We're in the midst of planning our next big event! On June 13th, we will officially celebrate our model grand opening. After a brief presentation in our still under-construction clubhouse, we will move over to our models for tours and questions. Then, we'll wrap up the event with a drawing for a 32" LCD HDTV. The winner will take it home with them that day!
With a great special offer for reservation holders and fantastic food from Carnegie's of Greenfield, this is an event you will not want to miss! RSVP to save your spot and enter to win the TV and other great prizes. You can email me at sara@villasatttimberrun.com.
Hope to see you all there!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Busy Day Today!
Well, today was a very busy day. While Tom and I were at the Hancock County Builder's Council golf outing, Jim was keeping everyone very busy on-site. First, we have the entry drive paved! It worked out well since we were closed today and it will be fine to drive on by tomorrow morning.
With all of this perfect weather, the contractors were out in a force today! We have the pond grass mowed, the final mortar is on for the exterior stone and more work on the clubhouse was completed. Plus, I believe they were working on the utilities for building five and installing the Hardy Siding and the rest of the stone for that building.
Tom and I walked the clubhouse again this morning, this time with a homeowner. He was impressed! It really does look so much bigger once it is framed. I'm still amazed!
Tomorrow is a fun day of selections, which is my favorite part! First, we meet with the designers to choose all of the selections for the clubhouse. Then, I'll finalize the selections for the Showcase Canterbury - 3A. Finally, we have an appointment with our most recent customer to make final changes to their new home. So much fun!
With all of this perfect weather, the contractors were out in a force today! We have the pond grass mowed, the final mortar is on for the exterior stone and more work on the clubhouse was completed. Plus, I believe they were working on the utilities for building five and installing the Hardy Siding and the rest of the stone for that building.
Tom and I walked the clubhouse again this morning, this time with a homeowner. He was impressed! It really does look so much bigger once it is framed. I'm still amazed!
Tomorrow is a fun day of selections, which is my favorite part! First, we meet with the designers to choose all of the selections for the clubhouse. Then, I'll finalize the selections for the Showcase Canterbury - 3A. Finally, we have an appointment with our most recent customer to make final changes to their new home. So much fun!
Monday, May 18, 2009
8 Great Reasons to BUY NOW!
With all of today's economic uncertainty, it might seem odd to some that our New Home Specialist has been so overwhelmed with customers that she’s hardly had time to put on coffee the past several weekends. Or that after only eight months, TWENTY-TWO families have already invested in a new home and a new lifestyle at the Villas At Timber Run, An Epcon Community (www.VillasAtTimberRun.com) with others joining in all the time. These smart & savvy buyers have recognized that a "perfect storm" of circumstances has formed to make this THE MOST PROFITABLE time to invest in a new home, possibly ever!
Here’s what they know:
#1: 30-Year Mortgage Rates are at ALL TIME LOWS!
A conventional mortgage on a $180,000 home at a rate of 6.5% (last year, and probably next year) vs. 5% (today) would cost you over $137.00 per month more! This adds up to almost $50,000.00 in additional interest costs over the life of the loan! Can you afford to lose out on this opportunity?
#2: Home values are… kind of irrelevant?
That’s right, whether values are historically high or historically low, everyone is on a level playing field. For most of our customers, the possibility of receiving a lower than expected price for their existing residence is more than offset by the lower price they are receiving on their new home from a Builder. Subcontractors and suppliers are very hungry for business and are slashing the input costs for new construction allowing Builders to price homes aggressively low. Guess what? THIS WON’T LAST!
#3: INVEST WISELY.
Which investment would you choose? If you’re like most people, the choice isn’t whether or not you are going to own a home, it’s whether you keep investing in your existing residence or invest in a new one. Which investment is more likely to appreciate—your current older home or a home freshly designed and built to be relevant for today’s and tomorrow’s buyer? After all, while you wait for the market to recover, wouldn’t you rather be waiting in a new maintenance-free home, customized to your taste and style rather than wondering if your lawnmower is going to start this spring? Sometimes "playing it safe" isn’t very safe at all.
#4: Buy Low, Sell High.
It’s the first rule of investing. Home purchases are not meant to be short-term investments and smart buyers know that waiting for a stronger market means paying higher prices. You’ve heard the news that new housing starts have been falling for the past two years. This means the supply is rapidly decreasing. This also means that when the demand returns to normal levels and new homes are in short supply, prices will undoubtedly skyrocket-it’s Economics 101! Don’t lose out your chance to invest near the bottom.
#5: Experience the difference!
Builders are rolling out the red carpet for their customers these days. The Customer is King, now more than ever before. Custom changes—no problem! Don’t miss out on the chance to have a great buying experience with a customer focused builder before they get too busy to go that extra mile!
#6: Save Green, Be Green.
Our customers are enjoying a savings of around 40% on their heating and cooling bills because of our Energy Star Certified construction and they’ll take pride in living in a more environmentally friendly home. What would you do with an extra 125 bucks a month?
#7: Quality Counts.
Homes built in slower housing markets are constructed with more care and by more highly talented craftsman. A lot was overlooked in the old days of "How fast can we build?"—not on purpose of course, but at the break-neck pace of a few years ago, builders just didn’t have the time to be picky. Now builders are able to be a lot more "hands on" and make sure proper attention is paid to the details. Additionally, a lighter workload for subcontractors means that employers have retained only their best tradesmen, which in effect "weeds out" the amateurs—AND THE DIFFERENCE SHOWS.
#8: Made in the U.S.A!
With the housing industry comprising 1/5 of America’s GDP, it’s no wonder the economy is struggling. Indiana lost 7,500 housing jobs in 2008 alone. Most Americans feel a patriotic draw toward buying American made products, but does it really make a difference? Think about this—virtually ALL of the dollars spent building and buying a new home stay in your local community. Now that’s what I call a stimulus package (where it counts)! JFK said it best, "Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what you can do for your Country." Simply put, those who wait on the sidelines are continuing to compound the problem, but those who CAN afford to purchase a car or a home during a time of recession and actually DO IT are true Patriots and should be applauded.
Here’s what they know:
#1: 30-Year Mortgage Rates are at ALL TIME LOWS!
A conventional mortgage on a $180,000 home at a rate of 6.5% (last year, and probably next year) vs. 5% (today) would cost you over $137.00 per month more! This adds up to almost $50,000.00 in additional interest costs over the life of the loan! Can you afford to lose out on this opportunity?
#2: Home values are… kind of irrelevant?
That’s right, whether values are historically high or historically low, everyone is on a level playing field. For most of our customers, the possibility of receiving a lower than expected price for their existing residence is more than offset by the lower price they are receiving on their new home from a Builder. Subcontractors and suppliers are very hungry for business and are slashing the input costs for new construction allowing Builders to price homes aggressively low. Guess what? THIS WON’T LAST!
#3: INVEST WISELY.
Which investment would you choose? If you’re like most people, the choice isn’t whether or not you are going to own a home, it’s whether you keep investing in your existing residence or invest in a new one. Which investment is more likely to appreciate—your current older home or a home freshly designed and built to be relevant for today’s and tomorrow’s buyer? After all, while you wait for the market to recover, wouldn’t you rather be waiting in a new maintenance-free home, customized to your taste and style rather than wondering if your lawnmower is going to start this spring? Sometimes "playing it safe" isn’t very safe at all.
#4: Buy Low, Sell High.
It’s the first rule of investing. Home purchases are not meant to be short-term investments and smart buyers know that waiting for a stronger market means paying higher prices. You’ve heard the news that new housing starts have been falling for the past two years. This means the supply is rapidly decreasing. This also means that when the demand returns to normal levels and new homes are in short supply, prices will undoubtedly skyrocket-it’s Economics 101! Don’t lose out your chance to invest near the bottom.
#5: Experience the difference!
Builders are rolling out the red carpet for their customers these days. The Customer is King, now more than ever before. Custom changes—no problem! Don’t miss out on the chance to have a great buying experience with a customer focused builder before they get too busy to go that extra mile!
#6: Save Green, Be Green.
Our customers are enjoying a savings of around 40% on their heating and cooling bills because of our Energy Star Certified construction and they’ll take pride in living in a more environmentally friendly home. What would you do with an extra 125 bucks a month?
#7: Quality Counts.
Homes built in slower housing markets are constructed with more care and by more highly talented craftsman. A lot was overlooked in the old days of "How fast can we build?"—not on purpose of course, but at the break-neck pace of a few years ago, builders just didn’t have the time to be picky. Now builders are able to be a lot more "hands on" and make sure proper attention is paid to the details. Additionally, a lighter workload for subcontractors means that employers have retained only their best tradesmen, which in effect "weeds out" the amateurs—AND THE DIFFERENCE SHOWS.
#8: Made in the U.S.A!
With the housing industry comprising 1/5 of America’s GDP, it’s no wonder the economy is struggling. Indiana lost 7,500 housing jobs in 2008 alone. Most Americans feel a patriotic draw toward buying American made products, but does it really make a difference? Think about this—virtually ALL of the dollars spent building and buying a new home stay in your local community. Now that’s what I call a stimulus package (where it counts)! JFK said it best, "Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what you can do for your Country." Simply put, those who wait on the sidelines are continuing to compound the problem, but those who CAN afford to purchase a car or a home during a time of recession and actually DO IT are true Patriots and should be applauded.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Clubhouse is Framed!
Well, the time has officially arrived - the clubhouse is framed! It all happened yesterday as we went from a big concrete slab to totally framed in about 5 hours. They worked so fast that the trusses aren't set to be delivered until tomorrow! Tom and I were both amazed at how big it feels now that the walls are in place. The slab looked pretty tiny but now, it's just huge! I was most surprised at the size of the fitness center and the billiard/tv room. There will be plenty of room for working out and then relaxing on the couch. :)
There are going to be some really cool views of the pond out the windows on the side and the back. Even though I have been in a clubhouse with the same layout, I was surprised to see just how many windows there are making it really bright and airy. The double sided fireplace is really cool too. It will be really welcoming to everyone as they enter. Here is a photo:
If you haven't checked out the virtual tour of the clubhouse, here it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SimmgvANfCw&feature=channel_page
Jim has promised that the walls will be drywalled and possibly primed by our big event in June. So, I'm holding him to that one! Here is Jim hard at work to make it happen:
In other news, the grass is finally starting to appear over most of the ground. Jim is talking with a company about fertilizer and, get this, MOWING! Yes, I think we'll need to actually mow before the summer is over. Now, to the normal person, this may not seem very exciting. But, to all of us, it's great news as we've been trekking around here in mud boots all winter.
There are going to be some really cool views of the pond out the windows on the side and the back. Even though I have been in a clubhouse with the same layout, I was surprised to see just how many windows there are making it really bright and airy. The double sided fireplace is really cool too. It will be really welcoming to everyone as they enter. Here is a photo:
If you haven't checked out the virtual tour of the clubhouse, here it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SimmgvANfCw&feature=channel_page
Jim has promised that the walls will be drywalled and possibly primed by our big event in June. So, I'm holding him to that one! Here is Jim hard at work to make it happen:
In other news, the grass is finally starting to appear over most of the ground. Jim is talking with a company about fertilizer and, get this, MOWING! Yes, I think we'll need to actually mow before the summer is over. Now, to the normal person, this may not seem very exciting. But, to all of us, it's great news as we've been trekking around here in mud boots all winter.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
It's been a while!
Well, it's been a while since I've posted an update. OK - so it's been a LONG while! :)
So much has changed over the past few months. I was looking at the pictures in the beginning of this blog and I'm just amazed. We now have three buildings under construction and are preparing to pour the slab for the clubhouse tomorrow. The most exciting change is that we have homeowners! Our first homeowners moved in this Winter and are getting settled in and enjoying the good life.
I hope to keep everyone updated with the progress of the community by posting about once a week or so. Here are some recent photos of the entry bridge and the first building.
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