W. Delaney Dr., Buckeye KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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Verrado Maracay Homes From the $200s McDowell Rd & Verrado Way, Buckeye maracayhomes.com • 623-236-9034

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Travis Park Richmond American Homes From the low $200s Estrella Pkwy & Van Buren St., Goodyear RichmondAmerican.com 623-587-9438

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Trailside Point Richmond American Homes From the upper $100s 75th Ave. & Baseline Rd, Laveen RichmondAmerican.com 602-748-4982

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Toll Brothers at Verrado Toll Brothers From the low $300s North Acacia Way & West Canyon Dr., Buckeye TollBrothers.com • 623-398-6249

Stone Gate in Estrella Rosewood Homes Close-Out; From the $300s Estrella Pkwy & Calistoga Dr., Goodyear RosewoodHomes.com 623-925-8999

Sienna Hills Richmond American Homes From the low $200s Verrado Way & McDowell Rd, Buckeye RichmondAmerican.com 623-223-7365

Del Webb - all ages Almost Sold Out From the high $300s Deer Valley Rd & Aviano Way, Phoenix delwebb.com • 602-337-1818

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Arroyo Norte 2 Richmond American Homes

From the upper $200s I-17 & Arroyo Norte Dr., Phoenix RichmondAmerican.com 602-635-4507

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Rosewood Homes Close-Out From the $600s North side of Campbell Ave. at 33rd Place, Phoenix RosewoodHomes.com 602-252-0088

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Vintage at Crossriver K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $200s 21933 N. 120th Ave. Sun City KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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at Estrella 17 Saronno AV Homes Now Open; From the low $200s Estrella Pkwy & Calistoga Dr., Goodyear AVHomesInc.com • 623-433-9982

Sun City Festival Del Webb From the $170s West Canyon Springs Blvd & Sun Valley Pkwy, Buckeye delwebb.com • 928-252-6551

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Rogers Ranch Richmond American Homes From the upper $100s 51st Ave. & Southern Ave., Laveen RichmondAmerican.com 623-866-5212

Tierra Del Rio-Canyon Pulte Homes New Parcels Coming Soon From the $230s 107th Ave. & Happy Valley Pkwy, Peoria pulte.com • 623-572-2779

The Groves at Farmington Glen Richmond American Homes From the upper $100s 99th Ave. & Broadway Rd, Tolleson RichmondAmerican.com 480-448-7007

Rimrock at Del Rio Ranch Courtland Communities Starting at $184,990 120th Ave. & Whyman Ave., Avondale courtlandcommunities.com 623-444-8593

Tierra Del Rio-Cactus Pulte Homes New Parcels Coming Soon From the $180s 107th Ave. & Happy Valley Pkwy, Peoria pulte.com • 623-362-4033

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Enclave at Veneto K. Hovnanian Homes From the upper $100s 6814 S. 19th Lane, Phoenix KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

PebbleCreek A Robson Resort Community From the $230s PebbleCreek Pkwy & Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear Robson.com • 623-935-6700

Reserve at Rock Springs Courtland Communities Close-Out Community 78th Lane & Jomax Rd, Peoria courtlandcommunities.com 623-236-9112

Terramar – Expedition Collection Taylor Morrison From the high $200s Happy Valley Rd west of 67th Ave., Peoria taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

Summit at Rock Springs Courtland Communities Starting at $324,990 82nd Dr. & Jomax Rd, Peoria courtlandcommunities.com 623-236-9112

Del Rio Ranch Richmond American Homes From the upper $100s 115th Ave. & Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale RichmondAmerican.com 623-215-6770

Paseo Point Richmond American Homes From the low $200s 55th Ave. & Dobbins Rd, Laveen RichmondAmerican.com 602-748-4988

Reserve at Plaza Del Rio Maracay Homes From the $200s Thunderbird Rd & Plaza Del Rio Blvd, Peoria maracayhomes.com • 623-388-4016

Surprise Farms – Premiere Collection Taylor Morrison From the low $200s 183rd Ave. & Bell Rd, Surprise taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

Canyon Trails Richmond American Homes From the low $200s 167th Ave. & Van Buren St., Goodyear RichmondAmerican.com 623-435-4962

Los Vientos at Palm Valley Maracay Homes From the mid $300s Monte Vista Rd, west of Pebblecreek Pkwy, Goodyear maracayhomes.com • 623-594-2800

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Sonoran Commons - Encore & Passage Collections Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! North Valley Pkwy & Sonoran Desert Dr., Phoenix taylormorrison.com Interest List Now Forming

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CantaMia at Estrella AV Homes From the $140s Estrella Pkwy, South of I-10, Goodyear cantamia.com • 623-474-6960

Laveen Village Richmond American Homes From the low $200s 35th Ave. & Southern Ave., Phoenix RichmondAmerican.com 602-635-4507

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Regency at Eagle Heights K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $400s 7535 W. Trails Dr., Glendale KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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Calderra at Palm Valley Maracay Homes From the mid $200s Monte Vista Rd, west of Pebblecreek Pkwy, Goodyear maracayhomes.com • 623-466-0257

Las Brisas – Expedition Collection Taylor Morrison From the low $200s Perryville Rd & Lower Buckeye Rd, Goodyear taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

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Avalon at Verrado K. Hovnanian Homes From the upper $100s 20724 W. Park Meadows Dr., Buckeye KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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Parkside at Greer Ranch Richmond American Homes From the low $200s Reems Rd & Cactus Rd, Surprise RichmondAmerican.com 480-448-7048

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N 75th Ave

W Chandler Blvd

Riggs Rd

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Artisan at Palm Valley K. Hovnanian Homes From the mid $200s 15631 W. Coronado Rd, Goodyear KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

9 Las Brisas – Discovery & Encore Collections Taylor Morrison From the mid $100s Perryville Rd & Lower Buckeye Rd, Goodyear taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

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Savannah Maracay Homes From the $200s Camelback Rd & Perryville Rd, Litchfield Park maracayhomes.com • 623-266-0359

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E Ray Rd

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Reserve at Rock Springs K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $300s 8004 W. Rock Springs Dr., Peoria KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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The Open Collection Family Development Homes Contact us for Grand Opening price W. Camelback Rd & Village Pkwy, Litchfield Park TheOpenCollection.com 623-535-4255

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Northlands – Encore, Passage & Summit Collections Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! Jomax Rd west of Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria taylormorrison.com Interest List Now Forming

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Mountain Trails at Cortessa AV Homes Coming Soon! Olive Ave. & Citrus Rd, Waddell AVHomesInc.com • 877-AV-HOMES

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Marley Park Rear Lane Mattamy Homes From the $170s NE corner of Cactus Rd & Reems Rd, Surprise mattamyhomes.com 623-414-3111

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Marley Park Heritage Mattamy Homes From the $220s NE corner of Cactus Rd & Reems Rd, Surprise mattamyhomes.com 623-215-2550

Marley Park Estates Mattamy Homes From the $290s NE corner of Cactus Rd & Reems Rd, Surprise mattamyhomes.com 623-414-3111

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Foothills at Rock Springs Richmond American Homes From the low $300s 83rd Ave. & Jomax Rd, Peoria RichmondAmerican.com 623-435-4961

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Ironwood Ridge – Expedition Collection Taylor Morrison From the mid $200s Vistancia Blvd & Lone Mountain Pkwy, Peoria taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

Oasis 5 Desert Pulte Homes Now Pre-Selling From the $160s Greenway Rd & Cotton Lane, Surprise pulte.com • 877-892-1460

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Festival Foothills Pulte Homes From the $120s West Canyon Springs Blvd & Sun Valley Pkwy, Buckeye pulte.com • 928-252-2450

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Crosspointe Mattamy Homes Coming 12-14-13 91st Ave. south of Olive Ave., Peoria (Westgate Shopping Center, east of AMC Theatre) mattamyhomes.com

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Cascade at Marley Park Richmond American Homes From the low $200s Reems Rd & Cactus Rd, Surprise RichmondAmerican.com 623-842-5503

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Estates at Happy Valley – Summit Collection Taylor Morrison Grand Opening! Happy Valley Rd west of 67th Ave., Peoria taylormorrison.com 480-346-1738

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Enclave at Crossriver 7 K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $200s 11918 W. Carlota Lane, Sun City KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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Bethany Estates 2 Richmond American Homes From the upper $200s Dysart Rd & Bethany Home Rd, Litchfield Park RichmondAmerican.com 623-866-5211

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Desert Vistas at Cortessa Richmond American Homes From the upper $100s Olive Ave. & Perryville Rd, Waddell RichmondAmerican.com 623-207-8013

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Summit Collection Taylor Morrison Grand Opening! From the low $400s Jomax Rd & Norterra Pkwy, Phoenix taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

16 Saguaro Estates

Toll Brothers From the upper $800s 7101 E. Ironwood, Scottsdale TollBrothers.com 480-207-6216

17 Windgate Ranch Scottsdale

Toll Brothers From the upper $500s Thompson Peak Pkwy & Windgate Ranch Rd, Scottsdale WindgateRanchScottsdale.com 480-596-7300

Bridges at Gilbert – Landmark Collection Taylor Morrison Grand Opening! From the low $300s Higley Rd south of Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

22 Kinetic Point at Eastmark Maracay Homes From the upper $200s S.E. corner of Ellsworth Rd & Ray Rd, Mesa maracayhomes.com • 480-840-9647 Lehi Crossing Taylor Morrison From the mid $300s Val Vista Dr. & Thomas Rd, Mesa taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

Bridges at Gilbert – Trestle Place Maracay Homes From the mid $300s Higley Rd south of Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert maracayhomes.com • 480-432-3507

The Lofts at Power Ranch Blandford Homes Grand Opening From the $160s Pecos Rd & Power Rd, Gilbert blandfordhomes.com 480-895-6300

Carmel at Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes From the mid $300s McKellips Rd & Hawes Rd, Mesa blandfordhomes.com 480-641-1800

Lumiere Garden at Eastmark Maracay Homes From the $300s S.E. corner of Ellsworth Rd & Ray Rd, Mesa maracayhomes.com • 480-988-7490

Robson Ranch A Robson Resort Community From the $170s I-10 and Jimmie Kerr Blvd, Casa Grande Robson.com • 520-426-3300

Ranch 37 Skyline Richmond American Homes From the low $200s Skyline Dr. & Gary Rd, San Tan Valley RichmondAmerican.com 480-624-0244 Sossaman Estates Richmond American Homes From the low $300s Queen Creek Rd & Sossaman Rd, Queen Creek RichmondAmerican.com 480-624-0244

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Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Del Webb From the $160s Merrill Ranch Pkwy & Hunt Hwy, Florence delwebb.com • 520-413-6100 Symphony at Cielo Noche K. Hovnanian Homes Coming Soon! Queen Creek Rd & Hawes, Queen Creek KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

Torino Village Richmond American Homes From the low $200s Power Rd & Brown Rd, Mesa RichmondAmerican.com 480-624-0260

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39 Stonegate at Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes From the mid $400s McKellips Rd & Hawes Rd, Mesa blandfordhomes.com • 480-641-1800

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Regency at Victoria Manor K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $400s 1500 E. Sagittarius Place, Chandler KHOV.com • 877-546-8669

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30 Parkside at Anthem at Merrill Ranch Pulte Homes From the $130s Merrill Ranch Pkwy & Hunt Hwy, Florence pulte.com • 520-413-6175

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Bridges at Gilbert – Arch Crossing Maracay Homes From the high $200s Higley Rd south of Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert maracayhomes.com • 480-458-7160

Hermosa Estates Blandford Homes From the high $500s McKellips Rd & Hawes Rd, Mesa blandfordhomes.com 480-895-2800

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Bridges at Gilbert Pulte Homes From the $330s Queen Creek Rd & Higley Rd, Gilbert pulte.com • 480-284-7329

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Hamilton Heights Pulte Homes From the $300s Arizona Ave. & Queen Creek Rd, Chandler pulte.com • 480-656-0659

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Belmonte – Landmark Collection Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! Chandler Heights Rd east of Gilbert Rd, Chandler taylormorrison.com Interest List Now Forming

Glennwilde Richmond American Homes From the upper $100s Honeycutt Rd & Glennwilde Dr., Maricopa RichmondAmerican.com 480-624-0244

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Ocotillo Heights Richmond American Homes From the mid $200s Signal Butte Rd & Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek RichmondAmerican.com 480-558-1271

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Bella Via-Maestro Pulte Homes From the $200s Warner Rd & Signal Butte Rd, Mesa pulte.com • 480-354-3373

Elliot Groves at Morrison Ranch – Landmark Collection Taylor Morrison From the low $300s Recker Rd & Elliot Rd, Gilbert taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

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Artesian Ranch Maracay Homes From the mid $300s N.W. corner of Ocotillo Rd & Gilbert Rd, Chandler maracayhomes.com • 480-802-0833

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28 Montelena Maracay Homes From the mid $300s S. Hawes Rd, S. of Ocotillo Rd, E. on Via Del Palo, Queen Creek maracayhomes.com 480-699-1640

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Arboleda Estates – Summit Collection Taylor Morrison From the low $500s Germann Rd west of Alma School Rd, Chandler taylormorrison.com 480-346-1738

Maplewood Court – Summit Collection Taylor Morrison From the high $400s Alma School Rd & Willis Rd, Chandler taylormorrison.com 480-346-1738

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16 Eastmark – Lincoln Square Mattamy Homes From the $280s SE corner of Ray Rd & Ellsworth Rd, Mesa mattamyhomes.com • 480-500-5188

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15 Eastmark – Discovery Collection Taylor Morrison From the $220s Ocotillo Rd east of Ellsworth Rd, Mesa taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

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Adora Trails – Odyssey Collection Taylor Morrison From the high $200s Val Vista Dr. & Riggs Rd, Gilbert taylormorrison.com 480-346-1738

Crismon Heights Richmond American Homes From the low $300s Crismon Rd & Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek RichmondAmerican.com 480-624-0244

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Adora Trails – Discovery & Encore Collections Taylor Morrison From the low $200s Val Vista Dr. & Riggs Rd, Gilbert taylormorrison.com 480-346-1738

Lyon’s Gate Maracay Homes From the upper $200s Higley Rd & Ray Rd, Gilbert maracayhomes.com • 480-397-2016

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Copperleaf – Encore & Passage Collections Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! Germann Rd East of Lindsay Rd, Gilbert taylormorrison.com Interest List Now Forming

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Trovita Estates – Summit & Pinnacle Collections Taylor Morrison From the high $300s Val Vista Dr. & Adobe St., Mesa taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

46 Victoria Estates – Expedition Collection Taylor Morrison Grand Opening! Hawes Rd & Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek taylormorrison.com • 480-346-1738

Vaquero Ranch Maracay Homes From the mid $300s S.E. corner of Ocotillo Rd & Lindsay Rd, Chandler maracayhomes.com • 480-584-6308

Villagio Maracay Homes From the upper $200s East of Sossaman Rd on Queen Creek Rd, Queen Creek maracayhomes.com • 480-699-8433

Veranda at Villages at Rancho El Dorado Richmond American Homes From the mid $100s SR 347 & Smith-Enke Rd, Maricopa RichmondAmerican.com 520-316-4277

Villas at Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes Grand Opening From the mid $200s McKellips Rd & Hawes Rd, Mesa blandfordhomes.com 480-988-2400

The Waters at Ocotillo Pulte Homes From the $380s Dobson Rd & Price Rd, Chandler pulte.com • 480-361-4583

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Find your new home now at TollBrothers.com/Republic With a new Toll Brothers home, you’ll receive energy efﬁciencies and higher quality standards not found in most resale homes. Additionally, with the ability to select your own options and upgrades, you can create a home that reﬂects your own personal style and tastes. Don’t settle for less when you can have more. Visit a Toll Brothers community today to start building your new dream home from the ground up. PHOENIX

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NOW SELLING! Private gated community of luxury single-family homes with 1-acre home sites. From the upper $800,000s (480) 207-6216

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Spectacular Mountain View Home Sites Available! Luxurious single-family homes within the last master-planned community at the base of the McDowell Mountains! From the upper $500,000s (480) 596-7300

Mountain View Home Sites Available! Luxurious home designs with up to 5 bedrooms, huge home sites and optional casitas! From the low $300,000s (623) 398-6249

NOW SELLING! Luxury gated community offering estate sized home sites. From the mid-$500,000s (480) 404-6480

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COMING SOON! QUEEN CREEK

Dorada Estates New estate home community offering over-sized home sites with open ﬂoor plans. Interest list forming now! N O R T H S C OT TS DA L E Treviso New luxury homes with spectacular desert and mountain views. Interest list forming now!

Open Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 am. to 5:30 pm, and Monday 12 noon to 5:30 pm. Brokers Welcome. Homes Available Nationwide. Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. Photos Are Images Only and Should Not Be Relied Upon to Conﬁrm Applicable Features. This is not an offering where prohibited by law. Professional Builder Magazine, December 2012. Listing Broker Toll Brothers Real Estate, Inc. AR-0008104303-01

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COURTLAND COMMUNITIES RESERVE AT ROCK SPRINGS

MARACAY HOMES RESERVE AT PLAZA DEL RIO

3BD/2BA, 2,300 SQ. FT., $296,051 Single-story, RV Supergarage, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances. 623-474-3125 • www.courtlandcommunities.com 15983 W. Jenan Dr., Surprise 85379

4BD/2.5BA, 3,213 SQ. FT., $394,990 RV Supergarage, downstairs master bedroom, stainless-steel appliances, game room. 623-236-9112 • www.courtlandcommunities.com 7824 W. Andrea Dr., Peoria 85383

3BD/3BA, 2,472 SQ. FT., $399,990 Former model home, RV Supergarage, granite countertops, lots of upgrades. 623-236-9112 • www.courtlandcommunities.com 7856 W. Rock Springs Dr., Peoria 85383

4BD/3BA, 2,395 SQ. FT., $271,931 Stainless-steel appliances, maple nutmeg cabinets, granite kitchen countertops, extended covered patio. 623-388-4016 • www.maracayhomes.com 13174 N. 93rd Ave., Peoria 85381

MATTAMY HOMES MARLEY PARK HERITAGE

MATTAMY HOMES MARLEY PARK REAR LANE

4BD/3BA, 2,008 SQ. FT., $249,990 Staggered maple cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops. 623-215-2550 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 13117 N. 147th Dr., Surprise 85379

MATTAMY HOMES MARLEY PARK REAR LANE

3BD/2BA, 1,525 SQ. FT., $205,990 Staggered maple cabinets, granite kitchen countertops, trellis-covered patio. 623-414-3111 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 15333 W. Bloomﬁeld Rd., Surprise 85379

3BD/2.5BA, 2,430 SQ. FT., $284,990 Staggered maple cabinets, stainless-steel gas appliances, granite kitchen countertops. 623-215-2550 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 15122 W. Corrine Dr., Surprise 85379

5BD/3.5BA, 2,928 SQ. FT., $299,990 Granite kitchen countertops, staggered maple cabinets, upgraded stair-rail. 623-215-2550 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 15468 W. Corrine Dr., Surprise 85379

3BD/2.5BA, 2,030 SQ. FT., $234,144 Granite kitchen countertops, stainless-steel appliances, two-tone paint. 623-414-3111 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 12508 N. 153rd Dr., Surprise 85379

MATTAMY HOMES MATTAMY HOMES MATTAMY HOMES WESTLAND HEIGHTS AT VISTANCIA WESTLAND HEIGHTS AT VISTANCIA WESTLAND HEIGHTS AT VISTANCIA 3BD/2BA, 1,916 SQ. FT., $321,716 Granite kitchen countertops, enlarged master shower with glass enclosure. 623-455-3722 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 31621 N. 132nd Dr., Peoria 85383

3BD/2BA, 2027 SQ. FT., $324,949 Two-tone interior paint, stainless-steel appliances, upgraded cabinets. 623-455-3722 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 31625 N. 132nd Dr., Peoria 85383

MATTAMY HOMES MATTAMY HOMES MATTAMY HOMES WESTLAND HEIGHTS AT VISTANCIA WESTLAND HEIGHTS AT VISTANCIA WESTLAND HEIGHTS AT VISTANCIA

4BD/3.5BA, 3,511 SQ. FT., $381,927 Enlarged master shower, granite kitchen countertops, upgraded cabinets. 623-455-3722 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 31629 N. 132nd Dr., Peoria 85383

TOLL BROTHERS MONTEVISTA

3BD/2BA, 2,027 SQ. FT., $323,691 Granite kitchen countertops, upgraded maple cabinets, enlarged master shower. 623-455-3722 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 31633 N. 132nd Dr., Peoria 85383

4BD/3.5BA, 3,517 SQ. FT., $407,763 Tahoe maple square cabinets, granite kitchen countertops. 623-455-3722 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 31637 N. 132nd Dr., Peoria 85383

3BD/2BA, 2,008 SQ. FT., $327,028 Scottsdale cherry spice raised-panel cabinets, granite countertops. 623-455-3722 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 31643 N. 132nd Dr., Peoria 85383

3BD/2.5BA, 2,332 SQ. FT., $574,568 Great room ﬂoor plan with gourmet kitchen, walk-in pantry, sunlit breakfast area. 480-595-2800 • www.TollBrothers.com/AZ 30227 N. 52nd Place, Cave Creek 85331

TOLL BROTHERS MONTEVISTA

CANTAMIA BY AV HOMES ESTRELLA BY NEWLAND COMMUNITIES 2-3BD/2-2.5BA, 1,189-2,852 SQ. FT., $100,000s This 55-or-better community offers lakes, pools, a well-appointed village center and more. 623-474-6960 • www.Estrella.com/homeﬁnder 17700 W. Star Point Dr., Goodyear 85338

COURTLAND COMMUNITIES RIMROCK AT DEL RIO RANCH

3BD/2.5BA, 2,128 SQ. FT., $234,990 Single-story, RV Supergarage, granite countertops, close to park. 623-444-8593 • www.courtlandcommunities.com 12030 W. Chase Lane, Avondale 85392

GREENSPOINTE BY WILLIAM RYAN HOMES ESTRELLA BY NEWLAND COMMUNITIES

MARACAY HOMES CALDERRA AT PALM VALLEY

MARACAY HOMES LOS VIENTOS AT PALM VALLEY

MARACAY HOMES VERRADO

RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES CANYON TRAILS

4BD/2.5BA, 3,402 SQ. FT., $649,995 Gourmet kitchen, large bonus room, premium lot with mountain views. 480-595-2800 • www.TollBrothers.com/AZ 5422 E. Palo Brea Lane, Cave Creek 85331

4BD/2.5BA, 2,581 SQ. FT., $343,065 Gourmet stainless-steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops, bay window at nook, expanded master. 623-466-0257 • www.maracayhomes.com 2388 N. 156th Dr., Goodyear 85395

3BD/2.5BA, 2,777 SQ. FT., $390,636 Gourmet stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, walk-in master shower, 18 X 18 tile. 623-594-2800 • www.maracayhomes.com 2049 N. 159th Ave., Goodyear 85395

RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES FOOTHILLS AT ROCK SPRINGS

RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES TRAILSIDE POINT

4BD/3.5BA, 3,300 SQ. FT., $385,990 Gourmet kitchen, bonus room, single-story, 2-car garage. 623-435-4961 • www.richmondamerican.com 7909 W. Whitehorn Trail, Peoria 85383

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3BD/2.5BA, 1,900 SQ. FT., $191,990 Kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops. 602-748-4982 • www.richmondamerican.com 6926 S. 78th Dr., Laveen 85339

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5BD/4.5BA, 3,769 SQ. FT., $339,900 Gourmet stainless-steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops, cherry cabinets, custom ﬂooring. 623-236-9034 • www.maracayhomes.com 21016 W. Park Meadows Dr., Buckeye 85396

4BD/3.5BA, 2,872 SQ. FT., $311,845 Jadyn plan includes solar, great room, formal dining, granite countertops, upgraded tile/cabinets. 602-903-2330 • www.Estrella.com/homeﬁnder 12774 S. 183rd Ave., Goodyear 85338

3BD/2BA, 2,150 SQ. FT., $232,990 Extended covered patio, 4-foot garage extension. 623-435-4962 • www.richmondamerican.com 16839 W. Adams St., Goodyear 85338

SARONNO BY AV HOMES SERENITY BY WILLIAM RYAN HOMES ESTRELLA BY NEWLAND COMMUNITIES ESTRELLA BY NEWLAND COMMUNITIES

2-3BD/2-3.5BA, 1,619-2,637 SQ. FT., $200,000s With energy-efﬁciency as a standard, your home will blend harmoniously with its surroundings. 623-433-9982 • www.Estrella.com/homeﬁnder 14714 S. 179th Ave., Goodyear 85338

3-5BD/2-4.5BA, 2,590-4,346 SQ. FT., $200,000s Experience a sense of privacy and seclusion with a mountain preserve off your backyard. 623-337-5168 • www.Estrella.com/homeﬁnder 14755 S. 182nd Dr., Goodyear 85338

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MARACAY HOMES ARCH CROSSING/BRIDGES AT GILBERT 3BD/2.5BA, 2,172 SQ. FT., $332,535 G.E. stainless-steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops, bay window at master bedroom. 480-458-7160 • www.maracayhomes.com 3955 E. Rakestraw Lane, Gilbert 85298

4BD/2.5BA, 2,596 SQ. FT., $419,900 Gourmet stainless-steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops, maple cabinets, bay window at master. 480-802-0833 • www.maracayhomes.com 2861 E. Iris Dr., Chandler 85286

3BD/2.5BA, 2,438 SQ. FT., $334,581 Granite kitchen countertops, stainless-steel gas appliances, maple cabinets, 20-inch tile. 480-840-9647 • www.maracayhomes.com 10321 E. Talameer Ave., Mesa 85212

MARACAY HOMES KINETIC POINT AT EASTMARK

MARACAY HOMES LYON’S GATE

MARACAY HOMES VAQUERO RANCH

MARACAY HOMES VILLAGIO

4BD/4BA, 3,270 SQ. FT., $393,995 Mountain views, oversized covered patio, gourmet kitchen with double ovens. 623-398-6249 • www.TollBrothers.com/AZ 20448 W. Summit Place, Buckeye 85396

MARACAY HOMES ARTESIAN RANCH

MARACAY HOMES KINETIC POINT AT EASTMARK

4BD/3.5BA, 3,668 SQ. FT., $397,888 Stainless-steel gas appliances, granite kitchen countertops, updated cabinets, 20-inch tile. 480-840-9647 • www.maracayhome.com 5123 S. Dassault Way, Mesa 85212

4BD/3.5BA, 3,644 SQ. FT., $399,500 Gourmet stainless-steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops, cherry cabinets, bay windows. 480-397-2016 • www.maracayhomes.com 3561 E. Harrison St., Gilbert 85295

3BD/2.5BA, 2,278 SQ. FT., $378,440 Gourmet stainless-steel appliances, maple cabinets, 12-foot sliding glass door, bay window at master. 480-584-6308 • www.maracayhomes.com 4227 E. Glacier Place, Chandler 85249

3BD/2BA, 2,346 SQ. FT., $323,641 Gourmet appliances, maple espresso cabinets, granite kitchen countertops, upgraded tile ﬂooring. 480-699-8433 • www.maracayhomes.com 19278 E. Apricot Lane, Queen Creek 85142

MATTAMY HOMES EASTMARK

3BD+DEN/2BA, 1,627 SQ. FT., $274,228 Corner lot across from park, staggered cabinets, stone backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, 20-inch tile. 480-500-5188 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 10362 E. Sable Ave., Mesa 85212

4BD/DEN/3.5BA, 2,954 SQ. FT, $379,990 Beautiful master bath, highly upgraded kitchen with built-in ovens, gas cooktop. 480-500-5188 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 10548 E. Lincoln Ave., Mesa 85212

4BD/3.5BA, 3,954 SQ. FT., $399,990 Gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, double ovens. 480-500-5100 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 10608 E. Lincoln Ave., Mesa 85212

4BD/2.5 BA, 1,914 SQ. FT., $293,990 Spanish-style cozy front porch, 9-foot ceilings on both levels, 8-foot doors, stainless-steel appliances. 480-500-5188 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 5119 S. Quantum Way, Mesa 85212

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4BD/LOFT/2.5BA, 2,734 SQ. FT., $329,990 Master suite with balcony, kitchen with upgraded granite and full backsplash, 3-car garage. 480-500-5188 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 5127 S. Quantum Way, Mesa 85212

4BD/2.5BA, 2,436 SQ. FT., $348,990 Highly upgraded home, custom kitchen, granite, stainless-steel gas appliances, 10-foot ceilings. 480-500-5188 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 10542 E. Lincoln Ave., Mesa 85212

3BD+DEN/2BA, 1,627 SQ. FT., $272,958 Large lot across from park, granite, staggered cabinets, two-tone paint, 20-inch tile. 480-500-5188 • www.mattamyhomes.com/arizona 10365 E. Hawk Ave., Mesa 85212

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STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES PROVINCE AT EASTMARK

3BD/2.5BA, 2,350 SQ. FT., $297,990 Gourmet kitchen, study, versatile teen room, master retreat with deluxe bath. 480-558-1271 • www.richmondamerican.com 22261 E. Desert Hills Court, Queen Creek 85142

4BR/5BA, 3,728 SQ. FT., $399,950 Open great room plan, granite counters, highly upgraded interior ﬁnishes. 480-382-8432 • www.ryland.com 10737 E. Pivitol Ave., Mesa 85212

3BD/2.5BA, 2,301 SQ. FT., $331,137 Courtyard entry, granite kitchen countertops, stainless-steel appliances, birch cabinets. 480-500-5846 • www.standardpaciﬁchomes.com 10555 E. Pivitol Ave., Mesa 85212

3BD/2.5BA, 2,501 SQ. FT., $366,598 Granite kitchen countertops, double ovens, ﬁreplace, paver driveway and courtyard. 480-500-5846 • www.standardpaciﬁchomes.com 5054 S. Advant Terrace, Mesa 85212

5BD/3BA, 3,177 SQ. FT., $336,008 Granite, stainless-steel appliances, corner lot, bed/bath down, upgraded ﬂooring. 480-654-3450 • www.taylormorrison.com 10135 E. Starion Ave., Mesa 85212

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4BD/3.5 BA, 3,098 SQ. FT., $320,761 Quartz, stainless-steel appliances, maple cabinets, corner lot, upgraded ﬂooring. 480-654-3450 • www.taylormorrison.com 10136 E. Starion Ave., Mesa 85212

4BD/2BA, 1,739 SQ. FT., $268,138 Granite, stainless-steel appliances, maple cabinets, super-shower, upgraded ﬂooring. 480-654-3450 • www.taylormorrison.com 10142 E. Starion Ave., Mesa 85212

3BR/2BA, 1,735 SQ. FT., $269,100 Great room, eat-in kitchen, one-story. 480-988-9098 • www.taylormorrison.com 7935 S. Boxelder St., Gilbert 85298

3BR/3BA, 1,971 SQ. FT., $300,435 Gorgeous one-story plan with great room. 480-988-9098 • www.taylormorrison.com 7959 S. Boxelder St., Gilbert 85298

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4BR/2.5BA, 1,962 SQ. FT., $265,520 Beautiful two-story with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage. 480-988-9098 • www.taylormorrison.com 2027 E. Saddlebrook Rd., Gilbert 85298

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4BR/2BA, 2,375 SQ. FT., $319,493 Beautiful split ﬂoor plan one-story with 4 bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms. 480-988-1770 • www.taylormorrison.com 2177 E. Indian Wells Dr., Gilbert 85298

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3BD/2.5BA, 2,832 SQ. FT., $333,635 Granite kitchen countertops, alder cabinets, upgraded tile, multi-slide door at great room. 480-279-1117 • www.woodsidehomes.com 10732 E. Kinetic Dr., Mesa 85212

4BD/3.5BA, 3,920 SQ. FT., $438,748 10-foot ceilings, stainless-steel appliances, double ovens, gas cooktop, 42-inch cabinets, granite, guest suite. 480-279-4913 • www.woodsidehomes.com 10731 E. Deawalter Ave., Mesa 85212 *Pricing subject to change.

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Owner’s entries and ‘drop zones’

Important spaces for organizing everyday ‘stuff’

How does changing air ﬁlters regularly impact a person’s health?

Toll Brothers

By Elise Riley

s a direct result of consumer feedback, an ‘owner’s entry’ can now be found in many new-home floor plans. An owner’s entry, also known as a ‘drop zone’, is that space near the garage entry where most homeowners first walk into their homes. Many builders are now incorporating cubbies, cabinets and/ or counters in this area so owners have a centralized place to put their keys, groceries and mail. “Several years ago, we began to design and offer owner’s entries in our homes,” said Bob Flaherty, Arizona division president for Toll Brothers. “Today, everyone enters their home from the garage and they want a place to drop off a briefcase, phone, wallet, backpacks, soccer cleats, etc. There needs to be a convenient and well-located place for that.” Various sizes Owner’s entries can vary in size and

scope. Most are a spacious alcove where cabinets, cubbies and/or hooks can be installed. Some buyers choose to install a bank of upper and lower cabinets with a counter, while others use their own storage-friendly furniture. The result is a designated space for all the ‘stuff’ that’s an important part of everyday living. Different options Maracay Homes has modeled owner’s entries in many of their communities across the Valley. “Each is set up very differently to help our customers visualize the many uses of the owner’s entry for maximum benefit,” said Gina Canzonetta, marketing manager for Maracay Homes. “It’s a design feature that’s necessary for today’s busy lifestyle,” Flaherty added. “Our buyers are asking for it, they need it, and they absolutely want it. Think of it as today’s mud room.”

When a ﬁlter is plugged up, it isn’t doing its job and you are getting more dirt and dust in the home.

don’t have large enough ductwork in their home and the permanent filters could cause the same situation as a dirty filter if the ductwork is undersized. So, go for the medium-priced, disposable pleated filters.

How often should people change the air ﬁlters in their new home? Change them right away when you move into a new home. There is deﬁnitely lots of dust and debris from the construction. After that, change them every month in the summer and every other month in the winter.

Generally speaking, what type or style of air ﬁlter do you recommend?

How do air ﬁlters impact your electric bill, especially if you don’t change them regularly?

A plugged filter will cost you more to heat/cool your home. It affects the efficiency and the cooling/heating capacity of the unit. If you leave them unchanged for a long period of time, it causes more strain on the motor and causes a premature failure. It will cause less of an air flow, causing the air conditioning to freeze-up.

A pleated ﬁlter is best. Most people

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