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Behind the Scenes with Delta Touch2O® Technology

by Meridith Doucette on May 14, 2012

Hopefully, by now you have heard that Shea Homes is giving away, not one, but six Delta Touch2O® faucets this month.

If you haven’t entered yet to win, be sure to click here for your chance at one of these amazing faucets. If you’re wondering how a Touch2O® faucet could change life in the kitchen, take a look below at our top 8 reasons we love the Touch2O®! [read more…]

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You’ve heard us say before that at Shea Homes, we believe every part of the home matters. That’s why we don’t compromise on quality, and new Shea homes in Arizona come standard with name brand products like Wayne-Dalton Garage Doors.

So what are the benefits for the buyer? Check out these great features of the Wayne-Dalton 5120 model, one of our favorites: 

Increased safety in your home: 

  • Pinch-resistant door panels are designed so closing sections actually push fingers safely out of harm’s way.
  • The Wayne-Dalton TorqueMaster® Plus is the first counterbalance system to seal springs safely within a steel tube. It contains an anti-drop feature that eliminates the risk of door “free fall” and prevents potential serious injury.
  • The polyurethane foam that insulates the panels is CFC-11-free, so it’s environmentally friendly. 

Energy Efficiency: 

  • The foamed-in-place R-9.0 polyurethane insulation improves the energy efficiency of a home and blocks unwanted street noise from entering living areas that adjoin the garage. The Tough-Guard vinyl backer also adds beauty and durability to the interior of the garage door. 

Durability: 

  • The foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation is chemically bonded to each steel section, creating a structure with higher strength and dent resistance.
  • Heavy-gauge steel wraparound end caps trim-out door edges for better appearance, improved strength, and protection of the insulation from damage. 

Clean and clutter free look: 

  • Embossed, high tensile steel panels give the look of wood with the strength of steel.
  • Sound-absorbing insulation makes the door operate quieter, reducing wind noise, and is energy efficient.
  • Shea Homes also offers two advanced Wayne-Dalton garage door openers. The ceiling mounted prodrive® opener is available in either a belt or chain rail. The patented wall-mounted idrivePRO® eliminates the belt, chain, screw drive, and track that clutter a garage door ceiling. Pair it with our pinch resistant door and TorqueMaster spring systems to eliminate the need for installing photo eyes. And, if you select the exclusive Z-Wave® technology option, the openers work wirelessly with our complete range of Home Controls products.
  • Door panels are also guaranteed through Wayne-Dalton against cracking or splitting due to rust-through for up to 10 years. 

Are there any other home products that you want to learn more about? Let us know on our Facebook page!

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Vista Montaña’s VIP Grand Opening Event

by Shea Homes Arizona on May 4, 2012

A poolside glass of wine and a plate full of sizzling fajitas were just icing on the cake at Thursday’s VIP Grand Opening of Vista Montaña in Peoria, AZ.

Guests from all over the Valley enjoyed a cool evening and desert sunset as they toured the newly built 5911-Northwestern model, exploring the Arizona Cardinal’s themed basement theatre and relaxing under the poolside cabana.

Vista Montaña, a gated luxury home community is located at 87th Avenue and Calle Lejos and features ranch style homes and luxury offerings such as optional basements, RV garages, and pool cabanas.

Homes range between 2,825 to over 4,000 square feet and are built using the new Energy Star 3.0 rating, carry the Environments for Living designation and have solar available.

Here are a few photos from the VIP Grand Opening this week. (Click each image to enlarge)

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A Gift for San Diego’s Military Home Buyers

by Jennifer Ivy on May 3, 2012

 

Shea Homes San Diego has a strong, long-term relationship with local military families.

“Over 40 percent of our home buyers are either active duty or retired service personnel,” said Vanessa Linn, vice president of sales and marketing for the Shea Homes San Diego, recently recognized as a  2012 J.D. Power Customer Service Champion.

“This has made us hyper sensitive to the unique issues they face, such as the deployment of a parent, or the need to make a sudden and unexpected move.”

In honor of May 2012 National Military Appreciation Month, Shea Homes San Diego is including a free Whirlpool washer/dryer for all active duty and retired military buyers who open escrow this month.

“This is a simple way for us to say thank you to the men and women are serving, or have served, our nation,” said Linn.

National Military Appreciation Month recognizes over 90 million Americans: those on active duty in all branches of the services, the National Guard and Reserves plus retirees, veterans, and all of their families. 

Through the years, Shea has tried some innovative ways to direct its resources to military families. Here’s a unique homecoming story, chronicled by columnist Diane Bell in the June 13, 2011 edition of the UT San Diego:

“Full house: When Anthony Tatum returns soon from the Middle East, the single dad, a 10-year Navy veteran, will be reunited with his daughter, 6, who has been staying with relatives. He’ll also find his Chula Vista home filled with furniture that wasn’t there when he left.

“When Tatum bought his new townhouse last December, he didn’t have time to furnish it before being deployed in January. After Tatum left, a model home in Shea Homes’ Agave development was sold unfurnished, so the developer is honoring Tatum for his service by giving him all its furniture and accessories.”

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Make Life Easier with Just One Touch Giveaway

May 1, 2012

Win a Delta Touch2O® faucet from Shea Homes We all know that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. But at Shea Homes, we also believe that every part matters. That’s why we don’t compromise on quality and every Shea home comes standard with name brand products like Delta faucets.  In fact, to [...]

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National New Home Sales are Down, the Bay Area is Up – Interview with Layne Marceau

April 30, 2012

Shea Homes Northern California division president Layne Marceau was interviewed by ABC7 Bay Area News’ Laura Anthony. There is interest in the Bay Area as the national average new home sales fall, while the Bay Area’s rise. Home sales are down 7.1 percent nationwide in the month of March. However, in the Bay Area home [...]

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The Estates at Litchfield Park Grand Opening

April 20, 2012

With over 200 guests and Shasta Pools at the grill, the grand opening of The Estates at Litchfield Park made for a great afternoon! The Estates is the newest community to open in the northwest Valley, with models ranging in size from 2500 to 4239 square feet on 70 X 110 lots. The 53 homes [...]

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Only Two Lots Remain From Shea’s Water Dance Collection’s Recent Release!

April 19, 2012
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  Build an amazing home brimming with your personal flair on an extraordinary lot in BackCountry.  Shea Homes recently released for sale ten of the Water Dance Collection’s best homesites to date and they are going fast – only two remain.  Make your way to beautiful BackCountry today to explore these value-packed opportunities as well [...]

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Luxury Attached Residences by Shea at Tresana

April 19, 2012
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  If you desire sophisticated luxury and carefree living without the unreasonable price tag, consider the value-packed attached residences by Shea Homes at Tresana in Highlands Ranch.  Ready later this year will be three homes from Shea’s exquisite Essenza Collection.  If you act quickly your purchase may be eligible for a $25,000 dirt start incentive** [...]

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True Colorado Wildlife Right Outside Your New BackCountry Back Door!

April 19, 2012
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  For most of us Coloradoans, the idea of wildlife consists of our backyard pets, a pair of rambunctious squirrels, a smattering of robins and wrens and what we see on Friday nights at the local pub.  If we’re lucky, we might spot an occasional coyote, pronghorn or falcon, but sightings are rare and usually [...]

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