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Contents 11

Beware of Hidden Costs

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note Jennifer Johnson, NAC FD

Before You Move In

How well Are you Covered?

39th Annual Parade of Homes Revealed!

Financing Your First Home

Foreclosure Rescue Scams

The Impact of Color in the Landscape Nancy Skelley, The Potting Shed Gardens & Gifts

Opportunity Knocks for Home Buyers

Make Yourself At Home - Outdoors

Editor Jennifer Johnson, NAC FD Creative Director Ingrid Schultz Graphic Designer Sarah Van Severen Printer Badgerland Printing

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2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Billy Bergh, Driftwood Builders VICE PRESIDENT Lance Brunkow, Brunkow Builders, Inc.* SECRETARY John Schwieters, ShredAway TREASURER Pat Sturz, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP PAST PRESIDENT Bill Albright, Heartland Homes DIRECTORS: Jim Bechly, Bank Mutual* Frank Biermeier, Menards – East* Cody Filipczak, C&M Properties & Construction LLC Neil Haselwander, Haselwander Bros., Inc.*+ Gregory Haselwander, Haselwander Companies, Inc.+ David Hopkins, Woita & Associates* Tom Kruse, Independent Flooring* Paul Madsen, RainMaster Lawn Systems Mike Marthaler, Mike’s Custom Homes* Glen Mills, MyNextHome Barb Oas, Royal Credit Union Dennis Pawlak, Pawlak Construction* Bill Pozarski, Pozarski Enterprises* Roy Rico, Rico Quality Homes, Inc.* Monica Sommerfeldt Lewis, Archer Lion, Inc.*+ Jason Steen, Steen Construction of Osseo, Inc.*+ Randy Tews, R. Tews Construction & Design, Inc.*

*Also serves as a Director on the Wisconsin Builders Association Board +Also serves as a Director on the National Association of Home Builders

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Beware of Hidden Costs of Home Improvements To celebrate National Home Remodeling Month in May, the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association (CVHBA) recommends that home owners consider the safety risks, time delays and hidden costs before attempting do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvements. According to HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau, home owner DIY projects accounted for 37 percent of all home remodeling projects performed nationwide from 2010-2011. While many projects look manageable at first glance, there are many points to consider when determining the â&#x20AC;&#x153;realâ&#x20AC;? cost generated on a project. DIY projects should be rewarding and fun, but if your DIY canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be completed in the planned price range or your safety is at risk, leave the work in the hands of professional remodelers. Review the following considerations before sinking resources into a DIY home remodel: Hidden Costs - Many of the products purchased for the DIY market, although designated by a name brand, are not always the same quality available to contractors. It is also important to verify the terms of the product warranty. Many warranties become void by improper installation. Safety - Without the proper training and preparation, a DIYer can, and has, landed in the emergency room. Unfamiliarity with new tools and techniques can lead to life-threatening accidents. A good rule of thumb for any home owner is to avoid projects that require a license or structural changes to walls, roofs and floors. Time - Troubleshooting unexpected issues often takes more time and expertise than originally planned. Hiring a professional will ensure that you have a contract with a completion date and that the remodeler will bring in whatever help is necessary to get the job finished on time. Search the Membership Directory at www.cvhomebuilders.com to find a local professional remodeler.

Today’s new homes reflect changing market preferences and integrate elaborate designs and consumer desires into the floor plans and construction of the homes. And successful home builders have the knowledge, organizational skills and drive to build them. But what does it really take to build a house? Like a CEO, a home builder relies on a number of workers to get the job done right. A home builder guides dozens of skilled artisans and professionals, including carpenters, architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians, painters and landscapers. The builder must understand all of the home’s complex systems and know enough about each contractor’s trade in order to coordinate this skilled team to build and sell a quality product. Some home builders develop the land on which the homes are built. In this capacity, they act as the land surveyor. They look at a piece of land to determine whether it complies with zoning regulations, local planning laws and environmental restrictions, and whether it is suitable for development. The home builder studies the lot’s topography, searching for rock outcroppings, shallow depth bedrock, shallow groundwater, natural drainage sources and dense vegetation. Landscaping options and erosion control also have to be considered. Once a builder determines that a site is suitable for construction, they must navigate the permitting process. Home builders serve as liaisons with their communities and local government officials. They research and study local building codes to determine what can be built in a given location. Building codes govern building, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems and fire safety. After studying the building codes, the builder collects all the required permits from various authorities before proceeding with construction. Once the permits are obtained, the builder will prepare the site and select how the home will be situated on it. The home builder then oversees the entire construction process, which includes—but is certainly not limited to—laying the foundation; erecting the framing, roofing and siding; building the walls; and installing the plumbing, heating and electrical work. A home builder acts as an inspector. The local building department will inspect the construction site for code violations throughout the home’s construction. But a professional home builder will make certain the home meets both code and warranty guidelines long before and after the officials show up. Once the house is finished, the builder informs the appropriate municipal departments that it is ready for final inspection and the approval that the home is safe for its new owners to move in. Professional home builders strive to deliver a home that will make their customers happy. To meet this objective, they act as public relations professionals. The builder will discuss the construction process and building schedule with the buyer, and plan times when the buyer can tour the building site and ask questions about the status of their new home. Home builders are also businesspeople who establish a network of reliable and quality materials suppliers and trade contractors with whom they conduct business on a regular basis. Home builders are schedulers and record keepers. They must think on their feet, keep complex construction timelines and tackle multiple tasks simultaneously in order to keep the construction process moving forward and ensure the home is completed on schedule. All in all, home builders must wear many, many hats in order to deliver a home where the new owners can hang their own hats, raise a family and build lifelong memories.

Jennifer Johnson, NAC FD Executive Officer Chippewa Valley Home Builder Association

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Before You Move In Before you go to settlement on your purchase of a newly-

When you buy a new appliance or piece of equipment, such

constructed home, you and your builder will do a “walk-

as a digital video recorder or washing machine, you usually

through” to conduct a final inspection.

have to read the instructions before you can understand

This walk-through provides an opportunity for you to spot items which may need to be corrected or adjusted, and gives you an opportunity to learn about the way your new home works—and ask questions about anything you don’t understand.

how to use all of the features. With a new house, you will be receiving a stack of instruction booklets all at once. It helps if someone takes the time to show you how to operate all of the kitchen appliances, the heating and cooling systems, the water heater and other features in the home. Such an orientation is particularly useful since people often are so

Often, a builder will use the walk-through to educate buyers

busy during a move that they have trouble finding time to

about:

carefully read instruction booklets. Part of your walk-through will be learning about maintenance and upkeep responsibilities. Most new

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The operation of the house’s components.

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The buyer’s responsibilities for maintenance and

materials. However, such warranties do not cover problems

upkeep.

that develop because of failure to perform required

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Warranty coverage and procedures.

homes come with a one-year warranty on workmanship and

maintenance. Many builders provide a booklet explaining common upkeep responsibilities of new home owners and how to perform them.

Should a warranted problem arise after you move in, the

the buyer’s movers. Many builders ask their buyers to sign a

builder is likely to have a set of warranty service procedures

form at the walk-through stating that all surfaces have been

to follow. Except in emergencies, requests for service

inspected and that there were no damage other than what

should be in writing. This is not because the builder is trying

has been noted on the walk-through checklist.

to be bureaucratic, but to ensure that everyone clearly understands the service to be performed. The person receiving a service request is not likely to be the person performing the work, and you don’t want to rely on word of mouth for transmission of your service order. Many builders schedule two visits during the first year

Ask a lot of questions during the walk-through and take notes on the answers. Never be afraid to appear stupid by asking too many questions. That is how you learn. It is important to view the walk-through as a positive learning experience which will enhance your enjoyment of your home.

— one near the beginning and the other near the end — to make necessary adjustments and to perform work of a non-emergency nature. You should not expect a builder to rush out immediately for a problem such as a nail pop in your drywall. Such problems occur because of the natural settling of the house and are best addressed in one visit near the end of the first year. If you have moved to a new home from a nearby area, you probably will not spend much time at the walk-through talking about the larger community in which the home is located. However, if you are moving to a new community, a builder can often provide a packet of material to help you become familiar with your new community. When inspecting the house, an effective way to handle this is with a checklist. The list should include everything that needs attention, and you and your builder should agree to a timetable for repairs. Builders prefer to remedy problems before you move in since it is easier for them to work in an empty house. Some items may have to be corrected after move-in. For instance, if your walk-through is in the winter, your builder may have to delay landscaping adjustments until spring. It is important that you be thorough and observant during the walk-through. Examine all surfaces of counters, fixtures, floors and walls for possible damage carefully. Sometimes disputes arise because a buyer may discover a gouge in a counter top after move-in, and there is no way to prove whether it was caused by the builder’s workers or

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How Well Are You Covered? When you bought your home, you took out an insurance policy to cover the house and all of your family’s belongings inside. But was that the last time you thought about your insurance coverage? “Homeowners Insurance” includes insurance on the actual structure and the contents inside. The structural part of the package generally covers damage such as fire and smoke, lightning, wind and hail storms, vehicles, explosion, and aircraft or other falling objects. The package should also include coverage for theft, vandalism, riot or civil commotion, freezing or sudden water escape from the plumbing system or appliances, glass breakage and sudden tearing of heating or cooling systems. A comprehensive homeowner’s policy should cover your home, any structure attached to it like a porch or garage and any unattached buildings on your property that are not used for business or rented to others. Damage caused by flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes are not covered by your regular homeowner’s policy. Your insurance agent can provide you with information about coverage of these natural disasters.

The personal property portion of the insurance package protects things in your home like clothes and furniture. It should also provide protection for your personal property while you are away from home, the things you take with you on vacation. The amount of insurance on your personal property is equal to a percentage of the amount of insurance on your home — usually 55 percent. However, it is important that you know that special limits may apply to certain types of personal property. For example, money bank note and rare coins, securities, stamp collections, jewelry and furs, firearms, silver and gold, rugs, tapestries and wall hangings. Higher limits on most of these items are available through upgrades on the policy or by taking out a separate policy for the items. Check to see that your policy is written for replacement costs and you may want to consider inflation coverage. Replacement cost coverage on your personal property means that the insurance will pay to repair or replace your personal property that is covered. For example, if you bought an item 5 years ago for $100 and to replace it today would cost you $200, the insurance would pay $200. Inflation coverage automatically increases the amount

of your insurance coverage on your home and personal property as inflation changes the cost of replacing your property. The changes are based on the movement of an inflation index and are reflected in the premium on each renewal. But how do you know if you have too little or too much insurance? Start with a home inventory to help you assess your insurance needs. First you need to know how much it would cost to rebuild your house today on your existing lot. Ask your builder what the market rate is per square foot to rebuild your house. Multiply that times the square footage of your house and that’s how much insurance coverage you should have. The amount of your personal property coverage is a percentage of that amount — normally 55 percent and can be upgraded to 75 percent. For your belongings inventory, list every item in your home, attic and garage, when you bought it, its original cost and its estimated value. It also helps to have photographs or a videotape of your possessions. Have a couple of sets of the photos or videos made. Keep one copy in a fireproof safe at home or a safety deposit box. Marking your items with a personal identification number such as your social security number will make reclaiming any stolen items easier. If you ever need to file a claim, the inventory will make it easier and ensure that you are compensated for virtually everything. If it’s not on your list when you file a claim, you won’t be compensated for something that you’ve paid for years to insure. Check with your insurance agent or company for a home inventory guide or advice on how to best organize your list if you should ever need to file a claim with them. A homeowner’s policy will also include “personal liability” coverage. That is, the insurance provides payments for bodily injury or property damage for which you or a relative who lives with you may be legally responsible. For example, if someone is accidentally injured on your premises, such as falling down stairs and breaking a leg, or if your ladder falls over on your neighbors car and damages it. Personal liability also includes medical payments to others, meaning that if someone is accidentally injured on your property or

is accidentally injured by you or a relative who lives with you, the insurance will cover medical expenses to a certain limit. In case of a legal matter, your personal liability coverage includes the cost of defending you, whether you are liable or not, against an insured or covered law suits. About one out of every three home owners has proper insurance coverage. Take some time today to make sure you are one of them.

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1 Heartland Contractors

Category III- $225,000- $250,000

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his is one of those special homes where memories are made. Walks at sunset, late night cookouts, sleepovers, lazy mornings, kids rolling in the grass.... This is the neighborhood you wished you live in and the home you always wanted. And now it can be yours..... Our 2013 Parade Home Features: • Stone and vinyl exterior finishes • Carriage house garage doors • Hardwood and tile floors • 9’ main floor ceilings • 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths • Custom tile shower • 3 panel doors • Custom stone fireplace • Partnering with Xcel Energy meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

First Floor Plan

Directions: North on Hwy 53 to Exit 99 County Hwy S. Turn Right on Hwy S. Go 1 mile to right County Hwy Q. Go 2 miles to right on Bridgewater Ave. 3/4 mile to Right on Willow Creek Parkway.

upper level floor plan

Home buyers trust Heartland Contractors as a new home builder for truly livable designs, great neighborhoods and outstanding quality, all at an affordable price. Our Vice President, Bill Albright, works together with our on-staff designer to ensure each home is unique and offers the latest in style and design. Complete satisfaction in your new home is Heartland Contractors ultimate goal.

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Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

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2 Heartland Contractors

Category I- Twinhome/Condo

1688 Timber Trail, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

hate to brag about myself, but I am told that I am just gorgeous and a real find. My beautiful floors and custom finishes really make me divine. From the moment you enter you will realize a lot of thought and care went into making me who I am. My 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths offer lots of room, and you will fall in love with my grand master closets. My setting amongst walking trails and parks will make you want to call me home.

First Floor Plan

Our 2013 Parade Home Features: • Wood-grain porcelain tile floors • 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths • Gas fireplace • Custom painted cabinetry • Vaulted ceilings • Stone and vinyl exteriors • Grand master closets • Partnering with Xcel Energy, meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards Directions: North on HWY 53 to Exit 99 County Hwy S. Turn Right on Hwy S. Go 1 mile to right County Hwy Q. Go 2 miles to right on Bridgewater Avenue. Then 3/4 mile to Right on Willow Creek Parkway. Turn right on Timber Trail.

Foundation Plan

Phone: (715) 830-7830 • www.heartlandwi.com 26

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

T&J Concrete Foundations Inc. Swimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concrete Senn Blacktop ProBuild ABC Supply Hometown Insulation Menards

Wall to Wall Carpet One Fireside Hearth and Home Accent Finishing Rain Master Lawn Systems

Partnering with Xcel Energy Meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

3 Mike’s Custom homes

Category VI- $500,000 & above

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

15292 93rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls, Wi

ike’s Custom Homes is back! We are pleased to showcase a truly unique custom home. This spacious, owner inspired contemporary design features a centralized wide open space for family gatherings, while the sleeping quarters are tucked in for privacy. The grandparents suite offers an open living area, office and private garden patio. The family will enjoy a lovely lake view with outdoor living on the patio featuring a glass roof. Our 2013 Parade Home Features: • 8’ tall teak entry door with sidelights • Attached grandparents suite • Large heated garage with ventilation system • Glass roof over backyard patio • Large landings and level entries throughout • Scenic view window overlooking the lake • Unique window louvers for ventilation • Concrete countertops • Fireplace with black walnut hearth • Energy efficient certified home • Custom glass shower with in-floor heat • 12” authentic board and batten vertical siding

Floor plan

Directions: Go north on Hwy 53 5.3 miles to exit 99. Turn right onto County Road S. Follow S 3.0 miles to the Hwy 178 round-about. Take 178 north for 0.9 miles. Right on 93rd avenue. Home is 0.2 miles on the left.

A true custom home blends the vision and needs of the homeowner with the expertise and craftsmanship of the builder. Mike’s Custom Homes has the knowledge and experience to alleviate any uncertainties or concerns that you may have as you prepare to build. As Mike designs your home, his focus remains on incorporating your ideas, while being conscious of best building practices and costs.

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Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

All Title Service Inc. Carlson Systems Cesspool Cleaners LLC Chippewa Valley Door Co. CVTC Charter Media Concrete Tops by Simington Construction Dennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appliance Fireside Hearth and Home Focus on Energy

Gerhards 1st Supply Hanson Energy Services House Blend Lighting and Design Hovlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inc. Kjelstad Plumbing Marvin Windows and Doors Menards Not Just Closets LLC Pro-Build of Eau Claire Royal Credit Union

Senn Blacktop Sherwin Williams Southern Oak Window Fashions Thorcraft Custom Kitchens LLC Woita & Associates Xcel Energy Wall to Wall Carpet One Floor & Home Furniture By Vintage Vixen, LLC PJ Painting

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4 Richard Lien Homebuilders

Category II- $210,000 & Under

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

17308 109th Avenue, Chippewa Falls, Wi

ocated just north of Lake Wissota and down the Old Abe Bike Trail, this ranch-style home will surely complement today’s active lifestyles. Adjacent to the oversized 3 car garage is a large covered porch - perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. Upon entering, you will notice the bedrooms are split to opposite ends of the floorplan for maximum privacy. At the heart of the home, the kitchen, dining room, living room, and hearth adjoin to create a friendly gathering place. The features found in this home are a great blend of quality and practicality.

First Floor Plan

Our 2013 Parade Home Features: • 1,800 finished square feet • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Large covered porch • Ceramic tile mudroom and bathrooms • White oak floors • Vaulted great room • Partially finished lookout lower level • In-ground irrigation system Directions: Hwy 29 to Seymour Cray North to Hwy S. Take a right/East on Hwy S past The Edge Restaurant. 1.7 miles past the bridge take a left on 175th street. Take the 1st left/ West on 109th Avenue. Home is on the loop in the subdivision.

Foundation Plan

The Lien family has been building custom homes in the Chippewa Valley for over 40 years. As a small business, we take pride in being able to offer one-to-one service. This means throughout the building process, you communicate directly with the person who is constructing your home. We strive Phone: (715) 723-4130 to make the building process as enjoyable as possible while rlienhomes@yahoo.com delivering a product that exceeds your expectations. Work with a builder you can trust…Richard Lien Homebuilders.

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Arrow Building Center Bohl & Proulx Plumbing, Inc. County Materials Corporation Fireside Hearth and Home Haas Sons, Inc. Home Town Insulation

Indianhead Insurance Korgerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Furniture & Decorating Lyman Lumber Co. Nelson Masonry, LLC Northwestern Bank ProBuild of Eau Claire

SDR. Painting, LLC Senn Blacktop, Inc. Viking Sink Co., LLC Woods & Water Realty Xcel Energy Mathews Midwest Guttering, Inc.

5 Ashley Construction

Category III- $225,000-$250,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

4336 156th Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

shley Construction welcomes you to its 2013 Parade home. The covered front porch invites you into this 3,010 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. From the coffered ceiling in the living room to the custom cabinetry, you’ll find this home to be filled with beautiful finishes. Join us in this custom build 2013 Parade home located in Meadow Ridge South. Our 2013 Parade Home Features: • Marvin Integrity window package • Box tray vault in master bedroom • Custom cabinets • Energy King fireplace • Textured concrete patios • Full finished basement • Full finished garage • Whirlpool tub • Walk-in shower • Coffered living room ceiling • LP Smartside exterior finish

Main Level Plan

Directions: Hwy 53 N to Exit 94 to West on County Highway 00. Turn Left/North onto 160th Street. Continue North for 1.8 miles.

Lower Level Plan

Turn Left/ West onto 46th Avenue. Continue onto 156th Street South. Home will be at the cul-de-sac on the right.

Ashley Construction is committed to making your custom home building experience positive and stress-free. Owner, Adam Ashley, values integrity, quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and offers project management from start to finish.

Phone: (715) 271-6504 • adam@ashleyconstruction.com

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Northwestern Bank Vinopal Title & Abstract RJM Manufacturing Inc. Redwing Custom Cabinets & Flooring LLC SDR Painting, LLC

Hometown Insulation Lyman Lumber Marvin Windows Pahl’s Kitchen & Bath Amundson’s Appliance

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6 Frazer Construction

Category III- $225,000 - $250,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

18254 51st Avenue, Chippewa Falls, Wi 54729

L ocated on 3.3 acres near Lake Wissota, this

Frazer Construction home provides an efficient floor plan that is sure to be a family favorite. You’ll find expansive rustic flooring with four bedrooms and two baths. This home boasts beautiful landscaping and extras too numerous to mention. “Do not miss this one, it is a must see!” Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

• Expansive rustic flooring throughout

First Floor Plan

• Gourmet Quartz kitchen • Custom cherry cabinets • Trayed ceilings • Walk-in pantry

Directions: Highway 53 North to Highway 29 East to Hwy J (Exit 81). Left on 50th Avenue go 8/10th of a mile, turn left on 178th Street. Right on 51st Avenue. House is 1/2 mile on left

Foundation Plan

side of the road, 18254 51st Street West.

Frazer Construction is a local construction company specializing in roofing, new construction, and siding in the Chippewa Valley.

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Phone: (715) 828-4969 • stevefrazer@live.com

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Redwing Custom Cabinets Arrow Building Center Viking Sink Senn Blacktop Menards Home Town Insulation

JAENKE

Concrete & Excavation

“Committed to Quality” JAENKECONCRETE.COM

715.832.6338

7 Driftwood Builders of the Chippewa Valley, LLC

Category I- Twinhome/Condo

10886 21st Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

utstanding views in a convenient location! Only minutes from shopping, food and the bypass, this home is located in the 11 lot Hallie Golf Estates development on the beautiful 18-hole Lake Hallie Golf Course. This smartly designed and well constructed 1450+ square foot home will not only meet, but exceed your expectations! The floor plan has been modified to include a 14x16 sunroom. Experience retirement living the way it is meant to be... Our 2013 Parade Home Features: • No step entry • 14 x 16 four season sunroom • Stone gas fireplace • Vaulted ceiling (Tray ceiling in master bedroom) • Oak hardwood flooring throughout • 4-panel doors • Custom paint throughout • Full-basement • Beautiful landscaping • Granite countertops • Central vacuum • Focus on Energy Certified

Phone: (715) 577-6838 www.dwbuilds4u.com 36

First Floor Plan

Directions: Exit at Melby Street (Exit 92). Turn west and go 1.4 miles to US Business 53. Turn right onto Bus. Hwy 53. Go 0.2 miles, then left onto Hogorth Street. Turn right onto CTH 00 (Joles Ave). Take 1st left on 110th Street. Go straight into Hallie Golf Course. Turn left on 21st Avenue. House is on right.

We are just like you. We live in the Chippewa Valley. We work hard and take great pride in what we do. Most important, we understand that central to all this living is our home- it makes us neighbors, it’s why we work & it’s where our day begins and ends. Our homes define who we are! As builders, our goal is to contribute to and enhance the Chippewa Valley lifestyle with highly efficient, beautiful & well constructed homes built with a Chippewa Valley sensibility. This means not only giving your family a well-crafted and functional home, but one with attractive upgrades and features, while keeping your construction costs reasonable.

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

T&J Concrete Foundations Inc. ProBuild ABC Supply Menards Stone Pro Charter Bank

Xcel Energy- Focus on Energy (On-Site Performance Testing) Eau Claire Insulation Kelly Heating & Electric The Hearth Shoppe Greener Oasis

Harms Concrete Senn Blacktop Rain Master Lawn Systems Vinopal Title Aerus Electrolux SDR Painting LLC

Partnering with Xcel Energy Meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

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8 Driftwood Builders of the Chippewa Valley, LLC

Category II- $210,000 & Under

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

11221 28th Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

ocated in the beautiful Lake Crest Estates

Subdivision and only minutes from shopping, food, golf and the by-pass, this three bedroom singlefamily home is built on a private 12 acre pond near Lake Hallie and the Chippewa River boat landings. Uniquely designed, this well constructed 1634 square foot home will not only meet, but exceed your expectations! Numerous features combined with excellent craftsmanship promise to make this a home to remember at a price you can afford!

• Stone gas fireplace

• Vaulted ceilings (tray ceiling in master bedroom) • Custom maple hardwood cabinetry • 3-car attached garage • Custom paint throughout • Full-basement • Private master bath with large walkin closet & laundry • Beautiful waterfront lot • Focus on Energy Certified First Floor Plan

Directions: Exit Hwy 53 by-pass at County Highway 00. Go west (toward Wal-Mart) for 0.7 miles (crossing over Highway 124). Right on 30th Avenue. Turn left at bottom hill on 113th Street. 1st right on 28th Avenue. House is 3rd on left.

Phone: (715) 577-6838 www.dwbuilds4u.com

Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

We are just like you. We live in the Chippewa Valley. We work hard and take great pride in what we do. Most important, we understand that central to all this living is our home- it makes us neighbors, it’s why we work & it’s where our day begins and ends. Our homes define who we are! As builders, our goal is to contribute to and enhance the Chippewa Valley lifestyle with highly efficient, beautiful & well constructed homes build with a Chippewa Valley sensibility. This means not only giving your family a well-crafted and functional home, but one with attractive upgrades and features, while keeping your construction costs reasonable.

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

T&J Concrete Foundations Inc. SDR Painting ProBuild Xcel Energy ABC Supply (On-Site Performance Testing) Menards Eau Claire Insulation Stone Pro LLC Kelly Heating & Electric Siker’s Furnishing & Carpeting Inc. The Hearth Shoppe

Greener Oasis Harms Concrete Senn Blacktop Vinopal Title United Bank

Partnering with Xcel Energy Meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

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9 Steen Construction

Category III- $225,000-$250,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

609 Katie Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54701

his home is designed for the family that likes the

open floor plan. Entering from the front door, you will find a spacious living room with a stone fireplace and large windows for natural light. There is also a kitchen and dining area off to the side. By the garage entrance is a

Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

• 2,900 square feet

large mudroom and laundry. You will find 3 bedrooms on

• 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bath

the first floor. In the basement, there is a large recreation

• 3 car garage

room; daylight windows to let the natural light in makes

• Interior design of colors and flooring

this space very nice for relaxing. In the basement, there is

• Custom rustic Alder cabinets

another bedroom and full bath.

• Mission style trim package • Mudroom • Open floor plan

Directions: North on Jeffers Road. Right on Shorewood Drive. Right on Shorewood Heights Parkway. Left on Katie Lane. Home is on the right.

Jason Steen

President Sales/ Deisgn

Matt Ness

Project Manager

Steen Construction of Osseo Inc has been in business since 1993 building home in the Chippewa Valley with prices ranging from $200,000 to well over $1,000,000. All homes are designed and completed with Phone: (715) 597-3120 the attention to detail that Steen www.steenconstruction.com Construction is known for.

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Lyman Lumber Eau Claire Insulation T & J Concrete BME Inc. C New Roof

Independent Flooring Classic Furniture Larsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Cabinets R & B Associates Landscape

SunSetter Awnings

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Tru-Lock & Security 715-835-1540 2080 Truax Blvd Eau Claire, WI

10 Wurzer Builders Inc.

Category IV- $275,000-$375,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

608 Katie Lane, Eau Claire, WI

ith over 3,200 finished square feet, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is designed with lots of attention to detail and style. Enjoy the open design, numerous windows, large master suite, and a basement that is both spacious and cozy. Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

• Open concept kitchen, dining, living room • Kitchen with Cambria center island, tiled back splash and stone accents

First Floor Plan

• Hardwood floors, ceramic tile and glass, luxury vinyl tile and plush carpet • Nine foot ceilings, ten foot trays, and stylish trim details • Barrier Free Entry from all entrances • Three car garage and large unfinished storage room • Lower level features a wet bar, stone fireplace and rec area • Energy Star home • Two-year Home Warranty

Foundation Plan

Directions: Jeffers Road North. Right on Shorewood Drive. Right on Shorewood Heights Parkway. Left on Katie Lane.

Established 25 years ago, Wurzer Builders, Inc. has the knowledge, experience and reputation for delivering new homes of the highest standards exceeding our customers expectations. We are committed to a strong foundation of quality, service and integrity. Wurzer Builders, Inc. prides itself Steve Wurzer: (715) 828-3430 in using energy efficient and green building practices. One step Steve Wiggins: (715) 577-0092 in the doors and you will see the difference. Come experience the unmatched value of our homes. www.wurzerbuilders.com

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Bohl and Proulx Plumbing Inc. Brovold Construction Inc. Charter Media The Hearth Shoppe Green Thumb Landscaping & Excavating

Kelly Heating and Electric LLC Menards Nationwide Flooring and Window Coverings Not Just Closets

Premier Drywall ProBuild of Eau Claire Sikerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Furniture & Carpeting Inc. Special T Siding Stone Pro LLC

11 Haselwander Homes

Category iV- $275,000- $375,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

2836 E. Princeton Avenue, Eau Claire, Wi 54703

his beautiful 2013 Parade Home is built by 3-time Builder of the Year and Small Business of the Year recipient Haselwander Homes and is the epitome of creative design, comfort, and value. Located in beautiful Princeton Valley on Eau Claire’s NE side and on Princeton Valley Golf Course, this home features all of the modern living comforts, including: an open floor plan with a vaulted ceiling in the hearth room and dining area, 3-bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, custom birch cabinetry and trim, ceramic tile, birch wood floors, and high quality carpet. The hearth room features a full length stone fireplace that will set the mood and ambiance for any occasion. The walk-out lower level to the golf course features a family theater room and ample windows with warm natural light to expand your living area. The unique covered veranda will entice you to spend more days and evenings in the fresh air and enjoy the views of a park-like setting. Come home to Princeton Valley, come home to a Haselwander Home.

Our 2013 Parade Home Features: • Beautiful views of Princeton Valley Golf Course • Open floor plan • Split stone fireplace • Unique kitchen island • Cambria countertops • Custom birch cabinetry • Birch wood flooring • Large mud room • Main floor laundry • 1st floor Master Suite with large walk-in closet • Large walk-in tile shower • Lower level family theater room

Directions: North Crossing to McKinley Road (North). Right turn onto LaSalle Street. Take the 2nd left onto E. Princeton Ave. Home is on left. First Floor Plan

Phone: (715) 834-9997 www.haselwanderhomes.com

At Haselwander Homes, our family’s passion is home building and it has been since 1965. We showcase that passion in each home we build. Our experienced crew takes exceptional pride in their work. From the time we begin construction of your new home, to the time we give you the keys, our quality products and craftsmanship are evident. Each Haselwander home demonstrates creative design, detail, energy efficiency, and long-lasting value. When you partner with Haselwander Homes, you can count on over four decades of experience and a home built with pride. We are ready to work with you every step of the way!

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Lydia’s Lighting Menards ProBuild The Hearth Shoppe, LLC Wall-to-Wall Carpet One Floor & Home Red Wing Custom Cabinets

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Bohl and Proulx Plumbing Brovold Construction, Inc. Circle M Landscaping County Materials Corp Eau Claire Insulation, LLC Karl’s TV and Appliance

877-677-8340

715-835-4968 www.johnsonrolloffservice.com

Haul Away & Disposal Services • Remodeling • Roofing / Tear Off • Demolition • General Clean Out • New Construction • Cardboard & • Fire / Water Damage Wood Recycling Serving Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Rusk, Jackson & Eau Claire Counties

12 C & M Properties and Construction LLC

Category I- Twinhome/ Condo 46

768 Club View Lane Fairway Lane Estates, Altoona, WI 54720

ocated in the brand new Fairway Estates development, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath Twinhome comes standard with the high end finishes you see, including stainless steel appliances and custom cabinets! While each Twinhome can be customized to the buyer’s preference, this home was finished with hand-scraped “Rustic Toffee” laminate floors, cherry mission style cabinets and oil rubbed bronze hardware and lighting. You’ll love the convenient floorplan with a mudroom open to the laundry room, which flows into the master closet and master bedroom. A three season sunroom off the kitchen overlooks a nicely wooded backyard. Centrally located with easy access to walking trails, a golf course and the Hwy 53 by-pass, these new homes are going fast!

Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

• 2 bedrooms, 2 baths

• 1,304 sq. ft. with unfinished basement, 2,054 sq. ft with finished basement • Custom cherry cabinets throughout • Lockers in entry/mudroom • 180fx and HD laminate countertops • Poplar craftsman style trim and doors • Stainless steel appliance package included • First floor laundry • Sunroom and deck

Directions: River Prairie Drive to RT on 10th Street W. Right on

• Extremely energy efficient

N Wilson Drive. Right on Fairway Drive OR Spooner Avenue to

• Focus on Energy tested and certified

North on Wilson Drive. Left on Fairway Drive.

Phone: (715) 874-4225 www.candmhomebuilders.com

C&M Properties and Construction Inc. is a locally owned and family run business in Eau Claire, owned and operated by Cody and Molly Filipczak. With our exemplary employees and long standing relationships with the subcontractors we’ve been using for years, our building process is both very efficient and cost effective as ever. Both Cody and Molly continue to work closely with each and every customer, from conceptual design to the final walk through to make each customer’s building experience as exciting and stress-free as it always should be. Contact us today and see why we have never, and will never, have a dissatisfied customer!

Suppliers & Subcontractors

A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

ABC Supply Accent Finishing Bowe Trucking & Excavating Buesser Concrete Charter Bank Chippewa Valley Door County Materials Hometech Innovations Eau Claire Insulation

Express Disposal Home Town Insulation Lyman Lumber Oium Asphalt, Paving & Well Drilling Redwing Custom Cabinets & Flooring D&K Closets Pro-Build Pahl’s Kitchen & Bath

Sterling Bank The Potting Shed T&J Concrete Foundations Tru-Lock & Security Vinopal Title & Abstract Maas Builders Denny’s Appliance Nelson Masonry Focus on Energy Xcel Energy

Partnering with Xcel Energy Meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

A Higher Level in Concrete residential

commercial

N1716 950th Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701 Office: 715-720-1962 Fax: 715-720-2306 Mobile: 715-215-0987 www.buesserconcrete.com E-mail: Sales@BuesserConcrete.com

• Flatwork • Driveways • Colored - Stamped • Remove - Replace

• Foundations • Sidewalk - Patios • Crack Repair • Diamond Polishing

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13 C & M Properties and Construction LLC

Category iv- $275,000- $375,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

2308 Rivers Edge Drive, Altoona, Wi 54720

ocated in the beautiful Rivers Edge neighborhood, this 3,351 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with a spacious open concept floor plan. A graceful, two story foyer with custom built columns and decorative accents leads you into the heart of the home; the kitchen, dining, and great room. With handscraped hickory floors, custom built cherry cabinets and a warm color palate throughout, this house truly makes you feel at home as you walk from room to room. The lower level is fully finished with a polished concrete floor and kitchenette in the family room, and also has an exercise room, guest bedroom, full bath and office.

• LP siding • Custom cherry cabinets • Handscraped hickory floors • Stamped and polished concrete • Tiled walk-in shower • Central vacuum • Extensive sound and security system • Focus on Energy Certified • Granite, Cambria, and HD Laminate

countertops • Poplar craftsman style trim, columns and Directions: From Hwy 53. By-pass to East on River Prairie Drive to North on Rivers Edge Drive. Lot is 5th on left side.

Phone: (715) 874-4225 www.candmhomebuilders.com 48

Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

doors

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Buesser Concrete, LLC Kinderman Plumbing, LLC Lyman Lumber Co. D&K Closets, Inc. Rainmaster Lawn Systems T&J Concrete Foundations ABC Supply Co. Hometech Innovations, LLC

Maas Builders BD Roycraft BME Mechanical Hometown Insulation Vinopal Title Sterling Bank Aerus Electroluxe Chippewa Valley Door

County Materials Denny’s Appliance Accent Finishing Pahl’s Kitchen and Bath Nelson Masonry Focus on Energy Xcel Energy Redwing Custom Cabinets & Flooring, LLC

Partnering with Xcel Energy Meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

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14 C & M Properties and Construction LLC

Category VI- $500,000 & Above

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

1116 North Moonlight Drive, Altoona, WI 54720

omfortably placed on a double wooded lot in the neighborhood of River’s Edge, this stunning home is filled with unique features both inside and out. From its exterior with the brick paver drive and walkways, you’ll notice the beautiful blend of textures with stone, shakes and pergolas over each garage door. A charming, red front door welcomes guests into the foyer where the library and home office are the first rooms to the left and right. In the great room, the stone fireplace is highlighted by many custom accents to the walls and crown molding on the ceiling, all which blend beautifully with the custom kitchen cabinets and rich maple floors. The screened in porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the backyard, or on chilly days the family room upstairs is just right for a game of pool or to catch a movie. With many more features than we can list, this home is a must see!

• 3 bedrooms, 4 baths • 3,658 sq. ft. • LP siding • Extensive landscaping design • Brick paved driveway • Fully finished detached garage • Handscraped maple floors • Granite, cultured marble and HD laminate countertops • 2 tiled walk-in showers • Custom painted and distressed cabinets • Stone fireplace • Screened-in porch with Trex Trandscend decking • Custom paneled accent walls and columns

Directions: From Hwy 53. By-pass to East on River Prairie Drive to North on Rivers Edge Drive. Lot is last on right side after changing to Moonlight Drive.

Phone: (715) 874-4225 www.candmhomebuilders.com 50

Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

• Family/bonus room with home theater system • Focus on Energy Certified

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Bowe Trucking and Excavating Inc. Buesser Concrete, LLC Lyman Lumber Co. D&K Closets, Inc. Redwing Custom Cabinets & Flooring, LLC Rainmaster Lawn Systems T&J Concrete Foundations ABC Supply Co.

Hometech Innovations, LLC Maas Builders BME Mechanical Hometown Insulation Vinopal TItle Chippewa Valley Door County Materials Denny’s Appliance

Accent Finishing Nelson Masonry Fireside Hearth & Home Tru-Lock Home Town Insulation Focus on Energy Xcel Energy

Partnering with Xcel Energy Meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

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15 C&E Wurzer Builders LLC

Category V- $400,000- $490,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

Lot #4 Rygg ROad Huntsinger Heights Subdivision, EC, WI 54701 Our 2013 Parade Home Features: • Site finished 5” plank black walnut natural hardwood floors • Premium finish oversized white mission style trim package • Coffered ceiling beam work in the master bedroom • Elegant Quartzite natural slate ledge stone with modern ribbon burning fireplace in the great room • Custom design built screen porch with maintenance free Trex decking, metal balusters and natural cedar railings and ceilings • Grill Deck with Trex decking with a mix of brown decking and railings with white balusters • Luxury design and custom built steam shower that flows into a custom tub deck in the master bath room • Fabulous kitchen features espresso color mission style cabinets with elaborate granite counter tops and to finish off the look a glass tile backsplash • Upgraded custom paint throughout the home • The dining room features a mission style wainscot • Premium LP Smart side on the exterior of the home • Custom designed home audio throughout

LLC

Phone: (715) 839-8806 www.cewurzerbuilders.com

Main Level Plan

FOUNDATIon Layout

Directions: Hwy 37 South. Left on Cty Rd B. Left into Huntsinger Heights to left on Rygg Road.

Here at C&E Wurzer Builders we strive for innovation, constant change with technology, and design of your “Custom Home.” We will sit down with our partners at Focus on Energy from initial planning and preparation through construction and inspection. Our Focus on Energy representative will be there every step of the way to ensure that your home meets the highest standards of quality craftsmanship and ensuring your investment is a sound one. Through the years, we have also found that setting benchmarks to meet with our clients has been a tremendous success for our clients. With our sister company, Lake Hallie Cabinets and Design, we offer what we like to call a “One Stop Shop.” From design ideas, layout recommendations, flooring, cabinets, and paint colors we offer it all. Jump onto our website today and visit our “Get Started” tab and let us know what you would like in your brand new custom home!

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

1st Call Mechanical Brovold Construction Eau Claire Insulation Focus on Energy Lake Hallie Cabinets & Design Lyman Lumber Co

Green Thumb Landscaping SDR Painting Oium Well Drilling Hometech Innovations, LLC Xcel Energy

Partnering with Xcel Energy Meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

16 C&E Wurzer Builders LLC

Category IV- $275,000-$375,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

4612 Village terrace Court, Eau Claire, Wi 54701

Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

• Site finished Natural Hickory Flooring • Holiday Kitchens Custom Cabinets • Granite Countertops with a stainless steel farm sink • White Mission trim with premium finish • Tray ceilings and custom trim work throughout

First Floor Plan

• Focus on Energy built home to include 2” of foam on exterior • Custom, built in cabinets throughout home • Luxury custom built master shower

Directions: Golf Road to Village Terrace Court FOUNDATION FLOOR PLAN

LLC

Phone: (715) 839-8806 www.cewurzerbuilders.com

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

1st Call Mechanical Brovold Construction Eau Claire Insulation Focus on Energy Lake Hallie Cabinets & Design Lyman Lumber Co

Premium Lawn Service, LLC Vinopal Title & Abstract Xcel Energy Green Thumb Landscaping SDR Painting Bed, Bath & Drapery Shop Partnering with Xcel Energy Meeting or exceeding Level 2 Focus on Energy New Homes Program Standards

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17 JW Custom Homes

Category V- $400,000- $490,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

9760 Dewitz Road, Fall Creek, WI 54742

verlooking the countryside, JW Custom Homes

welcomes you to their 4,500 square ft, 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath, custom designed home. As you enter through the stone and stucco entrance, you will find a well-designed open concept living space. From the towering wall of windows to the beautiful quartz kitchen, this home was designed with entertaining and family in mind.

Our 2013 Parade Home Features: •

Custom cabinets and Built-In’s throughout

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Hardwood floors and tile throughout

•

Quartz countertops

•

Large mudroom with Custom Lockers

•

Master Bathroom- custom walk-in tile shower with oversized air tub

With extensive custom trim/cabinetry, wood floors, tile work

•

Spectacular entertainment area

throughout, and a spectacular lower level entertainment area,

•

Surround Sound and Security System

you will be sure to impress all your guests. JW Custom Homes

•

Marvin Integrity Casement Design windows

recognizes that each home is as unique as its owner; we strive

•

Heated floors throughout home and garage

in designing your home beyond your expectations. Come visit

•

10ft basement walls

this home and entertain what you can bring to

•

Stamped and Stained concrete

reality. Your dream, your style, our expertise.

•

Geothermal Heating & Cooling

•

Sound Proof Interior Insulated Walls

•

Focus on Energy Certified

Directions: Use Hwy 53 by-pass to East on Hwy 12. Follow 6.2 miles. Go right onto Voight Road. Follow road straight onto Dewitz.

JW Custom Homes offers over 16 years of experience in Quality Custom Home Design and Construction. We specialize in new custom homes at all price ranges; personalizing your home, at a price Phone: (715) 577-6834 that you can afford without sacrificing the quality and www.jwcustomhomes.com features that you want.

Suppliers & Subcontractors

A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

1st Call Mechanical Accent Paint & Finishing, LLC All Title Services, Inc. Baseman Floors Chippewa Valley Energy County Concrete Materials Corp Express Disposal

Focus on Energy Hanson Energy Service Hometown Insulation Kelly Oium Well Drilling Karlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appliance Lyman Lumber Menards

Natural Touch Landscaping ProBuild The Hearthe Shoppe Viking Electric

2650 Western Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54703

715.552.3225

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18 Signature Homes

Category VI- $500,000 & Above

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

PREMIERE HOME W55 Cedar Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701

isit this year’s Signature Homes parade home on its panoramic rural site & you’ll never want to leave. We’ve balanced sensible design, intelligent planning, wise investments, and a few bells & whistles to create a 3400 sq. foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom custom family home. Enter the mud/laundry room and find space planning that accommodates day to day family life. Just around the corner is our “Live in it and Love it” kitchen with an island you know everyone will gather ‘round. Cook, entertain and connect all in this great space. The Great Room, with panoramic views, boasts customized media cabinetry, wood burning stone fireplace, and wood box. Carefully integrated media, fireplace, and window views allow you to take it all in as you relax and kick back in your favorite chair. The Master Suite as well as a 2nd bedroom with ensuite bath are on this first floor level. The lower level includes a family room, game nook, and 2 more bedrooms that share a bath. Check out our garage with epoxy heated floor, sink, stairwell to basement, and super organized storage. This home features a different Cambria on every countertop surface and even a full Cambria shower. As you walk through, appreciate the mixed media finishes of crisp warm white millwork, rich brown knotty Alder doors and historic reclaimed pine floors. Quality... Done Signature Home Style

Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

• Geothermal system, heated floors • Cambria Countertops Feature Home • Rustic Heart Pine Reclaimed Wood Flooring • Epoxy Garage Floor • Smart Side • Staging by Imagine That • Thermadore Kitchen Appliances

Directions: Hwy 93 South to Cedar Road. Turn right on Cedar Road. Continue for 2 miles. Briefly jog left on Balsam Road for 0.02 miles. Turn right and rejoin Cedar Road. Continue 0.05 mile to home. Driveway is on left.

Linda Machmeier, owner of Signature Homes, has been building homes, remodeling, doing design consultation, and light commercial construction since 1999. Signature Homes has presented 8 Parade Homes and 2 Remodelers Showcase Homes during the past 14 years. We hope you enjoy this year’s home!

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Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

Lyman Lumber American Express T & J Concrete Foundations County Concrete Eau Claire Insulation All Seasons Landscaping Olson Well Drilling Per Mar Security

Harms Concrete Bohl & Proulx Plumbing Water Source R & L Tile Overhead Door Company Cor Furniture Thorcraft Viking Sink Tru-Lock

Fergusons Kitchen & Bath Liberty Exteriors Not Just Closets Sound Installations Fireside Hearth Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central VAC Ken Olson Well Imagine That Polytec

19 Peterson Custom Homes, LLC

Category V- $400,000- $490,000

Excludes lot, well, septic, driveway, & landscaping

E4000 Cedar Road, Eau CLaire, WI 54701 Our 2013 Parade Home Features:

• 5,200 sq. ft, 4 bedroom home

• Located on Hickory Hills Golf Course • Custom cabinets, built-ins, molding, mill work, ceiling beams, columns, and wood garage doors all made in Peterson Custom Homes woodworking shop • Cherry cabinets, Alder molding and millwork • Handscraped Hickory flooring • Slate on main level • 3 season porch with Cedar shakes • Stone and wood exterior

Directions: Hwy 93 south to Cedar Road. Left on Cedar Road. House is on the left. Located on the back nine of Hickory Hills Golf Course.

• Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Established in 1998, Peterson Custom Homes specializes in higher end custom homes. All of our cabinets, millwork, and stair parts are custom made for each home in our 6,000 square feet shop in Eau Claire.

Phone: (715) 379-1447 petersoncustomhomes@charter.net

Suppliers & Subcontractors A special thank you to the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association members who contributed to this home:

T & J Concrete Foundations Inc. Andy Central Vac Mr. Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric Amundsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appliance Ferguson Kitchen & Bath

Fireside Hearth Shoppe Watersource Heating ProBuild Vinopal Title Charter Bank

Olson Hardwood Floors Menards Down to Earth Viking Sink Rainmaster Lawn Systems

BONUS: BACKYARD DREAM HOUSE We are pleased to present our special 20th home; the Backyard Dream House! The Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association teamed up with MyNextHome Contracting and the Boy Scouts of the Eau Claire Area to build the ultimate backyard dream house to be raffled off at the Fall Home Remodeling Expo. The Dream House will be located at Down to Earth in Eau Claire during the Parade of Homes. The Boy Scouts will be promoting the house along with selling raffle tickets. Thank you to the CVHBA members who contributed to this great project. Make sure to take time to come see and possibly win this amazing dream house! 61

financing your first home Buying your first house can be very exciting. But financing your

interest rates and down payment amounts. Calculators

home purchase can be a daunting experience. In both cases,

can be found on most real-estate-focused websites.

do your research and shop carefully to ensure you find exactly what you want and need.

• Pay down your debts. Debt that you carry on your

credit cards will limit what you qualify for from a

Deciding how much to spend on your home and which type of

lender. Lenders want to see a total debt service ratio

mortgage will work best for you — as well as understanding

that is less than 40 percent of your monthly income.

the settlement process — can be confusing. However, there are many sources that can help you get prepared well before you step foot into a sales office, model home or open house. • Figure out what you can actually afford to pay on

a monthly basis. When determining the monthly payment you can afford, remember that, in addition to the monthly principal and interest, you will also be paying into escrows for property taxes, hazard insurance and possibly a homeowners or condominium association assessment. You have more knowledge about your living expenses than a lender. Hold firm with that number and don’t be tempted to agree to an amount higher than what you are comfortable

• Attend a first-time home buying seminar or talk to a

credit counselor who does not work for a lender. • HUD also has a handy booklet on its site called

“Buying Your Home: Settlement Costs and Helpful Information.” It describes the home buying and settlement process and explains most of the expenses you will encounter. It is free and most lenders are required to provide their loan applicants with a copy of this document under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). However, you will be able to shop more wisely for settlement services if you have read the pamphlet before you visit a lender.

spending. Mortgage calculators are a great way to figure

• When you have done your research and are ready to

out what your monthly payments would be based on

move on to the next step, visit a lender, understand the

Foreclosure Rescue Scams The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. Many so-called foreclosure rescue companies or foreclosure assistance firms claim they can help you save your home. Some are brazen enough to offer a money-back guarantee. Unfortunately, once most of these foreclosure fraudsters take your money, you lose your home, too.

You can save yourself money and more heartache by avoiding loan choices that would be available to you, and, once you’ve determined the most suitable loan, get preapproved for that loan. Since you will already know how

any business that: •

what your circumstances

much money you can borrow, you will know what price range you should be looking at and can move quickly if you are bidding on a house that has several interested

guarantees to stop the foreclosure process – no matter

•

advises you not to contact your lender, lawyer, or credit or housing counselor

buyers. A lender’s pre-approval would still be subject to a final verification of your credit and a satisfactory

•

collects a fee before providing any services

appraisal, but it’s a big step toward becoming a home

•

accepts payment only by cashier’s check or wire transfer

•

encourages you to lease your home so you can buy it

owner.

back over time •

tells you to make your mortgage payments directly to it, rather than to your lender

•

advises you to transfer your property deed or title to it

•

offers to buy your house for cash at a fixed price that is not set by the housing market at the time of sale

•

offers to fill out paperwork for you

•

pressures you to sign papers you haven’t had a chance to read thoroughly or that you don’t understand.

The Impact of Color in the Landscape

Photos and article contributed by Nancy Skelley, The Potting Shed Garden and Gifts

Color is one visual factor that can make or break the appearance of any landscape. Too many colors can make a landscape look too busy and it will lose some of its impact. Not enough color and the landscape is dull and uninteresting. Finding the right blend and balance can accentuate the beauty of your home increasing its curb appeal. Color can be introduced into the landscape in many ways. Some can be very simple and inexpensive, yet have a huge impact on the attractiveness of your landscape. Colorful pottery can add a simple pop of color to a neutral colored landscape. Filling those pots with colorful flowers can bring even more interest and beauty. Accenting your existing landscape with colorful pots can add elements of style more easily than almost anything else. The shape of the pottery, the types of plants used, the groupings in which you display them: all these things can have an amazing effect on the look of your home! For example, a home that is attractive, but very neutral in color, can be transformed by adding pots! Imagine these pots are orange, some are tall and some are low and wide, and they are filled with bright flowers in shades of hot pink, yellow, orange and lime green! What a wow factor that could create!

Color can also be brought into the landscape with flowering plants. Perennials, especially when planted in large groups, can create beautiful waves of color in the landscape. Catmint is one of my favorite perennials to use because it is easy to grow and maintain and has a long bloom season. Using it as an edging plant along a front entry sidewalk can welcome visitors to your home with a wave of silvery foliage topped with lovely lavender blooms almost all summer long. Annual flowers are enjoying a colorful resurgence in popularity as landscape accent plants! They arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for pots and hanging baskets anymore! Great examples of how great annuals can work as a color source are the Supertunia petunias from Proven Winners. These plants tolerate heat and drought and will really spread out when planted in the ground. They offer abundant colorful blooms all summer long and require almost no maintenance other than watering! Shrubs can also be a great source of color interest in the landscape. Shrubs with burgundy foliage, such as barberries or weigela can be rich accents in any landscape. Evergreens add green interest in every season, and they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just green anymore! Many evergreens now have varieties that are a bright lime green or even brilliant gold all year!

Blooming shrubs provide colorful accents in spring and summer. Shrubs with longer bloom periods such as hydrangeas have increased in popularity in recent years. They bloom in a wide range of colors, and there seems to be a size to fit nearly any landscape. Trees are always an important landscape element and selecting the right tree for your site can dramatically affect the look of your landscape! 20 years ago, trees were mostly chosen for their shade factor. We now have so many more choices of tree varieties, that we can still have shade, but we can also have flowers, fabulous fall color, interesting leaf and bark texture and much more! Always consider color and be open to the many choices you have, and be aware of the huge impact it can have. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to increase your curb appeal and to increase your own enjoyment of the yard and landscape you spend time in!

(Photo courtesy Linda Machmeier, Signature Homes.)

We apologize for leaving out credit for these photos in the 2013 Home and Garden issue of Home Inspirations. (Photo courtesy Linda Machmeier, Signature Homes.)

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Make Yourself at Home – Outdoors! It’s too easy these days to live almost exclusively in a climate-controlled, electronic world. Your days are spent going from air-conditioned house to car to workplace, with your ear glued to a cell phone or your fingers typing away on your personal digital assistant in between. But as people try to re-connect with nature, a new trend in home design — bringing the indoors outside — is emerging. Many new and remodeled homes are blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. If you’re thinking about building or remodeling to enhance the outdoor spaces at your home, here are a few of the latest outdoor living trends: Fire elements. These can take the form of fireplaces or fire pits, or be as simple as a free-standing clay chimenea. Wood-burning elements are the most common, but they can also be outfitted to burn gas or a gel. Each has its own advantages or disadvantages with cost, maintenance, and other considerations such as smell or the crackling sound commonly associated with wood fires. Fire pits can be portable or built-in, and are often made with materials such as copper, iron or stone. Some feature colored, decorative glass pieces laid out in designs that reflect the flames. Beds. Forget about hammocks or folding lawn chairs! Today, it’s all about ultimate comfort. Outdoor beds have been seen on the pool decks of chic hotels in hip cities like Miami and Los Angeles for years. Designed

for lounging or even napping, they come in a variety of sizes, generally have a futon-style mattress, and some have adjustable backrests. They are covered in weatherproof fabric, and matching your color scheme is easy with coordinating throw pillows. Showers. Formerly seen just at beach houses and used strictly for removing sand, outdoor showers are now found in multi-million dollar Manhattan penthouses, apartment rooftops and suburban neighborhoods for everyday use. They incorporate natural elements such as stone, bamboo and plants, and are strategically designed to provide privacy, yet allow the user to enjoy the view and the feeling of showering in nature. Having inviting outdoor living spaces in your home will help when it’s time to sell, too. In the National Association of Home Builders’ Consumer Preferences Surveys for both 2004 and 2007, more than threequarters of respondents said having a patio, front porch or deck on their home was “desirable” or “essential.” And in 2007, 62 percent wanted an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, a category that wasn’t even an option in the 2004 survey. So gather your friends around the fire pit, take an afternoon siesta on your outdoor bed, get ready for work with a refreshing backyard shower, or, check out the upcoming CVHBA Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase for more ideas on how to embrace the great outdoors without leaving your yard! 73

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