This isn’t a comprehensive list of all the residential solar vendors throughout the state, but it’s a good place to start. Know this; in some instances, you could end up getting money back from the state if you make your home more energy efficient. Be sure to discuss that with the company you deal with:

Alamo Solar Solutions LLC, Tempe www.alamosolar.com

Arizona Solar Solutions, Tucson www.arizonasolarsolutions.com

kWatt Solar Solutions, LLC, Scottsdale kwattsolarsolutions.homestead.com

Loma Vista Solar Solutions, Cave Creek www.lomavistasolarsolutions.com

My Solar, LLC, Phoenix www.mysolar-us.com

Ray’s Solar Solutions Inc, Sahuarita www.rayssolarsolutions.com

Simplified Solar Solutions, LLC, Phoenix www.simplifiedsolarsolutions.com

Solar Solutions of Arizona, Inc, Mesa site.solarsolutionsofarizona.com

Southwest Solar Solutions, LLC, Phoenix www.southwestsolarsolutions.com

Sun Valley Solar Solutions, Chandler www.svssolutions.com

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Presidio De La Tierra
Green Counter Tops

That’s why we applaud the state legislature for trying to pass a new law which will allow homeowners who have lost their homes to foreclosure to have the option of renting the house for up to a year. This isn’t for everyone, though, just those homeowners who have lost their homes because the value of their home dropped drastically and is less than the median price of homes.

There are a few reasons for doing this. Arizona is one of those states with high unemployment, but high rates of foreclosure. That second fact sometimes makes it hard for people to find a place to live, since that goes on their credit report. Also, it stems the possibility that banks, who might feel as though this hampers them because what’s the point of foreclosing on a property if they’re forced to rent to the previous owners, might suddenly decide that loan modification is a good thing to do, something that federal government has tried to get them to do with limited success. And, since it was bad bank deals that put these homeowners into this position in the first place, it would give them a taste of what they put homeowners through whom they should have been trying to protect to begin with.

It was probably too much to hope that the banks would work this out on their own, but maybe there will be some kind of relief for those homeowners who have been beaten up to this point.

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Improving Valley Housing Market
Options for First Time Home Buyers

When living in Peoria, Arizona, you will undoubtedly be spending plenty of time outdoors enjoying the climate, sunshine, and mountains. Therefore, there are plenty of opportunities to meet and socialize with your friendly group of neighbors. You can take advantage of the surrounding trails, public golf course, as well as the many parks, open spaces, and playgrounds that are close by as well as the pools and athletic facilities within the Vistancia community itself. The houses built by Shea Homes offer quality craftsmanship and plenty of room, while doing so in a welcoming environment and at rates that make this kind of living accessible.

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Phoenix Metro Townhome Communities
Phoenix New Housing Information

In addition to the ample space and recreation opportunities that these Mesa, Arizona homes provide, they also offer the ability to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Their design goes above and beyond the required energy code. Also, VIP Homes are much more energy efficient than other homes you might find in the area. This not only means that you be helping the planet, but you will also greatly cut down on the energy costs associated with owning a home. The residences at LaJara Estates are worth investing in long-term and supply quality craftsmanship and picturesque surroundings that can be enjoyed immediately.

Augusta Ranch Golf Course Community
Mesa New Housing Information

Created in 1986, Tony Calvis & Gary Wyant decided they wanted to build customized luxury homes that were also environmentally friendly. Their designs fit the southwestern flavor on the outside, blending elements of both traditional and modern aesthetics. This isn’t an organization that puts out a lot of homes in a year; they don’t have their own home community. Instead, they’ve build around 200 homes since their creation, and have homes in some of the top communities around the state, including Phoenix and Scottsdale. Because of the prices of the homes they build, they’ll spend months working with a client just on their vision before starting the design, because they want to make sure they build exactly what the client wants.

Their homes are in some of the top communities throughout the state, and every style is unique. If you have a couple of million to spend, Calvis Wyant should easily be near the top of home builders you should check out.

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Phoenix Home Builders
Power Ranch

The first is a list of organizations that offer grants that are both tax free and don’t have to be paid back for qualified people. These are state grants that come from a variety of offices across the state, and they can help you with both closing costs and down payments. There are forms which you can obtain from the Arizona Department of Housing website that will help get you on your way, as well as many places you can find online that will help you fill out the request forms. Here’s a listing of some of the organizations you can apply to:

Arizona Southwest Housing Foundation Down Payment Gift Program (GIFT) (480) 926-7206
Flagstaff Affordable Housing Coalition Inc Community Homebuyer Assistance Program (CHAP) (520) 214-7456
Glendale Los Vecinos Housing Development, Inc. First Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB) (623) 435-2255
Multi Counties Community Services of Arizona Rural Home Purchase Assistance Program (RHAP) (602) 280-1365
Northern Arizona Council of Government, Rural Home Purchase Assistance Program (RHAP) (928) 773-1135
Phoenix Community Housing Resources of Arizona (CHRA) Homeownership Incentive Program (HIP) (602) 631-9780
Phoenix Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix Down Payment Closing Cost Assistance Program (DPCC) (602) 258-1659
Phoenix Valley-CoRP Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP) (602) 247-4764
Pima County Family Housing Resource Wells Homebuyer Assistance Gift (GIFT) (520) 318-0993
Pima County Pima Gold Home Program (520) 882-0018
San Luis Comite de Bien Estar Inc Forgivable Loan Gap Financing Program (FLGF) (928) 627-8559
Southern Arizona Government Organization, Rural Home Purchase Assistance Program (RHAP) (520) 432-5301
Tempe Community Assisted Mortgage Program (480) 350-8961
Tucson TMM Family Services Inc. Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Affordable Housing Program Homeownership Opportunities II (AHP) (520) 322-9557
Tucson TMM Family Services Inc. First Time Home Buyer Grant Program (GRANT) (520) 322-9557
Yuma County Housing America Corporation Rural Home Purchase Assistance Program (RHAP) (928) 627-4221

Next there’s The Arizona Housing Finance Authority, which offers two bond programs and a mortgage credit certificate to assist prospective home buyers in Arizona. This can help you get financing for your home, most of it tax free. The Authority can also help those who are trying to rent apartments with down payments as well.

Finally, there is a program coming from a company called The Lending Company, which offers ways for new and low income home owners to get a home by putting only 1% of the cost of the home as a down payment. They’re also able to offer qualified candidates a gift for as much as 2.5% of the down payments of a home. This one has a minimum FICO credit score of 620 required to qualify for any assistance.

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension
Buying New vs. Existing Homes

A massive community like Rancho Sahuarita takes many home builders, and there are six major homes builders creating homes and neighborhoods in the area, with the square footage of the homes ranging from 1,189 to 3,669: Richmond American; Maracay Homes; D. R. Horton Homes; Pulte Homes; KB Homes; and Del Webb. It’s so large that it has its own homeowners association, which is managed by Lewis Management, as well as a clubhouse that’s also a full-service recreation center with fitness equipment, dance and aerobic studios, and an adults lounge, a park system which includes the Safari Trail, Bark Park, and Desert and Butterfly Gardens, a kiddie train, a water park, and access to Sahuarita Lake, a man-made lake that offers a respite from hot summer temperatures.

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Tucson New Housing Information
Tucson Home Sales Bounce Back

“Fulton Homes considers the Super Bowl an important part of our marketing strategy and we have always come from the approach that marketing is muscle not fat,” said Fulton Homes CEO Douglas Fulton. “Fulton Homes is going into 2010 with a strong offense and we will win.”

Fulton Homes, a family owned home building business based in Tempe, has been in business since 1975, building both affordable and luxury homes.  Over the past two years, they have been building more affordable homes as Arizona has suffered through its worst housing crisis in recorded history.  Throughout their 15 present communities, you will find prices starting around $110,000 in communities like Paradise at Ironwood Crossing, with homes between 1,300 to 2,400 square feet, and luxury homes in communities like Aegean Cove at Fulton Ranch, where homes between 3,500 and 6,000 square feet start around $530,000.  

Fulton Homes is also unique in that they have their own mortgage team to help with financing.  That really makes them unique among home builders.

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Tempe New Condo Communities
Tempe Town Lake Condos

KB Home – 4 new home communities in Phoenix with new homes from $99,990 to the $135,990.

Pulte Homes – 18 new home communities with new homes from $120,990 to the high $584,990.

Meritage Homes – 6 new home communities with new homes from $120s to low $200s.

D. R. Horton – 8 new home communities in Phoenix with new homes price from the low $100s to the low $530s.

Lennar – 4 new home communities with new homes base price range from $191,990 to $428,990.

T. W. Lewis – 2 new home communities with new homes from $330s to $420s.

Woodside Homes – 3 new homes communities with new homes from the high $100s to the high $300s.

Beazer Homes – 3 new homes communities with new homes from the high $399,400 to the high $434,900.

If you like this list you might also be interested in all of our Arizona Home Builders.

*The information above was gathered from each home builder’s websites and is considered accurate and reliable. However, please contact each home builder for the most up to date information about their homes and communities.

Make Tucson Your Retirement Destination

Hey active adults and soon to be retirees, are you scoping out warm and sunny climates to spend your retirement years in? If so, look no further than Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and Sonoran plants and cacti, Tucson offers all of the amenities of any large city, including live shows, numerous golf courses, fine dining, and did I mention perfect whether ten months of the year?

There are several new home communities being built in nearly every direction surrounding the city. New homes can be located in neighboring cities, including Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Vail, Green Valley, and Sahuarita.

Living in, or near, Tucson, offers residents an abundance of vacation and short trip destinations. There are several state parks and national forest areas throughout the southeastern region of Arizona. One such travel destination includes Chiricahua National Monument, where visitors will discover rugged landscapes and hillsides. Imagine the sights you will encounter at this breathtaking place that is often referred to as The Chiricahua- Apache for Land of Standing-Up Rocks.

Chiricahua National Monument

Born of an eruption that took place some twenty-seven million years ago and, by scale, dwarves the blast of Mt. St. Helen, this valley of stone host some of the greatest Arizona attractions an explorer would ever hope to find. Aside from the soothing calm you will find among these rocky wonders, there is a multitude of things for you and your family to do at the Chiricahua National Monument.

Ride and Hike: With over a dozen titled bike trails snaking 18 miles throughout the monument area; all of which provide awesome scenic views and trails for hikers of any skill level, there is plenty to satisfy the adventurer in you. The most well-known trail is called the Heart of Rocks, a collection of shapes and sights that one could never forget.
Horses are allowed on most of the trails.

Campgrounds: You will be welcomed at one of the 24 campground sites offered. At only $12 per night, with no shortage of RV hook-ups, grills, picnic tables, and restrooms, you will find all the necessary comforts for a wonderful vacation.

Scenic Drive: Only 8 miles from the entry station, you will be treated to the amazing sights that have made the Chiricahuas so famous. From the timeless landscape to the lichen-stained boulders to the incredible balancing rocks, visitors to this monument will witness nature’s true greatness and beauty.

Accommodations: Outside of the campgrounds, further lodging can be found in Willcox just 35 minutes away. You will also find restaurants and other assistance in Willcox.

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Tucson Home Builders
Cortona at Rancho Vistoso
Paired Homes at Tres Pueblos