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As Teravalis continues to grow, here you will find the latest on upcoming events, community news, and detailed information on what’s to come.
Why Is Pickleball So Popular in Arizona?
Pickleball is having a moment, especially in Arizona. See what keeps players coming back to the court and how the sport will be part of the recreational experience at…
Arizona Relocation Guide
Buckeye is no longer a hidden gem. Once a quieter corner of the Phoenix West Valley, it has quickly become one of Arizona’s fastest-growing cities—and for good reason.
November 7 Cars & Coffee Social
Classic cruisers, trucks, low riders, sports cars, and custom builds—all kinds of rides are welcome to roll in and shine.
November 14 Movie in the Park – The Grinch
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get into the holiday spirit with The Grinch.
October 28 Agent Exclusive Echo First Look
Construction of our brand new Echo Community Center is well underway, and you’re invited to join us for an official guided hard hat tour of the building. Preview our…
October 25 Fall Festival
Open to the public with free admission. Make your way to Poppy Park for our peak fall event — the Teravalis Fall Festival. From the DJ to the food trucks to the kids…
October 10 Pop-up Market
We’re bringing the market to you. Enjoy local purveyors of goods and goodies alike while American Top Dog DJ plays tunes at the Welcome House. There will be plenty to…
Howard Hughes Communities® Names Kate Kaminski President of Arizona Region
Howard Hughes Communities®, the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH), today announced the promotion of Kate Kaminski to President of the…
Designed Around Nature: Discover Parks at Teravalis
With 85 acres of community parks planned throughout our first village, Floreo, spending time outside will never be far from home. Every home is within a 10-minute walk of…
Why Is Pickleball So Popular in Arizona?
Pickleball is having a moment, especially in Arizona. See what keeps players coming back to the court and how the sport will be part of the recreational experience at…
10 Homebuying Terms Every Buyer Should Know
Understand the homebuying process with this guide to 10 essential terms, including mortgage rates, escrow, closing costs, and more.
Celebrating Homeownership: Stories from Teravalis Residents
Meet Marvin, one of the first to call Teravalis home, and discover what inspired him to become part of the community from the very beginning.
Reasons to move to Buckeye, AZ
Buckeye is no longer a hidden gem. Once a quieter corner of the Phoenix West Valley, it has quickly become one of Arizona’s fastest-growing cities—and for good reason.
Arizona Relocation Guide
Buckeye is no longer a hidden gem. Once a quieter corner of the Phoenix West Valley, it has quickly become one of Arizona’s fastest-growing cities—and for good reason.
First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Arizona: A Guide to Grants, Mortgages, and Down Payment Assistance
Buying your first home is a big milestone, and Arizona offers a range of programs that can help make that next step more achievable.
Choosing the Right House Layout + Floorplan: A How-To Guide
Choosing a floorplan is one of the most important parts of finding the right home, but it’s not always as straightforward as it seems.
Taste of Teravalis Recap
The Taste of Teravalis concert series brings together live music, local food, and model home tours in one lively, community-focused experience.
Benefits of Living in a Master Planned Community
When people think about buying a home, the focus is often on the house itself. But the feeling of the surrounding community can be just as important.
Your First Stop at Teravalis: The Welcome House
Planning a visit to Teravalis? Start at the Welcome House! It is open seven days a week with Community Stewards ready to help you discover everything the community has to…
Guide to Moving from California to Arizona
More and more Californians are rethinking where—and how—they want to live. For many, it’s not just about making a move, but about finding a place that feels like a better…
How a Diverse Homebuilding Approach Benefits Buyers — and Stabilizes Housing Markets
In a fast-growing region like Greater Phoenix, the housing conversation often centers on a single question: Are we building enough homes?
5 First-Time Homebuyer Tips for Phoenix’s West Valley
Buying your first home is a meaningful step, especially in Arizona’s West Valley. This guide outlines five practical considerations to help you define your priorities…
Cactus League Spring Training in the West Valley
Cactus League Spring Training brings 15 Major League Baseball teams to the Phoenix metro area, with half of the stadiums located throughout the West Valley. Fans travel…
Meet the 7 Homebuilders Shaping Teravalis
Seven homebuilders are helping define life at Teravalis, each contributing to a unique vision for modern living. Together, they offer a diverse selection of homes…
Benefits of Buying a New Home
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest moments—exciting, meaningful, and yes, sometimes a little overwhelming.
A Landmark Year for Teravalis: 2025 Highlights
Teravalis set a new standard for what a master planned community can be in the West Valley.
Teravalis Grand Opening Recap: Highlights and Key Moments
Last week, we proudly celebrated a milestone years in the making: the official opening of Floreo, the first village in Teravalis.
Top Features at the Echo Community Center at Teravalis
Echo Community Center will be the heart of Floreo, where residents can work, socialize, and connect.
Kate Kaminski Named One of Arizona’s Most Influential Women
Teravalis is proud to celebrate Kate Kaminski on her selection as one of the 2025 Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate by AZRE magazine.
Energy-Efficient Home Innovations Make Their Way to Teravalis
With our first builder model homes now open and more on the way, here are just some of the energy-efficient home innovations offered by our homebuilder partners.
How to Future-Proof a Home for Long-Term Living
New homes represent a promise of a brighter tomorrow, a place where new memories can be made. When it comes to home design, you want to include elements that will also…
The Benefits of Human Connection in Community Design
Every acre of Teravalis is being built with community interaction in mind. Studies prove that we are social creatures by nature.
Biophilic Design: How Nature is Transforming Community Spaces
Discover how biophilic design blends nature with interiors. Learn how plants, natural textures, and earthy tones can transform your home’s aesthetic.
5 Ways How Technology is Changing the Home Buying Process
Homebuying has long been regarded as an exciting yet stressful experience.
How Dog Parks Enhance Health for Pets & Owners
Teravalis is designed with every member of the household in mind, including the four-legged ones! Throughout the design process, dog-friendly parks and dedicated dog…
How Howard Hughes Integrates Sustainability into Community Building
Howard Hughes has a legacy of creating award-winning communities that stand the test of time. Our approach to community building is influenced by global trends, industry…
How Park Design Creates Community Connection at Teravalis
Connection is one of our highest priorities at Teravalis. Specifically, we are focused on building a community that has a lasting, future-focused appeal.
How Thoughtful Landscaping Supports Sustainable Communities
Desert landscapes like those in the Phoenix West Valley are distinct from anywhere else in the country. Howard Hughes has delivered award-winning communities across a…
Why the West Valley Is a Smart Place to Buy a Home in Arizona
Real estate remains one of the most substantial long-term investments today.
How Teravalis Residents Benefit from Hiking
Here in Arizona, residents take hiking seriously.
A Guide to the History of Buckeye, Arizona
Buckeye, AZ, has seen incredible growth in recent years, but like many modern cities, it comes from humble beginnings as a small agricultural settlement in the late 19th…
The Phoenix West Valley Housing Market
The Phoenix, AZ, housing market has long been a player in the national real estate scene.
A First Look at the Beginning of Teravalis in Buckeye, AZ
2025 is going to be a big year for Teravalis. We’re excited to show you what’s in store, so we’re providing a special sneak peek at the progress happening within our…
2024 Year in Review for Teravalis
2024 was a big year for Teravalis; not only did we take the first major steps in introducing our new community to the West Valley, but we also had the opportunity to give…
How Teravalis Supports Community in the West Valley
Teravalis was envisioned with a simple yet powerful mission in mind; to enrich lives by setting a new standard for community building.
Best Parks and Sports Venues in Arizona’s West Valley
Buckeye is part of the vibrant and growing West Valley, a location in the Phoenix Metro Area that has seen unparalleled growth over the last twenty years. In this short…
Meet the First Homebuilders at Teravalis in Buckeye, AZ
We are excited to welcome DRB Homes, Century Communities, Courtland Communities, KB Home, Lennar, Mertiage Homes, and Risewell Homes to Floreo, the first village being…
Why Pollinators Matter in the Sonoran Desert
Howard Hughes takes a vested interest in helping maintain the delicate ecosystem our communities reside in. The High Sonoran desert includes several native pollinators…
Leading the Way to a Sustainable Water Future for Arizona
Buckeye, Arizona—home of our new Howard Hughes community of Teravalis that is underway in the Phoenix West Valley—has experienced an explosive population boom, growing…
Explore Other Howard Hughes Communities: Summerlin and The Woodlands
Howard Hughes® has a long history of developing award-winning communities that lean heavily on innovation to meet the needs of all residents. Teravalis is quickly…
Arizona Invasive Plants and Native Landscape Solutions for Conservation
The Arizona desert is so much more than sand and shrubs—it is home to a complicated ecosystem and diverse, beautiful flora that maintain a vital balance for life in the…
Howard Hughes Welcomes Charley Freericks as President of Howard Hughes Phoenix Region
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc has announced Charley Freericks as the new President of their Arizona Region, where he will spearhead the continued development of Teravalis.
Howard Hughes & Teravalis Awards Scholarships to Tonopah Valley Students
In the Phoenix West Valley, Howard Hughes Holdings® is making a profound impact in ways like nurturing the next generation of leaders by awarding scholarships to…
What Are The Benefits of Outdoor Play?
In the vibrant and sun-soaked Arizona landscape, outdoor play is a joyous part of residents’ lives. At Teravalis, we celebrate this passion with a variety of planned…
Why Arizona’s West Valley Is Growing & Building a Brighter Future
We sat down with Sintra Hoffman, President and CEO of WESTMARC—the Western Maricopa Coalition—which is a private partnership of the West Valley’s 15 communities, its…
Teravalis: An ENERGY STAR Community
Energy efficiency is a top priority at Howard Hughes. When designing our initial vision for Teravalis, we wanted to be sure that the entire community featured innovative…
Pickleball is on the Rise in Arizona
Teravalis will feature dedicated pickleball courts from the very first phase of amenities where new and seasoned pickleball fans can enjoy a game with the greater…
3 Reasons to Move to Buckeye, AZ
Teravalis is proud to make its home in Buckeye, a city whose leadership shares many of the same values as we do at Howard Hughes. These include a desire to be at the…
Open Space Benefits in a Master Planned Community
Teravalis will be a community that focuses on meeting the needs of its residents while respecting the surrounding environment. Howard Hughes has committed to reserving…
What Is a Master Planned Community? – Comprehensive Guide
Master planned communities (MPCs) have been around for decades. In fact, one of our founders, James Rouse, is nicknamed “Grandfather of Master Planned Communities” for…
The Founders Behind Howard Hughes Communities
Our latest series, The History of Howard Hughes, will spotlight the pivotal moments that helped define the type of business we are today. It all starts with the…
What Is a Wildlife Corridor & Living Mountain in a Master Planned Community?
Wildlife corridors are pivotal for protecting the local environment and creatures that make their home in areas such as the Belmont and White Tank Mountains. Learn all…
Health Benefits of Living in Buckeye, AZ
Teravalis will be situated in the heart of Buckeye, near wide open spaces and local farms. But those are just a few benefits Buckeye residents enjoy. Everything from the…
What is WaterSense?
Sustainability is a core value at Howard Hughes, not only by supporting initiatives that help our environment but also by investing in innovative technology that focuses…
Employers Promote Prosperity in the West Valley
Teravalis will be situated in the heart of Buckeye, which features stunning views and beautiful wildlife. Our community will be surrounded by industry-leading employers…
The Howard Hughes® Communities Report Highlights a Year of Success
Each year, Howard Hughes® releases its community report to provide a transparent look into our parent company’s collective efforts, from sustainability to growth. This…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Teravalis
November is Native American Heritage Month, which is especially poignant in Arizona. According to the U.S. Census, 12.9% of the U.S. Native American population call…
Building Community Before the Community
With the opening stages of Teravalis underway, here at Howard Hughes®, we believe in giving back to the community and helping our new neighbors any way we can. From…
Looking Back on The History of the Land of the Valley in Arizona
Teravalis sits between two mountain ranges in the Phoenix-Metro area’s West Valley: the Belmont Mountains and the White Tank Mountains. When looking for a location for…
Howard Hughes Approved for 37,000-Acre Buckeye Project
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. has received final plat approvals to begin moving forward on the first piece of its 37,000-acre master-planned community in Buckeye.
Exploring Arizona’s West Valley: Past, Present, and Future
The West Valley of the Phoenix metro area offers a fascinating blend of rich history, rapid growth, and a deep-rooted sense of community. At its heart lies Buckeye, a…
Native Vegetation Found in The Land of the Valley
Did you know that every spring, typically in March and April, the Sonoran Desert is home to a brilliant display of coruscating colors and native flora? Skyline Regional…
Howard Hughes Corporation: Legacy of Sustainable & Thoughtful Community Design
Howard Hughes® has a legacy of designing master planned communities that aim to improve the way people live, work, play, and discover. To position Teravalis at the…
Fun Things to Do in the Sonoran Desert Near Buckeye, AZ
Our kind of Arizona living features striking Sonoran Desert landscape and ample sunshine. To take advantage of our beautiful home in the valley, here are must-see…
A Steward of the Environment: Teravalis’ Efforts to Preserve Arizona’s Natural Landscapes
With an ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, our team is relocating all plant life deemed salvageable to a nursery on the property, where they will be cared…
Balancing Nature and Development in Arizona Communities
Howard Hughes® strategically builds for future generations, skillfully leveraging decades of expert master planning and environmentally conscious development to drive our…
Historic Groundbreaking Launches Teravalis in Buckeye, AZ
Spectacular views of the High Sonoran Desert and nearby mountain ranges. A sustainable master planned community with unparalleled amenities. Convenient access to major…