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A S P E C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N C R E AT E D B Y R E P U B L I C M E D I A C U S T O M P U B L I S H I N G
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Rosewood Homes
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Home Locator Maps Visit NewHomecentral.com for communities, home listings, home tour videos and more. See pages 8 & 9
GRAND OPENINGS EDITOR’S NOTE: All efforts have been made to verify accuracy of dates and details, but due to unforeseen circumstances, sometimes things might change, so be sure to call ahead or check on the appropriate website to ensure the dates are still the same. Thank you!
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Astoria
Location: 56th Street and Shea Blvd, Paradise Valley Pricing: From the high $800s Size: 3,000–4,100 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–5 bedrooms, 3.5–4.5 baths Sales office hours: By appointment only Date of grand opening: Feb. 2019 Info: CachetHomes.net; 480-556-7038 Description: Ten homes with courtyards and patios, open great room concepts, gourmet kitchens, split floorplans, en-suite bedrooms.
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Garden Grove
Location: N.E. corner of 87th Ave. & Glendale Ave., Glendale Pricing: From the low $300s Size: 2,304–3,967 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–5 bedrooms, 2.5–3.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; 1–6 p.m. Wed. Date of grand opening: Early March 2019 Info: TaylorMorrison.com; 480-346-1738 Description: Taylor Morrison’s Expedition Collection at Garden Grove is located near the Westgate Entertainment District, Gila River Arena, State Farm Stadium and more.
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Mark Boisclair via Robson Communities
Robson Ranch
Location: 5687 N. Robson Blvd, Eloy Pricing: From the $190s Size: 1,236–2,402 square-feet Beds/baths: 2 bedrooms, 2–2.5 baths Sales office hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily Date of grand opening: Feb. 10, 2019 Info: Robson.com; 880-770-7044; 520-426-3300 Description: Located in the Casa Grande area, this gated active-adult community includes 18 holes of championship golf, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, 16 pickleball courts and more.
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Of course! Golf courses are a major attraction for homebuyers of all ages
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olf course communities aren’t just intended for amenities which means that homeowners of all ages — golfers active-adults. Indeed, in the Greater Phoenix and non-golfers alike — have plenty of recreational choices area, plenty of beautifully appointed communities when they call Estrella home. Additionally, Estrella engages with a golf course as a top amenity have been homebuilders that offer a variety of home products — from designed with families and working entry-level to executive move-up — providing couples in mind. options for all families.” Sometimes these residents opt to live Newland Communities manages Estrella, where single-family homes start in the $200s and in a golf course community because they love the game. And sometimes they the Troon-managed public golf course is called choose to live near or adjacent to a course Golf Club of Estrella. because of the scenic views. Verrado: “Our residents enjoy Verrado’s golf offerings for many reasons,” said Lauren Valley-wide communities Charpio, vice president of marketing for DMB —Kevin Rosinski, Toll Brothers Estrella: “As a master-planned comAssociates, the developer of Verrado, which is munity, Estrella (in Goodyear) strives to located in Buckeye. “Many love to play golf in attract a wide cross-section of homebuyers,” said Bill Olson, the beautiful mountainside setting and appreciate the ability to senior vice president and division manager for Newland purchase a membership that provides them the ability to play Communities, “by providing an assortment of outstanding (OF COURSE!, continued on page NH10)
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Solano at Sienna Hills
Location: Buckeye Pricing: Coming soon Size: 1,500–2,400 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–4 bedrooms, 2–4 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; 1–6 p.m. Wed. Date of grand opening: March 2019 Info: MattamyHomes.com; 602-497-3226 Description: Solano is located in Sienna Hills, a master-planned community in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains with easy access to 20+ miles of hiking and biking trails. Community amenities include a pool, parks and fitness center. (GRAND OPENINGS, continued on page NH10)
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