NO MORTGAGE UNTIL JULY 2012 - NEW HOMES IN GRANTSVILLE

By: RE/MAX Complete

Amazing Deal in NOVEMBER

on a

2592 square foot Rambler in Grantsville!

This home is built for the pickiest buyers!

This rambler is a must see!  No detail has been left out! 

You won’t find the same price per square foot anywhere in Grantsville, let alone a new home with all these finishes!

v 3 Bedroom/2 Full Baths, 2 Car Garage

v 1296 sq feet finished/1296 sq unfinished basement

v Granite Counter tops

v Travertine tile in bathrooms

v Stainless Steel appliances

v 6” Baseboards

v Vaulted Ceilings

v Fenced Back yard, Covered Patio

v Front Yard Landscaping Included!

v Energy Star

Would you be interested in Seeing this Home?

All this for the Amazing Price of $150,000!

We would love to show you this home!   Call us! The clock is ticking on this incredible deal!

2011 Salt Lake Parade of Homes

By: RE/MAX Complete

Do you love going to the Salt Lake Parade of Homes?   We sure do!   This is a great place to get ideas of what the new trends are in Real Estate and even get some great home decorator ideas!

So what are you waiting for?   

The Parade of Homes is from Friday, July 29th to Sunday, August 14th.  Only 11 more days!

You have to go, just to go see, the "UP" house in Herriman.  Its so cute!   Our kids are begging to go see it!  They think this would be the best house to live in as no one else will have one just like it!

Look here for more information regarding the UP house!

Parade at a Glance

The Salt Lake Home Builders Association is hosting the 65th Annual Salt Lake Parade of Homes™; the longest consecutive running Parade of Homes in the United States.

The Parade will run from July 29 – August 14, including Sundays and will feature two different home categories.

 

Traditional Home Builders

Traditional Homes are never-before-seen, fully decorated and landscaped homes. They reflect the craftsmanship, design, and originality of the individual builders. Traditional Homes will be judged by industry professionals. (Some homes may be pre-sold) view homes »

Grantsville Very Own Builder -- Wrights Homes is being featured at the Salt Lake Parade of Homes! Make sure to go and check them out at Carriage Crossing just off Durfee Street!

27 – Vermont

Bed: 4
Bath: 2.5
Selling Price: $394,900 including lot
Total Sq. ft.: 4,294

The Vermont home plan is our newest addition to Wright Homes designs. The home offers the square footage and space off a two-story but features a master on the main floor. The home is situated on a half-acre lot in a gated community. We also have a must see detached Pit Box “Motor Sports Garage”….

Builder Models

Builder Models are representative of other available homes in the subdivision, condominium or planned unit development (P.U.D).    view homes »

  

 M – Solaris Style A2

Bed: 3
Bath: 2.5
Selling Price: $229,400 (after solar tax credit)
Total Sq. ft.: 2,225

Utah’s premier solar-powered single-family homes priced under $300,000, with HERS (Home Energy Rating System) ratings in the 40’s. These remarkable high-performance energy-efficient homes include state of the art solar-electric and solar-thermal technologies as standard features. Award winning builder, Garbett Homes is revolutionizing the building industry with these technologically advanced super-green homes. – Solar-Powered – Power ...

**  PHOTO CREDITS **

RENOVATE THE BATHROOM–Trends for 2011

By RE/MAX Complete

#6

in the Top 10 things homeowners wish they’d included in their home is:

  

*Photo source: Rate my space - HGTV*

According to the Deseret News article on May 7, 2011,  Henry Walker Homes contributed this:

“Like the kitchen, make sure you do the bathroom right the first time—especially the layout.   While having tile floor and two sinks may not be necessary for some families, it could be for yours.”

Are you in need of a little inspiration?   

Here are some great links to get some wonderful Bathroom ideas!

Bathroom Design Trends for 2011

• Modern Bathroom Trends for 2011
  
• National Kitchen & Bath Association - 2011 Trends
  
• DIY Newlyweds .com - 2011 Bathroom Trends
  
• Pottery Barn Bathroom Ideas
  
• 4 Bathroom Trends to Watch
  
• Kitchen and Bath Ideas - BHG.com
  
• HGTV Bathroom Ideas & Trends

Know what you want for a Kitchen -- 2011 Kitchen Design Ideas

By RE/MAX Complete

#5

 in the Top 10 things homeowners wish they’d included in their home is:

  

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT FOR A KITCHEN

*Photo Courtesy of Top Design Interior.com

According to the Deseret News article on May 7, 2011,  Henry Walker Homes contributed this:

“This part of the house is where you want to focus on the most because a remodel later is costly and time-consuming.   Take the time to conduct your own research and see what works best for your home.  If having a spacious kitchen is critical for you, make sure you get one that suits you; changing the size of the kitchen can be complicated after construction.”

Are you in need of a little inspiration?   

Here are some great links to get some wonderful Kitchen ideas.


Kitchen Design Trends for 2011

• Kitchen Design Trends for 2011
• Kitchen Decorating Design Trends 2011
• 5 Hot Kitchen Design Trends for 2011
• 2011 Kitchen Design Trends by Design on a Dime
• Ideas for Kitchen Cabinets, Countertops, Backsplashes & More
• Kitchen and Bath Ideas - BHG.com

Finishing the Basement -- DIY or have the builder do it?

By:  RE/MAX Complete

* Photo Courtesy of Sleek Homes *

Deciding to either finish the basement by yourself, hire a professional later or have the home builder finish the basement for you before you move in is really a  personal decision and usually finances is usually what controls your decision in the end.


What are the advantages of having the home builder finish your basement before you actually move in?

• The quality of construction and workmanship are the same throughout your whole home
  
• The cost can usually be wrapped into your mortgage loan
  
• The home warranty by the builder covers everything that was completed by builder (which is really nice advantage)

Keep in mind if you are a DIY (do-it yourself) type person, in the long run you may save money because you are actually doing the labor – but the headaches and tricks that home builders know to get your room square (especially in the bathrooms) is so worth the hassle.  If you decide to go this route..be prepared to spend your life at the Home Improvement store every weekend it seems and prepare yourself for extra dusting..as it seems that getting rid of dust is a never ending process!

* Photo Courtesy of North American Tile *

If money is a problem, and you need time to adjust and save for the basement to be finished, the next best option would be to have a professional come in and complete the basement for you later.   Keep in mind, that everything will not match exactly as the main levels of your home, because every person does, drywall, ceiling texture, painting different.   Everyone has different skill levels and techniques, but hopefully the end result is pleasing.

* Photo Courtesy of Dallas Arts Revue *

Next weeks subject will be: 

Know what you want for your kitchen

We hope everyone has a great weekend!

See you next week!

Secure Fencing–Why should I consider?

By:  RE/MAX Complete


Adding a fence can enhance your home's curb appeal while transforming your yard into a safer and more private haven.

* Photo Courtesy of Sacramento Fence *

According to Henry Walker Homes, "a secure fence is for safety reasons.   Having a fence around your home prevents people from entering your property without permission, and provides security for your children and pets."

What type of fencing should I buy?

This all depends on if your home is governed by CCR’s.   Most homes built in subdivisions now days, have CCR’s. What is a CCR?   CCR stands for covenants, conditions and restrictions.  CC&R’s are the governing documents that dictate how the homeowners association operates and what rules the owners must obey.   CCR’s usually contain information that will tell you what types of fencing must be used and how high it can be built and any other restrictions.  
 
Utah Fence Companies

• Western Fence Company
• Utah Fence
• Allied Fence Company
• Vinyl Fence Connection

Tomorrow's Topic:  Finish the Basement?

Hope you will join us!

A Landscaped Yard– Do it yourself or have it professionally done?

By:  RE/MAX Complete

* Photo courtesy of Home Improvement America *

Having the builder do the landscape of your new home, seems like a huge expense when you look at the $$$ that they are asking, but usually in the long run if you do it yourself, it may cost you more money.


So what are the advantages of having the builder complete the landscape for you?

• A professional landscaped yard, usually means higher property values
• Unique design suited for your lot elevation and slope
• No mud/dirt tracked on your new flooring
• Peace of mind, knowing that your weekends are not tied up putting the yard in.
• Kids can immediately go out and play in the yard
• No major expenses after you move into your home.  Landscape only add just a few more $$$ a month to your loan
• Your home feels complete and finished

*Photo courtesy of Real Estate Ground *

No matter what you choose to either do it yourself, or have a professional do your landscaping, we hope you enjoy your new home!

Utah Landscaping Companies:

• All States Landscaping
• Laughlin Designs
• Platinum Landscape & Design
• First Utah Landscaping

Tomorrows Topic:  Secure Fencing

Hope to see you back tomorrow!

Top 10 things homeowners wish they’d included in their home and Giveaway Winner Announced!

By:  RE/MAX Complete

On May 07, 2011 in the Deseret News, we came across an article called the Top 10 things homeowners wish they'd included in their homes, which was contributed by Henry Walker Homes.
We couldn’t located the actual article online, so we thought we would share the article with you today as it has some great things to consider if you have decided to build your own home!

Moving into a new home is a gratifying experience, especially for new homeowners.  However, there are several things to consider before and during construction to avoid going through the inconvenience of remodeling later; wishing you would have done things right the first time.  Most of these are expenses that people shy away from, thinking it will be better to save the money, but industry experts at Henry Walker Homes have some wisdom to share to save money, time and headaches:

1. STUDY THE FLOOR PLAN
2. LANDSCAPED YARD
3. SECURE FENCING
4. FINISH THE BASEMENT
5. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT FOR A KITCHEN
6. RENOVATE THE BATHROOM
7. FLOORING SELECTION
8. PAINTING VERSUS WALLPAPER
9. SOLID LIGHTING
10. INSTALLING DRIVEWAY HEATING SYSTEMS

This article is going to be a 10 part series where we will go deeper into each of these steps.   We hope you come back tomorrow as we discuss “STUDY THE FLOOR PLAN”.

GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT:


We have a winner of our first giveaway today of the vinyl tiled plaque!    Our winner was selected by Random.org

We are so excited to announce that comment #2  is:

Alta said...

Love it!!

Congratulations!   We will be in contact with you so we can get your item to you!
 
Thanks to all of you who entered!
 
Have a great week everyone, we hope to see you back tomorrow!

Upside Down in Your Current Home -- Ivory Homes has a plan for you

By: RE/MAX Complete

So do you want to buy a new home and sell your current home later?   Are you either upside down in your current home, or want to wait until the market improves? If you said yes, Ivory Homes is now offering a fantastic option of a 3-year GUARANTEED lease of your old home.

Which means you can buy new now, and sell your current home later (if you qualify that is).

So what does Ivory Homes Guarantee?

• Rent Payments are Guaranteed
• No Landlord Hassles
• Power and Gas are Guaranteed
• Maintenance and Repairs up to $3,000 are Guaranteed

So if you love Ivory Homes -- this might be an option to consider! Ivory Homes builds beautiful homes throughout Utah.

To find out more about this program, you can visit the Ivory Homes website HERE

 

** All information and photos are courtesy of www.ivoryhomes.com  **

CS on New Home Construction

By: RE/MAX Complete

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION

*picture courtesy of Fieldstone Homes*

So, you have finally made the decision to BUILD your own home versus finding an existing home.   We hope these few steps will help make your experience the best it can be.

Did you know that you can be represented by a "Buyer's Agent" even when you are building a new home?

Do you need a "Buyer's Agent"?

Our simple answer is YES, but don't just grap the yellow pages and find the first Realtor.   You need to do a little research to find the right Buyer's Agent.    You definitely don't want to have an agent that comes with you to the model home the first time and then meets you again at closing time to pick up their check, believe us they are out there.

*Photo courtesy of get in the house*

The right buyers agent should be there to help you decide things that you may not even think about:

• The Lot  - will you have that big ugly green box in your front yard?, power poles, drainage problems
• The Builder - are they a stable company, is their reputation reliable?
• Are you getting the Best Deal  - they know the current market for new homes, that's their job
• Financing - some builders offer incentives to use certain finance companies...is it in your best interest to do so
• The Plan - home specs..what are you getting..is it like the Model home, how is it different
• Options - they know what options will profit more as far as resale value than others
• Contract  - builders contracts protect them not you..your realtor is there to protect you
• Construction  - an extra set of eyes to watch your home being built is always a good thing
• Inspection - even though you home is new..you should have a private inspection - builders are known to hide mistakes
• Closing - There are a lot of details at closing..and your agent should make this worry free

Every new home builder has different policies, but if you want to be represented by a certified "Realtor" you have to take them with you even when visiting "Model Homes" for the very first time and every other time unless their policy is different. If you are not, and are considering in getting a Buyer's Agent Representative, make sure you don't fill out any questionnaires or anything when you go and look --- this is very important---

Congratulations on deciding to build your own home...

This is a very exciting time for you!

We want your experience to be the best possible.

We would love the opportunity to help you whether you are buying or selling your home

We love to make your dreams come true!

New Home Builders in Utah:
Ivory Homes
Richmond American Homes
Fieldstone Homes
Wright Homes
Mountain Vista Homes
DR Horton Homes
Reliance Homes
Garbett Homes
Clayton Homes
Sego Homes
Liberty Homes
Holmes Homes