The Phoenix Real Estate Advisor

Here’s a collection of the questions I most often receive from people about Sun CIty Festival. If you have others please don’t hesitate to call me at 623.362.3060.

Ask me about how you can stay at the villas for FREE!

Q: How many Inventory homes do they have?

A: Approximatley 93 finished homes.

Q: What are the average prices of these inventory homes now, with the reductions?

• 1372 sq ft - 1494 sq ft ….. $160’s to the $190’s
• 1610 sq ft - 1816 sq ft ….. $200’s to the $220’s
• 1960 sq ft - 2323 sq ft ….. $230’s to the $250’s
• 2528 sq ft - 2849 sq ft ….. $350’s to the $450’s

Q: What is included in youe inventory homes?

• All appliances including stainless refigerator
• GE washer and dryer
• 2″ wood window blinds
• Extended tile floors
• Surround sound pre-wire
• Maple or Cherry cabinets
• Granite Countertops

Q: How much will I pay to stay in a vaction villa to experience the lifestyle?

A: $69 per nigh through Jan 15th and $79 per night from Jan 16th till April 30th

Q: What do I get with my villa stay?

• 2 bedroom home plus den
• Fully furnished w/ big screen TV
• $25 gift certificate to Indigo grill (1st time guests)
• Drink tickets to happy hour
• Golf cart in garage to use while here
• Access to recreation center and pools, golf and indigo Grill and Restaurant

Q: What are the fees at Copper Canyon Course?

• $45 residents fee (all golf includes cart and range balls)
• $2,000 flex pass (50 rounds @$40 per round)
• Unlimited golf ($3,000 one person) and ($5,000 for two)

Q: Why Sun City Fesitval over all other active adult communities?

• Voted best active adult recreation center nationwide by teh National Builders Association
• Only $95/mo HOA dues which includes Cox basic cable
• All homes include granite, SS appliances, 18 by 18 tile, pull-out shelves, energy efficient low-E windows, post-tension foundations and newer homes therefore newer technology.

Q: How many homes will there be in Sun City Festival at build-out?

A: 7,200 homes with 3 recreation centers and 2 golf courses when complete.

Q: What’s new in ‘09 at Sun City Festival?

A: 5 new model homes currently under construction

Q: Can the residents at the neighborhood across the street (Foothills) use the facilities on teh active adult side?
A: NO_ The recreation centers and pools are exclusive to the active adult side and connot be shared, although the golf course and restaurant are open to the public.

Looking for something a little more upscale for you retirement home? Then Trilogy at Vistancia is exactly what you’re looking for. Currently their are many resale homes for sale in Trilogy and of course Shea Homes is still building homes and offer great incentives on new and designer homes.

Entering Trilogy at Vistancia, an age-qualified, active adult community, is like arriving at a resort. Waterfalls, Palm Trees, the 18th hole accompanied by ponds, the stunning site of the KivaClub, and the beautiful homes is an oasis set in the natural desert with mountains in the distance. A serene setting that is close to all the exciting new amenities of the Northwest Valley.

Boasting an 18 hole 72 par championship golf course designed by Gary Panks, Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia is a truly breath taking golf course that offers challenges to all.

About the golf course
Tall native Arizona grasses. Breathtaking Arizona desert vistas. Arizona blue skies that stretch forever. Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia is not simply a new Arizona golf course; it’s a new golf experience.

Crafted by renowned golf course architect Gary Panks, the championship design at Trilogy golf club draws upon distinctive land features and a backdrop of stunning Arizona scenery to result in a truly extraordinary setting.

With more than 70 pronounced and transitional bunkers that feed gently into the golf course’s fairways and native areas, Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia highly rewards careful planning and precise execution by the golfer. There are five different tee boxes from which to choose on this unique 18-hole, par 72-championship golf course. Tees range from 5,573 yards to 7,259 yards, allowing players of every skill level to enjoy this exceptional test of golf.

Top 3 Reasons to Play Trilogy
1. A design that is completely unique in Arizona, with rolling terrain, striking native grasses, and shot making variety akin to the Midwest’s best courses.

2. Pay half of what you’d pay in Scottsdale for a similar experience. The prices are always reasonable, and there is a perfect rate and time for everyone all year long.

3. While other courses get stacked up on the first tee, they have 10 minute tee time intervals allowing for a quicker pace of play.

For more information visit Retiring 2 AZ!

Don’t forget I can help save you thousands of dollars on a purchase in Trilogy!

If you’re looking for a second or retirement home in Arizona, you owe it to yourself to visit this great community. Sun City Festival allows you to design your home from scratch or save big $$$ and buy one of their designer homes that are ready to move-in.

Homes for sale in Festival!

Here’s a brief description of the community. Contact me if you would like more information or prior to visiting the community and I would be happy to represent you on your visit. Remember the sales rep at the community does not and will not work for you and your best interest!

Bold, engaging and adventurous, Sun City Festival, near the White Tank Mountains in the West Valley, mirrors today’s on-the-go active adults age 55 and better. Right in your own backyard you’ll find the wide range of Del Webb amenities that you’ve come to expect.

Because it’s Del Webb, the #1 activity of all will be finding you have a lot in common with your new neighbors, who will quickly become new friends. Come see for yourself why Sun City Festival’s setting is conducive to fun and friendship. Register with me today and I ’ll send you ongoing updates about Sun City Festival.

This is Del Webb’s newest Active Adult Community in Arizona that will feature (2) golf courses and (3) recreation centers with indoor pools, outdoor pools, etc. Out pricing starts in the low $180’s for 1373 sq ft. These homes INCLUDE granite, stainless steel, 18×18″ tile, bay windows, etc.

There are currently over 150 Inventory homes that have $50,000 to $100,000 off the price. You can have a home built on the golf course for less than $400,000 here. It’s an incredible time to invest! There are 20 Vacation Villa’s that you can come stay at, to experience their famous lifestyle.

They are currently offer a special cottage villa for only $39 per night which includes a $25 gift certificate to the Indigo Grill and a golf cart so you can cruise the neighborhood.

Ask me how I can save you thousands on your home at Sun City festival!

For more information visit Retiring to AZ!

Here’s my new listing! This 3,200 sq ft home sits on most an acre in north Phoenix near the highways of I-17 and the 101. It offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 master suites (one up and one down) a resort style pool, several covered parking areas and a 3-bay out building.

We’re begun marketing this home at $639,900 and have already had several calls. This is a very popular area to live since you have the best of both worlds, close to everything but the feel of being out in the middle of nowhere.

Call 623.242.7405 or visit my website at www.valleyREadvisor.com for more information about this great home!

As with most technologies, the systems that Real Estate agents have available to them has changed. Gone are the days of the listings books that people used to display their listings. The Interenet has changed this forever and for the better.

Over the last couple of years most agents embraced giving people the ability to search for homes. Generally they would simply connect to whatever listings solution they had for free. Some of us spent the money to increase the simplicity of these search solutions but even that didn’t compare to what’s available today.

Today’s technologies have simplified the user’s interaction. It now allows me to display hyperlinks that direct you right to homes for sale in individual cities, neighborhoods, foreclosures and even homes that allow horses. One of the other benefits of today’s newest technology is the ability to search with mapping. What’s easier then selcting an area on a map and tell it what price range you want…and your results are right there for you?

Here’s a couple of links to see how this new technology works-

Bank Owned- http://valleyreadvisor.com/bank-owned-homes.asp

Just Listed- http://valleyreadvisor.com/just-listed-homes.asp

Over 55 communites- http://valleyreadvisor.com/over-55-homes.asp

This is just a sample of how I’ve embraced technology to make your life easier. Please take a minute and look around my website www.valleyREadvisor.com and see what else is available. And don’t forget my new podcast series on this blog!