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White Horse
Location: 8865 E. Via Del Sol Dr., Scottsdale Pricing: From the high $1 millions Size: Approx. 4,000–6,000 square-feet Beds/baths: 4–6 bedrooms, 4.5–6 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily except for noon–6 p.m. Wed. & Sun. Info: CamelotHomes.com; 602-919-2422 Description: All on half-acre lots, these luxury homes are offered in five new single-story floorplans with an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living spaces and contemporized architecture.
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Aperture, Emblem and Origin at Gateway Quarter
Location: S.E. corner of Ellsworth & Germann Rd., Queen Creek Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat.–Thurs.; 1–6 p.m. Fri. Info: SheaHomes.com; Aperture 480-367-3642; Emblem 480-367-3641; Origin 480-367-3640 Date of Grand Opening: April 14, 2018 Description: Aperture, Emblem and Origin will each offer four single-story floorplans. The community is close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, golfing, shopping and dining. Within the community, enjoy a park with a ramada, basketball, balance beams, climbing boulders, tree-house, slide and more. Aperture pricing: From the $290s Aperture size: 1,968–2,405 square-feet Aperture beds/baths: 3–4 bedrooms, 2.5–3 baths Emblem pricing: From the $330s Emblem size: 2,329–2,770 square-feet Emblem beds/baths: 3–4 bedrooms, 2.5–3 baths Origin pricing: From the $360s Origin size: 2,564–3,078 square-feet Origin beds/baths: 3–5 bedrooms, 3.5–4.5 baths
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nergy efficiency in a new home isn’t limited to just Building Council. We take it a step further through our Smart superior insulation, dual-pane windows and lowTechnology which uses innovation to help homeowners stay energy-use appliances. comfortable, connected and in control of their energy usage “Energy efficiency is about a number of systems from anywhere.” working together to be the best possible end assembly,” explained Geoff Ferrell, chief technology officer with PrescottNumerous variables based Mandalay Homes. “The goal is to create a home that Building green and saving energy starts at the beginning is as thermally efficient as possible. Energy of a project, Goodell emphasized, “way efficiency extends into everything else put before the first nail is driven in. It starts into that shell to support comfort, durability, with finding a location that cuts down on safety, security and livability.” commute times for our homeowners. We “Every Meritage home includes advanced also look into incorporating indigenous and insulation, sealed attics, high-performance drought-tolerant plants into the landscaping windows, ENERGY STAR® appliances, LED so unnecessary resources are not spent lighting, and efficient water heaters and keeping vegetation alive. We recycle and heating and cooling (HVAC) systems,” said reuse our construction materials and we C.R. Herro, vice president of innovation at use premium engineered wood products to Meritage Homes. preserve our rain forests.” High-efficiency heating and cooling “Energy efficiency, as it relates to systems provide a great level of comfort homebuilding, is a home that works with while using less energy than a standard its environment — not against it — to —Elise Goodell, Maracay Homes system, Ferrell said. For example: “Highproduce energy only when needed, reducing efficiency LED lighting supplies high-quality light for safety waste and lowering energy costs for homeowners,” said Elise and security while using up to 90 percent less energy over Goodell, marketing manager for Maracay Homes. “Many other lighting technologies.” of our homes are designed to meet the rigorous standards of the LEED-certified designation from the U.S. Green (ENERGY SAVINGS, continued on page NH11)
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Lasting impressions Design choices that stand the test of time
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hoosing designs and finishes for your new home’s flooring, countertops, cabinets, appliances and built-in lighting fixtures that will stand the test of time doesn’t have to be a daunting challenge. “I encourage buyers to stick with neutral classic colors regardless of style — traditional, contemporary or eclectic — so the need or desire to change costly items doesn’t come so soon,” said Leslie Walker, design studio manager for Scottsdalebased Camelot Homes. “It’s easier to change accessories (pillows or window treatments, for example) than tear out floors.” She recommends focusing on these design choices initially: cabinets, hardsurface flooring, appliances, bathroom fixtures, ceiling fans, doors and windows.
What to choose when “The best investments at the design center are the ones that are difficult to change out later and that offer the greatest value over time,” added Dennis Webb, vice president of operations with Fulton Homes in Tempe. “Features that should be chosen initially at the design center (before the house is built) are cabinets, doors, all electrical, flooring, countertops, bathroom fixtures and appliances.” Light fixtures, window coverings and custom painting could be postponed until later, he said. Fixed items or “in-wall” items are smart to select with the builder, Walker emphasized. “These are costly to tear out and replace later,” she said. “And in most cases, a builder provides credits toward upgrading these items as well.” Keep in mind, too, that the kitchen and master
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bath “always have and will command the most attention, be it beautiful cabinetry, flooring or countertops.” Wood floors have proven to be a classic “in terms of look, durability and consumer taste,” she said. Webb recommends that in addition to flooring, cabinets and countertops, homebuyers should devote significant attention to the door that encloses the garage. Other doors, including the front door, sliding doors and French doors, should also command a lot of attention at the time of construction (if your builder offers choices), as should interior doors. A customized shower or tub in the master bath is another feature that should be selected when the house is being constructed, he said. Finally, major appliances should be a focus at the design center, he said. “We’ve noticed that many times a buyer thinks they can add fixtures and re-do
items without realizing the total cost,” Webb said. “When adding these things up, make sure that you include demolition, time when the home is not usable, which new-home warranties are voided and not being able to add the option to your mortgage,” Webb advised. “We rarely see people not choose an option and decide to do it later. Much of the time, if they do not have something installed, they never get around to adding it later.” Other considerations Another consideration when deciding whether to invest in options during the construction of the home is indoor air quality, Webb said. “All of our homes are certified by the Environmental Protection Agency to be ‘Indoor airPLUS’ homes, inspected by a third-party during the construction process. We take great precautions to ensure that the air conditioning ducts
are sealed off so that no construction debris can make its way into the AC ducts,” Webb said. “We also make sure that fresh air is brought back into the home for a healthier indoors. If someone were to demolish sections of their new home after move-in, the home cannot be Indoor airPLUS-certified. This is also true of resale homes, where now a home can be labeled Indoor airPLUS on the MLS listing. You could no longer list that when you go to sell your home if you have tampered with the system.” When choosing fixtures or finishes, lifestyle is a big factor, Walker noted. “White painted cabinets are beautiful and very popular,” she said. But since paint will chip and dent, “a stained cabinet is more forgiving. Polished chrome or nickel fixtures are popular but show water-marks and fingerprints more so than a brushed metal.” Most homeowners move every five to seven years, Webb said, “so the choices you make now when buying a home will affect the resale value of that home.” The home that shows the best, he said, “is going to sell the fastest and for the highest amount.”
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Downstairs down-time Basements in new homes offer cool space for households
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ave you ever wondered why basements are so common in the Midwest and East Coast but relatively rare in Arizona? The answer, partially, is the soil here. “It’s either sandy — which is difficult to seal and keep dry — or it’s granite, which is difficult to dig through,” explained Leela Smith, a sales manager at the Toll Brothers’ Whitewing community in Gilbert. “The coordination and time it takes to construct a basement is more than what is required to build a two-story home,” said Rod Cullum, president of Cullum Homes, a Scottsdale-based luxury custom homebuilder. “The area needed to excavate the basement is difficult for production builders to manage on small lots with homes in close proximity.”
Facts about the frost line Basements are common in colder climates because the depth of the foundation needs to be below the frost line to begin with, Cullum said, adding that in Arizona, “our foundations need only be 18 inches below the surface. In places like Minnesota or Wisconsin, foundations need to be over six feet below the surface to be below the frost line. In this environment, the incremental cost to go ahead and add a basement is less.” Typically it will cost more to build a masonry basement than it will to rely on frame construction for the second story of a home, he noted. There’s other uncertainty, too, linked to building basements here. “Many builders do not want to take the risk of going underground for another level of living, perhaps uncertain their customers will pay the additional cost,” said Ken Peterson, vice president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes Arizona. Game rooms, theaters and more Even so, some homebuilders here in Arizona haven’t completely shied away from offering basements in their new homes. “Empty-nesters and families purchase homes with basements because they serve so many purposes,” said Norah Wells, a sales manager for Calliandra Estates, a Toll
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Brothers community in Gilbert. “Home theaters, craft and hobby rooms, game rooms and extra guest rooms are some of the uses for them. And they’re cool — both literally and figuratively. Also, people who are from areas familiar with basements love them.” Basements do indeed appeal to a variety of homebuyers, Peterson said, including families with growing children who want to use their basement as a slumber party or hangout spot. “Some of our buyers choose basements to have additional space for guests or even extra seasonal closet space,” he said. “It’s like having a private getaway within your own home.” Energy-efficient lower-level living “Some people hear the word ‘basement’ and picture a dark unfinished laundry and storage area,” Peterson said. “Today’s basements are nothing like that. At Shea Homes, we are currently designing true lower-level living. Our basements are great multi-functional areas that have an open and airy feeling thanks to high
ceilings and oversized light wells that bring in tons of natural light.” Another advantage of a basement home, said Ann Jacobs, a sales manager for Toll Brothers’ Dorada Estates community in Queen Creek, is lowered energy use. Cullum agreed, stating that the earth creates a thermal mass against the basement walls allowing the space to stay at a more consistent temperature year-round. Time, cost and popularity Construction costs for building a basement home include the cost of digging, adding rebar into the walls and additional costs for concrete, Peterson said. It’s also important to keep in mind that “homeowners have to allow additional time for construction of a basement home.” At its new community Azure Paradise Valley, Shea Homes executives are discovering that basements are extremely popular “with approximately 70 percent of buyers choosing lower-level living,” Peterson said. “Among Shea Homes communities with a basement option, approximately 15 to 20 percent of homebuyers choose them.” Wells said that basement homes in Toll Brothers communities are “pretty popular. Toll Brothers has sold some at every community that offers them.” Cullum said about 20 percent of his buyers are opting to build basement homes.
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To soften (your water), or not to soften — that is the question And we’ve got some answers…
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here’s an easy solution to an often hard problem in many of the Valley’s new homes. Consider installing a water softener, which removes hardness minerals — typically calcium and magnesium in our area — through ion exchange. The unit exchanges these minerals for sodium. We asked Andi Pettyjohn, principal of Water Treatment Technologies Inc., Phoenix, for some insights. Started 26 years ago, the company services and sells residential and commercial equipment including water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, filtration systems, drinking fountains and water coolers.
Should you have a water softener system installed during the construction of your new home?
Pettyjohn: I would not necessarily recommend having a water softener installed during the construction of your new home; however, I would recommend having a loop installed by the plumber. Also, if the house is not on a municipal water supply, you should have a certified lab test your water so you know if there are any problems other than hardness to deal with. Arizona, for example, has a lot of arsenic in its water supplies — which at low levels is okay — but is dangerous to health above that.
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Is it true that our water here in the Valley is very hard?
Pettyjohn: Our water in most parts of the Valley is very hard, but water is hard in various degrees throughout the U.S. Hardness can vary in your own household depending on the water source that your city is using at the time. While “hardness” minerals are not a health hazard, it causes damage to plumbing and appliances and is a nuisance in general.
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How does a water softener work?
Pettyjohn: The main tank with the resin beads is connected to a brine tank that’s filled with salt which periodically regenerates the resin beads. The beads attract and hold onto calcium and magnesium ions as water passes through them. When they become so saturated they can’t hold any more, the unit rinses them with a brine solution which scrubs off the
Pettyjohn: • Are you certified by the Water Quality Association (WQA) as a Certified Water Specialist, Certified Sales Representative or Certified Installer?
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• Do you have a contractor’s license, business license and liability insurance? • How long have you been in business and whom can I call for a referral? • How will you treat my water based on what my water testing results show? • Do you offer emergency service? I recommend calling the company during the day and in the evening. If you get a voice mail during the day, beware! Does the voice mail at night refer to an emergency number?
mineral deposits and gets them ready to absorb hardness ions again. Before the system puts itself back into service it rinses the brine solution down the drain. Most systems these days regenerate based on your water use.
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What are some benefits of a water softener system?
Pettyjohn: • You can reduce or eliminate film and buildup on glass shower doors, shower walls, bathtubs, sinks and faucets; time will be saved on cleaning. • You will eliminate soap buildup in laundry; whites will be whiter, colors brighter and your laundry softer without using fabric softener. • Skin will not be dry and irritated. • Hair will be shiny and softer. • You’ll save money. Soap and cleaning agents can be reduced by 80 percent for laundry, dishwashing and cleaning.
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The spin on ceiling fans They’re good for your circulation
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eiling fans just keep getting cooler and cooler. “Styles run the gamut, from traditional to modern to nearly anything your mind can dream up,” said Melissa Dybowski, lighting specialist for Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery in Mesa. “Fans are no longer just for air circulation; they are design statements for the ceiling with a practical purpose,” she said. “You can really have fun with your ceiling fan and make it a focal piece of your room.” In addition, there are many ways to control fans including remotes, wall switches, apps and more, added David Gray, account sales manager for Lamps Plus. “And let’s not leave out entire systems of fans connected by belts or fans with multiple heads and even fans that attach to walls,” he said. Capacity to move air Note that fans are further differentiated by their capacity to move air, measured in cubic feet per minute (CFMs), and velocity which is the speed at which the air is moving. “Understanding the volume and velocity of the air movement is key to achieving the type of circulation desired,” Dybowski said. “You should also ask about blade pitch, how sharply they’re canted to move air and the size of the room you’re fitting.” Lamps Plus recommends fans with a rating of at least 4000 CFM. “This amount of air movement in an average residential room will give you a cooling light breeze with the fan on the low speed when it’s quiet and calming,” Gray said. “Those rated below 2500 CFM force the owner to
As the ceiling fan turns “In the winter, it is better for the air to rise up from the floor and fall down around the sides of the room rather
run the fan on a distracting and noisy high speed to feel any significant benefit.”
than blowing directly down on us. So: run a fan clockwise on a low speed in the winter and counter-clockwise
Cost varies widely You can spend as little as $100 for a basic fan. Upgrades are up to your budget with prices exceeding $1,000 for some custom models. At Ferguson, for example, there are quality fans with low-energy LED light kits and remote controls that are priced from about $360 to approximately $800. Fanimation also offers the Fansync Bluetooth Powered Ceiling Fan Control ($79), which allows you to program your three-speed AC-powered fan through a mobile app from your cell phone or personal-assistant device to a smart fan or a fan retrofitted with the technology.
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Get wired! Most homebuilders in the Phoenix area will pre-wire for fans but will usually not supply them, Dybowski said. However, new-home buyers need to check with their builder to ensure that the junction box for each ceiling fan is securely connected directly to a joist, Gray said. So how many rooms should you prewire in your new home? “Modern ceiling fans use about as much power as a single household light bulb so the efficient use of power is well worth the addition of a ceiling fan in spaces such as heavily used living areas,” Gray said.
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in the summer. In summer, we want the cool breeze directed onto us, so a fan should be set to draw air upward in the winter and blow downward in summertime.” —David Gray, Lamps Plus
Energy savings Dybowski explained that proper air movement enables the thermostat to work more efficiently any time of the year. “By utilizing a fan, your airconditioner or heater does not need to work as hard which can help reduce energy costs,” she said. Other energy savings derive from fans with a direct current (DC) motor which are 68 percent more efficient compared to those powered by an alternating current (AC) motor, she said. “While DC fans are smaller, they move just as much air as those powered by an AC motor.” Results are noticeable, as air from a quality fan overhead can make you feel 10 degrees cooler in the summer and more comfortable in the winter. “If you’re able to transfer hot air downward and cool air upward, whether on a warm day or a cold day, you can leave off the heater or air conditioner a bit longer no matter where you are in your home,” Gray said. This could save as much as 10 percent of your annual electricity bill.
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homebuilders to ensure new communities built in SRP’s service area are both energyand water-efficient. Today, more than 55 percent of new homes built in Arizona achieve ENERGY STAR certification — the highest ratio in the nation.
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The 7,100-acre master-planned community of Vistancia offers distinctive desert living with a large selection of homes plus resident amenity centers and a wealth of recreational activities. Vistancia has three community options: • The Village at Vistancia (a multi-generational family-friendly community) • Blackstone at Vistancia (a private gated golf course community featuring Blackstone Country Club) • Trilogy at Vistancia (an active-adult resort community) Each community offers a wide range of amenities and engaging lifestyle activities. Homes range from 1,300 square-feet to 4,700 square-feet. Vistancia’s signature amenity is the 3.5-mile Discovery Trail which is a paved walking, running and biking trail that connects the entire community. Vistancia currently includes two Peoria Unified School District K-8 schools with future plans for an additional K-8 school and a high school. Future development The Village at Vistancia community will open its final phase of 324 homesites this summer with homes being built by David
Weekley Homes, Richmond American Homes, Gehan Homes and William Ryan Homes. Future development includes an additional 3,450 acres north of the community that is planned to include up to 3,500 additional homes along with a K-8 school, community centers, parks and trails, and a 900-acre mountain preserve. A 320-acre commercial core is also planned. Vistancia has sold over 6,000 homes to date, with an estimated 15,500 residents today. At build-out, Vistancia will include up to 10,500 homes and 30,500 residents.
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Number of homes: 6,000+ currently; 10,500 at build-out Prices: From the high $200,000s Address: 12026 W. Lone Mountain Pkwy., Peoria Directions: Go north on I-17, then west on Exit 221/Loop 303 to Exit 127/Lone Mountain Pkwy. Turn right off of exit to Vistancia. Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily Info: 623-933-6233; Vistancia.com
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Morey said that ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program jointly administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that helps consumers readily identify energy-efficient products, buildings and homes. “In relation to new homes, ENERGY STAR has developed a specification that requires participating homebuilders to build homes that are significantly more energy efficient than the typical code-compliant home,” he said. Throughout design and construction, Morey explained, the homes must be inspected by third-party professional energy-rating companies to receive the ENERGY STAR certification and recognizable blue label. In 2012, SRP transitioned its own proprietary program to align with the ENERGY STAR Version 3 specification and rebranded it SRP ENERGY STAR Homes. The program provides training, incentives and marketing support to local
What are ENERGY STAR neighborhoods?
Homebuilders must register with the EPA to become an ENERGY STAR Partner and commit to design and build homes that are third-party certified to meet or exceed the ENERGY STAR specification. “After they’ve been approved as an ENERGY STAR Partner,” Morey said, “they enroll communities with SRP — committing to build 100 percent ENERGY STAR-certified homes in that community while also meeting the additional water and HVAC efficiency standards SRP has established.” SRP offers support to homebuilders through a variety of marketing and promotional opportunities and provides financial incentives for homes that exceed ENERGY STAR performance requirements and achieve a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index of 65 or below, he noted. The lower the score, the more energy-efficient a home is. The average HERS score for a resale home is 130. “As consumers, we’re all familiar with the ENERGY STAR label,” Morey said. “What most consumers do not understand are the non-energy benefits of a home that receives the ENERGY STAR label. Peace of mind comes with the knowledge that the homes are inspected, tested and certified to meet the ENERGY STAR specification by qualified third-party professionals.” More info: srpnet.com/energystarhomes
—Reported by: Debra Gelbart
APRIL 1 – 30, 2018
To celebrate more than 40 years of , we’re hosting the World’s Largest Showcase of Homes in our cities across the country! From April 1 – 30, we invite you to visit any of our beautiful models or Showcase Homes in Phoenix to see current innovations in design and get inspired with home décor ideas. And, while you’re delighting in our award-winning homes, be sure to register for a chance to win one of these exciting prizes:
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See a David Weekley Homes Sales Consultant for complete details. Not valid with any other offer or previously written contracts. Visitors must register in person with a David Weekley Homes Sales Consultant in a participating city between April 1, 2018, and April 30, 2018 (the Program Period), and will be entered into a drawing to win one of three prizes. Only one registration or entry per family. Employees of David Weekley Homes and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. Electronics and Appliance Packages and Smart Watch are awarded in the form of a Gift Card from Best Buy (or equivalent retailer, at Weekley’s option). Value of Electronics Package not to exceed $2,000, value of Appliance Package not to exceed $1,500 and value of Smart Watch not to exceed $500. Drawings will be held May 10, 2018, and winners will be contacted by a David Weekley Homes Representative to make arrangements to receive Gift Cards. Cash will not be given in lieu of prizes. No purchase necessary to win. $5 donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona will be made for Visitors who register at a David Weekley Homes model or Showcase Home in the Phoenix area during the Program Period. Registration limited to one per family. David Weekley Homes reserves the right to terminate the program or change rules at any time. Prices, plans, dimensions, features, specifications, materials, and availability of homes or communities are subject to change without notice or obligation. Illustrations are artist’s depictions only and may differ from completed improvements. Copyright © 2018 David Weekley Homes - All Rights Reserved. 290837 Phoenix, AZ (PHXA94897)
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$ Mortgage quiet period Keep spending habits in check while waiting to close on your new home
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he mortgage quiet period is the time between an original credit check — which led to your loan being approved — and the closing, when you assume possession of your new home. Experts advise that you need to be especially credit-vigilant at this time. New liability accounts, a change of employment and withdrawing cash from accounts used to verify funds are all strongly discouraged before closing. “Some lenders even do ‘soft credit pulls’ at closing to confirm you have not opened any new accounts. Others like simply to have you explain if any new accounts have been opened,” said Steve Howard, vice president/branch manager for the Phoenix office of HomeStreet Home Loans. Keep your lender in the loop One of the reasons lenders do this is to prevent “shot-gunning,” in which fraudsters attempt to take out more than one loan on a property, he explained. As always, honest communication is key. “Let your lender know of any potential changes in your financial picture as soon as possible. With adequate time, he or she can help structure the financing so that you can still qualify,” Howard said. “Don’t think your lender won’t find out. It will come up and closing is too late to make changes.” In general, don’t do anything during the mortgage process that would negatively impact your credit scores reported by the three bureaus or your FICO credit score.
—Steve Howard, HomeStreet Home Loans
“Keep it quiet: Don’t have new inquiries into your credit, don’t open or close accounts, don’t add new or additional debt,” said Eric Wright, senior mortgage loan officer/branch manager with the Tempe office of AmeriFirst Financial Inc. “Each of these could have an adverse effect on your ability to obtain your home financing.” “For example, a major change to your credit profile could negatively impact your credit score which may make you ineligible for the loan program you had qualified for,” Wright added. “An increase in your debt load could increase your monthly payments which could make the home you are trying to buy become unaffordable.”
Big-ticket items a big no-no This does not mean you can’t use your credit cards and other accounts as per your usual discretion: that’s why you were approved. What’s not recommended are major purchases of big-ticket items such as furniture, automobiles or even other homes. “Any significant change in your financial picture will need to be documented and updated for the underwriter to maintain your loan approval,” Howard said. If a new account is opened, you may be required to simply provide an updated statement for the account. “On the other hand, it could be a huge issue if your new liability or purchase [puts] you close to the program maximum guidelines for
debt ratios or cash to close,” he said. An example: A first-time homebuyer went out a few days before closing and purchased snazzy furniture and new appliances on a new credit card. “The problem was his debt ratios were already close to the maximum allowed by the program,” Howard said. “We worked with the underwriter to restructure the financing to fall within guidelines but it was hit or miss for a period of time.” “This created a lot of unnecessary stress on all the parties involved — which is the last thing you need when purchasing your first home,” Howard noted. “If you are close on your debt ratios, hold off on any offers –– no matter how good they sound –– until your transaction is closed.” Communication is key Problems occur more often with first-time buyers, Howard pointed out. “It is crucial to communicate with your lender before making any purchases to see where you stand with your approval,” he said. “Even the most qualified borrowers may have to jump through some hoops if they decide to purchase an item with financing or [if they reduce] their cash to close significantly.”
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1 Adora Trails
Maracay Homes The Preserve From the low $400s SW of Riggs Rd. & 164th St., Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
2 Adora Trails — Discovery II & Encore II Collections Taylor Morrison From the upper $200s Val Vista Dr. & Riggs Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738 3 Adora Trails —
Passage Collection Taylor Morrison From the mid $300s Val Vista Dr. & Riggs Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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Summit Collection Taylor Morrison From the upper $300s Val Vista Dr. & Riggs Rd., Gilbert TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
5 Agave Heights
Taylor Morrison From the low $400s Off Ray Rd., Agave & 46th Place, Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
6 AIRE
K. Hovnanian® Homes From the low $400s 68th St. & McDowell Rd., Scottsdale khov.com/Aire 877-546-8669
7 Arbors
Pulte Homes Coming Soon S. 24th St. and E. Vineyard Rd., Phoenix Pulte.com/Arbors
8 Ascend at Villago K. Hovnanian® Homes Coming Soon! Villago Pkwy. & Lakeside Pkwy., Casa Grande khov.com/ascend-villago 877-546-8669 9 Aspire at Villago ®
K. Hovnanian Homes Coming Soon! Villago Pkwy. & Lakeside Pkwy., Casa Grande khov.com/aspire-villago 877-546-8669
10 Bella Via
Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available From the mid $200s Signal Butte Rd. & Ray Rd., Mesa Pulte.com 480-354-3373
11 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
12 Cadence – Cactus, Cypress
& Estate Series Pulte Homes Coming Soon Ray Rd. and Ellsworth Rd., Mesa Pulte.com/CadenceCactus Pulte.com/CadenceCypress Pulte.com/CadenceEstate
13 Circle Cross Ranch
Pulte Homes From the low $200s 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 From the mid $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
16 Eagle Ridge
Blandford Homes Grand Opening New Models From the mid $500s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
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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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Maracay Homes Move-In-Ready Homes Available From the high $200s S.E. corner of Ellsworth Rd. & Ray Rd., Mesa MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
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Palladium Point Maracay Homes Move-In-Ready Homes Available Final Opportunity From the low $400s S.E. corner of Ellsworth Rd. & Ray Rd., Mesa MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
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21 Enclave at Hamilton Ranch
Mattamy Homes From the mid $300s Arizona Ave. & Queen Creek Rd., Chandler MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
22 Encore at North Shore
Mattamy Homes From the low $300s McQueen Rd. & Elliot Rd., Gilbert MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
23 Estancia at
Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes From the low $700s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
24 The Estates at 32nd Street
Blandford Homes Now Selling! From the low $800s McKellips Rd. & 32nd St., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-987-7820
25 The Estates at Eastmark
Venture II & Summit Collections Taylor Morrison Now Pre-selling! Ray Rd. & Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
26 The Estates at Las Sendas
Blandford Homes Now Selling! From the low $800s Hawes Rd. & Range Rider Trail, Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
27 Granite Ridge
Mattamy Homes Only Models Remain By Appointment Only From the low $700s McKellips Rd. & Crismon Rd., Mesa MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
28 Harmony at Eastmark
David Weekley Homes Now Selling Ellsworth Rd. & Ray Rd., Mesa DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4909
29 Hawthorn Manor
Maracay Homes From the low $500s SE of Chandler Heights Rd. & Cooper Rd., Chandler MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
30 Legacy at Seville Toll Brothers Now Selling! Gated Single-Level Golf Course Homes! From the $500s 3875 E. Alameda Lane, Gilbert TollBrothers.com/AZ 480-629-5353 31 Monterey at
Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes Grand Opening New Models From the low $500s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
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32 Morrison Ranch —
Artisan Collection Maracay Homes Move-In-Ready Homes Available Final Opportunity From the low $400s N.W. corner of Warner Rd. & Higley Rd., Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
33 Morrison Ranch —
Marquis Collection Maracay Homes Final Opportunity Move-In-Ready Homes Available From the low $600s N.W. corner of Warner Rd. & Higley Rd., Gilbert MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
34 Mountain View Manor
Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available Now Selling from the $300s Adobe Dr. & Signal Butte Rd., Mesa Pulte.com 480-451-2650
35 Mulberry
Blandford Homes Arbor Collection: From the $250s; 480-895-6300 Americana Collection: From the $280s; 480-895-2800 Guadalupe Rd. east of Crismon Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com
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Blandford Homes Centennial Collection: From the low $330s Heritage Collection: From the $370s Signal Butte Rd. north of Guadalupe Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-733-9000
37 Navarro Groves – Now Selling Maracay Homes From the low $400s West of 32nd St., south of Baseline Rd., Phoenix MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328 38 Parkside at Anthem
at Merrill Ranch Pulte Homes From the mid $100s Quick Move-In Homes Available Merrill Ranch Pkwy & Hunt Hwy, Florence Pulte.com 520-413-6175
39 Promontory at Foothills
West - Summit Collection Taylor Morrison From the low $500s NW of Pecos & 27th Ave., Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
40 Reflections at Eastmark
David Weekley Homes Now Selling Ellsworth Rd. & Ray Rd., Mesa DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4910
41 Rhythm
Mattamy Homes The Condos From the mid $200s Priest Drive between Warner & Ray, Chandler/Tempe MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
41 Rhythm
Mattamy Homes The Lofts From the high $300s Priest Drive between Warner & Ray, Chandler/Tempe MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
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Mattamy Homes The Residences From the high $300s Priest Drive between Warner & Ray, Chandler/Tempe MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
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Mattamy Homes The Villas From the high $300s Priest Drive between Warner & Ray, Chandler/Tempe MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
42 Robson Ranch
A Robson Resort Community (Active Adult) From the $190s I-10 and Jimmie Kerr Blvd, Casa Grande Robson.com • 520-426-3300
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Canyon Estates Rosewood Homes Close-Out in Ahwatukee Foothills! Move-In Ready Homes Available From the high $400s to the low $800s 15711 S. 11th Ave., Phoenix RosewoodCanyonEstates.com 480-664-0499
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Rosewood Homes Move-In Ready Homes Available From the mid $300s to the low $500s Power Rd. north of Queen Creek Rd., Queen Creek/Gilbert RosewoodGroveArizona.com 480-292-9008
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Mountain Bridge Blandford Homes From the high $300s Grand Opening New Models McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-988-2400
46 San Tan Ridge
Discovery & Encore Collections Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! Thompson Rd. & Mountain Vista Blvd, San Tan Valley TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
47 Shadow Rock
Venture Collection Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! College Ave. & Continental Dr., Tempe Taylor.Morrison.com 480-346-1738
48 SKYE
K. Hovnanian® Homes From the upper $400s 69th St. & McDowell Rd., Scottsdale khov.com/Skye 877-546-8669
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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
53 Toll Brothers at Whitewing
Toll Brothers Staff-Gated Luxury Community Tour Our New Model Home! From the upper $700s 2731 E. Pelican Ct., Gilbert TollBrothersAtWhitewing.com 480-306-8655
54 Trovita Norte
Taylor Morrison From the low $500s Val Vista Dr. & Brown Rd., Mesa TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
55 The Vista at Granite
Crossing Maracay Homes Now Selling From the low $400s N.E. corner of Crismon Rd. & Brown Rd., Mesa MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
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Blandford Homes Grand Opening New Models From the mid $400s McKellips Rd. & Hawes Rd., Mesa BlandfordHomes.com 480-641-1800
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at Merrill Ranch Del Webb Homes Now Selling Two New Plans From the high $100s Merrill Ranch Pkwy & Hunt Hwy, Florence DelWebb.com 520-413-6100
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at Avian Meadows Toll Brothers Final Opportunity! From the $500s 3857 E. Mead Dr., Chandler TollBrothersAtAvianMeadows.com 480-825-7946
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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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Mountain Mattamy Homes From the high $300s Lake Pleasant Pkwy & WestWing Pkwy, Peoria MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
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(Vistancia) David Weekley Homes From the mid $400s Lone Mountain & Loop 303, Peoria DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4994
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Seasons at Ventana Lakes Coming Fall 2018 Beardsley & 107th Ave., Peoria khov.com/Phoenix 877-546-8669
K. Hovnanian Homes From the lower $300s Deer Valley Rd. & 98th Ave., Peoria khov.com/fusion-meadows 877-546-8669 ®
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Maracay Homes From the high $300s 91st Ave. & Deer Valley Rd., Peoria MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
Camelot Homes Final Phase! From the low $600s 6422 W. Fetlock Trail, Phoenix CamelotHomes.com 602-908-8511
5 Festival Foothills Pulte Homes
New Home-Sites Available From the mid $100s West Canyon Springs Blvd & Sun Valley Pkwy, Buckeye Pulte.com 928-252-2450
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K. Hovnanian® Homes Final Opportunities! From the upper $300s Deer Valley Rd. & 98th Ave., Peoria khov.com/meadows-fusion 877-546-8669
Discovery Collection Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! Deer Valley Rd. & Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Peoria TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
(Vistancia) David Weekley Homes From the low $400s Lone Mountain & Loop 303, Peoria DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4988
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14 Montage at The Meadows K. Hovnanian® Homes Now Pre-Selling! Deer Valley Rd. & 98th Ave., Peoria khov.com/Phoenix 877-546-8669
Encore Collections Taylor Morrison Now Open! Cactus Rd. & Sarival Ave., Surprise TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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Collection Taylor Morrison From the mid $500s Alma School Rd. just north of E. Jomax Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
Camelot Homes Now Selling! From the low $1 millions 102nd St. south of McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale CamelotHomes.com 602-619-0309
Discovery Collection Taylor Morrison Final Opportunity From the upper $300s 3rd Ave. & Greenway, Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
14 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
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From the low $300s Sales Gallery: 15450 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale LiveAtOptimaKierland.com 480-630-1200
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Camelot Homes Now Selling Phase II From the mid $700s Eagle Ridge Dr. & N. Prospect Trail, Fountain Hills CamelotHomes.com 480-389-1447
2 Astarea at Sky Crossing
Pulte Homes From the high $400s Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley Dr., Phoenix Pulte.com/Astarea 877-285-6176
3 Cachet at Sincuidados
Cachet Homes Custom homes from $1,500,000 30600 N. Pima Rd. #97, Scottsdale CachetHomes.net 480-556-7038 for appointment
4 Circle Mountain
Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available From the mid $300s 33216 N. 26th Lane, Phoenix Pulte.com/circlemountain 623-444-1086
5 Copper Sky & Andaluza Capstone Collection Taylor Morrison From the mid $700s Pima Rd. & Westland Rd. off Hawknest Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738 6 Eastwood
Keystone Homes Now Selling From the high $400s Cave Creek Rd. West of Pima, Carefree EastwoodLife.com 480-422-0655
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Borgata From the $800s 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale EnclaveAtBorgata.com 480-ENCLAVE (480-362-5283)
8 Enclave on the Eighth
Taylor Morrison From the mid $500s Scottsdale Rd. & Westland Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
9 Fox Haven
Cachet Homes Custom homes from $2,149,900 10300 N. 79th Way, Scottsdale CachetHomes.net 480-556-7038 for appointment
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17 Park Paseo K. Hovnanian® Homes Coming Soon! Grandview Rd., south of Bell Rd., Glendale khov.com/park-paseo 877-546-8669
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WestWing Mountain Mattamy Homes From the low $300s Lake Pleasant Pkwy & WestWing Pkwy, Peoria MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226 Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available Pyramid Peak Pkwy, north of Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix Pulte.com/Pyramid 623-444-1089
Monarch Series Pulte Homes Luxury homes from low $600s 60th St. & Lone Mountain Rd., Cave Creek Pulte.com/LoneMountain 480-824-2841
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Collection Taylor Morrison From the low $300s Jomax Rd. west of Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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Summit Collection Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! Happy Valley Rd. & 91st Ave., Peoria TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
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16 The Overlook at Firerock
Toll Brothers Paired Villas From the $600s 15925 E. Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills TollBrothers.com/AZ 480-663-3662
17 Pinnacle at Silverstone
K. Hovnanian® Homes From the mid $400s 74th St. & Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale khov.com/Scottsdale 877-546-8669
18 Pointe 16
K. Hovnanian® Homes From the lower $400s Morton Ave. & 16th St., Phoenix khov.com/Pointe16 877-546-8669
20 Sonoran Acres
21 Stetson Valley
Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available Happy Valley Rd. & 55th Ave., Phoenix Pulte.com/Stetson 623-444-1087
19 Rosewood Ranch Estates
Luxury Estates Rosewood Homes Pre-Selling! Sales from Sierra Highlands From the high $900s Hawknest Rd. between Pima and 84th St., Scottsdale Sign up for Interest List at RosewoodRanchEstates.com
20 Sienna Hills Scottsdale Blandford Homes Now Open From the $900s Shea Blvd & 124th St., Scottsdale BlandfordHomes.com 480-661-3811 21 Sierra Highlands
Luxury Estates Rosewood Homes Close-Out! From the low to mid $1 millions 8484 E. Sand Flower Dr., Scottsdale SierraHighlands.com 480-970-1900
22 Sky Crossing
Pulte Homes From the $400s Black Mountain Blvd and Deer Valley Dr., Phoenix Pulte.com/SkyCrossing 877-695-9339
23 Sky Crossing Discovery &
Passage Collections Taylor Morrison Now Pre-selling! 32nd St. & Deer Valley Dr., Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
24 Sky Crossing Venture II & Summit Collections Taylor Morrison Coming Soon! 32nd St. & Deer Valley Dr., Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738 25 Sonoran Gate — Discovery, Landmark & Summit Collections Taylor Morrison From the low $300s Dove Valley Rd./Sonoran Desert Dr. & 7th St. Alignment, Phoenix TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
22 Sun City Festival
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 Sol
Pulte Homes Quick Move-In Homes Available Happy Valley Rd. & 95th Ave., Peoria Pulte.com/tierradelsol 623-444-1080
24 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 Talon Ranch
Toll Brothers Final Opportunity; Quick Delivery By Appointment Homes available from the mid $1 millions TollBrothers.com/AZ 844-836-5263
28 Toll Brothers at
Adero Canyon Toll Brothers Tour New Models! From the low $900s 13484 N. Stone View Trail, Fountain Hills TollBrothers.com/AZ 844-836-5263
29 Toll Brothers at Verde River
Toll Brothers Grand Opening — Tour Our New Model! From the upper $600s 17338 E. Bobwhite Way, Rio Verde 480-284-7444 TollBrothers.com/AZ
30 Treo
Taylor Morrison From the upper $400s Miller Rd. & Osborn Rd., Scottsdale TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
31 Treviso
Toll Brothers Final Opportunity! By Appointment From the mid $600s TollBrothers.com/AZ 844-836-5263
32 White Horse
Camelot Homes Grand Opening! From the high $1 millions Pima Rd. & Los Gatos Dr., Scottsdale CamelotHomes.com 602-919-2422
33 32 North
Watt Communities From the $300s 32nd St./south of Shea Blvd, Phoenix 32NorthHomes.com 480-625-7327
26 Summit at Silverstone
K. Hovnanian® Homes From the upper $500s 74th St. & Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale khov.com/Scottsdale 877-546-8669
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5 Blue Horizons – Estate & Meadow Series Pulte Homes Coming Soon Jackrabbit Trail & Van Buren St., Buckeye Pulte.com/BlueHorizonsEstate Pulte.com/BlueHorizonsMeadow 6 Caballo Crossing
Mattamy Homes Final Opportunities From the low $200s 103rd Ave. & Buckeye Rd., Tolleson MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226 Cachet at The Wigwam Cachet Homes Villas/Condos: From $268,900 Townhomes: From $327,900 Single-Family Homes: From $349,900 Litchfield Rd. and W. Village Pkwy, Litchfield Park CachetAtTheWigwam.com 623-385-0129
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The Enclave David Weekley Homes From the low $300s Estrella Pkwy & I-10, Goodyear DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4995
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The Reserve David Weekley Homes From the low $400s Estrella Pkwy & I-10, Goodyear DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4997
11 Las Brisas — Discovery II
& Encore II Collections Taylor Morrison From the low $200s Perryville Rd. & Lower Buckeye Rd., Goodyear TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
13 Palm Valley North
Mattamy Homes The Canyons Final Opportunity Only Models Remain By Appointment Only From the mid $400s Camelback Rd. west of Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
14 Palm Valley North
Mattamy Homes The Reserve Final Opportunity Only One Model Remains By Appointment Only From the mid $500s Camelback Rd. west of Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
17 Rosewood Golf Villas
at Estrella Rosewood Homes Coming Soon! Along the Golf Club of Estrella Sign up for Interest List at RosewoodGolfVillas.com
18 Sunset Terrace
20 Victory at Verrado
David Weekley Homes Active Adult: From the mid $400s Verrado Way & I-10, Buckeye DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4998
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Mattamy Homes From the mid $300s Litchfield Rd. & Camelback Rd., Litchfield Park MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
Active Adult Maracay Homes From the mid to upper $300s N. Verrado Way to Victory Blvd, Buckeye MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
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Mattamy Homes Final Opportunity From the high $200s Verrado Way & Park Meadows Dr., Buckeye MattamyHomes.com 602-497-3226
Venture II Collection Taylor Morrison 55+: From the mid $300s Verrado Way & I-10, Buckeye TaylorMorrison.com 480-346-1738
23 Windrose
David Weekley Homes Now Selling! Perryville Rd. & Camelback Rd., Litchfield Park DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-768-4911
24 Vista De Montana
Pulte Homes Coming Soon Jackrabbit Trail & Van Buren St., Buckeye Pulte.com/VistaDeMontana
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at Verrado David Weekley Homes Now Selling! Verrado Way & I-10, Buckeye DavidWeekleyHomes.com 480-352-2584
A Robson Resort Community (Active Adult) From the $260s PebbleCreek Pkwy & Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear Robson.com 623-935-6700
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Maracay Homes
Now Selling From the $200s NW Corner of Bullard Ave. & Encanto Blvd., Goodyear MaracayHomes.com 480-500-9328
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Montage at The Meadows ®
Location: 9679 W. Foothill Dr., Peoria Pricing: From the mid $300s Size: 2,305–3,907 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–5 bedrooms, 2–4.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily except for 1–6 p.m. Wed. and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun. Date of Grand Opening: April 28, 2018 Info: khov.com/montage-meadows; 877-546-8669 Description: Montage at The Meadows features six single-family home designs with spacious living areas and large bedrooms. Conveniently located nearby are parks, entertainment, shopping and more.
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Sienna Hills Scottsdale
Location: Shea Blvd & 124th St., Scottsdale Pricing: From the $900s Size: 3,719–5,245 square-feet Beds/baths: 4–5 bedrooms, 3.5–4.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily Date of Grand Opening: Now Preselling by Appointment Info: SiennaHillsScottsdale.com; 480-661-3811 Description: Sienna Hills Scottsdale offers a rare opportunity to live within a private gated enclave in the Shea Boulevard Corridor. The community features private gates and natural desert open space behind most home-sites.
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Location: 7502 E. Main St., Scottsdale Pricing: $1 million to $2 million Size: 2,000–3,500 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–3 bedrooms, 2.5–4 baths Sales office hours: noon–4 p.m. Wed.–Sun. Date of Grand Opening: Upcoming Info: MainStreetPlace.com; 480-695-6031 Description: Main Street Place offers urban condo living featuring all corner units with floorto-ceiling glass, large patios, 10-foot ceilings and more. Located on the quiet side of Downtown Scottsdale adjacent to Civic Center Park, a sampling of community amenities includes an expansive gathering patio and an exercise facility with a therapeutic spa.
Name of Award: 22nd Annual HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards Organization presenting award: Eliant Description: Camelot Homes received several HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards for Medium Volume Builders including “Purchase Experience,” “Design Experience” and “Percentage of Sales from Referrals.” Winning builders were chosen based on the results of more than 106,000 surveys completed by recent homeowners from homebuilders across the U.S.
Rosewood Homes
Name of Award: 22nd Annual HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards Organization presenting award: Eliant Description: Rosewood Homes earned six awards at the recent Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards including Second Place for providing the “Best Overall Purchase & Ownership Experience.” Consistently ranking in the top 10 in America in the competition, Rosewood has earned top honors four times and second place three times.
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Herro [of Meritage Homes] recommends that when you’re looking for a new home, ask the builder’s representative if the homes in the community feature what’s known as a “whole-house systems approach” where everything that will affect energy usage — from climate and lifestyle to the energy usage of the home’s appliances to the efficiency of the insulation and HVAC systems — has been considered. This approach also includes efficient sealing of a home’s windows and doors. And, Herro advised, expand your focus when shopping for a new home beyond location, square-footage and price. “Ask the builder to share the annual estimated operating cost and look for certifications like ENERGY STAR®, HERS scores and certified features,” he said.
Meanwhile, HERS — the Home Energy Rating System Index — is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. The lower the score, the more energy-efficient the home. The Department of Energy has determined that a typical resale home scores 130 on the HERS Index; a standard new home typically earns a rating of 100. (See ENERGY STAR article on page 7 for a more detailed explanation of both ENERGY STAR and HERS.)
EPA and DOE programs ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program jointly administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that helps consumers readily identify energy-efficient products, buildings and homes, said Nathan Morey, manager of product development for Salt River Project. Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR designation are 15 percent to 30 percent more efficient than typical new homes and even more when compared to most resale homes on the market today.
—C.R. Herro, Meritage Homes
Ferrell pointed out that Mandalay Homes has adopted the EPA Indoor airPLUS and Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Homes programs to certify to an even higher standard for quality, efficiency and health. “The programs offer great guidance and metrics that buyers can use to validate that the buying decision they are about to make is the right one and offers them the best possible home,” he said.
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