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Greens at Blackstone at Vistancia Builder: David Weekley Homes Location: 12457 W. Gilia Way, Peoria Price: From the $390s Size: 2,117 to 2,767 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–4 bedrooms; 2–3.5 baths Sales office hours: Thurs.–Tues. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed. 1–6 p.m. Web/phone: DavidWeekleyHomes.com; 480-768-4988 Description: Located within the private community of Blackstone at Vistancia, this 58-home community offers views of Sonoran desert mountains and the Blackstone Country Club golf course. Situated along sixth, seventh, eighth holes. Single-story plans, courtyard entries, James Todd via Robson Resort Communities
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Active-adult communities becoming immensely popular Choice of settings and amenities appeals to diverse interests and lifestyles
Greens by David Weekley Homes in Blackstone at Vistancia
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Tierra Del Sol Builder: Pulte Homes Location: 9452 W. Fallen Leaf Lane, Peoria Price: From the $250s Size: 1,684 to 4,038 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–8 bedrooms; 2–5.5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily, Wed. noon–6 p.m. Web/phone: Pulte.com; 866-223-5918 Description: Located within the highly sought after Peoria Unified School District, Tierra Del Sol attracts families looking for exceptional schools and plenty of space. One- and two-story designs. Nearby shopping, dining, multi-use trails. Quick access to recreational areas such as Lake Pleasant.
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Central Vermont at Cooley Station Builder: Fulton Homes Location: Somerton south of Williams Field Road, Gilbert Price: From the low $300s Size: 1,847 to 3,635 square-feet Beds/baths: 3–7 bedrooms; 2–4 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily Web/phone: FultonHomes.com; 480-988-7254 Description: With the garage at the rear, each home features a courtyard for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. Close to shopping, dining, entertainment. Four fully decorated models. Community pool, basketball courts, tot-lot, pickleball courts, parks with ramadas, barbecues, more.
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Rhythm Builder: Mattamy Homes
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By Debra Gelbart
hen it comes to new housing, Baby Boomers — whether or not they’re retired — have their choice of settings. There are communities for those who want to live in an enclave of like-minded peers, away from mixed-age neighborhoods, while there are other communities right next to a larger master-plan that includes families and adults of all ages. “It’s safe to say we’re seeing a huge influx of people over 55 into master-planned communities,” said Lauren Charpio, vice president of marketing for development company DMB Associates, which (among many other communities) created Victory, the first Phoenix-area active-adult community where more than one homebuilder is represented.
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Vistancia (Peoria), Rio Verde (Scottsdale), Wickenburg and Encanterra (San Tan “In Robson Bevy of benefits Valley). Trilogy in Vistancia is age-restricted communities, there Victory is located within the masterbut situated within all-ages Vistancia; the are more than 100 planned community of Verrado in Buckeye. other three Trilogy communities are for clubs, leagues and all ages. “Victory has no barrier between it and all-ages Verrado,” Charpio said. “It appeals New residents of what Looney calls associations available to those who don’t want to be separated “active lifestyle communities” demand a for residents to join or from the surrounding community, but who wider variety of activities than in years participate in.” want to be able to retreat to their own past, including looking for new “foodie” —Steve Soriano, dedicated space after perhaps visiting with experiences. Robson Communities their grandchildren just across the way in To accommodate them, Trilogy Verrado.” communities offer what’s called a “culinary studio,” a great For those who prefer a more traditional active-adult concept, room with a large family-style gathering table as well Robson Communities offers active-adult neighborhoods that as a gourmet kitchen (available to residents) where the remain separate from nearby all-ages communities. community’s resident chef holds cooking demonstrations. “A big benefit with an exclusive active-adult community is that the amenities and activities are more extensive and Focus on health and fitness 100 percent dedicated to Baby Boomers,” said Steve Soriano, Baby Boomers “want to stay active, learn new things, take on executive vice president at Robson Communities. “An activenew hobbies, focus on their health and fitness,” said Sarah adult section in an all-ages, master-planned community may Garlick of PulteGroup, a developer whose brands include have to share amenities — such as a golf course — and the rec (ACTIVE-ADULT COMMUNITIES, continued on page NH6) facilities tend to be smaller.” Robson’s Phoenix-area communities include PebbleCreek in Goodyear and Robson Ranch Arizona in the Casa Grande area. Vineyard at
Victory, Verrado
Looking for new experiences Most Baby Boomers want to “meet, connect with and engage with people who want to do the same things they’re interested in,” said Hal Looney, Arizona president of Shea Homes’ Active Lifestyle Communities which includes Trilogy communities in
Location: 7098 W. Post Rd., Chandler Price: From the mid $200s Size: 1,400 to 3,065 square-feet Beds/baths: 2–7 bedrooms; 2–5 baths Sales office hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily, Fri. 1–6 p.m. Web/phone: MattamyHomes.com; 480-302-6080 Description: Rhythm offers condos, three-story lofts, two-story villas and single-family residences. Resort-style pool, fitness center, multi-use lawn, lounging areas, fire-pits, more. Easy freeway access to employment corridors, shopping, dining, recreation. (GRAND OPENINGS, continued on page NH6)
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