We just moved into our last home, our retirement dream home. It started almost exactly a year ago…read more I saw a sign for a home community in Mesa, Arizona after mountain bike riding with a friend, who I learned ) months later also lived in a Blandford Home Community in East Mesa. The wow experience started with the beautiful gated entrance with fabulous landscaping and abundant palm trees. As I followed the signs to the models, I noticed the generous space between the backyards of the homes. Lots of open space with walking trails and again, beautiful landscaping. I walked through the 3 models and immediately knew that the third one, Residence 12 would become the final home we would live in. I walked back to the office with lots of questions and met Terry Lents, who over the next 12 months would become much more than a sales associate but a trusted friend. Terry's patient communication style, always listening and carefully answering my questions started the process of building the trust I quickly appreciated. He spent about 90 minutes walking 4 different Residence 12's at various stages of construction. This first encounter became the foundation of dozens upon dozens of phone calls, texts and face to face visits. Next up, the product itself. I loved the floor plan, the high ceilings (12 feet), the beautiful finishes and the quality seen in so many details. I brought my Wife over the next day, concerned that the community in Mesa: Reserve at Red Rock would be too remote for our agreed upon vision of living in the Arcadia area of Phoenix. But, she had the same experience I described as we drove from the gates through the community to the models. This place felt special. I didn't take her to the first 2 models, I took her directly to Residence 12. She walked through and I kept my my shut so she could come to her own conclusion. We wrote a deposit check that afternoon. A few weeks later, we had our next "10-on-a-10 scale" experience with Bernadette at their Design Center. Terry had given us access to this area which was on property the week before so we could begin to put together our design ideas. When we met with Bernadette, she listened and saw our vision, then brought her creativity and experience with their various products to bring it fully to life. We had 5 full hours with her and never felt rushed or pushed to make decisions. She was like having a Sherpa on a long hike, she provided confidence and focus while giving us the time to do some exploring as we made our decisions. At this stage, Terry was also a huge help sorting through all of the available options that Blandford Homes offers in a floor plan. While it's not a custom home from scratch with a blank sheet of paper, it felt like building a semi-custom home. We have lived in 3 new homes over our 32 year marriage, one was also semi-custom and the other two were models already complete. This was our best experience of all new homes. The 8 month building experience was also worthy to describe. The homesite was kept neat and tidy along every step. I appreciated this care and sense of pride I saw in the various sub contractors. We lived out of the state in New Mexico and visited about once every 2-3 weeks until the last few months where we came almost weekly to visit. Terry made it a point to take pictures for us in between visits so we were able to feel like we were part of every stage. Terry and his Son Justin were also great about giving us the "green" construction key as we flew in for visits. Since they had another community under construction about 3 miles away, it was easy to swing by their sales office to benefit from this accessibility once the unit was locked. (The last few months) The final part of the experience I want to highlight is the 3 hour orientation and walk through with our Construction Supervisor, Brian. Brian has been with Blandford Homes over 25 years, had done this walk through 1,497 times before (his count), yet it felt like he genuinely wanted us to know everything possible about our new home. We had minimal "blue tape" moments that were addressed 100% on the same day. He never made us feel we were nitpicking or too detailed. Again, hospitality and warmth and care. So if you've read this review to this point, I hope you walk away with a sense of confidence if you choose Blandford to build your next home. We have shared our positive experience with my Son-in-Laws Folks who are considering moving to the Valley, along with 2 other couples that we know well. We can't wait to meet all of our new Reserve at Red Rock neighbors. Terry tells us we will be meeting lots of special people that he has gotten to know over the 3-year community build out. We bought the last lot and are so blessed to plant roots here.

Blandford Homes is unlike other competitive builders in the area - they're better. With their…read moreoffer, home buying in today's market feels both affordable and attainable. We recently closed on our home and couldn't be happier with the experience. From being on the email list to selecting our lot, every step was smooth and well-organized. The sales office, Justin and Terry Lents, are seasoned pros always quick to respond and assist making the process feel seamless. Our design studio appointment with Bernadette was decision-heavy, but manageable with her help. She offered thoughtful guidance while giving us space to make our own creative choices -- not pushy at all. Upgrades were reasonable and in line with industry expectations. The closing process was stress-free. Title signing took less than 45 minutes, the walk-through with Mike B (super) went smoothly, and any small details after closing were promptly addressed. Every expectation we had was exceeded prior to, during, and following. The property itself is in a great location -- quiet and gated, yet close to the freeway. When we moved in, other homes near us were mid-construction. Despite that, the noise volume was manageable, security is heightened and they street-sweep weekly so no nails in your tire. Area is perfect for children or pets. Downtown Mesa is revitalizing and attracts ASU students, making this a strong investment. Great schools are nearby, and commuting is convenient: 20 minutes to Sky Harbor Airport, 25 to Mesa Gateway, under 20 to Downtown Gilbert, 25 to Old Town, 25 to San Tan, 20 to Float Salt Lake, and about 1 hour 15 to Payson. Overall, we are extremely grateful for a team that made home-buying not only smooth and efficient but genuinely enjoyable. Their professionalism, guidance, and attentiveness made all the difference.

Great folks to work. They just finished installing a new single hung window. It replaced a window…read moreinstalled by Meek Glass three years ago which froze in use, a real piece of crap. The other glass installers in town, Jewell Glass had extremely prro customer service. So for windows in Casa Grande we have two losers (Meek and Jewell) and one winner (Shearer Enterprises).

WOW, they did great, my garage door opener failed after 15 years of loyal service, Shearer was able…read moreto diagnose the problem, gave me options and then installed a new opener at a very competitive price and in only 1 day. I will never hesitate to call them for service in the future!

We understand builders have policies. But policies should…read morenot override existing agency agreements. I brought a very well-qualified buyer to the East Valley specifically looking at new construction. After touring several communities, I advised them that Ashton Woods was a strong option, and we discussed moving forward with one of their homes. Per Arizona law, my clients have a buyer-broker agreement and established agency with me. On a separate day, my clients stopped into the Ashton Woods Madera community on their own and spoke with a sales rep named Charlotte. They were very clear and upfront with her that they were already working with a Realtor. At that point -- especially as an active MLS participant -- the correct and professional response would have been simple: either ask that their agent be present, or document the agent and reach out as a common courtesy, which is standard practice with most builders. The next day, my clients contacted me immediately. I returned to Ashton Woods with them and was told -- in front of my clients -- that because they had previously visited the community, I was "not entitled to anything." The interaction was dismissive and unnecessarily rude. When I later spoke directly with Charlotte, she stated that Ashton Woods would not honor anything because I was not physically present with my clients on their first visit -- despite the fact that my clients absolutely have a buyer-broker agreement and established agency with me that already existed and had been clearly disclosed. I explained that my clients could not absorb additional costs on top of the purchase price if they were forced to cover buyer-broker compensation themselves. Her response was essentially that this was their problem. As a result, my clients walked away from a $700,000 Ashton Woods purchase and ultimately purchased a home with Toll Brothers instead -- a builder who understands professionalism, agency, and long-term relationships. This review isn't about commissions. It's about respecting agency, respecting consumers, and basic professionalism. I'm sharing this so buyers and agents alike understand what they may be dealing with here. I can assure you this experience will factor heavily into where I bring future clients moving forward.

Quality of Newly built home was terrible. every is cheaply made and obviously rushed just to put…read morehouses up. highly recommend finding another builder. This builder needs new standards and needs quality oversight when building these poorly built homes that they try and sell you for almost a half a million dollars

GREAT place to live!! We love our community. We did a new build and we are so happy. We love…read moreTaylor Morrison. Our home is beautiful. We had a great start from the beginning from picking out our lot with Greg Ellis to our super attendant Alan Ogden, making all things happen and a shout out to Matt Van Dyke for following up with things we needed done. Thank you Cathy Longo for making the Resident Services so easy and welcoming us to the community. Shermaine Napier

We moved into our Taylor Morrison home five months ago, expecting this to be an exciting new…read morechapter for our family. Instead, we are heartbroken and exhausted by an experience that has turned our dream home into a construction zone. Before closing, we raised multiple issues and made it clear we did not want to close until they were resolved. We were told our contract would be canceled if we did not close, leaving us feeling pressured into proceeding with known, unresolved problems. We understand that minor warranty issues can happen with any new build, but this is far beyond that. Virtually every wall, door, baseboard, and ceiling throughout our home needs attention, with repainting and retexturing required in nearly every room. These issues have been addressed repeatedly, yet we are still dealing with extensive repairs five months later. Our belongings are piled in the middle of rooms, furniture is covered in plastic, most of our walls are bare, and we still have countless items in boxes. We cannot decorate, hang anything, or finish our children's rooms because our entire living space is affected by ongoing work. Our window coverings are down or unusable, leaving our home exposed to the public sidewalk behind our backyard. We requested accommodations during these repairs but were denied, leaving us to live around construction, dust, paint fumes, and other potential hazards. The hardest part is that I am pregnant, we have a toddler, and my husband is trying to work while we navigate this situation. We should be preparing a nursery for our baby arriving at the end of the year and making our children's rooms feel like home. Instead, our toddler cannot comfortably enjoy her own room, and we are living among workers, plastic-covered furniture, and unfinished spaces. It is heartbreaking to spend so much money building a home for your family and feel displaced in it. Five months later, we are still fighting to feel at home in the home we paid for. This experience has taken so much joy away from what should have been a special time in our family's lives. We simply want our home properly finished so we can unpack, prepare for our baby, and finally enjoy living in it.

DR Horton surpassed my expectations on warranty repairs. The quality of the warranty repairs was…read moreexcellent! Allen, Renee and Lauren in the Phoenix office were wonderful, friendly and efficient to work with on my warranty requests. Their team completed the warranty repairs I requested and added items they noticed to the repair list. The quality of repair work was top notch. Overall, I rate my experience with DR Horton as completely outstanding.

Never ever again will we purchase a DR Horton Home! For the money spent built like crap! We are…read morethankful for what we have, make no mistake, like I said BUILT LIKE CRAP! Brick fence not aligned, painted over dirt so now paint is peeling, driveway already cracking/chipping away. Gate wall rocks back & forth so gate latch dug into latch wall. Tile not level. End of year repair sucked. Most people that showed up to repair was hard to communicate with they didnt speak English.

Was a great experience. The whole process was quick and easy. Blair and the staff were amazing!…read moreHighly recommend.

From the owner: The North Copper Canyon in Surprise, AZ is a master-planned community which features two parks,…read moreCopper Park and Canyon Park, with swimming pools, sports fields and courts, dog parks, walking loops, playgrounds, splash pads and more. This community is close to Desert Oasis Elementary, Asante Preparatory Academy, and Willow Canyon High School, making it ideal for any family households.

Crystal was amazing and very helpful. We would recommend buying a home from Oakwood homes.read more

Exceptional quality and attention to detail. The entire team makes you feel comfortable. When I…read moretoured with my dad, the staff explained the homes to me well.

I have lived in a Champion home that's larger than 3000 sq. ft. for eight years. Most visitors…read morecannot tell it's a modular home; it's attractive, solid, and well-designed. My largest complaint is that the Kinro windows in it are troublesome and have become difficult to open. The most fulsome praise that I can offer is that the house is very well insulated, so that even on the hottest days, the interior stays at a livable temperature. We installed fiver solartube skylights to illuminate the darkest spots in the house--two bathrooms, the laundry room, and the master bedroom closet--that have no external windows. We are able to avoid using the air conditioner; instead we have installed a whole house fan that we turn on after sundown. It draws hot air up and out through the attic, pulling the cool night air indoors.

I bought this home in 2022. The roof is now coming apart. I live in Show Low, Az. where it can get…read morea bit breezy, but can only imagine how bad it would be in a windier area. I believe they use the cheapest crap they can find to assemble these. Two of the windows are VERY hard to open. While it was still under warranty their repair guy said that's normal and he can't fix it. One of the vents doesn't blow any air and when I got under the house I found that vent tube is not attached to anything. I would not buy another home from this company as I am very dissatisfied with it's quality, although QUALITY is the name of the company. Chris Bathen

The home sold my wife and the lot sold me at Hillstone Dysart. We love these homes and the space…read morebetween them. This neighborhood is definitely worth a look. It's been an absolute pleasure working with Dan. He's answered all of our questions and when need be, will reach out to the superintendent and/or owner. Working with superintendent Jared has been great as well. He made it a point to clarify our options down to exact placement as to do the job right the first time. Looking forward to working with both of them more as our forever home is underway.

Had the most disappointing experience at Hillstone last night. Ordered the chicken kale salad and…read morethe chicken arrived raw in parts. It took forever for the server Paige to come after asking for her twice and then the manage Ralph came. He offered no apology and nothing to correct the situation. I told them I had lost my appetite for chicken and ordered a burger which took 15 minutes to arrive so my partner and I ended up eating at separate times. This is not the service or the management of the situation by both the server and manager I would expect from Hillstone.