Category: Local stories
Want info on your local market? Relocating and need the details on the area? We talk cities, counties and communities and the lifestyle considerations you should know.
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Ways to Play in Salt Lake City, Utah
Read more: Ways to Play in Salt Lake City, UtahBordered by the majestic Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake, Utah’s capital city is also its most populous—and for good reason. Life in the Salt Lake metro area is steeped in history and elevated (pun intended!) by breathtaking scenery and abundant recreational opportunities. If you’re considering joining the nearly 2.5 million people fortunate enough…
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Walk to School From These 5 Communities!
Read more: Walk to School From These 5 Communities!Live too far from campus to participate in Walk to School Day today? Check out five of the highly walkable places we build. Maybe this time next year, every day will be Walk to School Day! Have questions about these communities or anywhere else we build? Call our Homebuyer Resource Center at 888-500-7060! They’ll have…
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Why Retire in Tucson, Arizona?
Read more: Why Retire in Tucson, Arizona?When it comes to retirement hotspots, Tucson, Arizona, is at the top of the list—literally. The charming city in the Sonoran Desert was recently ranked fourth among “America’s 10 best cities for retirement,” according to Bankrate.com. Active adults are hitting the big 6-5, exiting the workforce and flocking to Tucson in droves. And those who…
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New Communities—Coming in 2016!
Read more: New Communities—Coming in 2016!We’re in for an exciting year with community grand openings in eight states from coast to coast! Here are just a few of the incredible neighborhoods that have recently opened, or will open this year. Arizona Cave Creek (Phoenix) Canyon Ridge Estates ~ From the mid $600s The Estates at Sunrise Vista ~ Price coming soon Marana…
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Agrihoods: Returning to Our Roots
Read more: Agrihoods: Returning to Our RootsEver wish you were on a first-name basis with the folks who grow your food? Do you secretly long to cultivate the crops alongside the farmers? If you answered yes to either (or both!) of these questions, you might want to consider moving to an agrihood. As its name implies, an agrihood is a neighborhood…
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Day in the Life: Moving to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Read more: Day in the Life: Moving to Ponte Vedra Beach, FLIf you long for balmy breezes and the sound of rustling palm fronds is music to your ears, you may want to consider buying a new home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The sun, sand and surf are a way of life in this charming coastal community, located in sought-after St. Johns County, approximately 18…
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The Benefits of a Master-planned Community
Read more: The Benefits of a Master-planned CommunityMaster-planned communities are in demand nationwide, and the reasons are easy to spot: Amenities! Many masterplans are designed with easy access to shopping, dining, schools and recreation—sometimes within walking distance. You may also find popular neighborhood features like parks, trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and even more substantial amenities like clubhouses, fitness facilities, pools and sports…
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Best Places to Live: Henderson, NV
Read more: Best Places to Live: Henderson, NVAbout 15 miles southeast of Las Vegas, the city of Henderson offers residents an oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Named by Forbes as a “top suburb for retirement” and one of the 10 safest cities in the US, it’s no wonder folks are flocking to this sought-after suburb. Known for its premier…
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Closing Out in 2015…
Read more: Closing Out in 2015…We’re opening scores of new neighborhoods this year—but we’re also selling our final homes at many others. Don’t miss your chance to make your home at these nearly-complete communities! You may even have a chance to snag a community’s model home, filled with structural upgrades and luxury finishes that showcase our craftsmanship. Click on each…
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The Hunt for Great School Districts in the US
Read more: The Hunt for Great School Districts in the USFor parents of school-age children, a great school district is probably at the top of the new home wish list. And let’s face it, even if you don’t have kids, highly-acclaimed schools can be positive for resale value in the future. For those looking to relocate, we’ve rounded up some areas boasting notable school districts.…
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New Communities—Coming in 2015!
Read more: New Communities—Coming in 2015!We’re opening exciting new communities coast to coast. Here are just a few of the neighborhoods that have recently opened, or will open in the coming months. ARIZONA Green Valley Los Arroyos ~ From the upper $100s CALIFORNIA Costa Mesa Brickyard East and West ~ From the upper $600s Maple Crossing ~ From the upper…
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Day in the Life: Moving to Fredericksburg, VA
Read more: Day in the Life: Moving to Fredericksburg, VAIf you’re looking for historic charm and a wide range of amenities, buying a new home in Fredericksburg, Virginia might be just the ticket for you. But before you call your real estate agent, you might want to spend a day there, see the sights and get a feel for what it’s like to call…
