Situated in the beautiful town of Bellemont, Arizona, sits the new home community of Flagstaff Meadows. These single-family new construction homes are crafted and customized by no other than Capstone Homes, Arizona’s largest custom home builder. The new homes in this green community start in the low $300,000’s and are certified as Zero Energy Ready Homes.

Besides being energy efficient, you’ll find that convenience is at the top of the list. Enroll your students in local Flagstaff USD1 schools including Manuel De Miguel Elementary School, Mount Eldon Middle School, and Flagstaff High School. The Flagstaff Meadows neighborhood is only 15 minutes from Downtown Flagstaff providing access to local favorites. Visit the micro-brewery at Dark Sky Brewing, Mozelle’s Downtown Bakery, where you can pick up delectable pastries and cookies daily, and Pizzicletta, where you can find fresh, made to order Neapolitan pizza. You can also find onsite amenities at Flagstaff Meadows such as a playground, park, and walking trails. 

The home designs at Flagstaff Meadows feature three to four bedrooms, two to two and a half bathrooms, and a spacious two-car garage. You can also find between 1,380 to 2,862 square feet of living space in each plan. There are ten floor plan options to select from, all with available options for spacious walk-in closets, dining rooms, living rooms, and an open loft space. The exteriors feature a raised panel garage door, a landscaped front yard, low E vinyl windows, and concrete driveways and patios.  Flagstaff Meadows’ energy-efficient features include exhaust fans in the bathrooms and laundry room, a gas dryer and range hookup, and a high energy-efficient tankless natural gas water heater. There is also a programmable thermostat, energy star rated appliances, and pre-wire for solar panels. All of these features ensure that your new home will save energy and money every month.

Flagstaff Meadows awaits your arrival. Visit the sales office to find out more about solidifying a new home in Northern Arizona by Capstone Homes. 

If you’ve been on the search for the perfect new home, you don’t have to look any further. As the premier home builder of custom and quality production homes in Northern Arizona, Capstone Homes provides you with all of the tools you need to create the ideal new home you’ve been looking for. Say goodbye to searching aimlessly through identical home designs that are not built with you in mind. Despite the current climate, Capstone Homes has sold over fifty percent of its master-planned community Orion at Timber Sky located in Flagstaff, AZ. This community of single-family and multi-generational homes is perfect for families at any stage.

The one and two-story floor plan designs at Orion at Timber Sky feature 3-5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, up to 3,000 square feet, and a spacious two-car garage. Capstone Homes also offers plans with attached guesthouses equipped with one or two bedrooms ideal for extended family or extra income for rental property. The Orion neighborhood provides onsite amenities such as community gardens, a playground for children to play, pocket parks and picnic spaces perfect for enjoying the fantastic Northern Arizona weather on warmer days, as well as hiking and biking on the Flagstaff Urban Trail System. 

Enroll your children in nearby Flagstaff UDS1 schools, including DeMiguel Elementary, Mt. Elden Middle School, and Flagstaff High School. Enjoy the convenience of shopping at Flagstaff Mall and Aspen Place at The Sawmill, where you can find Whole Foods Market, Luluemoon, Dutch Bros Coffee, and so much more! Local attractions in Flagstaff include the Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona Snowbowl, a mountain resort with snow sports, the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course, and the Museum of Northern Arizona that showcases regionally focused exhibits. 

You can bring all of your heart’s desires to life when investing in the home that you want instead of settling for less. Start now by contacting the sales office at Orion at Timber Sky at 888-253-6308.

Today, more families are operating a majority of their daily lives from their home's comfort and need a floor plan design that fits this newfound lifestyle. Work from home, facilitate virtual learning, and prepare daily meals, all with ease in your new home at Capstone Homes at Jasper in Prescott Valley, AZ. With the help of Capstone Homes' Design/Build program and an incredible team of experts, you can construct a home design that flows with your new way of living to keep you stress-free and productive. You can create the ideal home office space that provides lots of natural lighting and little to no distractions while completing your daily tasks. 

We've compiled a shortlist of tips to help you stay productive while working in your new home:

Define your workspace

Select one specific room or area in your home that will be your dedicated workspace throughout the week. This will ensure that there are fewer distractions and you are working in an environment conducive to high productivity.

Plan out your tasks for the day

Start your workday by organizing a list of tasks that need to be completed and check them off as you go so that you know what needs to be done as the day progresses. This also helps to make sure that nothing goes overlooked and incomplete.

Take your breaks

It is common for many people to skip taking a lunch break or small ten-minute break to stretch, fuel their bodies, or get a breath of fresh air. Set an alarm to take scheduled breaks throughout the day to rest your eyes and break away from the computer. Read a book, make a quick lunch, or take a short walk to clear your mind and relieve stress before diving back into your work zone.

Know when to stop

Just as taking breaks through the day is necessary, knowing when to stop working is equally just as important. If working hours are not already established, be sure to set a defined time to break away from your workspace to rest, enjoy your family and prepare for the next day. 

Do the most challenging tasks first

Complete the most challenging and time-consuming tasks at the start of your workday. These are the tasks that most people dread and like to save for last. The end of the day is also when you have less energy and can become drained. You are most alert and ready to work at the beginning of the day. 

Starting in the high $ 500,000's, the master-planned community at Capstone Homes at Jasper features three to five bedrooms, up to three and a half bathrooms, and a two to a three-car garage. Plans span up to 3,760 square feet of living space, supplying the perfect canvas to create a home design that suits your newfound needs. Community amenities include a tennis court, swimming pool, clubhouse, park, and community center. 

Join the interest list to learn more about building a customizable floorplan in a new home in Prescott Valley.

Outside of the excitement of purchasing your first new home, being confined inside during a global pandemic may not provide much to cheer about. While residing in the new home community of Yavapai Hills in Prescott, AZ, there is always something to do indoors and outdoors to ensure that you enjoy yourself while safely social distancing. Here is a quick list of fun things you may want to try to help pass the time away as you continue to stay safe during the pandemic:

Have a Family Movie Night

Now that everyone is in the house together, you can create intentional moments to spend much-needed quality time together. Draw names from a jar to see who gets to pick the movie first. Pop some popcorn and get ready to laugh or cry together as a family over your favorite films. To make the night even sweeter, you can invite your extended family to watch on Zoom to share the moment.

Adult Coloring Books 

Coloring is not just for kids anymore. Grab some adult coloring books and a box of colored pencils and go to town, allowing your imagination to run wild. You’ll find that you can easily find joy in the small things, even if it’s only for a few minutes.

Making Lists

Make a list of all of the things you are grateful for, the things that bring you joy, your most memorable moments of the year, or a shortlist of attainable goals you would like to accomplish this year. This is great to look back on in the future to review.

Learn a new skill

You can pick up a new instrument like the piano or guitar, try your hand at baking for the first time, or turn that brown thumb into a green one with a new house plant. Whatever it is, try it out. You can always find classes online that take you to step by step to learn the new skill you’ve always wanted to try.

Camp at home

Bring the camping experience to you by pitching a tent right in your backyard. You can tell scary stories when night falls and barbeque hot dogs and make smores on your BBQ pit. If you want to get fancy, you can even set up a projector to watch movies.

The fun doesn’t stop at home when living at Yavapai Hills. This community offers plenty of onsite amenities that allow you to stretch your legs and burn a few calories, including a tennis court, swimming pool, walking trails, and a community clubhouse. A few minutes from your new neighborhood is the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, a non-profit animal sanctuary with interactive experiences that are great for young children to get acquainted with animal life. Enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, and boating at nearby recreational hot spots like the Prescott National Forest, Goldwater Lake, and Watson Lake. Take care of your weekend shopping at the Prescott Gateway Mall, where you can find retailers such as Dillard’s, JC Penney, and Bed Bath and Beyond. Many stores now offer options for curbside pickup. After a long day of shopping, you’ll want to fill your belly with great food that you can pick up or have delivered to your door from restaurants like Prescott Junction for warm family-sized breakfasts and classic comfort food, Raven Café for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, or LaBruzza’s Italian Ristorante for delicious Italian comfort food.

Starting from the high $400,000’s, floor plans featured at Yavapai Hills include three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a two-car garage, and span between 2,325 to 2,746 square feet of living space. Plan 2460 highlights a gourmet kitchen with an island and walk-in pantry. Create warm, home-cooked dishes in this cook’s sanctuary fully equipped with a Whirlpool stainless steel appliance package, granite countertops, recess can lighting, and a stainless steel 60/40 under-mount sink. This plan also includes a dining room, family room, front patio, and courtyard perfect for indoor and outdoor entertaining year-round.

To learn more about these fantastic custom homes or schedule a virtual tour, contact the sales office at 928-910-4426.

Our January Realtor of the month is Doris Howard, Realtor at Wagner Realty. Doris provides the monthly Real Estate market update for Sarasota, Florida.

Doris relocated from her home state of New Jersey in 1999 to Port Charlotte, FL, and then to Bradenton in 2005. After a 25-year career working for a Fortune 500 company, she transitioned into the Real Estate field. Doris specializes in new construction resales and works with buyers and sellers within the Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties. 

Select a Realtor who takes pride in creating happy customers and contact Doris Howard of The Melnick Collection today to assist you with choosing your new Tampa Bay home! 

The new home community at Flagstaff Ranch, located in Flagstaff, Arizona, offers a pristine collection of custom home designs for families just like yours to indulge. This private, gated community of single-family homes is surrounded by a serene atmosphere of national forest land and gorgeous mountain views. With the assistance of custom homebuilder Capstone Homes and its Design/ Build program, you can create the ultimate custom residence to your desire. What better way to begin your new year than with a beautifully constructed new home in Northern Arizona?

Capstone Homes is greatly known as Northern Arizona’s largest custom home builder and is well equipped with over 45 years of experience in the industry. If nothing else, you can trust that your new home at Flagstaff Ranch will be constructed with high-quality materials and a wealth of knowledge that provides for the perfect custom built home. Team up with a bright group of experts, including a sales associate, personal designer, project manager, and options coordinator, to assist you in checking every box on the list for your new home in Flagstaff. 

The floor plan designs at Flagstaff Ranch feature upscale interiors that include travertine tile in the master bathroom, 18” porcelain tile in the laundry room and remaining bathrooms, and dream weaver carpet in the bedrooms, great room, hallways, and stairs. You can also find oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel trim hardware and light fixtures, and decora switches throughout each home plan. The expansive kitchens are fully equipped with a Whirlpool Gold stainless steel appliance package that includes a 36” cooktop, wall hood, microwave oven combo, and dishwasher. There are also granite countertops, a stainless steel 60/40 under-mount sink, and knotty alder cabinets, raised panel doors, and dovetail soft-close doors. 

No matter the time of year, life at Flagstaff Ranch will never cease to amaze. You’ll appreciate quick access to amenities both onsite and close by, including options for shopping, dining, and outdoor entertainment. The 18 hole championship golf-course allows you to perfect your swing in your spare time while enjoying the peace and quiet of Northern Arizona weather. The community clubhouse spans a whopping 25,000 square feet and features a restaurant, golf pro and pro shop, and meeting rooms along with a community center. As you explore the community center, you will discover the well-equipped fitness center, tennis court, a vast swimming pool,  spa, children’s pool, and walking trails. Suppose you’re in search of recreational fun. In that case, you can load up the family and head to the Lowell Observatory for a night of stargazing or take an extended trip to the mountain resort at the Arizona Snowbowl for great food and an afternoon of skiing on the Arizona Mountains.

Start your new year in a brand new custom-built home at Flagstaff Ranch by Capstone Homes. If creating a carefree lifestyle in a home you’ve always imagined is on your list of 2021 goals, be sure to contact the sales office by calling 855-928-1100 and get the process started. 

Enjoy the remainder of winter’s chilly weather in a cozy new home at Flagstaff Meadows by Capstone Homes. Located in Bellemont, Arizona, this development of new single-family homes offers quick access to all of your everyday conveniences. Here, you can find spacious floor plans with up to four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage perfect for protecting your vehicles during the colder months. The Flagstaff Meadows community also provides Zero Energy Ready Homes, which offer elevated energy efficiency and features like Low-E vinyl windows, a tankless gas water heater, and programmable thermostats that save big on monthly energy costs. 

With the crisp winter weather creeping in over the past few months, the need to winterize and weatherproof your new home is a must. Securing the outside of your home this time of year helps keep your new investment in tip-top shape. Here is a shortlist of winter home maintenance tips to prepare you for the season ahead at Flagstaff Meadows.

Exterior Faucets

It is best to winterize your exterior faucets to avoid expensive water damage and keep your pipes from freezing, expanding, and breaking. To do so, you can shut off the valve to your exterior faucets and drain the excess water in the line. Turn the water off at the shutoff valve. Additionally, detach and relocate your external hoses indoors to extend their life.

Landscaping

Survey the exterior of your home and identify any tree limbs close to your home or driveway. They are prone to detaching during wind and under the weight of snow and ice. Save your home and vehicle’s potential damage by removing them before they become a hazard to you or anyone else.

Gutter Cleaning

Clogged gutters can wreak havoc on your home. Blocked drains can cause water damage to your roof, detach due to weight, leak into your home, and destroy landscaping. Be sure to clean your gutters, remove all debris, and ensure proper downspout drainage. 

Lawn & Patio Furniture

Lawn and Patio furniture is designed to be kept outdoors but shouldn’t be subjected to harsh winter elements. Remember to bring the furniture indoors that should not remain outside. Items made with cloth, including chair cushions, pillows, umbrellas, should be stored indoors as the elements can shorten their usage and damage the material.

Garden and Plants

Now is the perfect time to make a cold frame, dig and box in raised flower beds, as well as make general repairs. Potted plants create natural patio décor; however, many of them cannot survive the cold weather. To keep your plants around another year, make sure to bring them inside but check for plant pests first!

Now that you’ve checked all of the boxes on your winterizing checklist, you can enjoy the attractive features and amenities your new residence has to offer. The home designs at Flagstaff Meadows feature bathrooms with chrome plumbing fixtures, green approved cabinets, large frameless mirrors, and granite countertops. Enjoy home-cooked meals in the highly desirable kitchens that include a Whirlpool appliance package with black or white gas range, hood, dishwasher, recess can lighting, and a stainless steel 60/40 under-mount sink with a chrome faucet.

Flagstaff Meadows is surrounded by outstanding Flagstaff USD schools, dining, shopping, employment, and entertainment, as well as onsite community amenities like a playground for your little ones to enjoy, a park, and miles of walking trails perfect for starting your morning right or an evening stroll. The neighborhood schools include Manuel Demiguel Elementary School, Mt. Elden Middle School, and Flagstaff High School. You can also spend time hiking at the Kendrick Park Nature Trail and learn more about the area at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Don’t forget to grab a quick bite to eat at local restaurants such as Sakura Sushi Bar & Teppanyaki, Woodlands Restaurant, and Oregano’s Pizza Bistro.

Enjoy an eventful winter inside or outdoors when you purchase your new home at Flagstaff Meadows, starting in the low $300,000’s. Join the interest list to stay in the loop with Capstone Homes. 

Trusted homebuilder Capstone Homes is now selling new construction homes at their premier master-planned community Orion at Timber Sky in Flagstaff, Arizona.  Capstone Homes is known as Northern Arizona’s premier homebuilder of custom homes and quality protection homes. There is no more incredible feeling than to know that your home was built in the hands of a trustworthy homebuilder with over 45 years of new home building experience. Building exceptional communities for exceptional families like yours is just what they do. 

As a leader in custom-built homes, Capstone Homes offers an in-house Design/Build program for their homeowners, which allow them to create the perfect new construction home of their dreams through a careful step by step process. Each homeowner is offered free preliminary plan design, lot evaluation, consultation, and pricing. They are also supplied with a team of experts that features a personal designer, options coordinator, sales associate, and project manager to ensure that every need is met and the question is answered throughout the home building process.

Orion at Timber Sky features 89 detached homes with various floor plans that include three to four bedrooms, two to three and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. These home designs span between 1,471 to 3,222 square feet of living space. This community provides unique floor plan designs packed with included features both in the interior and exterior. As you step into your home for the first time, you will find that there is carpet in the bedrooms, great room, hallways, and stairs, as well as 18” tile in the dining room, entry, kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms. Lift your eyes to discover the soaring 9’ ceilings downstairs and upstairs that add a spacious and airy touch to the living space. The home’s interior also features oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel trim hardware and light fixtures, one tone interior paint, and paint grade craftsman baseboards and door casings.  The kitchen is everyone’s favorite room in a new home, whether to prepare meals or to entertain. The kitchens at Orion feature a Whirlpool stainless steel appliance package that includes a gas range, hood, and dishwasher. There are also granite countertops, recess can lighting, and 36” upper and 32” lower cabinets.

Capstone Homes provides Zero Energy Ready Homes in each community that are Energy Star certified. Here at Orion at Timber Sky, the home designs are equipped with a gas dryer and range hookup, an energy recovery ventilator, and exhaust fans in the bathrooms and laundry room. The programmable thermostats allow you to adjust temperatures in your home depending on the time of day and help save money and energy. The Energy Star certified appliances save energy, reduce pollutants, and keep energy costs down. You can also find water-efficient fixtures in each floor plan like faucets, toilets, and showerheads that use a minimum of 20% less water than most standard water fixtures.

Orion at Timber Sky is located near great Flagstaff USD schools, including Mt. Elden Middle School and Flagstaff High School. It is also near attractions such as the Museum of Northern Arizona, Buffalo Park, and the Lowell Observatory. This neighborhood provides family-friendly amenities onsite such as a playground with plenty of green space for an afternoon picnic, a park, and pickleball courts. You can also get a breath of fresh air when exploring the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, the Loop Trail, and biking paths throughout the community.

Discover all that awaits you in your new home at Orion at Timber Sky beginning in the low $400.000’s. Begin your journey to investing in a new Northern Arizona home with homebuilder Capstone Homes by contacting the sales office today at 855-928-1100.

The Yavapai Hills community is positioned in a highly desirable area in Prescott, Arizona, surrounded by never-ending landscapes and mountain and valley views providing for the perfect high desert Christmas. Dress your new home in a display of bright lights to bring in some holiday cheer for the neighborhood to enjoy. You can spread Christmas lights over your shrubs, plants, and even a boulder or two to light up the vast landscape. Line the windows and the vast doorway with your favorite holiday décor and lights to brighten up someone’s day.

Northern Arizona’s premier homebuilder, Capstone Homes, offers unique home designs at Yavapai Hills featuring single-family floor plans with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Between 2,325 to 2,746 square feet of living space in select plans is great for families big and small and hosting close friends and family for the holidays. You can customize your new home to your liking with the help of Capstone Homes’ Design/Build program. Select from upgraded options such as landscaping, exterior finishes, and interior touches that bring the design altogether. You are sure to stay warm this winter with insulated spray foam walls and ceilings and a 36” Heat n Glow gas fireplace with stone surround dressed in Christmas stockings stuffed for every member of the family. You can also discover wood flooring in the entryway, kitchen, and dining area depending on the plan of your choice and carpeting in all the other rooms. Countertops in the bathrooms and kitchen are topped with granite, and each kitchen is furnished with a Whirlpool appliance package, including stainless steel appliances.

The neighborhood of Yavapai Hills is conveniently positioned near dining, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor recreation for all to enjoy. Visit the Heritage Park Zoo, Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail, and the Sharlot Hall Museum. Enjoy shopping at the Prescott Gateway Mall or the Bashford Courts nearby and finish the day at one of the local restaurants, including Iron Springs Café, Prescott Station Grill and Bar, and Papa’s Italian Restaurant.

Starting in the high $400,000’s, Yavapai Hills provides onsite amenities such as a clubhouse equipped with a tennis court, swimming pool, walking trails, and a playground. You can also enroll your children in outstanding Prescott USD schools like Taylor Hicks Elementary School and Granite Mountain Middle School. Join the interest list to learn more about this anticipated neighborhood of new homes in the high desert of Northern Arizona.

Enjoy a festive quarantined Christmas in your new home at Flagstaff Ranch located in Flagstaff, Arizona. Christmas this year is looking a lot different from the traditional way of celebrating the holidays but it doesn’t mean you have to throw in the towel. There are several ways to enjoy one of the most highly anticipated days of the year while still staying safe.

Make breakfast ahead of time:

Let’s be honest, who wants to cook an extravagant breakfast when there are so many new toys and gadgets to play with and sweaters from grandma to try on? The homebuilders at Capstone Homes provide exquisite kitchens with granite countertops and a Whirlpool Gold stainless steel appliance package that create the perfect atmosphere for all of your holiday meals and baking with the kiddos. You can prep for an early morning of opening gifts the night before with a delicious make-ahead breakfast like freeze ahead pancakes, breakfast burritos, blueberry sweet rolls with lemon, or overnight oats.

Get a visit from Santa:

Although Santa Claus may be social distancing this year, your children can still get in touch. You don’t have to worry about standing in long lines or picking the perfect outfit for a photo with Santa. Simply join Santa’s Club and get a personalized virtual visit from Santa right in the comfort of your own home. You can even show up in your Christmas pajamas! 

Host a virtual party:

Save some extra money and keep your family safe this year without the stress of flying. You can host a virtual Christmas party with the help of Zoom, Google Hangouts, and so many more applications that are keeping families connected. You can even make your party themed like an ugly Christmas sweater party or send out gift baskets with snacks to enjoy. There are also options to play virtual games together or watch a heartfelt Hallmark movie all at once.

Make a holiday playlist: 

Music is the perfect gift that keeps on giving. Take some time to create a playlist of all your favorite holiday songs and send it to a friend, love ones, or co-workers. The best part about it is that it’s completely free and will give everyone who receives it a little bit of joy.

Get a view of the lights:

Load the family in the car with a warm cup of hot cocoa to cruise the neighborhood while viewing all of the holiday lights and decorations. If this isn’t already a family tradition, you’ll want to add it to the list for years to come.

Attend a socially distanced outside event: 

You can take part in the holiday festivities with your Covid bubble of friends and family while safely social distancing outside and wearing masks. You can gather in a small group in your backyard or check out the great events in Downtown Flagstaff taking place this month.

The private community at Flagstaff Ranch is the ideal place to call home this season with its abundance of included features. There are 9’ ceilings downstairs and upstairs, 6” paint grade baseboards, and two-tone interior paint throughout. Plans include a wood overlay garage door, Low-E Pella wood clad windows, and exposed aggregate driveway and patios. Amenities within this neighborhood feature a community center with a fitness center, swimming pool, spa, and tennis courts. There is also a championship 18-hole golf course on-site as well as miles of hiking and walking trails for your enjoyment. Flagstaff Ranch is located near great Flagstaff USD schools as well as shopping, dining, and entertainment. Join the interest list today to learn more about how you can purchase a new home at Flagstaff Ranch by Capstone Homes.