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November 2017
A S P E C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N C R E AT E D B Y R E P U B L I C M E D I A C O N T E N T M A R K E T I N G
Wide open spaces create the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends.
Meritage Homes
Active-adult
entertaining spaces Meritage Homes
From beautiful clubhouses to chic chef’s kitchens, these communities are designed to party ! Story by PAULA HUBBS COHEN
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he kids are gone. Your new friends are next door, just down the street and right around the corner. Indeed, living in a beautiful active-adult community beckons you to kick back, relax and enjoy life. And that often means entertaining — whether close-knit get-togethers with friends and neighbors or larger gatherings designed to get acquainted with those outside your immediate social circle.
MERITAGE HOMES
Fortunately, most of Arizona’s active-adult homebuilders have recognized the variety of entertaining needs that are important to this demographic. These amenity-rich communities almost always have well-appointed clubhouses perfect for sizable parties, while individual homes typically have easy-flowing kitchen areas designed to enhance not only everyday living but also socializing opportunities.
Entertaining: (verb) to exercise hospitality, entertain company, provide entertainment for guests. —Source: Dictionary.com
MISSION ROYALE, CASA GRANDE Concert Series: $200,400 to $320,986 Platinum Series: $219,400 to $372,500
Variety of communities, amenities and locations
Villas: $170,400 to $223,742 Retreats: $206,900 to $258,634 Estates: $224,900 to $395,099
AV Homes
PROVINCE, MARICOPA
AV HOMES CANTAMIA AT ESTRELLA, GOODYEAR
ENCORE AT EASTMARK, MESA
From the low $200s to the low $300s
From the mid $200s to mid $400s
AV Homes offers two active-adult communities in Arizona: Encore at Eastmark in Mesa and CantaMia in Estrella in Goodyear. “Both communities offer clubhouse amenities relative to the size of the community,” said Steve Snoddy, vice president of sales for AV Homes. “Both offer outdoor pools, event lawns, full workout facilities, exercise studios for multiple ENTERTAINING, continued on page 6
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