Peoria, Ariz. – Backyard barbecues are a staple of Memorial Day weekend. The traditional start of summer in Arizona, the long three-day weekend can also be the start of a very long and costly Arizona DUI charge.

And according to the DUI defense lawyers at Corso & Rhude, it doesn’t need to be a wild night of partying that triggers the Arizona DUI charge. Backyard barbecues and pool parties on Memorial Day usually include a last-minute trip to the store for hot dog buns or propane. It’s then that many people usually find themselves getting arrested for a DUI.

“DUIs are very common during the summer months,” said Christopher Corso, of the Law Office of Corso & Rhude. “And many times they happen very close to home, when you relax your standards and don’t think twice about driving to the store after having a couple of beers.”

Corso and his law partner John Rhude know from experience the problems that can arise from backyard barbecues with family during Memorial Day weekend. Both attorneys previously prosecuted DUIs, DWIs and OUIs for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Combined, Corso and Rhude have handled more than 15,000 DUI cases as prosecutors and defense attorneys.

Since Memorial Day is typically associated with a long three-day weekend and the start of summer, drivers are commonly distracted and many times inebriated. In fact, more than 300 people were cited for DUIs during Memorial Day weekend last year in Arizona.

“Memorial Day is one of the deadliest holidays to drive each year,” Rhude said, citing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. “Adding alcohol to that mix is a recipe for disaster.”

Arizona law requires that any person found guilty of drinking and driving (even a first offense) serve jail time. And DUI convictions can also include extensive fines up to $2,500, suspension of driving privileges and the installation of an ignition interlock device – even for first offenders.

“That’s a lot of hassle and expense to put up with just because you ran out of propane,” said law partner Christopher Corso.

The Arizona DUI defense attorneys at the Law Office of Corso & Rhude do everything in their power to protect defendant’s families and advocate for their rights. They have the experience and expertise to deal with DUI charges in Arizona and will fight to get the charges dismissed and preserve their family.

Every DUI defense case in Arizona is different, however, and the outcome is dependent upon the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the DUI charges, which makes having an experienced Arizona DUI defense attorney even more important.

The Law Office of Corso & Rhude has quickly built a reputation for its vigorous defense of clients, using its lawyers’ previous experience with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and other prosecutorial agencies to assist its clients with their criminal defense cases.

In addition to DUI defense, the Law Office of Corso & Rhude handles all criminal defense cases, including domestic violence defense, possession of drugs, felony drug charges, photo radar, criminal speeding, disorderly conduct and marijuana possession.

The experienced criminal defense lawyers at Corso & Rhude serve clients throughout Arizona, including the cities of Ahwatukee, Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, El Mirage, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson and Youngtown.

To schedule a free consultation, please visit www.corsorhude.com or call (480) 471-4616. The Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC is located at 14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 116 in Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260.

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Summer in the Valley of the Sun is a time for early-morning hikes and evenings by the pool. With so much to look forward to and bathing suits to fit back into, Bungalow Bar and Grill is introducing its new Light and Lively Summer Menu, perfect for lunch and dinner. 

“Summer is time for shorts and swimming suits,” said Trish Clark, manager of Bungalow Bar and Grill. “It’s the time of year when everyone is focused on eating healthy and light, especially in Arizona, so we’ve put together a new menu of refreshing salads and sandwiches that are perfect for the season.”

Bungalow’s Light and Lively Summer Menu includes Cobb Salad prepared with fresh avocado, tomatoes, bacon, green beans, hard-boiled eggs, Swiss cheese and grilled chicken served on a bed of romaine lettuce for $10. Bungalow’s Pear Salad is a striking combination of fresh pear, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and marinated chicken breast served with light Italian dressing and warm pita bread for just $10.

“Our Pear Salad is an old family recipe and a crowd pleaser,” Clark said. “It’s one of those salads that leaves you satisfied and quickly craving it again, and that’s okay, because it’s as healthy as it is delicious.”

The new menu includes Bungalow’s own Turkey Burger, a Granny Smith apple, chutney-mixed burger on a seven-grain bun, served with pear-raisin chutney and sweet potato fries with chipotle sauce that brings out the sweet flavor for $10.50. 

The Salmon Club is a filet of salmon served on sourdough toast with cucumber, avocado and a dill caper aioli with French fries for $11.

“Our new lunch menu is ideal for the summer season, fun, filling, and light,” Clark said. “And we’re bringing back our popular Skinny Drink Menu for the perfect pairings.”

The Skinny Drink Menu includes Bungalow-only signature drinks like Skinny Jeans Tea, the Skinny Margarita, the No-Belly Bungalow and the Volipolitan (all under 100 calories).

Bungalow Bar & Grill is located at 4360 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, just one block south of Camelback on the southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Stetson Drive.

For more information, please call (480) 994-1888 or visit www.bungalowbarandgrill.com. To get the latest news on food, fun and special events at Bungalow, please visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bungalowbarandgrill or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bungalowgrill.

About Bungalow Bar & Grill
Established in 2004 by Valley restaurateurs Richard Clark and Claude Briggs, Bungalow Bar & Grill is a must-visit staple of the Scottsdale dining scene. Bungalow’s homemade dressings; notorious appetizers such as Mac & Cheese and Bungalow Bites; and Niman Ranch freshly prepared steaks and beef burgers are favorites of local dining patrons. The restaurant also boasts one of Scottsdale’s best indoor and patio dining experiences, a friendly atmosphere that welcomes all ages and plenty of party space for large groups or intimate gatherings of friends, family or co-workers. For more information, please visit www.bungalowbarandgrill.com. 

 

Scottsdale, Ariz. – To honor Arizona mothers this Mother’s Day, Bungalow Bar and Grill is offering brunch menu items that will please moms and the whole family this Sunday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“It’s a day that moms always look forward to, even if they downplay it,” said Trish Clark, manager of Bungalow Bar and Grill. “This Mother’s Day, we want to help make the day special for moms and the whole family with brunch dishes that everyone will love.”

The chefs at Bungalow Bar and Grill have create gourmet versions of America’s favorite breakfast traditions, including light and fluffy pancakes, served with fresh strawberries and your choice of rich maple syrup or delicious sugar-free maple syrup for $8.50.

“Our menu offers everything women want,” said Clark. “These dishes are big on taste and small on calories, so moms don’t have to feel bad for having a good time with their loved ones.”

The menu includes Build-Your-Own Omelets with egg whites instead of whole eggs and the choice of any two items, including, ham, turkey, chorizo, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and roasted red peppers for $9. Each additional item is 50 cents.  Or, mom can choose from the Mediterranean, an open-faced omelet with asparagus, zucchini, roasted red peppers, onions and black olives for $9.50 and Lox-n-Bagels with Alaskan Smoked Salmon served with onions, tomatoes, cream cheese and capers on a toasted bagel for just $10.

The menu also boasts $3 Mimosas, one part Champagne, one part sparkling wine and one part fruit juice, and Bellinis, a Venetian cocktail that’s a wonderful mixture of sparkling wine and peach purée.

For moms more in the mood for lunch, Bungalow Bar and Grill offers a sophisticated menu including Pear Salad, served with fresh cut pears, avocado, tomatoes, marinated, grilled chicken and pita bread, and a Seared Ahi Salad with Cajun seared Ahi tuna on a bed of mixed greens tossed with homemade balsamic dressing and topped with candied walnuts, dried cranberries, red onions and Feta cheese for $12.50 or other favorites such as Turkey wraps for $9.50 and Filet Mignon for $23.

“I can’t tell you our secrets, but I can say that you’ll taste the difference, and we’re sure you’ll love it,” said Clark

Menu favorites that will appeal to the men in the family include Hearty Homemade Biscuits-N-Gravy, for $8.50; Breakfast Burritos made with Chorizo sausage, potatoes, eggs, green onions, cilantro, cheddar cheese and topped with con queso and enchilada sauce for $8.50; or The Country Omelet, prepared with scrambled eggs, potatoes, onions, bacon and Swiss cheese for $9.

Lunch favorites include four sirloin sliders for $9; prime dip for $9.50; Bungalow’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich served in buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomatoes and onions on a hoagie roll with bleu cheese dressing for $9.50; and pork chops and applesauce, two 8-ounce pork chops marinated and grilled, served with Bungalow’s smashed potatoes and homemade applesauce for just $19.50.

Bungalow Bar and Grill will open at 10 a.m. Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 and serve brunch until 2 p.m.

Bungalow Bar & Grill is located at 4360 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, just one block south of Camelback on the southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Stetson Drive.

For more information, please call (480) 994-1888 or visit www.bungalowbarandgrill.com. To get the latest news on food, fun and special events at Bungalow, please visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bungalowbarandgrill or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bungalowgrill.

About Bungalow Bar & Grill
Established in 2004 by Valley restaurateurs Richard Clark and Claude Briggs, Bungalow Bar & Grill is a must-visit staple of the Scottsdale dining scene. Bungalow’s homemade dressings; notorious appetizers such as Mac & Cheese and Bungalow Bites; and Niman Ranch freshly prepared steaks and beef burgers are favorites of local dining patrons. The restaurant also boasts one of Scottsdale’s best indoor and patio dining experiences, a friendly atmosphere that welcomes all ages and plenty of party space for large groups or intimate gatherings of friends, family or co-workers. For more information, please visit www.bungalowbarandgrill.com. 

 

Carlsbad, Calif. – San Diego’s newest home community, Vista del Mar, debuts May 19 with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, a select number of prime home sites, designs from award-winning architect Robert Hidey and food, music and fun for the whole family.

Crafted with Spanish and Mediterranean influences and built to complement the surrounding California environment, Taylor Morrison’s grand opening of the Carlsbad community will offer something for everyone.  24 Carrots Catering & Events will serve up the food, Steele Drums will provide the music and a balloon/caricature artist will be on hand for the kids.

For homebuyers, award-winning architect Robert Hidey's designs will grace Taylor Morrison’s Vista del Mar, which offers California homebuyers a handpicked offering of 37 single-family homes ranging from 1,893 to 2,982 square feet.

“Homebuyers will be pleased with our Robert Hidey designs, which are not something you usually see at this price point,” said Phil Bodem, division president for Taylor Morrison Southern California. “Hidey’s designs bring a level of detail – exposed beams, loggias – that you typically don’t expect to find anywhere but a custom home.”

Prices at Vista del Mar, which offers distant views of the Pacific Ocean, start from the high $500,000’s. Single and two-story floor plans with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3 baths are available. Vista del Mar offers parents award-winning Carlsbad Unified School District schools Aviara Oaks Elementary and Aviara Oaks Middle School within walking distance of the community and Carlsbad High School nearby.

"The community is certainly resonating with homebuyers in the area," Bodem said. "Interest has been high so far for Vista del Mar and we anticipate that to continue."

Vista del Mar is located at 6681 Sweetclover Lane in Carlsbad. For more information on the availability of homes, please email a sales representative at vistadelmar@taylormorrison.com.

For more information on Taylor Morrison and its southern California neighborhoods, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.

About Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison was named the No. 1 private homebuilder in the United States in 2010 and 2011 by Builder magazine and builds a wide range of product for discerning home buyers across the country. With more than 140 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas, Taylor Morrison offers first-time, mid-market and mid-to-upscale housing in both master-planned communities and urban infill neighborhoods. The company also operates one of Canada’s largest homebuilding companies, Monarch, in Ontario, Canada, where it builds single-family homes and high-rise condominiums in Toronto and Ottawa. For more information, visit www.taylormorrison.com.

 

Scottsdale, Ariz. – To honor Arizona mothers this Mother’s Day, Bungalow Bar and Grill is offering brunch menu items that will please moms and the whole family this Sunday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“It’s a day that moms always look forward to, even if they downplay it,” said Trish Clark, manager of Bungalow Bar and Grill. “This Mother’s Day, we want to help make the day special for moms and the whole family with brunch dishes that everyone will love.”

The chefs at Bungalow Bar and Grill have create gourmet versions of America’s favorite breakfast traditions, including light and fluffy pancakes, served with fresh strawberries and your choice of rich maple syrup or delicious sugar-free maple syrup, $8.50.

“Our menu offers everything women want,” said Clark. “These dishes are big on taste and small on calories, so moms don’t have to feel bad for having a good time with their loved ones.”

The menu includes Build-Your-Own Omelets with egg whites instead of whole eggs and the choice of any two items, including, ham, turkey, chorizo, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and roasted red peppers, $9.00. Each additional item is 50 cents.  Or, mom can choose from the Mediterranean, an open-faced omelet with asparagus, zucchini, roasted red peppers, onions and black olives, $9.50 with egg whites, and Lox-n-Bagels, Alaskan Smoked Salmon served with onions, tomatoes, cream cheese and capers on a toasted bagel, $10.00.

The menu also boasts $3 Mimosas, one part Champagne, one part sparkling wine and one part fruit juice, and Bellinis, a Venetian cocktail that’s a wonderful mixture of sparkling wine and peach purée.

For moms more in the mood for lunch, Bungalow Bar and Grill offers a sophisticated menu including Pear Salad, served with fresh cut pears, avocado, tomatoes, marinated, grilled chicken and pita bread, and Seared Ahi Salad, Cajun seared Ahi tuna on a bed of mixed greens tossed with homemade balsamic dressing and topped with candied walnuts, dried cranberries, red onions and Feta cheese, $12.50, or other favorites, such as Turkey wraps, $9.50 and Filet Mignon, $23.

“I can’t tell you our secrets, but I can say that you’ll taste the difference, and we’re sure you’ll love it,” said Clark

Menu favorites that will appeal to the men in the family include Hearty Homemade Biscuits-N-Gravy, $8.50; Breakfast Burritos made with Chorizo sausage, potatoes, eggs, green onions, cilantro, cheddar cheese and topped with con queso and enchilada sauce, $8.50; or The Country Omelet, prepared with scrambled eggs, potatoes, onions, bacon and Swiss cheese,  $9.  Lunch favorites include four Sirloin Sliders, $9; Prime Dip, $9.50; Bungalow’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich served in buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomatoes and onions on a hoagie roll with bleu cheese dressing, $9.50; and Pork Chops and Applesauce, two 8oz pork chops marinated and grilled, served with Bungalow’s smashed potatoes and homemade applesauce, $19.50.

Bungalow Bar and Grill will open at 10 a.m. Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 and serve brunch until 2 p.m.

Bungalow Bar & Grill is located at 4360 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, just one block south of Camelback on the southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Stetson Drive.

For more information, please call (480) 994-1888 or visit www.bungalowbarandgrill.com. To get the latest news on food, fun and special events at Bungalow, please visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bungalowbarandgrill or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bungalowgrill.

About Bungalow Bar & Grill
Established in 2004 by Valley restaurateurs Richard Clark and Claude Briggs, Bungalow Bar & Grill is a must-visit staple of the Scottsdale dining scene. Bungalow’s homemade dressings; notorious appetizers such as Mac & Cheese and Bungalow Bites; and Niman Ranch freshly prepared steaks and beef burgers are favorites of local dining patrons. The restaurant also boasts one of Scottsdale’s best indoor and patio dining experiences, a friendly atmosphere that welcomes all ages and plenty of party space for large groups or intimate gatherings of friends, family or co-workers. For more information, please visit www.bungalowbarandgrill.com.

 

Scottsdale, Ariz. – The Law Office of Corso & Rhude is adding a family law practice specializing in divorce and child custody cases to its already successful Arizona criminal defense practice based out of the firm’s Scottsdale Airpark offices.

Founded by former Maricopa County Attorney’s Office prosecutors Christopher Corso and John Rhude, the Law Office of Corso & Rhude has quickly garnered a reputation for its effectiveness in the courtroom and for being a strong advocate of defendants’ rights. Corso said clients will quickly learn that these same traits will be applied to family law cases such as divorce, child custody issues, alimony issues and divorce mediation.

“It’s our philosophy that every client deserves to have a highly-trained, compassionate advocate on their side in the courtroom,” Corso said. “Too many times that doesn’t happen in the family court system. We aim to change that.”

The law firm, which first opened its doors in 2007, is having a successful year. In addition to adding the family law practice, Corso & Rhude has also doubled the size of its staff and moved into new offices in Scottsdale. The new location, twice the size of the firm’s previous offices, is located in the Northsight Financial Center at 14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 116 in Scottsdale, and will serve as the firm’s Arizona headquarters as it continues to grow.

“It’s important to us that the firm continues to move along the growth lines we first charted when we opened in 2007,” said Christopher Corso. “As our case load has increased, so has the demand for additional attorneys and additional office space. Our new location satisfies those requirements and our family law practice answers the requests we’ve been receiving for some time.”

Both Corso and Rhude point to their business philosophy as the main catalyst for the company’s fast growth.

“As a rule, we stress both a personal touch with all of our clients and a commitment to delivering the fairest results,” Corso said. “We’ve drawn on our experience as former prosecutors to develop successful strategies for defending our clients in Arizona courtrooms. Our approach to practicing law begins and ends with making sure each and every client receives the most professional representation possible.”

In addition to Arizona divorce cases, the Law Office of Corso & Rhude handles all Arizona family law cases, including child custody, child support issues, alimony disputes, divorce mediation, spousal support issues and visitation rights.

The experienced family law attorneys at Corso & Rhude serve clients throughout Arizona, including the cities of Ahwatukee, Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, El Mirage, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson and Youngtown.

To schedule a free consultation, please visit www.corsorhude.com or call (480) 471-4616. The Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC is located at 14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 116 in Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260.

Glendale, Ariz. – Arrowhead Grill, the west Valley’s best steakhouse, is now one of the best places to host an office party, graduation celebration or intimate gathering, thanks to a new private dining room at the Glendale restaurant.

Unveiled in February, the new private dining room boasts 720 square feet of space and seats groups up to 45 yet still feels intimate. Wine aficionados will appreciate the vino-themed décor and the expansive Cakebread Cellars Dancing Bear Estate Wine Cellar that greets them. Lovers of great steaks will crave the prime cuts available for private parties.

The private, formal service of Arrowhead Grill’s expert staff also awaits patrons and the restaurant offers private use of the adjoining patio, outfitted with a flat-screen television and fireplace. There is no room charge for parties that book for Sunday through Thursday gatherings.

Arrowhead Grill also offers a large patio, intimate dining areas for couples and even semi-casual options for groups of 20 to 50.

And with a menu that includes eight-ounce versions of Arrowhead Grill’s New York strip and petite filets, a 10-ounce prime rib, fire-roasted chicken and Atlantic salmon, there’s something for every culinary aficionado.

“Our signature steaks, great value and top-notch service put us on the map,” said Arrowhead Grill Owner and Chef Charles Wade Schwerd. “But we’re also quickly becoming known for our delicious and cost-effective parties.”

Whether you need to host 10 friends or 50 co-workers, Arrowhead Grill offers a robust menu for private parties, with a trio of salads, five entrees, over half-dozen sides and chocolate cake or Arrowhead Grill’s famous butter cake for dessert.

Custom dining options are also available. To learn more about hosting a party at Arrowhead Grill, please call 623-566-2224.

Known as the west Valley’s best steakhouse, Arrowhead Grill is located at 8280 W. Union Hills Dr. (Loop 101 and Union Hills) in Glendale.

To make a reservation or for more information, please call 623-566-2224 or visit www.arrowheadgrill.com.To get the latest news on Arrowhead Grill’s daily specials, follow Arrowhead Grill on Twitter at www.twitter.com/arrowheadgrill or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/arrowheadgrill.

About Arrowhead Grill
Established in 2008 by renowned Valley chef Charles Wade Schwerd, Arrowhead Grill epitomizes Schwerd’s two decades of steakhouse experience, offering Valley residents a diverse menu of top quality steak and seafood items. Featuring all natural meats and fresh, mercury-free seafood selected especially for Arrowhead Grill’s host of menu items, the Glendale-based restaurant offers something for everyone in a setting that’s unpretentious yet sophisticated. For more information, please visit www.arrowheadgrill.com.

Glendale, Ariz., - Valley mothers can make their special day even more memorable with a delicious Mother’s Day brunch created by Chef Charles Wade Schwerd at Arrowhead Grill. And after they dine, they can return once again to the Glendale eatery, thanks to the $20 Arrowhead Grill gift card each Mother’s Day brunch will include.

The Mother’s Day 2012 brunch menu created by Schwerd is a selection of his finest creations complete with flavorful starters and sides carefully selected to enhance each dining experience. The special menu, available at Arrowhead Grill from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, and will offer a choice of starter, entrée and side plus Arrowhead Grill’s famous butter cake for just $42.99 per person. Reservations are required.

For Mother’s Day, patrons get their choice of several signature entrees including Eggs Benedict, a half rack of New Zealand Lamb, a roasted half-chicken, an 8-ounce Prime Rib, 10-ounce Delmonico steak, a 7-ounce Filet Mignon wrapped in Applewood bacon, Atlantic salmon or swordfish or a 16-ounce pork tenderloin and pork chop.

“We want mom to have a memorable experience at Arrowhead Grill,” Schwerd said. “At your request, each entrée can be expertly paired by our staff with a salad or soup and side to offer the perfect Mother’s Day meal.”

Starters will include a choice of spring salad, summer salad, Caesar salad, ambrosia salad, or New England style clam chowder.

A delicious Arrowhead Grill side will also be included, with the choices of sautéed asparagus, sautéed green beans, mashed potatoes, baked potato, creamed corn, creamed spinach, AG hash browns, sautéed mushrooms and onion or maple mashed sweet potatoes.

Dessert will also be offered for an additional $5.99 and include the choice of the restaurant’s signature butter cake, crème brulee vanilla, cinnamon cake or strawberries and chocolate fondue.

“Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate Mom,” Schwerd said. “This year, let us treat her to a wonderful dining experience that shows how much you care.”

Known as the west Valley’s best steakhouse, Arrowhead Grill is located at 8280 W. Union Hills Dr. (Loop 101 and Union Hills) in Glendale. To make a reservation or for more information, please call 623-566-2224 or visit www.arrowheadgrill.com.

To get the latest news on Arrowhead Grill’s daily specials, follow Arrowhead Grill on Twitter at www.twitter.com/arrowheadgrill or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/arrowheadgrill.

About Arrowhead Grill
Established in 2008 by renowned Valley chef Charles Wade Schwerd, Arrowhead Grill epitomizes Schwerd’s two decades of steakhouse experience, offering Valley residents a diverse menu of top quality steak and seafood items. Featuring all natural meats and fresh, mercury-free seafood selected especially for Arrowhead Grill’s host of menu items, the Glendale-based restaurant offers something for everyone in a setting that’s unpretentious yet sophisticated. For more information, please visit www.arrowheadgrill.com.

Denver, Colo. – New home sales are up dramatically for Taylor Morrison’s Colorado division this spring, as homebuyers in Denver quickly secure new homes in the builder’s latest communities in Arvada, Parker and Broomfield, with more to soon arrive in Golden.

So far this spring, Taylor Morrison’s newest communities have been met with a resounding stamp of approval by Denver homebuyers. More than 300 homebuyers showed up for the March 16 grand opening of the Lakes at Westwoods in Arvada. Interest is just as high for Taylor Morrison’s Wildhorse Ranch, which debuts in Golden in late May, and where company officials look to capitalize on the double-digit sales happening throughout the division.

“There’s been a lot of interest in our communities this year, especially with our new homes in Golden,” said Kip Gilleland, president of Taylor Morrison’s Denver division. “Denver residents understand that right now is an excellent time to buy a new home – especially if they can find a Taylor Morrison home in a desirable city like Golden, Arvada, Parker or Broomfield.”

The Colorado homebuilder announced in April that all of its new home communities will now carry energy ratings based on the nationally-recognized system HERS®Index ratings, giving Denver homebuyers an opportunity to discover the most energy-efficient home available for their family. The HERS®Index is part of the company’s new “Elem3nts” program, which stresses environment, energy and efficiency in the building of new Taylor Morrison homes.

The HERS®Index is based on four main components – assessment of building components, diagnostic and performance testing, energy modeling and a final report which delivers the energy rating for the home. The rating system is based on a scale of zero to 150, with a lower number indicating better energy efficiency. A typical new home built in the U.S. averages a score of 100, with older homes scoring closer to 130. By comparison, Taylor Morrison Denver has homes that have earned scores of 65.

“Today’s homebuyers are interested in keeping costs controllable,” Gilleland said. “The Elem3nts program quantifies for them just how cost-effective our homes can be.”

Taylor Morrison has seven communities throughout the Denver area, including the recently unveiled Lakes at Westwoods in Arvada and Wildhorse Ranch in Golden, which is now open for presales.

The Lakes at Westwoods offers new Denver homes for sale that include 3 to 5 bedrooms with 2 to 3.5 baths and will range from 2,638 to 3,534 square feet. The community includes great views of the Rocky Mountains and is bounded by Broad Lake to the north and Hyatt Lake to the south with plenty of open space surrounding the neighborhood. Retail shopping, restaurants, and a newly remodeled supermarket are also located nearby.

Wildhorse Ranch in Golden also offers terrific amenities and the quality of homes that Denver home buyers have come to expect from Taylor Morrison. Interest in the community is so strong that Taylor Morrison began presales early.

With Denver-area homes for sale from Broomfield to Parker and Arvada in between, Taylor Morrison has more than a half dozen communities showcasing new homes in Denver.

For more information, please contact Becky Hunt by phone at (303) 656-7692 or by email at bhunt@taylormorrison.com.

About Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison was named the No. 1 private homebuilder in the United States in 2010 and 2011 by Builder magazine and builds a wide range of product for discerning home buyers across the country. With more than 130 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas, Taylor Morrison offers first-time, mid-market and mid-to-upscale housing in both master-planned communities and urban infill neighborhoods. The company also operates one of Canada’s largest homebuilding companies, Monarch, in Ontario, Canada, where it builds single-family homes and high-rise condominiums in Toronto and Ottawa. For more information, visit www.taylormorrison.com.

Denver, Colo. – Colorado residents will be able to breathe easier and pay lower heating bills next winter if they take advantage of the new energy-conscious HERS®Index homes that Taylor Morrison Colorado unveiled on Earth Day.

The Colorado homebuilder announced April 22 that all of its new home communities will now carry energy ratings based on the nationally-recognized system, giving Denver homebuyers an opportunity to discover the most-energy efficient home available for their family.

Taylor Morrison Colorado currently builds six new home communities in Denver, with another neighborhood debuting in Golden this summer and one debuting in Broomfield in the fall. All of the communities will now carry the HERS®Index ratings, Division President Kip Gilleland said.

“While Earth Day celebrates being environmentally friendly once a year, we take great pride in the natural beauty of Colorado every day of the year,” Gilleland said. “This new program will help Denver residents preserve that beauty while lowering their energy costs at the same time.”   

The index is part of the homebuilder’s new Elem3nts program, which stresses environment, energy and efficiency. Starting on Earth Day, Taylor Morrison communities across the country will display the HERS®Index ratings of the homes built in the community.

The independent HERS®Index system provides a home energy rating that homebuyers can use to quickly compare similar products, making it easier for them to select a home that not only fits their lifestyle, but also offers the lower-energy costs of a more energy-efficient home.

“We always strive to build the best homes we can,” said Sheryl Palmer, Taylor Morrison president and CEO. “Part of that means creating communities that offer the best possible environments in which to live. But we must also concern ourselves with the larger environment – our eco-environment – and the HERS®Index helps us measure our progress.”

The HERS®Index is based on four main components – assessment of building components, diagnostic and performance testing, energy modeling and a final report which delivers the energy rating for the home. The rating system is based on a scale of zero to 150, with a lower number indicating better energy efficiency. A typical new home built in the U.S. averages a score of 100, with older homes scoring closer to 130.

Palmer said the Elem3nts program offers homebuyers peace of mind in the construction of their home and the opportunity to save money on their utility bills.

“We believe your home should operate as efficiently as possible so you can enjoy cooler summers, warmer winters and lower energy bills,” Palmer said. “Our homes are built to maximize that energy efficiency and the HERS®Index helps us communicate that to buyers.”

For more information on Taylor Morrison’s Elem3nts program and the HERS®Index, please visit http://elements.taylormorrison.com.

For more information on Taylor Morrison homes and communities, please visit www.taylormorrison.com.

About Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison was named the No. 1 private homebuilder in the United States in 2010 and 2011 by Builder magazine and builds a wide range of product for discerning home buyers across the country. With more than 130 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas, Taylor Morrison offers first-time, mid-market and mid-to-upscale housing in both master-planned communities and urban infill neighborhoods. The company also operates one of Canada’s largest homebuilding companies, Monarch, in Ontario, Canada, where it builds single-family homes and high-rise condominiums in Toronto and Ottawa. For more information, visit www.taylormorrison.com.