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Sharp Home Appliances
WHAT'S NEW IN MICROWAVES SE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONTH
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Taylor Morrison
Home Locator Maps See pages 4 & 5
NW AND SW DEVELOPMENTS OF THE MONTH LOCKING-IN YOUR MORTGAGE RATE
NE & SW DEVELOPMENTS OF THE MONTH
Shea Homes
Trilogy at Verde River, Rio Verde Shea Homes Located just east of North Scottsdale, the gated 55+ community of Trilogy at Verde River boasts a golf course with views of the Tonto National Forest that borders the community. The Verde River Golf & Social Club features a restaurant, coffee bar and market, poolside lounge, dining room, day spa, culinary space, fitness facility, pools and more.
Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities
Rising popularity Active-adult communities see no slowdown in sales through the pandemic Shea Homes
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Number of homes: 1,215 by Shea Homes; 1,385 including other builders Prices: From the low $300s to low $600s Address: 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde Directions: From Loop 101 North, exit 36 toward Princess Drive Pima exit. Right on N. Pima Road. Right on E. Dynamite Blvd. Left on Verde River Way at Trilogy at Verde River Welcome Center. Second right on E. Bootleg Canyon Road. Discovery Center is on your left. Beds/baths: 2–4 beds, 2–3.5 baths Square-footage: 1,342–3,249 Sales office hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily; noon–5 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. Phone: 877-296-2058 Website: SheaHomes.com/VerdeRiver
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Rosewood Golf Villas, Goodyear Rosewood Homes Boasting mountain and golf course views, Rosewood Golf Villas is a gated enclave of 61 spacious, low-maintenance homes nestled along the golf course in Estrella in Goodyear. Each energy-efficient home includes stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The masterplanned community of Estrella includes two Residents’ Clubs with pools and exercise facilities.
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By Debra Gelbart
Del Webb s we begin to imagine the pandemic in the rearview mirror, making the move to an These are neighborhoods where activities and clubs are endless active-adult community (also known as a 55+ and residents find themselves meeting neighbors who become community) could be an ideal change for your their dearest friends.” lifestyle. Indeed, quite a number of buyers have made that determination recently. Robust social opportunities “We’ve seen a slowdown every summer for our Arizona Residents moving to active-adult communities are usually communities,” said Hal Looney, area president, Shea Homes coming from a colder climate, Murphy noted. “They are Active Lifestyle Communities, which created the Trilogy downsizing and seeking a more functional home with less communities. The pandemic “caused many people to evaluate maintenance,” she said. “Homebuyers are also wanting to live why they were waiting to live happier,” closer to their families in surrounding “We saw a higher Looney said. “This past summer, we saw traditional communities.” a higher volume of buyers taking the leap According to Alina Hushka, senior volume of buyers to purchase a new home in our lifestyle vice president of marketing, Robson taking the leap to communities.” Communities Inc., the company offers new purchase a home.” The pandemic has also pushed customers “social opportunities such as clubs, groups, —Hal Looney, Shea Homes Active to seek new places to live that include workoutings and educational programs as well Lifestyle Communities/Trilogy from-home spaces, said Andrea Murphy, as resort-style amenities that include vice president of sales at Taylor Morrison. Specifically, in beautiful pool facilities, state-of-the art fitness centers, and Phoenix “we have seen an influx of homebuyers from large extensive pickleball and tennis complexes,” she said. “Our metropolitan cities that have condensed living spaces.” goal is to ensure there is something for everyone.” As active-lifestyle communities have evolved, said Ashley At Del Webb communities, “we focus on health, wellness ® Coleman, director of marketing for K. Hovnanian Homes, and personal enrichment,” said Trey Bitteker, vice president “we have seen popularity of 55+ communities grow. of sales for the Arizona division of Del Webb and Pulte. The onsite learning programs in Del Webb communities have a strong following, Bitteker said. The courses offered are based on resident input and include conversational Spanish, Desert Southwest landscape, local history and a variety of other topics.
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Number of homes: 61 Prices: From the mid $300s Address: 12152 S. 178th Ave., Goodyear Directions: From I-10, exit Estrella Parkway, continue south approximately nine miles. Right onto San Miguel Drive, continue to Golf Club Drive. Left onto Golf Club Drive, continue around curve to Rosewood Golf Villas. Beds/baths: 3–5 beds, 2–4 baths Square-footage: 1,886–2,911 Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Fri.–Tues. and by appointment Phone: 623-518-9006 Website: RosewoodGolfVillas.com
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