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Making a splash: hot trends in cool tub and shower designs From plain to posh, there’s a shower for pretty much everyone
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here’s plenty to be said for plain old functionality but there’s also something to be said for beautiful new designs and high-technology options that are taking the bathing space by storm — and stepping up the experience from merely functional to truly fabulous.
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Very cool! Second homes up north no longer just the province of older buyers
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t’s no longer mostly Baby Boomers and retirees purchasing second homes in Northern Arizona, according to real estate professionals. “We’ve seen a measurable shift in recent years as more young families purchase in Pine Canyon (a luxury home community in Flagstaff),” said Deanna Keck, executive vice president for community development with Pine Canyon.
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Terrific tubs Across the country, people are moving away from whirlpool tubs and installing freestanding tubs. These types of tubs can be a show-stopping focal point while also giving the illusion of a larger bathroom. “They are so sculptural and beautiful and bring an upgraded style and look to a bathroom while often using less water,” said Gray Uhl, a brand education director at LIXIL, parent company of American Standard. LIXIL is a global company focused on housing and building materials, products and services.
“The goal is that the homeowner has a great experience and doesn’t realize they are saving water.” —Gray Uhl, LIXIL/American Standard
Another giant in the housing products industry, Kohler (headquartered in Wisconsin), now offers 17 models of freestanding tubs in different shapes and materials from acrylic to enameled cast iron to Lithocast to cast resin. “When we design bathrooms, [we understand that] many people are gravitating toward a simple and relaxing escape,” said Eric Moore, a senior interior designer at Kohler. Kohler tubs now feature more technology including bubble-massage (sometimes combined with VibrAcoustic) which has transducers on the exterior that send soundwaves to the water. “You can feel vibrations but once your ears get below the water, the music is crystal clear and you can drift away to a serene state,” Moore said.
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Younger buyer demographic “Our family-centric activities extend to adventure camps, arts and crafts, and plenty of pool time, which is reserved for families on Saturdays,” Keck said. “We actually see about a 50-50 split among our owners between those who are over age The Rim Golf Club 50 and those who fall between the ages of 35 and 50.” “A number of our owners are younger and closer to prepre-designed luxury homes, as well as help with finding customretirement age,” said Jim Jones, designated broker at Talking home builders. At Talking Rock Ranch, the Ranch Cottages Rock Ranch Realty in Prescott, which sells homes at Talking series of home designs starts in the high $400,000s. Rock Ranch, a 24-hour guard-gated golf course community in Prescott. Second-home advantages Buyers in these communities can choose The Rim Golf Club and the Golf Club at Chaparral Pines either a two-step process (purchasing a Chaparral Pines in Payson are “a 75-minute ChaparralPines.com home-site first and then building a custom scenic drive from Scottsdale,” said Jennifer Pine Canyon home on the lot over the course of about Kiley, the designated broker for Rim PineCanyon.net a year) or a single step — buying a newly Country Real Estate. “We like to say we’re constructed home just like you would in a above the heat but below the snow because The Rim Golf Club RimGolf.com production-home community. we enjoy such a temperate climate here in Home-sites in Pine Canyon start at Payson.” Home prices start in the mid $500s Talking Rock Ranch Realty $150,000 for a resale lot where a buyer can at Rim Golf Club and in the mid $300s at TalkingRockRanch.com build a new home. Home-sites not previously Chaparral Pines. sold tend to cost more. Home-sites at Talking What’s great about these types of Rock Ranch start at around $80,000. A 2,000-square-foot communities, Keck said, “is that the luxury amenities and townhome in Pine Canyon starts in about the mid-$800,000s. services reflect those found at high-end resorts, so these Pine Canyon also offers cabins and getaways, while comfortable and relaxing, also feel upscale and lavish.” While owning a second home is a significant investment, “it will very likely involve a good return on that investment from both a financial financial and experience perspective,” Keck said.
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A strengthening economy Real estate pros are defi definitely nitely seeing more interest from prospective buyers at communities in Northern Arizona. “We’ve seen a notable increase in home-buying activity and construction which is encouraging and refl reflective ective of the strength of the market,” Keck said. A strong economy allows community developers, including Symmetry Companies at Pine Canyon, to offer new products such Chaparral Pines
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Developing a new-home community Land choice, consumer research, home design and more Fulton Homes’ Queen Creek Station
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lenty of planning and research goes into choosing the location for the community that could become the site of your brand-new home. The first step in developing a newhome community is being on the lookout for large parcels of land that may be for sale by the state of Arizona or family farmers or ranchers, said Trevor Barger, an urban planner who founded a development assistance firm called Espiritu Loci (translated, “the spirit of the place”) in Scottsdale. Once a developer finds a suitable large tract of land for sale, the investigation begins into the available infrastructure on the land, Barger said. For example, the developer must determine how far away the nearest fire station is and whether the municipality in which the land is situated has any restrictions for water and sewer services among numerous other considerations.
Research, visioning and planning “We begin with a visioning process,” said Dea McDonald, senior vice president at community developer DMB and the general manager of Eastmark, a 3,200acre master-planned community in East Mesa, “where we ask ourselves what we want to accomplish that’s different from anything else we’ve ever done before.” Creation of a master-plan
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follows the visioning process, he said, which is then followed by developing the strategic framework for how the land will interconnect the various uses within the community. Then the developer will decide on the thematic character and architectural style of the community. “The first thing we look at is the reputation of the municipality (where the plot of land is located),” said Norm Nicholls, president of Fulton Homes. The builder wants to know whether the municipality has strict home-design requirements and whether “we will be allowed to personalize our homes to meet our buyers’ desires.” Access to areas of employment, shopping, dining, medical services and transportation corridors is also considered, Nicholls said, in addition to access to quality education and recreation. The most important steps in launching a new community start with consumer research, according to Hal Looney, Arizona president of Shea Homes’ Active Lifestyle Communities. “This consumer input largely influences how we plan, shape and build our community.” The development team deliberates about the aesthetics, ambience and natural surroundings of the community, Looney added. With land-planners, architects and engineers, “our team blueprints how the home-sites, amenities and streets are planned. Each facet of the community, from positioning amenities to where hiking and walking trails intersect between the golf course and desert surroundings, is crafted to enhance and complement the
“The first thing we look at is the reputation of the municipality (where the plot of land is located).” —Norm Nicholls, Fulton Homes
overall design,” he said. “The drawings really become a piece of art.” Homebuilders typically don’t want to commit to building more than about 120 homes in a single phase of a masterplanned community with multiple builders, Barger said. But in a standalone subdivision offered by a single builder there can be far more homes. Builders might opt to focus on starter homes, move-up homes or luxury homes, depending on whether buyers are likely to be mainly empty-nesters, single adults or multi-person families. Architects, engineers & designers “We ideally start the design process about one year ahead of when we want to have new models open,” said Steven Berry, senior vice president of architecture and design for Robson Communities. Berry leads the design process with the Robson
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executive team and when he completes the concept plan and exterior elevation designs, he then works with the architects who prepare the construction documents. “The plats (maps showing how the land is divided into lots) of our neighborhoods are created by our civil engineer who works closely with the executive design team,” Berry explained. Robson works to create neighborhood character with attention to relationships of home-sites to open space and views, he said. Attention to detail is critical “Any complex project requires attention to detail, but when you introduce new technologies, products or processes that vary from normal construction sites, the attention to detail has to be turned up a notch,” said Geoff Ferrell, chief technology officer for Mandalay Homes. “The construction of a home is truly a team effort.”
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Builder: K. Hovnanian® Homes Location: 21007 W. Almeria Rd., Buckeye Price: From the lower $200s Size: 1,605 to 2,681 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–6 bedrooms; 2–4 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Thurs. & Sat.; noon–6 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun. Info: khov.com/affinity-verrado; 877-546-8669 Grand Opening: June 24 Description: Affinity at Verrado is a single-family new-home community that will offer single-story homes. Located in the heart of Verrado, Affinity at Verrado features nearby parks and easy access to the I-10. Karen Shell, Shell Photographics via K. Hovnanian Homes
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Set in stone Use stone for countertops, flooring, backsplashes and more
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t’s probably the first thing you see in a model home’s kitchen: a shiny granite countertop. Sleek and sophisticated, granite is one of the most personal décor selections a homeowner can make. But when it comes to stonework, the story’s not just about granite. There are many other types of stone, including marble and travertine, that can adorn floors, backsplashes and bathrooms to decorate — and visually punctuate — your home. “The biggest thing I talk about is that stone is a natural product,” said Nancy Rhea, design studio manager for Maracay Homes. “It’s the jewel of your home. It’s going to look different in your house than in someone else’s because each piece is different. There’s natural movement, there’s variety. That’s the beauty of it.” When you shop for stone, remember that there are literally dozens of different types. Some you might not be able to distinguish with your eye while others will be obvious. And remember, if the stone you’ve got your heart set on is beyond your budget, be open to new possibilities — your salesperson might be able to find you a different stone with a similar look for a more affordable price. Granite Granite is the most common type of stone that homeowners select. Generally, it’s used for kitchen countertops but it’s also commonly being used for bathroom and laundry-room countertops. It’s also available in flooring tiles. “When we’re using it in a bathroom, you’re talking about on a vanity area as well as on tub decks,” Rhea said. “Those
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are beautiful areas to use granite. Granite slabs aren’t typically used in showers but that’s where you’d typically find a coordinating material to use. It gives you the chance to mix it up.” Granite — like other stones — is a natural material. That means it’s quarried somewhere in the world and shipped in large slabs from as far away as India or as close as Mexico. “You should be aware that natural stone is a product of nature — it’ll look different Getty Images from piece to piece and even block to block,” said Samantha Stinocher, marketing communications specialist for Arizona Tile, which carries stone from more than 40 countries. “A block of granite is like a loaf of bread that’s sliced. From slice to slice you’re going to have variance.” Marble Marble is again popular for bathrooms but its use generally is limited. That’s because marble is extremely porous — more porous than granite — so it’s vulnerable to staining. A marble countertop might look beautiful in a kitchen but a red-wine or
citrus stain could ruin a marble countertop. If the maintenance of marble is a concern, there might be a porcelain-tile alternative that provides the same look with much less maintenance. “A lot of times people think that porcelain tile will be less [costly] than a natural stone but that’s not always the case,” Stinocher said. “If a porcelain tile looks very realistic then there was most likely more involved in the manufacturing process and that can affect the price. It might be more cost-effective in the long run because of maintenance, however.” Travertine Another type of stone commonly used in homes is travertine. This versatile stone often is used for flooring, indoors and out; it’s also often used as an accent material for backsplashes or mosaics. Travertine can be rough or smooth which means you can apply it to the design style you want. “Travertine is a natural product, so whether it’s a filled product or an unfilled, it will need maintenance over time,” Rhea said. “Unlike a porcelain tile, it needs to be honed and cleaned and resealed periodically.”
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No matter the type of stone you choose, be sure to ask about maintenance. Taking care of your stone will preserve it for years. In most cases, this means applying a sealant that fills in the porous surface and prevents staining and aging. “All natural stone needs to be sealed at least once a year,” Stinocher said. “Remember, these are porous materials. If you see water start to soak into stone it means it may be time to re-seal.”
Other types of stone It’s important to realize that the option-list for types of stone stretches far beyond granite, marble and travertine. For example: “There’s quartzite, which is a great alternative to marble,” Stinocher said. “There’s also soapstone and slate tiles. We’ve carried onyx in the past. It’s quite an array.” Moral of the story Be sure to do your research on stone before you visit your builder’s design studio. The more you know, the better decisions you can make.
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What’s your story?
Lifestyle, yard-space, stairs and energy-efficiency top the list of deciding factors By David M. Brown
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he pros and cons of buying a single-story or two-story home are determined by the buyer, by what he or she needs,” said Steve Snoddy, vice president of sales for Scottsdale-based AV Homes, which builds single- and two-story homes and develops family and 55-and-over communities in Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas.
Demographics and more “There are many deciding factors — such as small children, multi-generation considerations and desires for more yard space for children and pets — which lead folks to two stories,” said Ernest Deo Haycraft, salesman for the Mulberry neighborhood in Mesa, part of the Americana collection by Mesa-based Blandford Homes. With 38 years building Southeast Valley homes, the company offers single- and two-level homes, sometimes, as with Mulberry, in the same community. At the same time, older buyers, including empty-nesters, generally prefer single-level living. “In our Arizona communities, we exclusively offer one-story homes,” said Steven Berry, senior vice president of
architecture and design for Sun Lakesbased Robson Resort Communities, which has been building 55-plus communities in Arizona and Texas for five decades. “Single-level living is highly desired with our buyer demographic. We’ve maximized home designs to take advantage of outdoor living space, natural light and courtyard environments,” he said. Single-story homes are generally more energy-efficient to heat and cool, especially in Arizona, reducing utility bills, Snoddy said. However, today’s energy-efficient products, including highSEER air-conditioning, higher insulative “R” values, 2-by-6-foot construction, dual-pane low-E windows and radiant barriers are making one- or two-story
homes of similar square-footage about the same to heat and cool, Haycraft said. Single-story homes eliminate stairs for those who may not want to walk up and down each day, said Snoddy, adding that for this reason AV builds its 55-plus communities only in this configuration. At the same time, a single-story will generally take up more lot space, minimizing the usable yard space, he added. In contrast, a two-story home allows more square-footage on a parcel at a more affordable price per square-foot. And, “Two-story homes allow more flexibility with space as there generally are more bedrooms, play areas or lofts to give a family options to use the space optimally for their family,” Snoddy said. “And if a young family has the foresight to and financial ability to buy a larger two-story home, it can grow into the additional space as they have more children.” What’s more: “Parents can feel more secure with the children’s bedrooms upstairs and many two-stories have lofts which offer a separate area for children,” Haycraft noted. So, too, because the footprint of a twostory home with similar square-footage
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as a single-story is smaller, a similarly sized backyard is larger, providing greater landscaping opportunities, Snoddy said. Robson Communities builds two-story homes at Robson Ranch Texas because of growing interest from that retirement market. The second floors feature a variety of configurations and options such as a game room, powder room, bedroom guest suite and a deck. “These options give the buyers a chance to tailor their homes to their families, guests and lifestyle needs in addition to capturing distant views as well,” Berry said.
“In our Arizona communities, we exclusively offer one-story homes.” —Steven Berry, Robson Resort Communities
One by one, two by two Robson discreetly fits the one- and twostories into the community. “The regional Texas architecture, with steep roof pitches, really works well to nestle the two-story spaces into the roof massing and minimize what would be an awkward transition from a one-story home next to a two-story home along the streets of the community,” he said. This siting sensitivity is an important consideration for today’s new-home buyers who may want the privacy of a community or area with only single-story homes. AV Homes, for example, offers three family communities with just singlestories or specific areas where buyers can build just those, Snoddy said. “This gives the buyer confidence that he or she will not have a two-story home built behind them,” he said. When homes are mixed in communities, Blandford Homes builds one-stories behind one-stories and twos behind twos. “You’ll typically not see a single-story tucked between two two-story homes,” Haycraft said. “We usually have strict well-considered guidelines outlining what can go next to what.”
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Phase one of The Meadows includes two home series — Legacy and Estates — with a total of 173 home-sites ranging from approximately 10,000-plus square-feet to more than 24,000 square-feet in size. Legacy features 73 home-sites with four single-story Flex Design® floor plans offered ranging from approximately 2,685 to 3,194 square-feet. With four bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms, Legacy homes are outfitted with standard features such as gourmet kitchens with a G.E. stainless steel built-in single-combination microwave/thermal wall oven, 30-inch smooth-top electric cooktop with a ventilation hood, granite kitchen countertops and more. Meanwhile, the Estates section features 100 home-sites with eight single-story Flex Design® floor plans ranging from approximately 2,685 to more than 4,389 square-feet. These homes feature four or five bedrooms, 2.5 to 4.5 bathrooms and three- or four-car garages. Some of the included features are an executive gourmet kitchen with a G.E. stainless steel 30-inch built-in double oven, 36-inch gas cooktop, staggered upper kitchen cabinets and granite countertops in the kitchen and master bath. Each Legacy and Estates plan can be customized using Maracay Homes’ Flex
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n escrow agent, or company, is a neutral thirdparty, often a title insurance company, which holds all documents and monies as required by the purchase contract and guarantees that no funds or property transfer until all contract terms and conditions have been satisfied,” said Susan Filer, branch manager/senior escrow officer, Pioneer Title Agency, Inc., and board president for the Arizona State Escrow Association. “Escrow” is different from the “escrow account,” an ongoing home-loan account in which the lender collects monthly funds deposited to it for the borrowers, and from this, pays out the borrowers’ property taxes and homeowner’s insurance when due, she added. In a transaction, documents and monies required by the purchase contract are deposited into escrow, coordinated by an escrow agent for “closing” or “settlement,” including recording the transaction with the appropriate municipal recording agency. When this is done, the lending institution usually funds the loan within 24 hours.
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Either buyer or seller can employ an escrow/settlement agent to act on written instructions agreed to by both parties. In Arizona, you do not have to be licensed to provide escrow services but the industry as a whole is licensed by the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (AZDFI). Do your due diligence “Before choosing an agent, check with that office [the AZDFI], the State Escrow Association and the Better Business Bureau to make sure that the person or company you plan to deal with is reputable,” Filer said. Escrow service is not required for a real estate transaction in Arizona, but Filer recommends that both buyers and sellers agree on an established company or individual professional to ensure a smooth transaction. Filer also recommends that the buyer purchase a title insurance policy which protects him or her and lenders from financial loss against possible issues or defects in the title. “A title professional searches the public record — such as property records, tax records and court records — to establish legal ownership of the property being sold, reports to the escrow officer and determines the cure for the title,” she said.
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Prices: Legacy: From the low $400,000s; Estates: From the mid $400,000s Address: Corner of Deer Valley Road and 91st Ave., Peoria Directions: Take Loop 101 to Exit 16/Beardsley Road/Union Hills Drive. Continue on Beardsley Road northwest. Turn right at Lake Pleasant Pkwy and then right on North 91st Avenue. Drive to Deer Valley Road. Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat.–Thurs.; 1–6 p.m. Fri. Phone: 480-889-3713 Website: MaracayHomes.com
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1 Acacia Estates ★
David Weekley Homes Close-Out/Move-In Ready Homes From the $700s Higley Rd. & Riggs Rd., Gilbert DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-221-2478
2 AIRE
K. Hovnanian Homes Grand Opening June 3 68th St. & McDowell Rd., Scottsdale khov.com/Aire 877-546-8669
3 Adora Trails Maracay Homes The Preserve From the high $300s SW of Riggs Rd. & 164th St., Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713 4 Adora Trails —
Discovery II ★ & Encore II Collections Taylor Morrison From the upper $200s Val Vista Dr. & Riggs Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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Passage Collection ★ Taylor Morrison From the low $300s Val Vista Dr. & Riggs Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738 Adora Trails — Summit Collection Taylor Morrison From the upper $300s Val Vista Dr. & Riggs Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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Taylor Morrison From the $400s Off Ray Rd., Agave & 46th Place, Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available From the mid $200s Signal Butte Rd. & Ray Rd., Mesa Pulte.com • 480-354-3373
9 Calabria ★
Pulte Homes Limited Opportunities From the mid $300s E. Brooks Farm Rd. & Cooper Rd., Chandler Pulte.com • 480-862-7825
10 Calliandra Estates ★ Toll Brothers New Model & Clubhouse Now Open! From the low $500s Between Higley & Greenfield roads & Riggs Rd., Gilbert CalliandraEstates.com 480-245-7198 11 Canyon Gate
Blandford Homes Grand Opening New Models From the low $400s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
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Ocotillo Statesman Sales & Marketing, LLC BEST Single Level Condos in Chandler From the mid $230s 2511 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler (S.E. corner of Price Rd. & Queen Creek Rd.) TheCaysAtOcotillo.com 480-248-3737
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Pulte Homes From the high $100s Quick Move-In Homes Available Empire Blvd & Gary Rd., San Tan Valley Pulte.com • 480-551-7461
14 Corte Bella at
Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes Grand Opening New Models From the low $400s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
15 Dorada Estates ★
Toll Brothers Gated Community in Chandler School District From the mid $500s 17673 E. Bronco Dr., Queen Creek DoradaEstates.com 480-314-6777
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Benton Park ★ Mattamy Homes From the mid $200s S.E. corner of Ray Rd. & Ellsworth Rd., Mesa MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
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Summit Collection ★ Taylor Morrison From the upper $300s Ellsworth Rd. & Ray Rd., Mesa TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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at Eastmark ★ Meritage Homes From the mid $300s Ray Rd. & Ellsworth Rd., Mesa MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
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Bridges North ★ Meritage Homes From the low $300s Queen Creek Rd. & Higley Rd., Gilbert MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
24 Elliot Groves at Morrison Ranch — Discovery Collections ★ Taylor Morrison Close-Out! From the mid $300s Recker Rd. & Elliot Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738 25 Encore at North Shore
Mattamy Homes From the low $300s McQueen Rd. & Elliot Rd., Gilbert MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
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Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes From the low $700s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
27 The Estates at 32nd Street
Blandford Homes Now Selling! From the low $700s McKellips Rd. & 32nd St., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-987-7820
28 The Estates at Las Sendas
Blandford Homes Now Selling! From the high $700s Hawes Rd. & Range Rider Trail, Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
29 The Estates
at Morrison Ranch ★ Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available From the low $300s Guadalupe Rd. & Sossaman Rd., Mesa Pulte.com • 480-986-2190
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K. Hovnanian Homes Final Opportunities! From the mid $400s 71st St. & Earll Dr., Scottsdale khov.com/Gallery • 877-546-8669
31 Germann Country Estates
Keystone Homes Two Well-Appointed Custom Homes Priced at $752,000 Germann Rd. just west of Dobson Rd., Chandler KeystoneHomesAZ.com 480-720-3950
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Mattamy Homes From the high $300s McKellips Rd. & Crismon Rd., Mesa MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
33 Hamilton Ranch
Mattamy Homes Coming Soon AZ Ave. & Queen Creek Rd., Chandler MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
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Maracay Homes From the low $500s SE of Chandler Heights Rd. & Cooper Rd., Chandler MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713
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at Eastmark ★ Meritage Homes Grand Opening From the mid $200s Ray Rd. & Ellsworth Rd., Mesa MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
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The Bridges ★ David Weekley Homes Close-Out From the $500s Higley Rd. & Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-221-2478
37 The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado Meritage Homes From the mid $100s Smith Enke Rd. & John Wayne Pkwy/ Hwy 347, Maricopa MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188 38 Lakeview at
Bridges North ★ Meritage Homes SOLD OUT From the low $400s Queen Creek Rd. & Higley Rd., Gilbert MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
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Pulte Homes From the high $200s Quick Move-In Homes Available Lindsay Rd. & Riggs Rd., Chandler Pulte.com • 480-314-7911
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LGI Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available From the upper $100s 10520 E. Wallflower Lane, Florence LGIHomes.com 866-705-8284
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Meritage Homes — Active Adult 7 New Models From the mid $100s Florence Blvd/Hwy 287 & Mission Pkwy, Casa Grande MeritageHomes.com/ Active-Adult-AZ 877-203-4643
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Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available Now Selling from the $300s Adobe Dr. & Signal Butte Rd., Mesa Pulte.com • 866-231-0235
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Blandford Homes Arbor Collection: From the $240s; 480-895-6300 Americana Collection: From the $260s; 480-895-2800 Guadalupe Rd. east of Crismon Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com
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Blandford Homes Centennial Collection: From the low $300s Heritage Collection: From the mid $300s Signal Butte Rd. north of Guadalupe Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-733-9000
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at Merrill Ranch Pulte Homes From the $140s Quick Move-In Homes Available Merrill Ranch Pkwy & Hunt Hwy, Florence Pulte.com • 520-413-6175
50 Pima Crossing ★
Meritage Homes Now Selling From the mid $200s Pima Rd. & Ironwood Rd., San Tan Valley MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
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Meritage Homes — Active Adult From the mid $100s W. Smith Enke Rd. & John Wayne Pkwy/Hwy 347, Maricopa MeritageHomes.com/ Active-Adult-AZ 877-203-4643
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52 Rancho Mirage LGI Homes Now Selling! From the upper $100s 38023 W. Vera Cruz Dr., Maricopa LGIHomes.com 855-245-5300
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53 Rhythm ★ Mattamy Homes The Condos From the mid $200s Priest Drive between Warner & Ray, Chandler/Tempe MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
Summit Collection ★ Taylor Morrison Close-Out: From the upper $400s Riggs Rd. between Val Vista Dr. & Higley Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738 Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes Grand Opening New Models From the low $500s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
44 Morrison Ranch —
Artisan Collection ★ Maracay Homes Move-In-Ready Homes Available From the low $300s N.W. corner of Warner Rd. & Higley Rd., Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713
45 Morrison Ranch —
Marquis Collection ★ Maracay Homes Final Opportunity Move-In-Ready Homes Available From the $500s N.W. corner of Warner Rd. & Higley Rd., Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713
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Mattamy Homes The Lofts From the low $300s Priest Drive between Warner & Ray, Chandler/Tempe MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
53 Rhythm ★ Mattamy Homes The Residences From the high $300s Priest Drive between Warner & Ray, Chandler/Tempe MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226 53 Rhythm ★
Mattamy Homes The Villas From the mid $300s Priest Drive between Warner & Ray, Chandler/Tempe MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
54 Riviera at Mountain Bridge
Blandford Homes Grand Opening New Models From the low $600s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
55 Robson Ranch
A Robson Resort Community (Active Adult) From the $160s I-10 and Jimmie Kerr Blvd, Casa Grande Robson.com • 520-426-3300
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Canyon Estates ★ Rosewood Homes Move-In Ready Homes Available From the mid $400s 15715 S. 11th Ave., Phoenix RosewoodCanyonEstates.com 480-664-0499
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Rosewood Homes Grand Opening! From the mid $300s Power Rd. north of Queen Creek Rd. RosewoodGroveArizona.com 480-292-9008
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The Foothills ★ Rosewood Homes Close-Out! Move-In Ready Homes Available 15845 S. 12th Way, Phoenix RosewoodHomes.com 480-785-4797
59 Sanctuary at Mountain
Bridge Blandford Homes From the high $300s Grand Opening New Models McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-988-2400
60 Santa Maria
Meritage Homes Last Chance From the mid $200s Chandler Blvd & McQueen Rd., Chandler MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
61 Sendera Place
Maracay Homes Last Opportunity! By Appointment Only From the low $300s N.W. corner of Ocotillo Rd. & Gilbert Rd., Chandler MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713
62 Serenity Fulton Ranch
Serenity Development Final Few Fulton Ranch New Homes From the mid $200s! Move-In-Ready Condos Available Final Phase of Sales Models Open Daily 4777 S. Fulton Ranch Rd., Chandler SerenityFultonRanch.com 602-682-4500
63 Seville Blandford Homes Grand Opening New Models From the low $400s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800 64 SKYE
K. Hovnanian Homes Coming Soon! 68th St. & McDowell Rd., Scottsdale khov.com/Skye 877-546-8669
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at Merrill Ranch Del Webb Homes Now Selling Two New Plans From the $180s Merrill Ranch Pkwy & Hunt Hwy, Florence DelWebb.com 520-413-6100
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at Avian Meadows ★ Toll Brothers Final Phase Released From the mid $400s 3857 E. Mead Dr., Chandler TollBrothersAtAvianMeadows.com 480-825-7946
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at Los Saguaros Toll Brothers Luxurious Mountain & City Light Views From the mid $400s 14180 N. Los Saguaros Dr., Marana TollBrothersAtLosSaguaros.com 520-572-9005
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Toll Brothers Last Chance for Pre-Model Pricing! From the mid $700s 2731 E. Pelican Ct., Gilbert TollBrothersatWhitewing.com 480-306-8655
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Taylor Morrison From the low $500s Val Vista Dr. & Brown Rd., Mesa TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
70 Velvendo ★
Meritage Homes From the high $300s Williams Field Rd. & Lindsay Rd., Gilbert MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
71 Victoria ★
Meritage Homes From the high $200s Rittenhouse Rd. & Hawes Rd., Queen Creek MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
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Expedition Collection ★ Taylor Morrison Close-Out: From the upper $200s Hawes Rd. & Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
73 Villas at Mountain Bridge
Blandford Homes Only 13 Homes Remain From the mid $300s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-988-2400
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Central Living by David Weekley Homes Close-Out From the mid $400s 48th St. & Virginia, Phoenix DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-221-2478
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6 Fairways at Blackstone
(Vistancia) David Weekley Homes From the mid $400s Lone Mountain & Loop 303, Peoria DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4994
7 Festival Foothills Pulte Homes New Home-Sites Available From the $160s West Canyon Springs Blvd & Sun Valley Pkwy, Buckeye Pulte.com • 928-252-2450
Camino A Lago Meritage Homes RV Parking From the mid $300s Deer Valley Rd. & 93rd Ave., Peoria MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
Camelot Homes From the high $500s 6422 W. Fetlock Trail, Phoenix CamelotHomes.com 602-908-8511
11 Greens at Blackstone
(Vistancia) David Weekley Homes From the low $400s Lone Mountain & Loop 303, Peoria DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4988
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Meritage Homes Now Selling From the $300s Ridgeline Rd. & El Mirage Rd., Peoria MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
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Meritage Homes Gated Community From the high $300s Yearling Rd. & Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
9 Fusion at The Meadows
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David Weekley Homes From the high $300s Waddell Rd. & Reems Rd., Surprise DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-352-2584
Passage & Summit Collections Taylor Morrison From the mid $200s Jomax Rd. west of Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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Maracay Homes From the low $400s 91st Ave. & Deer Valley Rd., Peoria MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713
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Taylor Morrison From the mid $700s Near Pima Rd. & Westland Rd. off Hawknest Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
3 Arroyo Norte
Meritage Homes Final Chance: From the mid $300s Arroyo Norte Dr. & I-17, Phoenix MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
4 Bellissima
Monterey Homes Spacious Casitas Available From the mid $800s Dixileta Dr. & 56th St., Phoenix MontereyHomes.com 877-278-4188
5 Cachet at Sincuidados Cachet Homes Custom homes from $1,300,000 30600 N. Pima Rd #96, Scottsdale CachetHomes.com 480-556-7038 for appointment
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Taylor Morrison From the mid $700s Pima Rd. & Westland Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
8 Diamanté
Meritage Homes Luxury Condominiums From the low $300s Thomas Rd. & 64th St., Scottsdale MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
9 Eastwood
Keystone Homes Grand Opening! From the high $400s Cave Creek Rd. West of Pima, Carefree EastwoodLife.com 480-422-0655
10 Edgemont 12
From $389,000 2825 N. 42nd St., Phoenix Edgemont12.com • 602-385-1220
11 Enclave on the 8th
Taylor Morrison From the mid $500s Scottsdale Rd. & Westland Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
12 The Enclave at Borgata Antera From the $800s 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale EnclaveAtBorgata.com 480-ENCLAVE (480-362-5283) 13 Encue
Family Development From the low $400s 4444 N. 25th St., Phoenix EncueLiving.com 602-402-0067
14 Fox Haven
Cachet Homes Custom homes from $1,800,000 10332 N. 79th Way, Scottsdale CachetHomes.com 480-556-7038 for appointment
15 Fusion at Sunrise Trail
K. Hovnanian Homes Final Opportunities! From the mid $500s 124th St. & Shea Blvd, Scottsdale khov.com • 877-546-8669
16 Ironhorse – Venture II and
Summit Collections Taylor Morrison From the mid $500s Alma School Rd. just north of E. Jomax Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
Del Webb Now Selling Two New Plans From the mid $200s West Canyon Springs Blvd & Sun Valley Pkwy, Buckeye DelWebb.com 928-252-6551
23 Tierra Del Rio — Cactus
Pulte Homes Selling Remaining Homes from Tierra Del Rio - Canyon Series From the $200s 25899 N. 107th Dr., Peoria Pulte.com 623-362-4033
24 Tierra Del Sol Pulte Homes Now Selling Happy Valley Rd. & 95th Ave., Peoria Pulte.com/tierradelsol 25 Tierra Del Rio — Canyon
Pulte Homes Limited Opportunities From the mid $200s 25660 N. 106th Dr., Peoria Pulte.com 623-572-2779
29 Saddlewood Estates
Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available From the $400s 44th St. & Dynamite Rd., Scottsdale Pulte.com • 866-845-7736
30 Saguaro Estates
Toll Brothers Final Opportunity! From the mid $900s 7155 E. Navarro Way, Scottsdale SaguaroEstates.com 480-990-1367
31 Sanctuary at Desert Ridge
Taylor Morrison From the mid $400s Pinnacle Peak Rd. & Tatum Blvd, Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
20 Monterey at Mirabel Village ★ Monterey Homes Last Chance: From the mid $700s Cave Creek Rd. & Lone Mountain Pkwy, Scottsdale MontereyHomes.com 877-278-4188
Luxury Estates Rosewood Homes Quick Close Homes Available From the mid $900s to $1 millions 8484 E. Sand Flower Dr., Scottsdale SierraHighlands.com 480-970-1900
21 Monterey Ridge Condos Cachet Homes Walk to shopping and dining From the low $300s West of Scottsdale Rd. & south of Mayo Blvd on 68th St., Scottsdale CachetHomes.net/MontereyRidge 480-356-0179
Encore, Passage & Summit Collections Taylor Morrison From the low $300s North Valley Pkwy & Sonoran Desert Dr., Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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Monarch Series Pulte Homes Luxury homes from the $500s 60th St. & Lone Mountain Rd., Cave Creek Pulte.com/LoneMountain 866-285-9673
Toll Brothers Cypress Collection Open for Tours! From the mid $700s 56th St. & Dixileta, Phoenix MontevistaByTollBrothers.com 480-595-2800
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21 Stetson Valley Pulte Homes Now Pre-Selling from Tierra Del Rio Happy Valley Rd. & 55th Ave., Phoenix Pulte.com/Stetson • 866-249-1958
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Maracay Homes Final Opportunity! Move-In Ready Homes Available From the $200s Thunderbird Rd. & Plaza Del Rio Blvd, Peoria MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713
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20 Reserve at Plaza Del Rio
17 Pradera at WestWing
K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $300s Deer Valley Rd. & 97th Ave., Peoria khov.com • 877-546-8669
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From the low $300s Sales Gallery: 15450 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale LiveAtOptimaKierland.com 480-630-1200
24 The Overlook at Firerock
Toll Brothers Tour New Models! From the $600s 15925 E. Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills TollBrothers.com/AZ 480-663-3662
25 Pinnacle at Silverstone
K. Hovnanian Homes Coming Soon! 74th St. & Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale khov.com/Phoenix • 877-546-8669
26 Pointe 16
K. Hovnanian Homes From the lower $400s Morton Ave. & 16th St., Phoenix khov.com/Pointe16 • 877-546-8669
27 Reserve at Tranquil Trail
Toll Brothers Final Home-Sites Remain From the low $600s 7601 Verde Vista Trail, Carefree ReserveAtTranquilTrail.com 480-404-6480
28 The Ridge At Troon North Family Development From the mid $300s E. Dynamite and N. 103rd Place, Scottsdale TheRidgeTroonNorth.com 480-431-9377
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34 Sonoran Gate — Discovery,
Landmark & Summit Collections Taylor Morrison Interest List Now Forming Dove Valley Rd./Sonoran Desert Dr. & 7th St. Alignment, Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
35 Stoneledge at
North Canyon Meritage Homes Natural Gas Included From the mid $200s North Valley Pkwy & 27th Dr., Phoenix MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
36 Summit at
Pinnacle Peak Patio K. Hovnanian Homes From the upper $500s Alma School Rd. & Jomax Rd., Scottsdale khov.com • 877-546-8669
37 Summit at Silverstone
K. Hovnanian Homes Coming Soon! 74th St. & Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale khov.com/Phoenix 877-546-8669
38 Talon Ranch
Toll Brothers Final Opportunity! From the low $1 millions 11756 E. Quail Track Dr., Scottsdale TollBrothers.com/AZ 480-773-7308
26 Toll Brothers at
Blackstone Vistancia Toll Brothers The Retreat Collection Now Selling! From the low $500s 30636 N. 117th Dr., Peoria TollBrothersAtBlackstone.com 623-398-6241
27 Traditions at Catania
K. Hovnanian Homes From the lower $200s 87th Ave. & Glendale Ave., Glendale khov.com/Catania 877-546-8669
28 Traditions at The Meadows
K. Hovnanian Homes From the upper $200s Deer Valley Rd. & 97th Ave., Peoria khov.com/meadows-traditions 877-546-8669
29 Westland Heights
at Vistancia Mattamy Homes From the mid $200s N.W. corner of Vistancia Blvd & Westland Rd., Peoria MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
40 Toll Brothers at Verde River
Toll Brothers Now Selling! From the upper $600s 29221 N. Round Butte Rd., Rio Verde 480-284-7444 TollBrothers.com/AZ
41 Toscana Building #10/
Toscana of Desert Ridge Statesman Sales & Marketing, LLC BEST Luxury Condos in N. Phoenix/Scottsdale From the mid $200s 5450 E. Deer Valley Dr., Phoenix ToscanaOfDesertRidge.com 480-767-5665
42 Treo
Taylor Morrison From the upper $500s Miller Rd. & Osborn Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
43 Treviso
Toll Brothers Model Now Open! From the upper $600s 10798 E. Via Cortana Rd., Scottsdale TollBrothers.com/AZ 480-656-0024
44 Turquesa
Toll Brothers Final Opportunity! From the low $1 millions 7155 E. Navarro Way, Scottsdale TollBrothers.com/AZ 480-990-1367
45 Verde River
Monterey Homes Now Selling E. Rio Verde Dr. & Vista Verde Dr., Rio Verde MontereyHomes.com 877-278-4188
46 The Villages at Aviano
Toll Brothers Luxury Condominiums Only 2 Buildings Remain From the upper $200s 3935 E. Rough Rider, Phoenix TollBrothers.com/AZ 480-419-9300
47 White Horse
Camelot Homes Now Pre-Selling! Pima Rd. & Los Gatos Dr., Scottsdale Join our Interest List at CamelotHomes.com 602-469-0165
48 Windgate Ranch Scottsdale
Toll Brothers Tour New Models! From the $600s 10095 E. Windgate Ranch Rd., Scottsdale WindgateRanchScottsdale.com 480-596-7300
39 Toll Brothers at
Adero Canyon Toll Brothers Tour New Models! From the $800s 13484 N. Stone View Trail, Fountain Hills TollBrothers.com/AZ 844-836-5263
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K. Hovnanian Homes Grand Opening! From the lower $200s 43rd Ave. & South Mountain Ave., Laveen khov.com/Phoenix • 877-546-8669
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2 Affinity at Verrado
K. Hovnanian Homes Grand Opening June 24! McDowell Rd. & Verrado Way, Buckeye khov.com/affinity-verrado • 877-546-8669
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K. Hovnanian Homes From the low $200s Sienna Hills Pkwy. & Hubbell St., Buckeye khov.com/sienna-hills • 877-546-8669
Cachet at The Wigwam Cachet Homes Villas/Condos: From $254,900 Townhomes: From $316,900 Single-Family Homes: From $346,900 Litchfield Rd. and W. Village Pkwy, Litchfield Park CachetAtTheWigwam.com 623-385-0129
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7 Cadiz at Sedella
Meritage Homes Grand Opening! From the mid $200s Indian School Rd. & Citrus Rd., Goodyear MeritageHomes.com • 877-278-4188
8 Canyon Trails — Skyline
Pulte Homes Limited Opportunities From the high $100s Cotton Lane & Van Buren St., Goodyear Pulte.com/CanyonTrails • 866-212-4988
9 Cascina at Verrado K. Hovnanian Homes From the mid $200s Thomas Rd. & Verrado Way, Buckeye khov.com/cascina-verrado • 877-546-8669 10 Country Place
Meritage Homes Last Chance: From the high $100s Lower Buckeye Rd. & S. 103rd Ave., Tolleson MeritageHomes.com • 877-278-4188
11 The Cove at Palm Valley North
Mattamy Homes From the mid $200s Camelback Rd. west of Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park MattamyHomes.com • 602-497-3226
12 Crystal Vista
LGI Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available From the upper $100s 24357 W. Gregory Rd., Buckeye LGIHomes.com • 866-694-1896
13 Del Mar at Sedella
Meritage Homes Last Chance: From the high $200s Indian School Rd. & Citrus Rd., Goodyear MeritageHomes.com • 877-278-4188
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Mattamy Homes From the high $100s 103rd Ave. & Buckeye Rd., Tolleson MattamyHomes.com • 602-497-3226
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Meritage Homes Gated Community with RV-Garages From the $300s Indian School Rd. & Citrus Rd., Goodyear MeritageHomes.com • 877-278-4188
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The Enclave David Weekley Homes From the low $300s Estrella Pkwy & I-10, Goodyear DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4995
15 Golf Canyon at Estrella —
The Reserve David Weekley Homes From the high $300s Estrella Pkwy & I-10, Goodyear DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4997
16 Kensington at Verrado
Meritage Homes 4-Car Garages Available From the mid $300s Alsap Rd. & Verrado Way, Buckeye MeritageHomes.com • 877-278-4188
17 La Paz at Sedella
Meritage Homes Last Chance: From the high $200s Indian School Rd. & Citrus Rd., Goodyear MeritageHomes.com • 877-278-4188
18 Las Brisas — Discovery II & Encore II Collections Taylor Morrison From the low $200s Perryville Rd. & Lower Buckeye Rd., Goodyear TaylorMorrison.com • 480-346-1738 19 Lincoln Heights at Verrado
Meritage Homes Now Selling From the high $200s Alsap Rd. & Verrado Way, Buckeye MeritageHomes.com • 877-278-4188
20 Lion’s Gate ★
Meritage Homes Gated Community From the mid $200s Lower Buckeye Rd. & S. 107th Ave., Tolleson MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
21 Mollina at Sedella Meritage Homes Outdoor Living Packages Available Now Selling: From the mid $200s Indian School Rd. & Citrus Rd., Goodyear MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
14 15 Palm Valley North 22 Mattamy Homes
The Canyons Final Opportunity From the high $200s Camelback Rd. west of Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park MattamyHomes.com • 602-497-3226
23 Palm Valley North
Mattamy Homes The Estates Final Opportunity From the mid $300s Camelback Rd. west of Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park MattamyHomes.com • 602-497-3226 Palm Valley North 24 Mattamy Homes The Reserve Final Opportunity From the low $300s Camelback Rd. west of Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park MattamyHomes.com • 602-497-3226
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33 Victory at Verrado
LGI Homes Now Selling! From the low $200s 8222 W. Atlantis Way, Phoenix LGIHomes.com 855-473-8700
David Weekley Homes Active Adult: From the mid $400s Verrado Way & I-10, Buckeye DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4998
34 Victory at Verrado
31 Verrado — Kenwood
Active Adult Maracay Homes From the mid to upper $300s N. Verrado Way to Victory Blvd, Buckeye MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713
Mattamy Homes From the low $200s Verrado Way & Park Meadows Dr., Buckeye MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
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35 Vino at Sedella
Maracay Homes From the low $300s Verrado Way & Delaney Dr., Buckeye MaracayHomes.com 480-889-3713
Meritage Homes Last Chance: From the low $500s Indian School Rd. & Citrus Rd., Goodyear MeritageHomes.com 877-278-4188
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25 PebbleCreek A Robson Resort Community (Active Adult) From the $230s PebbleCreek Pkwy & Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear Robson.com • 623-935-6700
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Meritage Homes Last Chance: From the high $300s Western Dr. & Verrado Way, Buckeye MeritageHomes.com • 877-278-4188
27 Sundance LGI Homes - Active Adult Quick Move-In Homes Available From the upper $100s 22645 W. Gardenia Dr., Buckeye LGIHomes.com • 855-231-1400 28 Sundance
Meritage Homes — Active Adult From the mid $100s Yuma Rd. & Sundance Pkwy, Buckeye MeritageHomes.com/Active-Adult-AZ 877-203-4643
29 Sunset Terrace
Mattamy Homes From the mid $300s Litchfield Rd. & Camelback Rd., Litchfield Park MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
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1 Pine Canyon
The True Life Companies Elk Pass Townhomes From the mid $800s Deer Creek Cabins From the mid $800s Introducing Coconino Ridge Homes From the mid $900s Home-sites from the mid $100s 1201 E. John Wesley Powell Blvd, Flagstaff PineCanyon.net • 877-801-7860
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Rim Club Custom Home-sites The Rim Golf Club Custom home-sites from the $60s 2102 E. Rim Club Dr., Payson RimClubHomesites.com 888-708-9410
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Managed by Symmetry Companies Homes from the $400,000s to over $1.5 million Home-sites from $80,000 15075 Talking Rock Ranch Rd., Prescott TalkingRockRanch.com 928-227-3139
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“The shower can be relaxing but can also have a car wash effect,” Moore [of Kohler] said, referring to rain-heads from the ceiling and body-sprays on all the walls. Showers can include manual and digital controls to turn on music and control showerheads, temperature, steam and even lighting — all from a single interface. Moen, another industry leader, created the “U by Moen™” shower, the first Wi-Fi/ cloud-based, app-driven digital shower on the market. “We were determined to find a way to improve consumers’ experiences with water by adding the benefit of smart technology,” said Michael Poloha, a senior product manager for Moen. With the push of a button, U by Moen provides “homeowners countless ways to create their ideal showering experience,” he said. Users can customize settings directly in the shower itself and save them with one of two preset buttons; the app allows for up to 12 presets including name, greeting and temperature. “Homeowners can sync their shower to their smartphones to start, stop and pause the flow of water remotely,” Poloha said. “You can even start your shower from bed. When it’s ready you’ll receive an alert on your smartphone.” A retrofit slide bar from GROHE (a manufacturer of luxury fittings for bathrooms and kitchens) is a step up from handheld showers. This gadget is an adjustable shower with a bar attached to the wall that moves up and down and to different heights to accommodate everyone in the family. It also makes cleaning easier. According to Uhl [of
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LIXIL/American Standard], by unscrewing the showerhead and arm and then screwing in the retrofit device, the showerhead automatically has a builtin slide bar and diverter valve to adjust between showerhead and handheld. When it comes to the shower, “The goal is that the homeowner has a great Moen experience and doesn’t realize they are saving water,” Uhl said, referring to WaterSense, an independent EPA rating to promote water-efficiency and performance. In order to adhere to code, “We are working very hard to develop a showerhead that delivers the performance you can expect at only 1.8 gallons a minute.” Finishes and fixtures Chrome is a best bet for shower finishes, according to Uhl. “It’s always in fashion and it’s the most durable and easiest to clean,” he said. Other trending finishes include brushed nickel, polished nickel and oil-rubbed bronze, which is popular in the Southwest. Meanwhile, the trend in fixtures is toward matte finishes which offers a contemporary look, according to Poloha. Decisions, decisions… Homebuyers should consider their personal needs and lifestyle before speaking with a homebuilder about available options in any room in their new home, including their bathrooms. For example, while some people want to get in and out of the shower fast, others prefer a more tranquil atmosphere. “Families with children or pets may want to select a fixture with a hand shower, which makes it easier to bathe kids and pets, as well as clean the shower,” Poloha said. The bottom line? Be sure to ask your new-home builder about all of the tub and shower options available to you.
as pre-designed luxury homes and other custom spec homes, Keck said. And, even with an uptick in activity, “Pine Canyon is still working to keep up with the demand which certainly says something about the strength of the second-home market. The increase in demand is a direct reflection of consumer confidence which in part fuels rising home values.” At Talking Rock, “we have witnessed an increased velocity this calendar year as compared to the same period of time last year … a measurable increase that denotes the strength of the market and reflects the economy’s positive momentum,” Jones noted.
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When you’re not at (your second) home When you’re not staying at your second home, do you need a caretaker for your property? “It certainly depends on the community and the type of home that is purchased,” said Jim Jones, designated broker at Talking Rock Ranch Realty in
Considerations before you buy The two most important issues to consider when deciding on a purchase is whether the property is within budget and whether that property is located in a community that fits your lifestyle, Keck said. It’s also important to consider how often the property will be used, she said, and what type of home would be the best fit. “There are so many options for second homes, from townhomes to cabins to custom estates, that it’s important for the buyer to understand the spectrum of needs and wants. Many of the residents who purchase at Pine Canyon enter our community with a smaller product and then decide they want a larger custom home,” Keck said. “Others begin with a larger custom home and then downsize. But they all enjoy the lifestyle, which is key, so most stay within the community.”
Prescott. Talking Rock utilizes a front guard-gate and security patrols to put both full-time and part-time residents at ease. But “some homeowners choose to hire professional services for cleaning, maintenance and general security in their absence,” Jones added. “As with anything, it is recommended that homeowners research any company before they choose to use their services.” At Pine Canyon, “we offer some services for taking care of your home and are working to develop a more robust concierge program for our residents,” said Deanna Keck, executive vice president for community development with Pine Canyon. “Pine Canyon staffs a security service at the front gate and those security professionals make regular rounds of the community.”
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