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GRAND OPENINGS AND AWARDS
Mark Boisclair Via Maracay Homes
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Navarro Groves Maracay Homes
Location: 32nd St. south of Baseline Rd., Phoenix Pricing: From the low $400s Size: 2,494–3,342 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–5 bedrooms, 2.5–4.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; 1–6 p.m. Friday Info: MaracayHomes.com; 480-630-8912 Description: Close to South Mountain Regional Park & Preserve. Situated amid citrus trees and reclaimed elements from site’s former orchard. Homes w/be registered with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) w/goal of earning LEED®-Certified designation.
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Cachet Homes
Location: 10333 N. 79th Way, Scottsdale Pricing: $2,148,640 Size: 4,478 square-feet Beds/baths: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths Sales office hours: By appointment Info: CachetHomes.net; 480-556-7038 Description: Brand-new custom home w/verandas, dramatic entry, disappearing glass doors.
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Sky Crossing Pulte Homes
Location: 3230 E. Bryce Lane Pricing: From the low $400s Size: 1,841–4,140 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–7 bedrooms, 2–4.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; noon–6 p.m. Wednesday Info: pulte.com; 877-695-9339 Description: 17 home designs. Proposed community center w/fitness center, pools, splash-pads, basketball court, playground.
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A home in Northern Arizona may be ideal for your family
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Fox Haven
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Cool, calm and collected
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Festival Foothills Pulte Homes
Location: 21246 N. 260th Lane, Buckeye Pricing: From the $190s Size: 1,792–3,489 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–5 bedrooms, 2–4.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; noon–6 p.m. Wednesday Info: pulte.com; 888-251-1415 Description: 10 home designs. Mountain backdrop, onsite K-8 school, parks, soccer fields, playgrounds, splash-pads.
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By Debra Gelbart
wning a home in Northern Arizona — whether for a primary residence or a vacation getaway — has more than just the obvious weather-related benefits. Some buyers purchase a piece of property and custombuild their dream home at a later date, while others want a production home they can move into in a matter of months. Regardless of the circumstances, residents can share the beauty of the northern part of the state “with friends and family over and over again,” said Deana Keck, executive vice president of community development for Pine Canyon, a luxury home community in Flagstaff.
Questions to ask Blend of buyers Keck advises prospective buyers to ask these questions of a “We’re seeing a blend of buyers between Baby Boomers and custom-home builder: young families,” Keck said. “Our amenities and activities, such • What guarantees do you have for coming in on budget as our summer camp at Camp Pine Canyon and our holiday and on time? festivities, seem to attract younger buyers.” • What warranties are offered? “We [also] have quite a few Baby Boomer • Are you a registered contractor? “There is something to buyers whose motivation to buy is for • Will you provide ongoing updates on be said for having the the family,” said Shawn Lane, senior sales construction schedules and budgets? associate with Forest Highlands Realty Similar considerations apply to a opportunity to create in Flagstaff. “We see mom and dad or second home, Keck said. “Where the memories that will grandparents buying a home to escape focus diverges is when it comes to the last a lifetime.” the heat and have a place for their kids frequency of use of a second home, the —Deana Keck, Pine Canyon and grandchildren to be with them. There time it would take to maintain a second is also a nice-size contingent of young home and the future plans for that home,” professionals in their 40s.” (NORTHERN ARIZONA, continued on page NH2) What’s more, Northern Arizona offers residents beautiful “shoulder seasons,” explained Geoff Ferrell, chief technology officer for Prescott-based Mandalay Homes. Shoulder seasons are those times of the year where the weather is very comfortable most of the day and night. “Many people in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area have had ‘summer homes’ in the Midwest and Northwest and are discovering Northern Arizona is only a two-hour drive away. Primary residence buyers are also finding Northern Arizona offers an attractive small-town feel yet all the amenities of a big city.” Increase in demand Over the past year, Keck said, “we’ve seen a measurable increase in demand for homes within our community and throughout Northern Arizona. Home values are increasing while interest rates remain relatively low which favors purchasing sooner rather than later when rates may increase.”
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Building in four-season weather Because of the area’s high altitude and weather changes, Lane [of Forest Highlands Realty], encourages owners to ask their builder about the following issues:
Award: Innovative Project Award, Residential Organization: The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Award description: Awarded to Maracay’s Hawthorn Manor community in Chandler for demonstrating commitment to green building through sustainable design. (GRAND OPENINGS AND AWARDS, continued on page NH2)
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Snow loads (how much snow in weight a roof can withstand)
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What roofing materials will be used (tile can crack in the freeze/thaw cycle)
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Which direction will the driveway face (south is ideal)
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Will the home be built on a slab or have crawl spaces
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Which form of insulation will be used
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Will windows be dual- or triple-paned (they provide better insulation, Lane said) In addition, because buyers in Arizona especially like to take full advantage of the
indoor/outdoor living features of their homes, “it’s important for a builder to consider the indoor air quality of the home during the times of the year when windows and doors need to be shut due to the weather,” Ferrell [of Mandalay Homes] said. “Dust, pollen, smoke and other pollutants are managed better with built-in systems than Mandalay Homes
with what can be achieved by opening windows.”