Live Among the Trees
Praise
“My husband and I have just moved into our newly built condo, which is the first new construction we have ever tackled. Kathy was a great support all along the way from designing and planning to finishes and final inspections. She is experienced and knowledgeable and really showed us the ropes. Kathy was always encouraging but also didn’t hesitate to steer us in a different direction if she thought we needed more input. And we often did! My husband and I both felt that Kathy was very accessible to us and always willing to answer questions, address concerns, and respond to our texts and calls. Kathy is well acquainted with the vendors and subcontractors we worked with and often assisted and advocated on our behalf in getting things done. We really appreciated Kathy’s energy, experience, and creativity throughout the whole building process, and now we are so happy to be in our beautiful new home! Kudos to Kathy!”
- Steve & Judy Rayman
KATHY SMITH REALTOR®, SRS, ABR®, SFR®, CTA
Meet Kathy
I am committed to providing my clients with exceptional customer service. My passion for life and helping others realize their dreams is obvious. As a full time REALTOR®, I recognize the value of hard work, dedication and putting my clients as top priority. For most, purchasing a home is the largest investment they will ever make. It is my goal not to just sell you a home, but to give you sound advice to insure a wise buying decision. For the past 12 years, my knowledge and understanding of the Real Estate Market, along with outstanding communication skills has resulted in a successful track record and ranking me in the top 1% of the Greater Kalamazoo Board of REALTORS®.
I have lived in Kalamazoo for 32 years and enjoy sharing all the many opportunities it has to offer family’s relocating to the area. Prior to joining Jaqua Realtors, I successfully co-owned a furniture repair and restoration company. I have 4 adult children, enjoy remodeling investment properties, antique hunting, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Lately my biggest passion has been flipping homes with my son, a licensed builder. We love blending our two skills together to create a stunning home.
Integrity... Passion…Results. It’s in everything I do!
Praise
“Todd was incredible to work with. He is an excellent communicator, highly motivated, detail-oriented, and really puts the customer first. I would highly recommend building with him to anyone I know!”
- Kevin Packard
“Todd Roberts built our beautiful home and my wife and I could not be happier! He listened, gave us ideas and helped us make our dreams come true in owning a brand new home. I would highly recommend Todd Roberts to anyone looking for a new home.”
- Eric Melees
Meet Todd
The Roberts Family has been building custom homes throughout the greater Kalamazoo area for over 60 years. As a member of the Roberts Family, Todd Roberts (owner and President of TMR Builders, Inc.) had an opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Currently, TMR Builders specialize in building custom homes from $300k – 800k +. Our custom homes are featured in numerous upscale Kalamazoo County neighborhoods including: Texas Heights, Huntington Hills, Orchards, Inverness, Crooked Lake Cove, Mystic Heights and Mystic Pines to name a few. Todd has built over 1,000 homes in our area.
TMR Builders has close working relationships with building supply companies, lenders, banks, and construction service providers, which helps streamline the process and enables them to assist their clients throughout the entire process. Whether you have your own plans, or if you would like to select a starting-point from one of the great number of existing plans we can help make your dream home a reality. Your custom home will be designed, built and finished to perfection by some of the most experienced and respected custom home builders.
Lots/Proposed Builds
Lots/Prices
2586 Ashford Trail
2612 Ashford Trail
2630 Ashford Trail
2680 Ashford Trail
2698 Ashford Trail
2750 Ashford Trail
9770 Windflower Lane
9790 Windflower Lane
9820 Windflower Lane
9840 Windflower Lane
9860 Windflower Lane
9898 Windflower Lane
9891 Windflower Lane
9865 Windflower Lane
9841 Windflower Lane
9823 Windflower Lane
2699 Ashford Trail
2685 Ashford Trail
2633 Ashford Trail
2613 Ashford Trail
“I’m absolutely loving my second new home built by TMR builders. I was allowed to be involve in the building process from day one. They gave me the freedom to make numerous customizations to their floor plan. As a result, I now have a home that is my very own. Kathy Smith was one of the best parts of my building experience. She went above and beyond to help me get in by the target move in date, she worked exceptionally hard when assisting me with customizing my new home and she even offered her expertise when I was having issues with the selling agent. Thanks to Kathy I was able to close on my home and able to move into my new Streamsong home on time. I’m not sure this would have happened without Kathy’s exceptional attention to detail and desire to make the buying experience a positive one.”
- Dana Rzepka
2680 Ashford Trail
Portage, MI 49024
Main Floor Plan
Upper Level/Optional
Portage, MI 49024
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2,108 Sq Ft
Main Floor Plan
Main Floor Plan
Upper Level/Optional Finished Lower
Optional Finished Lower Level of 555 Square Feet | $65.00/Square Feet Includes Bathroom & Family Room
Main Floor Plan
Optional Finished Lower Level
Optional Finished Lower Level of 710 Square Feet | $65.00/Square Feet
Includes Bedroom, Bathroom, & Family Room
Main Floor Plan
Optional Finished Lower Level of 887 Square Feet | $65.00/Square Feet Includes Bedroom, Bathroom, & Family Room
Main Floor Plan
Upper Level/Optional Finished Lower
Optional Finished Lower Level of 555 Square Feet | $65.00/Square Feet Includes Bathroom & Family Room
Praise
We first met Kathy at an open house at Streamsong Condos located in Portage. She greeted us with a warm welcome, spent lots of time answering our questions about the construction home from TMR Builders. We were so impressed with Kathy’s enthusiasm and honesty that we reserved a premium lot before we left that day. Kathy was awesome to work with during the entire process of our new build. She practically held our hands from the very beginning. Starting with our limited knowledge of the floor plan we selected, Kathy was very meticulous with the details of the floorplan we chose and advised us that when think we’re done looking, look again. When we could not agree on something, Kathy stepped in and provided valuable suggestions, which helped us to make changes to the plan, it was finalized. Next, it was time to make selections to flooring, cabinets, countertops and such. It felt a little overwhelming at times, but Kathy has such a great eye for design, which made it easier to visualize what our new home will look like. Finally, the communication between us and Kathy was constant from start to present. When we had questions, she had answers. If not, she contacted the person who did and she relayed it back to us. Kathy’s continual integrity and high energy was nothing short of amazing.
- Rose & Tom Haegele
Before You Build...
The Preliminary To Do’s
1. Select and Reserve a lot
2. Choose a Floor Plan
• Make modifications if necessary
3. The Kitchen Shop
• Select cabinets, counters, hardware and sink style
4. Magala
• Bring cabinet and counter sample
• Select backsplash tile, bathroom flooring and shower tile
• Flooring (carpet, luxury vinyl plank, wood)
5. Exterior Selections
• Vinyl siding (vertical or horizontal)
• Shingles, facia, soffits, drip edge, gutters,
6. Windows and Doors
• Big C Window - Simonton Brickmould Series, single hung
• Big C - Deck board color, interior doors and handles
7. Ferugson
• Faucets, toilets, tub/shower insert options
8. Bel-Aire Heating and Cooling
• Regarding furnace options and upgrades
9. Lakeside Service
• Water heater and water softener options
10. Hodgson/Lowe’s
• Make lighting selections
THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
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Initial Meetings with TMR team:
• Determine home size and model with TMR team
• Revise plans if needed and finalize with the architect
TMR Builders Proposal:
• TMR Builders deliver a building proposal based on final plans and material selections
Permit Acquisition:
• TMR Builders contact municipal office to discuss plans and obtain required permits
Site Preparation:
• Professional excavation team clears and levels the build site
• Wooden stakes mark foundation location
• Excavation team digs foundation
Concrete Footings/Walls:
• Wide footings below frost line
• Walls poured and waterproofed
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Framing:
• Lumber erected for walls, flooring, ceiling, and roof trusses
• House wrap and sheathing added for strength
• Windows and exterior doors installed
HVAC + Rough Plumbing:
• Ductwork installed by HVAC tech.
• Plumbers install pipes, sewer lines, and vent pipes
Electrical Installation/Inspection:
• Wires run through walls
• Electrical components installed
• Inspector checks HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work
Roof Installation:
• Roofing contractor installs flashing and shingles
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Exterior Walls:
• Various materials like vinyl, stone, brick installed
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Insulation + Drywall:
• Insulation and drywall installation
• Ceilings textured
Primed + Painted Walls:
• Walls primed and painted in chosen colors
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Trim + Cabinets:
• Trim around windows, doors, baseboards, and crown installed
• Vanities and cabinets installed
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• Flooring installed throughout the house
• Tile laid in bathrooms
• Installation of light fixtures, switches, and other items
Bathroom Fixtures:
• Faucets, showerheads, toilets, and other fixtures added
Landscaping +
Irrigation:
• Hydro seed and underground sprinklers installed
• Planting beds prepared for future landscaping
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Final Home Inspection:
• Municipal inspectors conduct a final inspection of all components
Final Walkthrough:
• TMR Builders provided with a checklist for final repairs and touch-ups
Closing:
• Closing process initiated after
passing inspections and checklist completion
Praise
“In searching for our new home we were fortunate to find a spec home in the area that we chose to be in. Building a custom home was attractive to us but not the time line that is generally involved. The spec home in Streamsong that was under construction fit the bill for us. I was slightly disappointed that the choices for the home had already been made but when Kathy showed the prospective choices I was pleasantly surprised. Kathy did extend an invitation to visit the vendors that were providing the choices to see if there was anything that we liked better. We opted to stay with the original selections with the exception of two details that were more in kind to our personal taste. Additionally, we were allowed to make a major change in the kitchen that suited our cooking and entertaining needs. Although the cabinetry had been purchased, we were allowed to change the configuration of the cabinets to allow for a double oven and a cooktop. While this was an expense for us it was a small price to pay to achieve the kitchen of our dreams. With the changes that Kathy and Todd allowed us to make our spec home became our custom home in a very timely manner. We enjoy our home, the floor plan is perfect and the kitchen is a joy to cook in!” - Jan S.
