Shea Homes is proud to announce a partnership with Sunrun, the nation’s largest home solar company, to help homeowners go solar without the high cost and hassle of owning and maintaining a solar system.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/GreenHomes/PhoenixAZ/Shea-Homes-partners-with-Sunrun-to-offer-Home-Solar-for-Half-the-Typical-Cost.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMThttp://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/Shea-Homes-announces-Grand-Opening-of-Foothills-at-Layton-Lakes-in-Gilbert.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMTStandard features such as stainless steel efficient kitchen appliances, rechargeable ports for electric vehicles, CFL and LED lighting and Low-E dual pane insulated vinyl windows are all visible to homebuyers as they tour these functional and unique homes. A network connection center with CAT 5 and RG-6 wiring runs throughout each home to accommodate all multimedia needs. All SPACES homes are SRP PowerWise™ and ENERGY STAR® rated as well. Among some of the optional upgrades are tank less water heaters and solar panel packages.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/Shea-SPACES-brings-energy-efficiency-to-new-level-Cutting-edge-technology-and-features-come-standard.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“We have experienced a huge outpouring of interest in our new SPACES homes and developed the SPACES App so our prospective home buyers can gain access to information anytime, anywhere via their iPhones or iPod Touch,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “We are also developing Apps for use with other mobile devices, but with over 50 million iPhone and iPod Touch users, we felt this was a great place to start for bringing community information to the mobile marketplace.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-LAUNCHES-NEW-SPACES”-iPHONE-APP-ON-HEELS-OF-COMMUNITY-UNVEILING.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homes is thrilled to introduce SPACES to the Arizona market. We are excited to offer these innovative, beautifully designed homes to our home buyers. The urban, upscale feel, along with the open floorplans and energy efficient offerings make this a smart choice for any home buyer looking for versatility and top quality craftsmanship,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “SPACES is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a practical, smart, modern home that can easily adapt to changing lifestyles and needs, and there are no other homes in our marketplace quite like SPACES.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-ARIZONA-FAMILY-DIVISION-DEBUTS-SPACES”.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homes is very excited to be the first national home builder offering an iPhone Application which acts as a robust digital and interactive green brochure. With the increased use of mobile technology and the popularity of Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch, this was a natural transition. As we move forward into the future, Shea Homes is dedicated to utilizing technology to provide easy and convenient ways to instantly share information any place, any time, and best of all, it’s free,” said Bert Selva President and CEO of Shea Homes. “We are also currently working on applications that would be available to other mobile device users and expect to have them available by years end.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-IS-THE-FIRST-NATIONAL-BUILDER-TO-LAUNCH-APPLICATIONS-FOR-IPHONE-AND-IPOD-TOUCH.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homes continually strives to provide environmentally friendly options for our home buyers increasing the value of our homes, and reducing our reliance on the earth’s natural resources,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “Partnering with the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program is just another way for us to enhance the lives of our home owners. Not only are these homes ENERGY STAR rated, but they go hand in hand with Shea’s initiative of Superiology to build homes which are energy wiser, eco-friendlier, designed smarter and built better.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/Shea-Homes-Partners-with-US-EPA’s-ENERGY-STAR®-Program.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Our recent partnership with the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program, our association with Shasta Pools BLU-eQ program as well as our newest affiliation with the SRP PowerWise Home™ program solidifies our ongoing commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. All these efforts go hand in hand with Shea’s initiative of Superiology, to build homes which are energy wiser, eco-friendlier, designed smarter and built better,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/Shea-Homes-Arizona-Earns-SRPs-PowerWise-Homes™-Classification-for-Energy-Efficiency.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homes designed this Community Outreach Event as a way to gather the local community around our effort to support the brave men and women in our military who put their lives on the line for our freedom. This gives children and families a chance to enjoy a fun event for a good cause,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “We are hopeful the local community will come out to Old Stone Ranch on November 14th and join us in our efforts.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-COMMUNITY-OUTREACH-DAY-IN-SUPPORT-OF-OUR-TROOPS-OVERSEAS.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homes is committed to supporting the young men and women in our military. Through our partnership with Packages from Home, we continue to show our support for their efforts and appreciate the personal sacrifice of putting their lives on the line for our freedom,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “We are hopeful the local community will rally around our efforts to contribute items for our Military personnel. It is our goal to let them know they are in our thoughts.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-LAUNCHES-PROGRAM-TO-COLLECT-ITEMS-FOR-OUR-TROOPS-OVERSEAS.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homes continually strives to provide ground-breaking and cost efficient options for our homebuyers. We constantly look for state-of-the-art technologies which increase not only the value of our homes, but contribute to a more sustainable environment and enhance the lifestyles of our homeowners. We are very pleased to be the first builder to offer the BLU eQ Geothermal System and are confident it will contribute to lowering our reliance on the earth’s natural resources,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-IS-PROUD-TO-BE-THE-FIRST-HOMEBUILDER-TO-OFFER-THE-REVOLUTIONARY-BLU-eQ-GEOTHERMAL-SYSTEM.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Mountain Shadows at Arroyo Mountain Estates is conveniently located close to the new Westgate City Center and Westcor Mall. The community’s prime location, just 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, makes it a great place for those looking for the quiet of suburban living yet want to be close to sporting events, parks, museums and fine dining,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “These attractive floor plans are a great addition to our existing line up and this picturesque community.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-INTRODUCES-THEIR-5500-SERIES-FLOOR-PLANS-TO-MOUNTAIN-SHADOWS-AT-ARROYO-MOUNTAN-ESTATES-IN-LITCHFIELD-PARK.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“There is no question that there are numerous benefits available now for the first time home buyers including interest rates hovering around a 30-year low and FHA limits of up to $346,250 in addition to the tax credit,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “Shea Homes wants to educate those individuals looking to purchase a new home so they are aware of the requirements and timing involved, in order to take advantage of the benefits available to them.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/FIRST-TIME-HOME-BUYERS-SHOULD-BUY-NOW.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“We are very happy to roll out these very innovative and versatile floorplans at Copper Hills at Old Stone Ranch,” said Ken Peterson, vice president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes. “The Old Stone Ranch community offers something for everyone, singles, young families, move-up buyers as well as empty nesters; we wanted to make sure our floorplans featured options that would appeal to anyone looking for a new home in a great, amenity-filled community.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-APPROVES-THREE-NEW-FLOORPLANS-FOR-COPPER-HILLS-AT-OLD-STONE-RANCH.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“It is Shea Homes’ goal to let homebuyers know their options when looking to make one of the largest purchases of their lives. We can build you a home and you can personalize it or there are many new Shea homes available, ready for immediate move-in, priced the same as used homes. A new Shea Home also comes with the benefit of having brand new everything and most importantly an extensive warranty keeping new home owners protected from potentially financially-draining repairs,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-ROLLS-OUT-DARE-TO-COMPARE”-CAMPAIGN-New-Campaign-Compares-New-Homes-Values-to-Existing-Homes.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Mountain View Estates at Vistancia provides a wide range of community amenities sure to please,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “From singles, young families, move-up buyers, and empty nesters, the addition of these six new floorplans ensures we can meet their individual wants and needs.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-INTRODUCES-SIX-NEW-FLOOR-PLANS-AT-VISTANCIA.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“With all the incentives available for new home buyers right now, we wanted to educate those ready to purchase on the benefits of buying a new home, which can be individually customized for that particular buyer. Also, buyers need to be aware of the pitfalls of buying a foreclosed or short sale home, which may not have been properly maintained or in need of costly repairs that are no longer covered under home warranties,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-DARE-TO-COMPARE”-CAMPAIGN-RESULTS-IN-INCREASED-HOME-SALES-SINCE-JANUARY.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMTA presentation was made on February 3 at Riggs Elementary, to award winners with a gift card, Shea Homes backpack and a certificate of achievement. This contest was developed to elevate awareness for one of Shea Homes’ key initiatives of reducing illiteracy through reading and writing as well as encouraging parents to read with their children at least 15 minutes a day.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/Shea-Homes-Announces-Winners-to-their-What-Makes-A-House-a-Home?”-Essay-Contest.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMTWhile reports continue to highlight the challenges in today’s housing market, it still is a good time for first time buyers to purchase a new home instead of renting or choosing a resale home. Mortgage rates are near historical lows, current FHA home loans allow up to $346,000 and with a down payment of only 3% along with reasonably good credit and proof of employment, home ownership can become a reality for those that previously thought they had no other option but to rent.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/Its-a-Great-Time-for-the-First-Time-Home-Buyer-to-Purchase-a-New-Home.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Our team has worked tirelessly to achieve these results, and I could not be more proud,” said Buddy Satterfield, president of Shea Homes Arizona. “Special recognition goes to our sales and construction teams, customer service, and designers who ranked highest in four out of nine key categories. Enhancing people’s lives has always been our first priority, and we have continued to make this commitment despite the downturn in our industry.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/JD-Power-and-Associates-Ranks-Shea-Homes-Highest.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homes continually strives to find unique offerings that will bring added value to our new home buyers. By offering these new technology packages, our goal was to provide a universal Web-based interface that would link together the technology and security options in one portal to provide increased access to the home while away. Our buyers told us services such as being able monitor their homes’ activities and control security when not at home was of key importance. We also wanted to find an easy way to control all the technologies that have become so important to our lives,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-INTRODUCES-NEW-STATE-OF-THE-ART-TECHNOLOGY-AND-PARTNERSHIP-WITH-LITERA-COMPANIES.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“We are pleased to be opening Kensington and Brighton in a newly developed area of Buckeye and are especially excited about our close proximity to shopping and the I-10 corridor, currently being expanded. Our homes will provide buyers with a wide variety of innovative floor plans at attractive pricing, impressive architectural styles and energy efficient packages,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “Shea is dedicated to providing homes that will enhance our buyer’s lifestyle in amenity-rich communities which encourage neighbors to become friends.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/SHEA-HOMES-OPENS-NEW-MODELS-AND-COMMUNITIES-IN-BUCKEYE.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“We appreciated Shea Homes generous support of the fall reading program,” said Chandler Youth Librarian Phyllis Saunders. “Shea Homes has demonstrated their commitment by supporting reading programs across the country and encouraging parents to spend 15 minutes a day reading to their children, especially preschoolers.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-LAUNCHES-FALL-READING-PROGRAM-IN-CONJUNCTION-WITH-CHANDLER-PUBLIC-LIBRARIES.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Many of the potential buyers that visit our communities ask about our model homes because they include so many options and added features, both inside and out. We are very happy to be able to offer these homes for immediate sale. They are an incredible value, and are located in some of our most popular, amenity rich neighborhoods, many nearing close-out, which makes these homes one of the last opportunities to live in these communities,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/LOVE-MODEL-HOMES--25-SHEA-HOMES-MODELS-AVAILABLE-ACROSS-THE-VALLEY.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homes is dedicated to saving our homeowners on their energy costs, while reducing the carbon footprint on the environment,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. “We continually strive to produce versatile, well designed homes, and being able to offer new energy efficient options at affordable prices is just another way we can not only help our homeowners but also the environment.”http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/SHEA-HOMES-INTRODUCES-ENERGY-EFFICIENT-HOME-HEAT-SHIELD-PACKAGE.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Arroyo Mountain Estates offers an outstanding value in the growing West Valley, as a result more individuals and families can now realize the American Dream of home ownership. The community offers a wide range of amenities that provide a great lifestyle for community residents. Additionally, nowhere else in the Valley can you find these unique homes at an unheard of price per square foot with countless included features.” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/Shea-Homes-Offers-Beautiful-New-Homes-in-Growing-Area.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMTWith the simple click of a mouse you may find yourself being pampered during a 5-day spa vacation, riding the high seas on a 7-day cruise, improving your game on a golf vacation, indulging in a 5-star dining experience, or plugging into a high-tech home theater system.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/SHEA-HOMES-LAUNCHES-5-STAR-BUILDER,-5-STAR-EVENT”-PROMOTION.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMT“Shea Homeowners are our biggest source of referrals and many of our homeowners choose Shea homes for their second and third homes. They are very valuable to us, and this token is our way of telling them how much we appreciate their business and their support,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/SHEA-HOMES-LAUNCHES-SHEA-NEIGHBORS-BONUS-BUCK”-PROMOTION.aspxMon, 01 Jan 0001 23:59:00 GMTSHEA HOMES LAUNCHES “READ TO SUCCEED” SUMMER READING PROGRAM (Chandler, AZ – June 4, 2008) Shea Homes has just announced that they are launching the “Shea Homes Read to Succeed” Summer Reading Program. The company is working with the Chandler Public Library to develop a summer program that will encourage parents to read with their children. This is one of Shea Home’s key initiatives and supports their “Read with Your Child 15 Minutes a Day,” program and leverages their sponsorship of the Curious George program on PBS. The “Shea Homes Read to Succeed” program will be offered to children between three and six years of age and will run for five weeks (excluding the 4th of July holiday week). The program will commence on Saturday, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. Each Saturday, a representative from the Chandler Public Library will gather with children for 30 minutes at the Shea Home sales office at Painted Trails in Old Stone Ranch, located south of Ocotillo between Gilbert & Lindsay Roads. Every week, the library representative will read 2-3 books to the children as well as sing songs and play games. Check out www.sheahomes.com/readtosucceed for all the program details.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/Builders/Shea-Homes-Launches-Read-to-Succeed-Summer-Reading-Program.aspxSat, 14 Jun 2008 23:59:00 GMTMany people who never thought they’d be able to own their own home, are discovering that the Town of Maricopa offers new homes loaded with features at affordable prices. With new FHA loan limits up to $346,250 and a down payment of only 3% required and zero down payment options, more individuals and families can now realize the American Dream of home ownership. All Shea homes feature quality workmanship, innovative floor plans and numerous options in amenity-rich communities. In addition, the company prides itself on unparalleled customer service, so new home buyers will have a dedicated team helping them through the sales process and beyond. Further, Shea Mortgage assists new home buyers step-by-step through the mortgage process.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/SHEA-HOMES-OFFERS-NEW-HOMES-IN-EXPANDING-AREA.aspxTue, 17 Jun 2008 23:59:00 GMT“The Town of Queen Creek is an outstanding area for buyers looking for a quality, value-priced home outside the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond the hustle and bustle of urban living,” said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes.http://www.nhdbuzz.com/NewHomes/PhoenixAZ/SHEA-HOMES-OFFERS-NEW-HOMES-IN-GROWING-AREA.aspxWed, 04 Jun 2008 23:59:00 GMT