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CHOOSING A REAL ESTATE AGENT SE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONTH

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NORTHWEST VALLEY AMENITIES NORTHPOINTE AT VISTANCIA

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SW DEVELOPMENT OF THE MONTH

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Alamar Encore Collection Taylor Morrison Located near I-10 and Loop 101, this new community offers six single- and two-story floorplans with multiple elevations and structural options. Community amenities include a pool and basketball court.

Barbie Shannon, Trilogy at Verde River ListerAssister via Taylor Morrison

Number of homes: 82 lots in Phase 1; 52 lots in Phase 2 Prices: From the $300s Address: 11623 W. Marguerite Ave., Avondale Directions: I-10 west to Exit 131 for Avondale Blvd. South on Avondale Blvd 3.6 miles, then west on Broadway Road. First left on 116th Drive, then east on Marguerite Ave. Models are on the right. Beds/baths: 2–6 beds, 3–4 baths Square-footage: 1,952–3,540 Sales ofﬁce hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; 1–6 p.m. Wed. Phone: 480-346-1738 Website: TaylorMorrison.com

GRAND OPENINGS RECENT

Altitude at Northpointe in Vistancia Pulte Homes

Location: 32486 N. 133rd Lane, Peoria Pricing: From the mid $400s Size: 1,841–2,569 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–5 bedrooms, 2–3.5 baths Sales ofﬁce hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; noon–6 p.m. Wed. Info: Pulte.com/NorthpointeAZ Description: Located in an exclusive Vistancia neighborhood, this new Pulte Homes community offers nine single-story homes with plenty of personalizing options.

The Towns at Annecy Tri Pointe Homes

Location: 2660 S. Equestrian Dr., #110, Gilbert Pricing: From the low $300s Size: 1,194–1,921 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–3 bedrooms, 2–2.5 baths Sales office hours: By appointment only; drop-ins 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Info: TriPointeHomes.com; 480-418-0638 Description: Set amid multiple lakes, water features and lighted walking paths, these ENERGY STAR-certified townhomes are offered in four two-story floorplans.

D is for design Preparation is key to choosing the ﬁnishes for your new home

By Debra Gelbart

he builder’s design studio is where you’ll select flooring, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, lighting, hardware and more. Depending on the builder, you may have the opportunity to choose a landscaping package and home automation features, too.

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Similarly, Toll Brothers homebuyers attend a virtual design studio orientation to help them prepare for their appointments. “They’re encouraged to visit our online design galleries and browse our product brochures for inspiration,” said Bob Flaherty, Arizona group president for Toll Brothers. “All of our design studios have COVID-safe practices in place,” he noted.

Virtual and in-person appointments Design experts at Trilogy communities conduct a design preview during the buying process to acquaint new homeowners with what to expect at their studio appointment, Finding inspiration said Barbie Shannon, the design studio manager at Trilogy at It’s recommended that you tour model homes and look Verde River. This gives buyers “a generally accurate idea of through magazines and/or online sites, then bring your wishwhat upgrades are available and what their total cost may be,” list to your design studio appointment. Shannon encourages she said. buyers to “bring [small] items … or take pictures to share “A buyer can select finishes and appliances at the studio, and with your designer if you plan to incorporate those pieces in fact most of our buyers are still doing that,” Shannon said. in your new home.” “Colors and textures for most items are best selected in-person.” Shannon added that Popular designs and upgrades COVID-safe practices are required including wearing a mask and social distancing. “The design studio is Shannon said that popular finishes are At KB Home, a buyer’s first design where your home truly wood-look planks in porcelain tile or luxury vinyl tile. “Cement tiles add a little color appointment is a live video appointment becomes yours.” and pattern to bathrooms or a kitchen where the homebuyers receive a catalog —Bob Flaherty, Toll Brothers backsplash,” she said. “White cabinets, of options, explained Kevin McAndrews, white quartz slab countertops, pure white president of KB Home’s Phoenix division. painted walls and trim with a soft grey or “The KB Home website includes numerous taupe accent continues to be popular.” tools and makes it easy for buyers to view photo galleries and While flooring, cabinets and countertops tend to be the most explore interactive floorplans,” he said. frequent upgrade, McAndrews said many buyers also select After their initial virtual appointment, KB homebuyers structural options like converting a den or loft into another have the flexibility “to arrange further video appointments or bedroom or home office. schedule in-person appointments with one of our professional “One hundred percent of our buyers upgrade at least design consultants at the design studio,” McAndrews said. some aspects of their home,” Shannon said. “Buyers want to “The majority like to see and touch the design samples and personalize their home and make it their own.” vignettes.” He said masks are currently required and there is a limit on the number of people in the studio.

Storyrock David Weekley Homes

Location: 12942 E. Buckskin Trail, Scottsdale Pricing: From the $1.2 millions Size: 3,544–4,517 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–4 bedrooms, 3.5–4.5 baths Sales ofﬁce hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily; 1–6 p.m. Wed. Info: DavidWeekleyHomes.com; 480-768-4909 Description: Storyrock is surrounded by the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Five ﬂoorplans feature luxury upgrades and mountain views. KB Home