Parade of Homes

WHBA Parade of Homes 2011

Sunday, April 24, 2011

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3 Welcome to the 21st Annual Parade of Homes 4 Meet the Builders of the WHBA 2011 Parade of Homes 5 Home 1 - Chet Wesenberg Architect, LLC 5038 LANSING HIGH POINT • TOWN OF OMRO

6 Home 2 - Anchorage Homes, Inc. 4387 AUTUMN HILLS • oshkosh

7 Home 3 Classic Homes by Kuba 2160 ROSELAWN LANE • TOWN OF ALGOMA

8 Home 4 - Gallery Homes LLC 2140 ROSELAWN LANE • OSHKOSH

8 Home 5 - Cypress Homes & Realty 1525 MCINTOSH COURT • TOWN OF ALGOMA

10 Parade of Homes Map 12 Home 6 - Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh 572 GRAND STREET • OSHKOSH

14 Home 7 - Curtiss Homes, LTD 563 OAK STREET • OSHKOSH

15 Home 8 - Mark Fasel Custom Built Homes L.L.C. 2380 WISCONSIN STREET • OSHKOSH

16 Home 9 - Schmidt Bros. Custom Homes, Inc. 1575 PONDVIEW DRIVE • NEENAH

17 Is NOW your time to purchase a new home?

18 Home 10 - Gallery Homes LLC 5272 LASLEY POINT ROAD • WINNECONNE

18 How to prepare to sell your home?

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Winnebago Home Builders Association

Welcome to the 21st Annual 2011 | Oshkosh Plan your personal tour to visit Parade homes throughout the seven day event – Friday, April 29 homes are open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 30 open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 1 open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The second weekend includes Thursday, May 5 open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, May 6 open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 7 open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day) open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Your Parade Ticket is valid throughout the entire Parade event – all seven days – allowing ample time to visit all of the featured Parade homes in your preferred order. Parade homes are easily identified by their yellow Parade of Homes lawn signs and tall yellow flags in the front yards.

Some of the Parade homes are for sale while others are custom designed and specifically built contract homes. WHBA would like to offer a warm thank you to all the gracious home owners who are opening their family’s home for your enjoyment. Your cooperation in removing your shoes and wearing foot covers to protect the floor coverings in all these fine homes is appreciated. Please keep small children with you at all times while enjoying your tour.

Winnebago Home Builders Association builders, subcontractors, vendors and their families thank you for attending the WHBA 2011 Parade of Homes!

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Parade of Homes

On behalf of the Winnebago Home Builders Association, welcome to the 21st Annual Parade of Homes. Each home represents a unique floorplan developed to fit a family’s lifestyle plus the creativity and skillful talents of the team of craftsmen who designed and built it.

The Parade of Homes, initially created as a means to encourage homeownership, has now grown into a highly anticipated annual event that heralds spring and welcomes consumers looking to build a new home or remodel their current home. The 10 new homes and condos showcase the quality and dedication that the builders and their subcontractors incorporate into each of their projects.

Parade Hours

Fri., Apr. 29 - 5-8pm Sat., Apr. 30 - 12-5pm Sun., May 1 - 12-4pm Thu., May 5 - 5-8pm Fri., May 6 - 5-8pm Sat., May 7 - 12-5pm Sun., May 8 - 12-4pm

Homeownership is still your best long term investment. The timing for homeownership couldn’t be better. Take advantage of interest rates that are at historic lows, competitively priced lots, plus product and contractor availability. All are positive factors to bring your home project in on budget and on time – and sure to improve your home buying or building experience.

Thank you for joining us for the 21st Annual Parade of Homes. We hope you enjoy your tour of our 10 homes. You are sure to find your personal dream home or ideas to help you create it!

Please feel free to ask questions or express any feedback on how we can improve your tour experience.

Thank You, Craig Meetz, Heartland Homes Desiree Boynton, FloorQuest2011 WHBA Parade of Homes Chairpersons

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MEET THE BUILDERS

OF WHBA 2011 PARADE OF HOMES Anchorage Homes, Inc. specializes in the construction, management and sale of multifamily units.

Russ Williams, President of Anchorage Homes, is a State of Wisconsin licensed real estate broker with more than seventeen years experience. Currently a member of the Realtor’s Association of Northeast Wisconsin; the Winnebago Apartment Association and former member of the Winnebago Home Builders Association Board of Directors. Accomplished in all areas relating to the purchase, sale, rental and construction of single, multifamily and commercial real estate, Russ can assist with all your real estate needs, from construction to buying or selling homes. Anchorage Homes, Inc. would like to thank all of its subcontractors for their hard work and a job well done.

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Chet Wesenberg Architect, LLC – As natives of Oshkosh, my wife Rebecca and I formed Chet Wesenberg Architect, LLC with a focus on design and building unique custom homes with the discipline, quality and design integrity our clients deserve. As a licensed Architect, I have gained extensive experience with large scale projects, but find residential design the most challenging and rewarding. Each family has different needs and each property provides different opportunities. Most of all, we pride ourselves in building quality homes and quality relationships with our contractors and our clients.

Please call us to help you make your dream a reality.

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Classic Homes by Kuba – Jim Kubasta of Classic Homes by Kuba has been building custom homes in the Valley for 18 years. He has earned a reputation for being one of the more creative builders in the area - adding those very special touches to make your home fun and unique.

Call Kuba and discuss your design and building ideas, 2038600, or check out the web sitewww.team-kuba.com.

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Cypress Homes & Realty – Cypress Homes is celebrating 17 years of homebuilding in the Valley. It is also celebrating its recent move to a brand new office and Custom Homes Design Center.

Through our many programs and customer-centric approval, we offer “the easiest new home experience.” For more information on Cypress Homes go to www.CallCypressHomes.com.

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Curtiss Homes, LTD – Over the past 35 years, Curtiss Homes has designed and built 100’s of quality homes, condominiums, and apartments in the Oshkosh area each meant to satisfy a variety of tastes and needs. With this kind of experience, owner Kurt Koeppler has been able to offer creative, well-crafted homes at an affordable price. Please visit us and see for yourself!

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Gallery Homes, LLC – James Mathusek of Gallery Homes, LLC has built hundreds of homes – and friendships – over the last 24 years. His extensive knowledge of all phases of construction combined with his unwavering commitment to quality has earned him a rock-solid reputation. He is a “hands-on contractor” who will work with you from conception to completion.

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Bring your ideas ... and your questions. Talk with the Builders who proudly present their 2011 Parade Homes for your enjoyment!

Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh – Habitat’s mission is to eliminate substandard housing while providing simple, decent housing to qualified low-income families. Habitat builds a spirit of community and cooperation among the volunteers, supporters and beneficiaries of the organization. Houses are sold to partner families financed with nointerest mortgages. The mortgages are paid back into a revolving account which is used to help more families in Oshkosh.

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Mark Fasel Custom Built Homes L.L.C. – Mark Fasel’s commitment to making your new home dreams a reality began in 1979. Creating walk-out or lookout lower levels on challenging lake or rural settings has been our specialty for many years. Whether you are considering an entrylevel home, retirement home, or somewhere in between, you will appreciate honest value provided by a knowledgeable, experienced friend. Visit www. markfaselcustom-builthomes.com.

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Schmidt Bros. Custom Homes Inc. focuses on all the details, even those that get covered up with brick or siding. Building a durable, energy-efficient home and exceeding customer expectations is what we take pride in. Schmidt Bros. Custom Homes Inc. has been in the home building business for 17 years. We specialize in new construction, remodeling and siding and roof replacement.

See page 16 for Schmidt Bros. Custom Homes, Inc. Parade Home

We’ll be happy to assist you in fulfilling your vision to create a new home or remodel your current home to fit your family and your lifestyle!

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Chet Wesenberg • www.cwarchitect.net 920.230.4900

5038 LANSING HIGH POINT • TOWN OF OMRO SCREEN

Directions: Hwy.PORCH 21 to north at Sand Pit Road to east at Lansing High Point to address.

KITCHEN

DINING GREATRM

HOME FEATURES

MSTR 2

• Unique split-bedroom OFFICE open design with casual, concept

• Large, two-story Great Room space with beautiful ARAGE stone fireplace

DRY

BDRM 3 BDRM 4

SCREEN PORCH

• Double-wide patio doors lead to breezy screened porch

• Large walk-in closets, his and her vanities, tile showers with multiple heads • Exposed lower level offers guest quarters and decked-out Pub Room • Children’s wing includes boys and girls bedrooms with own bathrooms

MECH/STRG

STORAGE

• Gourmet-style kitchen will impress the most discerning chef

• Two secluded Master Suites feature oversized bedroom areas

BDRM 5

PUB RM

KITCHEN

DINING GREATRM

MSTR 2

MSTR 1

PUB RM

OFFICE BDRM 3

LAUNDRY

GARAGE

BDRM 5

BDRM 4

Many thanks to our subcontractors, vendors and gracious home owners for opening family’s home and vacation retreat to us.

STORAGE

MECH/STRG

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Anchorage Homes, Inc. Russell F. Williams II www.anchoragerealtyonline.com 920.420.1210

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4387 AUTUMN HILLS • oshkosh Directions: Hwy 21 west of Oshkosh.

North on Leonard Point Road to Timberline Drive; south to Autumn Hills.

SUNROOM

HOME FEATURES • First floor laundry • Sunroom with fireplace and cathedral ceilings • Full basement with daylight windows • 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths

DINING

MASTER BEDROOM

MSTR BATH

GREAT ROOM KITCHEN

• Custom walk-in tile shower • Maple cabinetry with quartz countertops

BATH

• Large deck overlooking private backyard • Beautiful end unit with lots of windows • Fully maintained exteriors and common areas • Barrier free entry

BEDROOM

GARAGE

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Classic Homes

by Kuba Jim Kubasta • www.teamkuba.com 920.203.8600

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2160 ROSELAWN LANE • TOWN OF ALGOMA Directions: Hwy 21 west of Oshkosh. North on Leonard Point Road to lake and bend to left. Right on Roselawn Lane. Second home on right.

DINETTE

MASTER SUITE

OPEN COURTYARD

LIVING ROOM

LOFT

BDRM 3

OPEN TO LIVING

BDRM 4

STRG

SITTING BDRM 2

GARAGE

HOME FEATURES • From ‘pencil to perfection’ • Something special from Oshkosh • Over 3,200 square feet of Design pure excitement • 4 bedrooms and 4 baths • 3-panel painted doors • 1 awesome gas fireplace with flat screen TV

• Classic Dura Supreme kitchen and baths cabinets • Oversized 3-car garage

• A new Classic design by Kuba & Justin Kubasta • Check out this home on 3D KUBA VISION

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Gallery Homes LLC James Mathusek www.galleryhomes.biz • 920.232.0059

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Cypress Homes & Realty

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Mike Blank • www.callcypresshomes.com 920.734.2324

2140 ROSELAWN LANE • OSHKOSH

1525 MCINTOSH COURT • TOWN OF ALGOMA

Directions: Hwy 21 to north on Leonard Point Road. Right on Roselawn Lane to 2140 Roselawn Lane in Bellhaven.

Directions: Hwy 41 to Omro Rd/WI-21 Exit; west on Omro; north on Leonard Point; west on Duchess; north on McIntosh UTIL OFFICE DINETTE

HOME FEATURES • Often replicated, never duplicated, Gallery Homes is the leader in innovative design • This 6,000 sq foot masterpiece will take your breath away

GREAT ROOM

• From exquisite tile work to theKITCHEN GREATbig screen, this house is ater’s ROOM GARAGE the premier package

BREAKFAST

MASTER SUITE

KITCHEN GARAGE

GREAT ROOM

BR 2

EXERCISE

KITCHEN DINING BR 3

DINING

• Teamwork, dedication and an UTIL army of exceptional craftsmen FICE made it possible DINETTE

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MASTER SUITE

BR 3 EXERCISE

HOME FEATURES

• Kitchen adorned with handcrafted cabinetry, professional appliances and granite

• Secluded master suite

• Open concept in social areas kitchen, dining, great room

BR 3

• Master bedroom oasis with spa bath, fireplace and enormous custom closet

GARAGE

MASTER SUITE

• Great room boasts stone archway, stunning fireplace, DINING beamed ceiling

• Entertaining comes easy in formal dining room with custom designed hutch

BR 2

• For the four-legged children - a dedicated door, dishwasher and washing station • Long list of features you have come to expect from a Gallery Home

• Hardwood and tile flooring • Lockers in the mudroom area • 2-story great room • 1st floor laundry • Electronic ignition gas fireplace

BR 4

• Spray formed boxsills • An egress window and pre-plumbing in basement • Certified in Focus on Energy’s New Homes Program

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April 29-May 1 & May 5-8

THURsday & FRIday 5pm-8pm | SATurday 12pm-5pm SUnday 12pm-4pm | visit whba.net for more details

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Chet Wesenberg Architect, LLC 5038 Lansing High Point Town of Omro

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Habitat for Humanity 572 Grand Street Oshkosh

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Anchorage Homes, Inc. 4387 Autumn Hills Drive Town of Algoma

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Curtiss Homes LTD 563 Oak Street Oshkosh

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Classic Homes by Kuba 2160 Roselawn Lane Town of Algoma

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Mark Fasel Custom Built Homes LLC 2380 Wisconsin Street - Oshkosh

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Gallery Homes LLC 2140 Roselawn Lane Town of Algoma

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Schmidt Bros. Custom Homes Inc. 1575 Pond View Drive - Neenah

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Cypress Homes Inc. 1525 McIntosh Court Town of Algoma

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Gallery Homes LLC 5272 Lasley Point Road Winneconne

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10 Habitat ReStore

Tickets:

WHBA Office - 4041 State Rd 91 Suite A Oshkosh CitizensFirst – Event Sponsor Hwy 44 Branch Citizens Frist WHBA

Oshkosh Habitat ReStore Koeller Street - Oshkosh Note: 9th Ave., Hwy. 45 and Breezewood Exits off Hwy. 41 are currently closed. Please plan your tour accordingly. Use Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 76 Exits off Hwy. 41 as alternate routes.

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Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh www.habitatoshkosh.org • 920.235.3535

572 GRAND STREET OSHKOSH Directions: Main Street to east on Merritt Avenue and north (left) on Grand Street.

HOME FEATURES • Built with tax-deductible donations of money and material • Habitat utilizes volunteer labor to build homes • Homeowners invest their own labor into building their home • Accepting Homeowner applications for homes this year • Share information with anyone who might have a need or someone who may know someone who has a need

• Thank you Kuenzl foundation and City of Oshkosh for your monetary support • Thank you to Dow Chemical, Whirlpool and Jim’s Plumbing for your gifts-in-kind • To donate or volunteer on homes or at the ReStore, call 920.235.3535 • Check out our ReStore for new and used building supplies

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Curtiss Homes, LTD Dave Elbing • www.longfellowplace.com 920.279.5925

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563 OAK STREET • OSHKOSH Directions: North on North Main Street. East on Merritt Avenue. Left (north) on Oak Street.

HOME FEATURES • 1,300 square feet – 2 bedroom – 2 bath

• Fully handicapped accessible

• Select your own floor covering, cabinets, counters, light fixtures

• First floor laundry

• Full basement with egress window • Finished 2-car garage

• Natural gas fireplace • Superior soundproof design • Custom built wood cabinets • Quality Kohler plumbing fixtures

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Mark Fasel • 920.585.3333 www.markfaselcustombuilthomes.com

2380 WISCONSIN STREET • OSHKOSH Directions: One block west of Hwy 76/Jackson St. between Smith St. and Packer Ave. on the east side of Wisconsin St.

BR 3 LIVING ROOM LIVING ROOM MSTR BR

DINETTE

HOME FEATURES • Large rear lot area (113’ deep) with fenced in yard • Covered rear porch, suitable for screen option

MSTR BR

DINETTE

KITCHEN KITCHEN

BR 2

BR 2

GARAGE GARAGE

• Barrier free entry – NO STEPS • Large master bedroom featuring lit tray ceiling and walk-in closet • Energy Star ® construction standards – controlled air quality • Expandable lower level with egress window – 970 sq. ft.

BR 3

FAMILY ROOM FAMILY ROOM

• Finished insulated garage • First floor laundry room with storage • Spacious storage closets and decorating nooks • No monthly condo fees

BR 4

BR 4

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Schmidt Bros.

Custom Homes, Inc.

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Ed Schmidt • www.schmidtbros.com 920.993.1520

1575 PONDVIEW DRIVE • NEENAH Directions: From Hwy. 76, east on Cty. G, north on Pendleton, west on Nature Trail, north on Pond View.

KITCHEN

BR 2

KITCHEN DINING

MSTR BR DINING

FAMILY ROOMFAMILY ROOM

BR 3

VING ROOMLIVING ROOM

MSTR BATH

GARAGE

BR 2

MSTR BR

MSTR BATH

BR 3

BATH

BATH

GARAGE

HOME FEATURES • Condominium

• 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths

• No steps, handicap accessible

• Granite countertops

• 9 ft. high first floor walls

• Open floor plan

• Finished lower level

• Brick fireplace

• Maple cabinets and trim

• Certified Wisconsin Energy Star Home

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Is NOW your time to purchase a new home?

Over the past couple years there have been many headlines touting that NOW is the best time to purchase a new home. This usually occurs when interest rates hit an all-time low, home prices set a new low, or the government comes along with some kind of free money incentive to purchase a home.

But should these things really determine when the best time is for you to purchase a new home? The short answer is no.

Low interest rates, tax credits and lower home prices all factor into the equation that determines how much of a house you can afford, and are great things to be able to take advantage of, but there are many more important considerations that should be looked at before deciding whether a new home is the right decision for you personally. Here are some helpful questions to ask yourself when considering whether purchasing a new home is the right choice for you: 1.) If you are currently renting, do you have a strong desire to own a home? Owning a home comes with the added responsibility of doing your own maintenance and upkeep.

Will the benefits of owning your own home outweigh the added responsibility that may be involved?

2.) If you currently own a home, will you be comfortable with the changes that the new home will have on your budget and or lifestyle? If you are purchasing a larger home for your growing needs, how will your budget be impacted when you consider increases in the costs of things like property taxes, utilities, and maintenance costs etc? If you are looking to downsize, what kind of changes will this require in your lifestyle?

3.) Do you believe that your job is relatively stable and secure? While there are no guarantees when it comes to employment, you should feel that your current situation is stable, and that there won’t be a need to relocate in the near future.

4.) Do you expect to stay in your current city for at least 3-5 years? While historically home values have appreciated over the years, the last few years have proven that there are no guarantees on home values going up every year, and that we do go through times when home values can even drop. There are costs asso-

ciated with selling a home, and if you haven’t been in the home long enough to build some equity, you could end up losing money after accounting for the typical selling costs.

5.) Do you have reasonably good credit? Poor credit can make it much more expensive to borrow money, or even prevent you from qualifying for a home loan. Meeting with a Mortgage Loan Specialist is the best way to get an idea of how your credit history will impact your home purchase.

6.) Do you have money saved for a down payment? No-money-down home loans are difficult to come by these days, and even low 3% down payment home loans have become more difficult to qualify for. Saving up a minimum down payment of 5% to 10% (if not more) will increase your chances of qualifying for a home loan, and make the cost of borrowing less expensive than the lower down payment programs.

7.) Do you currently have money left over each month after paying all your expenses? Don’t assume that you can afford to make a house payment that is higher than your current rent or house payment. If purchasing a new home will increase your monthly house/rent payment by $300 per month, test yourself by seeing if you can comfortably put $300 into savings each month without having an unwanted negative impact on your standard of living.

If you can answer yes to the questions above, then you are in a great position to take advantage of the rates being near all-time lows, and housing prices being more affordable than they have been in recent years.

To get started on the right track, contact a Mortgage Loan Specialist to help you determine how much of a house you can comfortably afford. At CitizensFirst Credit Union our Mortgage Loan Specialists will meet with you personally to prepare a free pre-approval, and to help plan for your purchase, so that you can shop with confidence.

From that point you can contact one of the many knowledgeable Realtors in our community to look for an existing home, or the Winnebago Home Builders Association if you are considering building a new home.

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How to prepare to

sell your house 1) START PACKING.

Help potential buyers say “I can see myself living here.” Let them imagine their own photos on the walls by packing up your personal photographs and family heirlooms.

2) CLEAN CLOSETS & CABINETS.

5272 LASLEY POINT ROAD • WINNECONNE

Organized closets look more spacious. Line up shoes. Neatly stack dishes. Organize spices and canned goods.

Directions: Hwy. 45 north to Hwy. 116. West to Ball Prairie Rd. Follow north to 5272 Lasley Point Rd.

3) DE-CLUTTER.

DINING MSTR BR

HOME FEATURES

BR 2 GREAT ROOM

• This stunning home proves why Gallery Homes deserves to be your partner in building

KITCHEN

• Dramatically elevated on country lot, this executive ranch is jaw dropping!

• You will immediately know you have arrived at a Gallery Home

4) SPARKLE SELLS. PORCH

BR 3

GARAGE

• Signature stonework, master carpentry and exquisite design is just the beginning • Great room boasts custom wood fireplace, rich wood beams and fantastic dormers • Gourmet kitchen showcases granite, professional appliances with rich alder cabinetry • Master retreat equipped with luxurious spa shower and enormous closet

Clean off kitchen and bathroom counters. Reduce by half the number books on bookcases and pack up knickknacks.

Organize toys and hobby collections.

• Bedroom wing features huge bedrooms, closets and ‘Jack and Jack’ bathroom • Spectacular walk out and bonus room offers 1,500 sq ft of expansion possibility • Surround system, in-floor heating, oversized garage, Kohler fixtures, custom tile work

Wash windows inside and out. Wash or paint the house exterior – shutters too!

Polish chrome faucets, appliances and mirrors. Hang fresh towels. Dust light fixtures and polish furniture. Replace light bulbs where needed. Wax floors and replace worn rugs.

5) FINISH MINOR REPAIRS.

Re-caulk showers, tubs and sinks. Fix leaky faucets. Patch holes in walls.

Make sure doors close properly.

6) REDUCE AND STORE. Remove any furniture that blocks the natural flow through the house. Make your dining room appear larger by removing and storing extra

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