AZCENTRAL.COM ❚ FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019 ❚ 1NH 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
WHAT’S INSIDE
January 2019
SEARCH
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THE TEAM THAT BUILDS YOUR HOME
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PICKLEBALL
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONTH
Home Locator Maps Visit NewHomecentral.com for communities, home listings, home tour videos and more. See pages 6 & 7
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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Vista de Montana (four new models)
Location: Jackrabbit & Vista de Montana Pkwy, Buckeye Pricing: From the low $200s Size: 1,480–2,427 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–5 bedrooms, 2–3.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; noon–6 p.m. Wed. Date of grand opening: Jan. 9, 2019 Info: Pulte.com/VistaDeMontana; 866-246-8456 Description: Affordable new homes featuring open floorplans designed for everyday living.
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Arbors (4 new models)
Location: 24th Street North of Baseline Road, Phoenix Pricing: From the high $200s Size: 1,480–3,164 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–6 bedrooms, 2–4.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; noon–6 p.m. Wed. Date of grand opening: Jan. 12, 2019 Info: Pulte.com/Arbors; 800-810-1275 Description: Gated neighborhood with oneand two-story homes with open concept gathering rooms.
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Sun City Festival (14 new models)
Location: 26285 W. Morrow Drive, Buckeye Pricing: From the low $200s Size: 1,574–2,736 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–4 bedrooms, 2–3.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; noon–6 p.m. Wed. Date of grand opening: Jan. 12, 2019 Info: DelWebb.com/SunCityFestival; 866-450-9322 Description: Active-adult (55+) community with a recreation center, clubs and classes, a restaurant and an 18-hole golf course.
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Solano at Sienna Hills
Location: North of McDowell Road and I-10, 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: Feb. 2019 Info: MattamyHomes.com/Phoenix; 602-497-3226 Description: Community amenities include a pool, parks, fitness center and easy access to more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Active-adult communities Today’s active-adult communities are not your old-school retirement communities
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here are more amenities and activities in today’s Instant social networks active-adult communities than you might realize. “What’s most appealing to buyers in a Trilogy community is From personal enrichment and entertainment the lifestyle and instant social network they join,” said Hal (think art groups, dances, theater productions and Looney, Arizona president of Shea Homes Active Lifestyle live music) to recreation (pickleball, golf, bocce ball, tennis Communities. “Residents can take part in Explore 360, an and hiking clubs) to culture (events for culinary connoisseurs, inter-community travel program, and Club Connect, an history buffs and travel enthusiasts), almost every resident can integrated video and audio platform to watch an art workshop, find a plethora of activities to enjoy. guest speaker or cooking demonstration For example, the Robson Resort happening live at another Trilogy.” Communities brand is known for delivering “one of the largest offerings Fido-friendly amenities “Many active adults have pets and these of clubs, organizations, classes and activities,” said Alina Hushka, senior vice homeowners find it desirable if there are dog president of marketing for the company. parks and pet stations within easy reach,” Robson’s SaddleBrooke Ranch community said Trey Bitteker, vice president of sales in Green Valley opened a 24-court for PulteGroup, whose new-home brands pickleball complex in 2016, making it include Pulte Homes and Del Webb Active the largest facility of its kind in Southern Adult Communities. “We keep pet-owners Arizona, while Robson’s PebbleCreek in mind when building our communities and —Alina Hushka, community in Goodyear now offers 54 make it convenient and safe for them to take Robson Resort Communities holes of championship golf. care of their pets.” In Taylor Morrison’s three active-adult communities — Each Taylor Morrison active-adult community has dog parks Victory at Verrado in Buckeye, CantaMia in Goodyear and and open spaces, Murphy said. In addition, “many of these Encore at Eastmark in East Mesa — the most popular amenities homes are designed with pet-friendly spaces for residents to are pickleball, bocce ball, the fitness centers and multi-purpose use as a dog-wash station.” rooms “for residents to try out new hobbies and mingle with (ACTIVE-ADULT COMMUNITIES, continued on page NH4) other residents,” said Andrea Murphy, vice president of sales for the Taylor Morrison Phoenix division.
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Location: 3312 Maverick Drive, Wickenburg Pricing: From the mid $200s Size: 1,500–1,800 square-feet Beds/baths: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Sales office hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily Date of grand opening: Feb. 2, 2019 Info: khov.com/Phoenix; 877-546-8669 Description: Open-concept home designs, designer kitchens, spacious outdoor areas and more. (GRAND OPENINGS, continued on page NH4)
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