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.
A Closer Look at Aurora, Colorado’s Fastest-Growing Community
Read more: A Closer Look at Aurora, Colorado’s Fastest-Growing CommunityColorado homebuyers looking for an amenity-rich community south of Denver are often drawn to Copperleaf in Aurora. Today’s guest blog comes from the Copperleaf masterplan and speaks to all the advantages of buying at this extraordinary location. Enjoy! At Copperleaf, one of Aurora’s fastest growing new home communities, there is an abundance of resources to…
Check Out These Hot California Communities
Read more: Check Out These Hot California CommunitiesWith fertile farmlands, lush forests, majestic mountains and over 800 miles of pristine coastline—not to mention cutting-edge cuisine, a rich arts scene (hello, Hollywood!) and a thriving tech industry—California is among the most desirable places in the country to live. If you’re searching for a new home in The Golden State, consider these hot California…
Dining and Shopping Options in St. Johns Town Center Getting a Makeover
Read more: Dining and Shopping Options in St. Johns Town Center Getting a MakeoverHomeowners in Jacksonville enjoy a number of luxury amenities with even more on the horizon. Many unique restaurant and shopping options are coming to the St. Johns Town Center this year. Dining Current Favorites: Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails: This locally owned and operated restaurant features local, sustainable ingredients. They even used recycled and reclaimed content…
Day in the Life: Moving to Orlando, Florida
Read more: Day in the Life: Moving to Orlando, FloridaThere is no shortage of things to do in Orlando, Florida. In fact, the popular vacation destination is home to over a dozen theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort™, SeaWorld®, Legoland® and that one with the mouse. But as any Orlando resident can attest, life in and around this vibrant city doesn’t have to revolve…
New Communities—Coming in 2017!
Read more: New Communities—Coming in 2017!It’s an exciting year for homebuyers because we’re opening over 25 new communities across the country! Check out some of our exceptional neighborhoods that have recently opened, or will open later this year. ARIZONA (PHOENIX) Avondale Tres Rios Landing ~ From the low $200s Laveen Coplen Farms Estates ~ From the $200s Queen Creek Heritage…
New Home Communities Across the Puget Sound
Read more: New Home Communities Across the Puget SoundFrom the lush, green landscape and breathtaking beauty of Mt. Rainier to the abundant outdoor recreation and booming job market (opportunities abound at top aircraft, tech and telecommunications companies!), it’s no wonder so many people are choosing to call the Puget Sound home. If you’re looking to settle down in the state known for its…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…