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ASK THE EXPERT: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT BEFORE PURCHASING A NEW HOME
VARIETY OF WAYS TO TOUR NEW HOMES EITHER IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
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Vistancia
The Sovita Club, Northpointe at Vistancia, Peoria Grand Opening Celebration Sat., Jan. 15, 2022 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free and open to the public!
Serving as the social and recreational hub for residents of Northpointe at Vistancia, The Sovita Club is a 5,300SF private recreation center and 10-acre amenity park. Perched at one of the highest points of the property, The Sovita Club shows off with a resortstyle pool, catering kitchen, movement/ fitness studio, multi-use turf court, basketball court, entertaining spaces, yoga lawns, a kids play zone, walkways, trails and more. The Grand Opening event includes live music, free snacks/refreshments, familyfriendly activities and raffle prizes. Also tour new-home models in four neighborhoods by David Weekley Homes and Pulte Homes. Community Ambassadors will be available to provide overviews of the community and answer questions.
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Address: The Sovita Club is located at 32900 N. White Peak Drive in Peoria. Directions: Loop 303 to Lone Mountain Parkway (Exit 127). Head north approximately 2.5 miles to Vistancia Boulevard. Take a right on Vistancia Boulevard to Sonoran View Drive, approximately two miles. More info: 623-933-6233; liveatnorthpointe.com/events
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After Curbio
Ready, set, sell! Ready to purchase a new home, but first, need to sell your current home? Here’s some expert advice on how to get your current home ready to sell for top dollar.
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By Debra Gelbart
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ost folks can’t financially handle two mortgages Small investment can equal big payoff at the same time, meaning you probably need The good news is, unless you need some major renovations/ to sell your current home before you can updates, you probably don’t have to spend tens of thousands close on a new home. The good news is that of dollars to get your current home ready to sell. In fact, the in the often months-long interim between finding the perfect experts we contacted all say cleaning and brand-new home and actually moving in, “In addition to fresh decluttering are the single most important you should have plenty of time to get your current home ready to sell for top dollar. updates, competitive steps to take before listing your home for sale. pricing is also According to Allen Studebaker with Timing is everything very important. An The Studebaker Group at NORTH&CO., Curbio is a home-improvement firm that partners with real estate agents to overpriced listing will simple steps beyond that are important, too, e.g., home-sellers should remove as manage and complete pre-listing homesit and ultimately many personal items as possible, paint improvements. With most builders, lose money, while an the walls and baseboards, and make any explained Olivia Mariani, senior director underpriced listing necessary repairs. of marketing at Curbio, “buyers are usually In addition to fresh paint, the top required to pay a deposit to get under will generate investor improvements that experts recommend contract and then the remaining downactivity or low offers.” are contemporary flooring and kitchen payment and balance is due at closing after upgrades — especially countertops. the home has been built,” she said. —Julie Goodwin, DeLex Realty “Make sure these features are current, What that means for you is that you clean and appealing,” said Julie Goodwin, an associate broker should have the cash from the sale of your current home in with DeLex Realty in Glendale. “A resale home can be any time to apply it toward the purchase of your new home. age as long as it’s well-maintained and looks good.” Kitchens, baths and backyards A kitchen refresh might involve painting cabinets, adding a new tile backsplash and replacing outdated countertops, Mariani said. A bathroom refresh could mean re-glazing existing
Courtesy Tri Pointe Homes
Second phase of construction underway at Waterston in Gilbert Construction is underway at Waterston North, a new-home community located in southern Gilbert. In this second phase of Waterston, Tri Pointe Homes (formerly Maracay) plans to build 485 single-family homes across six new neighborhoods with pocket-parks and walking trails.
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Home sizes: Approximately 1,830 to 3,970 square-feet; three to five bedrooms; 2 to 3.5 baths; 2- to 3-bay garages. Amenities: Waterston’s newest amenities include Central Lake with a great lawn, pool and clubhouse. The design creates an atmosphere centered around outdoor living including the community’s seven-acre Central Park and Grand Ramada. Schools: Connected via the walking trail that runs through the community, the new K-6 Rice Elementary School is located within Waterston. Model homes: Slated for spring 2022. More info: tripointehomes.com/az/phoenix-metro/ waterston-north
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