Just far enough away from the crowds and congestion of Phoenix, there is a place where the dreams of a perfect home and lifestyle for your family can come true every day. It's called Villago - the masterfully planned new home community with a rare small-town feel. Coming soon to north Casa Grande, just an easy 20-minute drive from south Chandler.

Here, among acres of shimmering blue lakes and lush green parks, a new community - and refreshing new way to live - is coming to life. Complete with proposed schools, an Aquatic Center, and so much more. With homes in many styles and prices from Arizona's top builders, you're sure to find your dream home here. And discover an easy-going lifestyle in a close-knit community.

Watch for our grand opening just months away, and soon you'll find out why we say Villago is "A Refreshing Change of Place." Preview Villago now at www.visitvillago.com

"Villago is going to be a beautiful master-planned community enhancing the gateway to our community and we couldn't be more excited about it." - Casa Grande Mayor Charles Walton, Sr.

As a way to keep you informed on the progress of Villago, we will continue to update you at various times throughout the construction process. You'll find it's a great way to get the latest news on Casa Grande's newest master-planned community.

Paving in the parcels.
Morrison Homes continues to build spec homes.

INFRASTRUCTURE

This month at Villago, finishing touches took place around the lakes. Mounds were installed and some final shaping was done in preparation for planting, which will begin immediately after a majority of the drip line is installed around the lakes. The pressure switches on the irrigation skid have been tested and installation of laterals and drip line has begun.

The pump station at the lakes is fully energized. AAA’s main line has been flushed out and crews are now in the process of installing gate valves around the north end of the project and around the lakes. AAA has extended the main line throughout the infrastructure and into the certified basins. They are also installing the necessary sleeves in the parcels.

The stone veneer on the entry tower is complete and has been painted, which completely updates its appearance. Framers are constructing the roof of the entry tower, and the installation of the wrought iron within the faux windows will occur soon. Also, the perimeter wall installation is near completion.

APS erected all of the infrastructure streetlights and began installing the parcel streetlights. The underground open-space lighting has been installed and the dusk-until-dawn lights will be installed at the end of this month.

The majority of the retention basins have been certified now that the drywell installation is 100% complete. The wells ended up being 120 feet deep instead of the initial design depth of 80 feet due to the fact that permeable earth was reached at this depth.

The school site mass grading is complete and NL Booth is currently in position to begin construction of the undergrounds and go vertical in the near future.

ONSITE
Street paving within the parcels at Villago continued this month, along with an emphasis on curb, gutter and sidewalk installation, which should wrap up shortly. Parkway grading continued as well and the finished pads look great! Permits for the ramadas and tot lots in the recently graded pocket parks have been pulled.

Electrical pedestals continue to be set, moving the project one step closer to energizing the parcels. Qwest continues to adjust its pedestals while Cox Communications is scheduled to finalize its system as soon as the parcels are energized.

The parcel perimeter walls are 90% complete and will come to a close in early July. Currently, there are approximately 40 spec homes being built by multiple builders.

OFFSITE
The offsite water installation is complete with minor adjustments remaining.

One of the best things about making your home at Villago is that you're right next door to a small city filled with old-fashioned charm and lots of fascinating history. Founded in 1879, Casa Grande was named after the nearby Hohokam Indian ruins. Today, Casa Grande still has that special small-town feel, along with a community of friendly people who are proud of their low crime rate and affordable taxes. Casa Grande offers all the essentials, with everything from outlet malls to major department stores, great dining establishments, and two top-quality hospitals –all just minutes away from your home. And with 17 public and private schools in the area – in addition to the planned schools within Villago – you'll have plenty of educational choices for your family.
Working parents will really appreciate the city's two daycare centers for their youngsters. And there's always something to do here – play golf, catch a movie, go bowling, or have a picnic in one of the city's 18 parks. It's everything you could want to live a “grande” life in a relaxed, friendly, small-town setting. Stop by for a look around now at www.visitvillago.com/casagrande.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or own a home today, everyone could use more information that could save time and money when purchasing a new home. Villago has made a special
commitment to keep our future homebuyers up-to-date with the latest industry information to help make your experience as rewarding as possible.

When purchasing your first home, you may feel somewhat overwhelmed by the nuances of the home-buying process. However, it might make you feel better to know that virtually all homebuyers feel this way. Even buyers who have purchased a home in the past tend to forget the proper procedure for buying a home.

Before you begin your hunt, get informed about the home-buying customs in your desired neighborhood. Being organized and well prepared can help minimize stress and make the process a success. Take the time to meet with various builders to find the one that fits your needs, acquire mortgage information from more than one bank, and come up with a price range of what you are willing and able to spend. Taking the time to do the proper research before purchasing a home will make the home-buying process a successful investment.

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