Dorn Homes Blog

Ready to Purchase Spec Homes

Posted by Dornhomes on Jul 7, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Understanding the concept and advantages of a spec home is beneficial and can be advantageous in this extremely competitive home buying market. You might hear it called a "feature home" or “quick move-in” home, whatever the verbiage the concept is much the same.

A spec home is designed and put on the market as a "move-in-ready" or "coming soon" home. There is no exact buyer in mind, but instead has been designed using an experienced design team to hand select the options based on the current floor plans of each community. The goal is to always work towards a balance of features and upgrade selections based on what is popular among buyers.

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Topics: Prescott, Prescott Valley, New Homes, Wickenburg, Tubac

Frontier Days In Prescott Arizona

Posted by Dornhomes on Jun 28, 2022 5:00:00 PM

Prescott Frontier Days mean fireworks, barbecues, and the world’s oldest Rodeo. All of these are part of Prescott’s historic celebratory 4th of July traditions. The rodeo is rooted in history here, with the first one being held in 1888. Prepare to be entertained and thrilled with wild horse racing, steer wrestling, bareback riding, and barrel racing, just to name a few. The Rodeo gates open on June 28th at 7:30pm and runs through July 4th, with July 4th honoring our military as “The Tribute to Armed Forces” night! 

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Topics: Prescott, Prescott Valley, New Homes, Wickenburg

Quick Move-In Homes Coming Soon

Posted by Dornhomes on Apr 4, 2022 8:00:00 AM

In an unpredictable world, Dorn Homes is getting a head start to expedite your move into a brand-new home. In all of our communities throughout Arizona you’ll find more quick move-in homes available soon.

A quick move-in home, also referred to as a spec home, is a home that our team designs and begins building before it has been sold. We select our most popular floor plans and features, have a team of professional interior designers choose exceptional interior finishes, and then begin construction. These professionally curated homes are ready to move into much faster than a typical “to be built” home – hence the name “quick move-in.”

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Topics: Prescott, Prescott Valley, New Homes, Wickenburg

Green Is Trending In More Ways Than One

Posted by Dornhomes on Mar 17, 2022 9:28:00 AM

Never iron a four-leaf clover because you don’t want to press your luck!

St. Patrick’s Day – Top of the morning to ye! On March 17th you risk the chance of being pinched if you don’t wear green. While we don’t condone this type of behavior, it most certainly has momentum with friends and family. Unconfirmed folklore states that leprechauns are behind this pinching tradition and that they like to pinch people (but can’t see those folks that do wear green). Those unsuspecting people that forego the green attire or accessory leave themselves open to this leprechaun assault. Again, this is completely unverified, and we have absolutely nothing factual to substantiate this story.  

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Community, Wickenburg

Prescott Arts & Entertainment

Posted by Dornhomes on Feb 8, 2022 10:30:00 AM

 

February is often a month that we stay close to home, saving the travel for warmer temperatures.

If local entertainment and performing arts piques your interest, then look no further. Prescott is home to many local musicians as well as several venues with a variety of performing arts events. Take a moment to see the happenings around town and get ready to mark your calendar.

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Community, Wickenburg

Getaways Near Prescott

Posted by Dornhomes on Jan 14, 2022 10:12:00 AM

2022 is finally here and with it, are all the hopes and dreams that come with new and exciting plans. Join us, as we explore a few points of interest close to home that are sure to bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart.

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Community

Reflections of 2021

Posted by Dornhomes on Dec 10, 2021 5:30:00 AM

Once again, we are at the doorstep of a new year, 2022 is just weeks away. It can be an exciting, yet hectic time as we dash around town, finishing our Holiday shopping or preparing for out-of-town guests. Each year we ask ourselves, where did the time go and what are our plans for the upcoming year? Take a walk with us as we reflect on 2021 and offer up a glimpse of our vision for 2022.

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Neighborhoods, Community, Wickenburg

2021 Holiday Season

Posted by Dornhomes on Nov 12, 2021 7:30:00 AM

 

It is hard to believe that November has arrived, and the Winter Holiday celebrations are right at our doorstep. Throughout the year, our communities have welcomed new residents, both from within the state and others who have migrated here and are now part of our amazing hometown communities. We would love to share with our friends and neighbors (both old and new) all the spectacular events in our very own backyards.

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Community, Wickenburg

Winterizing Your Home

Posted by Dornhomes on Oct 13, 2021 12:53:37 PM

 

Prescott friends and neighbors, summer has gone, and cooler temperatures have arrived. These cooler fall and winter temperatures require extra attention to your home, and now is the time to start the process of winterizing areas in, and around, your house. Taking the extra time right now to care for these items in advance may save you money, grief, and frustration.

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Healthy Homes, New Homes, Neighborhoods, New Home Design, Community, Wickenburg

Wickenburg 101

Posted by Dornhomes on Jul 22, 2020 10:33:36 AM

So you’re thinking of moving to Wickenburg Ranch? We have been asked several questions by our customers with regard to the Weather, Taxes, Medical Facilities and Service Providers in the Wickenburg area. We decided to write a blog addressing these subjects in an effort to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.

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Topics: Insider, New Homes, Neighborhoods, New Home Design, Tips & Tricks, Wickenburg

Dorn’s Mid-Year Neighborhood Update

Posted by Dornhomes on Jul 21, 2020 8:17:39 AM

With so much going on everywhere, and so many changes, we thought it would be a great time to update everyone with what we have been working on at Dorn Homes. We’ve introduced new plans, started building in new community phases, closed out at other communities, and reimagined the home shopping experience!

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Healthy Homes, New Homes, Neighborhoods, New Home Design, Community, Wickenburg

New Home Construction Continues

Posted by Dornhomes on Apr 13, 2020 8:54:02 AM

Sit back and relax knowing Dorn Homes is continuing the construction of your new home.

During these times of physical distancing, our team is committed to being socially connected to you. Your dedicated team at Dorn Homes will keep you updated every week by phone, email, text, or video conference. Our goal is to safely keep you updated on the progress of your beautiful new home.

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Topics: Insider, Community

Shop From Home – Virtual Tools For Homebuyers

Posted by Dornhomes on Apr 2, 2020 1:15:12 PM

At Dorn Homes we put a high priority on ensuring that every interaction that our homebuyers and prospective homebuyers have with the Dorn Homes family is friendly and responsive. A big part of our commitment to quality is an emphasis on service. That being said, we know that sometimes our homebuyers want to explore a little on their own. When you’re dreaming up different versions of your perfect floor plan, you don’t always need someone looking over your shoulder. For those moments, we’ve built a suite of online tools to help you pick out the perfect neighborhood, plan the layout of your new home, or maybe just dream a little more about what your new home could be. So continue reading to learn a little more about the innovative tools and programs available to help you know what questions to ask a builder to help you design your new home.

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Topics: New Homes, Tips & Tricks

Building Relationships, Not Just Homes

Posted by Dornhomes on Feb 10, 2020 3:19:44 PM

February is upon us, and that means spring is just around the corner and love is in the air. We’ve often written about Dorn Homes’ commitment to strengthening communities by building real relationships with our homebuyers, our employees, our trade partners, and the community around us. This year for Valentine’s Day we’d like to share some of the stories that inspire us to continue spreading that message of relationship building. So continue reading for a few anecdotes from employees about their favorite moments and why they love working at Dorn Homes, and some thoughtful comments from homebuyers that got butterflies when they saw their brand new homes.

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Topics: Insider, New Homes, Community

Starting 2020 with a Look back at 2019

Posted by Dornhomes on Jan 14, 2020 7:40:08 AM

Where does the time go? At Dorn Homes (just like everywhere else) we’re saying goodbye to 2019 and hello to a whole new decade. The new year is a time for planning ahead, making resolutions, and self-improvement. But it’s also a time for retrospection. A time to appreciate the year we’ve had and remember the moments that made it so special. With the holiday hustle and bustle behind us, we’d like to take a moment and look back at all the exciting changes we’ve experienced, the new communities we’ve built, friends we’ve made, and a few fun facts and figures that we hope will make you smile.

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Topics: Insider, New Homes, Community

Arizona’s Christmas City

Posted by Dornhomes on Dec 5, 2019 2:44:14 PM

It’s that time of year again. As fall gives way to winter, most of Arizona embraces the cooler temperatures and respite from our sweltering summers. In Prescott though, where summers are more temperate, winter brings more than just relief. Here winter brings hopes for snow and snow days, and, more importantly, anticipation for the holiday season. For anyone with plans of traveling to experience winter at its finest, there's no better place to celebrate Christmas than Prescott, Arizona's Christmas City.

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Community, Wickenburg

Healthy Food for a Healthy Home

Posted by Dornhomes on Dec 2, 2019 8:00:00 AM

With the end of the year rapidly approaching many of us will be entertaining friends and family around the holidays. Traditionally, that means large elaborate meals, days spent in the kitchen making cookies and baked goods, and sharing our favorite foods with our favorite people. Dorn Homes’ Organic HomeTM Plus is a commitment to build a healthy home with materials that help ensure our homeowners aren’t exposed to dangerous chemicals or volatile organic compounds and our Building Science helps reduce your carbon footprint while we do it. You’ve already gone organic with your home, perhaps it’s time to do the same thing with your food. Eating locally-sourced, organic foods is rapidly gaining popularity amongst innovative high-end restaurants, but you can achieve the same results in your own kitchen if you know where to shop.

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Healthy Homes, Tips & Tricks

Thanksgiving Feasts in Prescott, AZ

Posted by Dornhomes on Nov 20, 2019 8:09:41 AM

The holiday season is typically lauded as an opportunity to celebrate friends and family and share a moment with the most important people in our lives. Thanksgiving, especially, is a time for communal celebration. Sometimes though, the hustle and bustle of life can interrupt that. Perhaps you’ve recently moved to a new community here in Prescott and those closest to you are also the furthest away. Or maybe you’d love to host a Thanksgiving dinner but don’t have the time or energy to entertain guests and spend hours in the kitchen basting turkey, mashing potatoes, and baking fresh pumpkin pies. Fortunately, if you’d like to enjoy classic holiday fare without the prep work or clean up, you have a number of options here in Prescott. Whether you’re looking for plated holiday dinners, a buffet with a twist on the classics, or a fully prepared Thanksgiving dinner to serve in your new kitchen, we can help you find it.

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Topics: Insider, Prescott, Community

Exploring Haunted Prescott

Posted by Dornhomes on Oct 22, 2019 9:29:50 AM

Whether you believe in haunted places and are looking for a ghostly encounter or you just enjoy the occasional scare, Prescott is a great place to embrace the spooky fall season. With the evenings getting brisk and the days still warm, Fall is the perfect time of year to explore the area. There are several locations in downtown Prescott that are home to the ghosts of jilted lovers, unlucky gamblers, and even a feline companion. If ghost hunting isn’t your thing, there are also a variety of Halloween-themed activities to celebrate the season.

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Topics: Prescott, Community

Exploring Wickenburg, Arizona

Posted by Dornhomes on Oct 14, 2019 6:58:23 AM

If you’re considering building a brand new home in Wickenburg Ranch you’ve probably read about the wonderful amenities featured in the community in our previous post. From the Big Wick and Li’l Wick golf courses to the socializing and stargazing, we’ve shared a number of our favorite community amenities. What we haven’t done, however, is share everything you need to know about the town of Wickenburg itself. So if Wickenburg is on your list of living destinations, continue reading to learn more about this authentic taste of the Wild West.

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Topics: Insider, Community, Wickenburg