10 May 08 
Real Estate - Arizona Homes For Sale 5/10/08
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Below are home builder incentives and information about Arizona real estate. All information was found in the Arizona Republic on May 10, 2008. The home builder incentives and events are considered reliable, but please contact each home builder or visit their website for more information about their mentioned event, incentives, location, sales pricing and disclaimer(s).
If specific information about a home builder’s community or new home pricing is not mentioned it was not in the paper or the home builder has several Arizona communities.
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27 Jan 08 Home Builder Incentives - Saturday 1-26-2008
Here are some Arizona home builder incentives, community grand openings, special events and Phoenix Arizona homes for sale we found in the local Phoenix papers this morning. Be sure to visit the home builder’s website or to call their communities for more information (and to confirm we’re accurate) about incentives, grand openings and events.
We’ve just picked out a few for no particular reason and will try to mix up the home builders we provide information about each Saturday.
1. Engle Homes in Arizona - Grand Opening for 7 New Engle Neighborhoods
Layton Lakes in Gilbert - 3 neighborhoods with new homes starting from the $240s. Approximately 1,700 - 4,027 sq. ft. Saturday cooking demonstration and sampling from 11-3pm. Lindsay and Queen Creek - 480-722-0730
The Crossings at Gila Springs in Chandler - 1 new condominium community with new condos starting from the $230s. Some homes can be purchased with office or retail storefront space. Kyrene Rd. and Chandler Blvd. - 480-785-0942
Blossom Hills in Phoenix - 3 neighborhoods with homes starting from the $240s. 40th Street and Baseline Rd. - 602-561-1913
Special Incentives and Special Financing on all homes in these 7 communities - visit englehomes.com for more information
2. Ryland Homes in Arizona - Jan. 25th, 26th and 27th - Ryland Homes Purchase Power Advantage
Offer for to-be-built homes - 5% FHA Financing + 50% Off Options + Lowest Price Guarantee
Offer for move-in ready homes - $0 down and $0 closing costs
Looks like Ryland Homes offers homes ranging from 1,259 - 4,060 sq. ft.
Visit rylandpower.com for more information
3. K. Hovnanian Homes in Arizona - Grand Opening at Vinsanto in Phoenix
4 neighborhoods
Crossings - >From upper $150s - 623-247-1557
Ridgefield - From upper $160s - 623-466-6581
Heritage - From low $170s - 623-322-8174
The Courtyards - From upper $140s - 623-322-4519
Visit khov.com for more information
4. Richmond American Homes in Arizona - Model Home Grand Opening in Phoenix
3 communities at Montana Vista (43rd Ave. and Baseline) with new homes starting from the $170s. Approximately 1,200 - 3,350 sq. ft. - 602-237-1765
Visit richmondamerican.com for more information
5. Allison Condominiums in Scottsdale - Up to 6% in seller incentives
One and two bedroom floor plans from the $160s - 480-657-9500
14145 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale AZ 85260
Visit theallisonscottsdale.com for more information
6. Shea Homes Arizona Active Adult Communities - Grand Opening at Encanterra in the Southeast Valley
Grand Opening prices end on February 10th - Grand Opening event on February 9th and 10th from 10am - 4pm
Encanterra, A Trilogy Country Club
1035 East Combs Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85240Telephone: (800) 685-6494
Visit encanterra.com for more information
**Please remember that all information was gathered from the newspaper(s) and that it is considered reliable as of 1/26/08. All home builders have their own disclaimers attached to all incentives. Please consult a representative with each home builder for details.
Local newspapers - AZ Republic and East Valley Tribune
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27 Oct 07 What do you want in your new Arizona home?
The following information was gathered from several housing industry experts and illustrates the features that home buyers want in their new homes.
Master-planned communities are all the rage for home buyers. Many Arizona builders are joining together to provide home shoppers with carefully designed developments. These mini-towns provide residents with an array of amenities, from town-centers full of locally owned shops to 27-hole golf courses; and often as many as six or more home builders to choose from.
A popular trend, that many home builders are pursuing, is a Mediterranean style facade. These homes often portray Spanish and Italian detailing and include rustic terra cotta pottery, wrought iron accents, and tile roofing.
Interior designs have evolved in the past several decades to emphasize an open living area. Rather than short ceilings and enclosed kitchens and living areas, you will often find open archways and rounded wall-corners.
There is often an exceptionally strong emphasis on quality and detailing. This includes low-maintenance surfaces on floors and counter tops—granite, limestone, marble, and slate.
The kitchen area is a particularly important feature for the majority of home buyers. New homes in Arizona often attribute open space to the main living area and kitchen. Large kitchens are designed with ample counter space and a large island for food preparation and entertaining guests.
Most home builders in Arizona pre-wire living areas for surround sound and wall mounted flat-panel televisions. A growing trend is for home automation. Often a central control unit can automate lights, thermostats, door-locks, and security systems.
Master bedrooms that are large open areas, with vaulted ceilings, and offer large walk-in closet space are a must have. Home buyers often request larger master baths that provide separate vanities, showers with lavish shower heads and benches, and Jacuzzi bathtubs.
Home buyers want a big backyard with a majestic swimming pool. Generous patio space and balconies, a private space large enough for a bistro table and chairs are an essential feature for most.
The garage should house at least two mid-sized vehicles; however space for a third car is often desirable for workspace and tool storage, and many home buyers want a basin facility.
Perhaps the most important trend in today’s day in age is the Go Green movement. Homes that offer energy saving appliances and Low-E fixtures are often a standard feature from Arizona home builders and are greatly appreciated by home owners.
Arizona custom home builders can refine home buyers’ desires, to detail every little want and need. From flooring options to wall textures and colors—custom cabinetry to extravagant counter tops—today’s home owner can rest assured knowing they reside in the home of their dreams.
References:
Nation’s Building News. Buyers want more home tech than builders offer. Retrieved October 25, 2007 from http://www.nbnnews.com/NBN/issues/2006-07-31/Research/index.html
Oliver, F. “50 Must-Have Features for Today’s Home Buyers.” Professional Builder (1993) 71.6 (June 1, 2006): 54. General OneFile. Gale.
Weintraub, E. (2007) Trends for home buyers. About.com. Retrieved October 25, 2007, from http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/qt/Hotbuttons.htm?p=1
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