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The not-so-obvious benefits of buying a new home

BY STEPHANIE PAGAN ■ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS

Home buyers have the choice of two types of houses: resale or new.

Home buyers planning to buy a brand-new house or condominium often cite energy efficiency, open layout, a warranty, and being able to select appliances, flooring, paint colors and other design elements as factors driving their choice.

But builders say that buyers can be drawn to a new house for reasons that aren’t so obvious. Here are a few more benefits of a brand-new home that you may not see in the sales brochure.

BUILDING A COMMUNITY TOGETHER A brand-new community is one of the built-in benefits of many new homes.

When families move in to a subdivision

at the same time, they often form lasting bonds of friendship and neighborliness right away. Nobody is the “new kid on the block,” and many home builders host community parties in new developments to help owners meet and connect.

Popular amenities like pools, walking trails and tennis and basketball courts offer additional opportunities for interaction among neighbors of all ages.

Often new communities are comprised of home owners in the same stage of life, such as young families or active retirees, so neighbors can get to know each other through carpools, PTA meetings, tennis matches or golf games.

ENTERTAINING Throwing a party in an older home can

be a challenge because smaller, distinct rooms make it difficult to entertain guests in one large space. Today, new home layouts feature more open spaces and rooms that flow into each other more easily. While you are preparing dinner, you can still interact with guests enjoying conversation without feeling closed off.

The feeling of spaciousness in today’s new-home layouts often is enhanced with higher ceilings and additional windows that bring in more light than you would find in an older home.

A CLEAN SLATE For some buyers, parking the car in a sparkling-clean garage or being the first to cook a dinner in a brand-new kitchen is part of the appeal of new construction.

In addition, you won’t have to spend time stripping dated wallpaper or repainting to suit your own sense of style — creating your own home décor from the get-go!

The advantages of being the first owner extend to the outdoors. Instead of inheriting inconveniently or precariously placed trees, or having to tear up overgrown shrubs, you can design and plant the lawn and garden you want.

OUTLETS, OUTLETS EVERYWHERE Homes built in the 1960s and earlier were wired much differently than houses today. Builders had no way of anticipating the invention of high-definition televisions, DVRs and computers that we enjoy today — and the very different electrical requirements they would introduce. New

homes can accommodate advanced technologies like structured wiring, security systems and sophisticated lighting plans, and can be tailored to meet the individual home owner’s needs.

Anyone who has ever lived in an older home can also attest to the fact that there are never enough outlets, inside or out! Today, home builders plan for the increased number and type of electronics and appliances used by today’s families, so you can safely operate a wine cooler, Christmas lights and your laptop — and more.  For more information about this item, please contact Stephanie Pagan at 800-368-5242 x8254 or via email at spagan@nahb.org.

Polyana da Costa: Reverse mortgage to pay off 1st mortgage?

BY POLYANA DA COSTA ■ BANKRATE.COM

Older homeowners often use reverse mortgages to pay off their traditional mortgages so they can get rid of their monthly house payments. Is that a wise strategy?

Reverse mortgages have gained a bad reputation over the years, but they can be a useful financial tool to seniors when used appropriately, says David Johnson, associate professor of finance at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

NOT ONLY FOR THE DESPERATE “Years past, financial planners didn’t view reverse mortgages as a planning tool,” says Johnson, who recently coauthored a study discussing the growing importance of reverse mortgages in retirement. “It was viewed as a last resort and they assumed that the only people that do reverse mortgages are people that are desperate. Clearly that’s not the case, and I think they are starting to view it differently now.”

WHY GET A LOAN WHEN YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE? One of the most common reasons homeowners get reverse mortgages is to pay off their existing mortgage so they have more income to work with, says Maggie O’Connell, who runs ReverseMortgageStore.com.

“They already have this debt on

the house, so instead of making their mortgage payments they are just paying it out of their equity before they leave the home,” she says.

WHAT IT TAKES TO GET A REVERSE MORTGAGE To qualify for a reverse mortgage, the homeowner must be at least 62 years old and have sufficient equity in the house. The size of the loan depends on the value of the home, the age of the youngest borrower and how much is owed on the house. The owner must pay property taxes and insurance.

HOW EQUITY IS CASHED OUT With reverse mortgages, homeowners have three options for cashing out equity: • Receive monthly payments.

• Get a lump-sum payment.

• Maintain a line of credit.

Many homeowners are conservative and just want to eliminate their mortgage payments, but they like having the credit line available, says Beth Paterson, executive vice president of the Reverse Mortgages SIDAC in St. Paul, Minn.

“Maybe they don’t need the money right now, but down the line they might have a medical emergency, so it’s good for them to have the option,” she says.

ONE BORROWER’S EXPERIENCE That was the case with Barbara Hiebert after her husband died. Their house was mortgage-free, but she knew her retirement income wasn’t enough to cover some of her expenses, including medical emergencies. She got a reverse mortgage but didn’t access the money until she had no other option.

“I rely on it only when I need it,” she says. Recently, she hurt herself after falling and spent more than $10,000 during her at-home recovery.

“I had people come in for three hours in the morning and at night,” she says. “It was expensive. I couldn’t have afforded it without the reverse mortgage.”

WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? As with many other seniors, Hiebert says she hesitated when she first heard of reverse mortgages because she wanted to leave her condo to her children.

“But they told me, ‘We don’t want you to think like that. We have money to take care of ourselves. We don’t want you to worry,’” she says.

THE NAME STAYS ON THE TITLE In addition to the guilty feeling, some seniors are confused about the process and worry that once they get a reverse

mortgage they no longer own the house, Johnson says.

“After they get a reverse mortgage, they still have title,” he says. “They can still do anything they want.”

Once the homeowner dies, the heirs are given the option to pay off the loan and keep the house or sell it to pay off the loan. If the house sells for more than the amount owed, the heirs receive the balance. If the loan is bigger than the loan value, the bank takes all the proceeds, but the balance of the loan does not have to be repaid.

COSTS OF GETTING A REVERSE MORTGAGE One of the reasons reverse mortgages have gained a bad reputation is because many view them as too costly. But they are no different from conventional mortgages in terms of costs, says Peter Bell, president and CEO at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association.

“It’s still going to be accruing interest on the house the same way as a conventional mortgage,” he says. “The question is whether you are going to be making those monthly payments now or let that be paid off later.”

Borrowers also are required to pay for mortgage insurance when they get a reverse mortgage. As with the interest, the mortgage insurance costs are paid

with equity. The insurance protects lenders (not borrowers) from losses.

IT’S ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTAND Because the homeowner isn’t making monthly payments to cover upfront costs, interest and mortgage insurance, the equity on the house can quickly shrink as the loan balance gets bigger over time.

It’s crucial that seniors receive the required counseling before getting a reverse mortgage.

“For consumers, the most important thing they can do is to become educated on how it works,” Johnson says. “A reverse mortgage is not the solution for everybody, but clearly it’s an option for many people and the more information they know, the better they can understand how the product works and they can make an informed decision.”

WHAT IS A REVERSE MORTGAGE? A home equity loan in which the borrower is not required to make payments. The homeowner must be at least 62 years old. A reverse mortgage accrues interest and does not have to be repaid until the homeowner dies or moves out of the house. The Federal Housing Administration calls it an HECM, for home equity conversion mortgage. 

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TINY HOME RECEIVES BIG AWARD:

Eco Cabins takes home People’s Choice Award from 2014 Parade of Homes NEWSWIRE

This year’s 2014 Parade of Homes took no prisoners featuring glamorously built model homes ranging from below $300,000 up to $2.4 million!

Whether it’s the fact that a home has a marvelous atrium that features a twostory waterfall that awes parade goers with its architectural brilliance or the fact that parts of a model are intricately stitched with the very pine wood derived from the Black Forest Fire; the model that takes home the Parade of Homes’ People Choice Award is usually an unpredictable honor to attain due to the continuously heightened level of competition.

But among all the seemingly unbeatable “goliaths” lies one “tiny” contender. EcoCabins, LLC took home this year’s coveted People’s Choice Award in the under $300,000 category with their seemingly out-of-the-box model that aimed to shake things up a bit. Their entry featured a 390 square foot model for only $60K! They were the “new kid on the block” that allowed for parade goers to ditch their shoe-booties at the door and trek through their vacation home with family, friends, and even dogs!

The attention proved to be surreal and quite the talk-of-the-Parade, as well as the county! Many parade goers were quoted to say, “We came just to see the

EcoCabin!”, “Oh my gosh, I could totally do this!” or “this is what I’ve needed all these years!”

The Tiny Home Movement has been sweeping across the nation with documentaries like “Tiny,” new television shows like “Tiny House Nation” on the A&E Network and features in Time Magazine last month.

This year’s 60th Annual Parade of Homes will mark the first-time a “tiny home” has ever been featured nationwide. EcoCabins founder, Darin Zaruba notes that “the tiny home movement has been around for longer than people think. What is getting attention now is the extreme of the industry, and there are actually practical applications available today for a lot less than people think, and without any of the labor!”

Eco Cabins, LLC founder Darin Zaruba is a local Colorado Springs entrepreneur who has proven to have a successful track-record in real-estate and business development for over 2 decades.

EcoCabins offers factory-built homes for the fraction of the price of high-end RVs and are better options than time shares. Due to the fact that they are built in factories all over the nation, they have capabilities to ship anywhere in the US. The Parade Model is available for viewing through the end of October at

the Western Mining Museum just North of Bass Pro Shops, 255 North Gate Blvd.

Colorado Springs, CO, 80921. 

For more information please visit www.ecocabins.com or contact: Darin Zaruba, President – darin@ecocabins.com, cell 719-331-3630; Marcus Alvarado, Event Manager – marcus@ecocabins.com, cell 719-494-7869.

Green on the upswing as eco-friendly home building goes mainstream

BY JAMIE SMITH HOPKINS ■ THE BALTIMORE SUN

At first, Baldwin Homes didn’t build green. Then it dipped its corporate toe in — one home here, another there.

Now the Gambrills company is constructing an entire green neighborhood. It’s the story of U.S. home building writ small.

Green accounted for 2 percent of the new-home market in 2005, according to a report by industry data provider McGraw Hill Construction. By last year it had ballooned to 23 percent — nearly a quarter.

“I don’t think green is a niche market anymore,” said Michele A. Russo, director of green content at McGraw Hill Construction.

More builders have jumped in with both feet. Others are giving green techniques a try, to the point that more than 60 percent of single-family home builders say they’re doing at least a moderate amount of work in the field, according to McGraw Hill.

Even strictly conventional homes are built in a more environmentally — and budget — friendly way than they were five years ago because energy-efficient appliances are so common, Russo said.

Some builders get a green stamp of approval from a certifying body, such as the U.S. Green Building Council. Others just incorporate some of the ideas, which can range from designing a home with sunlight in mind to building “green roofs” in urban areas so dirty stormwater doesn’t run off into the Chesapeake Bay. The level of activity and acceptance is a sea change, said Michael Furbish, president and founder of Furbish, a green product supplier in Baltimore that specializes in green roofs and walls.

“Green building has become the norm in 15 short years,” he said. “Instead of being a novelty, it’s become a presumed logical way of building.”

It’s not that everyone’s become an environmentalist. The “conversation is changing,” said Kevin Morrow, director of sustainability and green building at the National Association of Home Builders.

Techniques once sold as environmentally friendly are increasingly plugged as “high performance,” because the two frequently go hand-in-hand.

Take, for example, a highly insulated house. It uses less energy, a plus for outdoor air quality and the owner’s utility bills. It’s also much more comfortable than a drafty property.

The goal is “making sure that the home is a pleasant place to be,” Morrow said.

Mike Baldwin, president and owner of Baldwin Homes, is working on National Green Building Standard-certified

GREEN GROWS A by-the-numbers look at the green homebuilding market: • 37: Percent of single-family home builders in 2011 who said green projects represented at least a moderate amount of their work • 62: Percent of single-family home builders in 2013 who fell in that category • 84: Percent of single-family home builders who project that green will represent at least a moderate amount of their work in 2018 • $6 billion: Value of the green new-home market in 2005 • $37 billion: Value of the green new-home market in 2013 Source: McGraw Hill Construction

homes at the Preserve at Severn Run in Gambrills, Maryland.

The company developed the Anne Arundel County neighborhood with deep swales at the front of some lots — and no sidewalks or curbs — to manage stormwater. Baldwin said he built the swales at the county’s request and decided to go fully green in that subdivision as a result.

Now he’s a convert. He speaks with enthusiasm about leaving as many trees on the land as possible, insulating well, designing for better indoor air quality, using windows on the south-facing side of the house that reflect heat, reclaiming old building materials — techniques he’s using at the Preserve.

“Green home building is not just about the products that you’re putting in the home,” Baldwin said. “It’s embracing every aspect of building a home, from the site on.”

He built the model to be a showcase, with more than 60 green features. He pointed out examples as he walked through. A chessboard-like patio, recycled-content concrete pavers interspersed with squares of synthetic grass. Reclaimed columns from Second Chance in Baltimore. Zoned heating and cooling so different areas can be set to different temperatures. Buried cisterns to

feed the irrigation system with rainwater rather than well water. A solar hot water heater in the basement. A fan in the garage that automatically runs for 15 minutes after a car pulls in — to get the carbon monoxide out.

It’s a huge house, built as a fundraiser for Hospice of the Chesapeake and Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. But the electric bill for the nearly 7,000-squarefoot property, including the finished basement, averages about $200 a month, Baldwin said.

Fifteen miles north, local developers are putting the finishing touches on a five-townhouse project in South Baltimore. The 1,850-square-foot homes aren’t green-certified, and there’s nothing unusual about the interiors — now that high-efficiency appliances, heating and air conditioning are common — but at the very top of the Townes at Marshall Green is an example of Furbish’s work. Green roofs.

The city’s Department of Public Works suggested them to manage stormwater runoff, said John Roe, one of the developers.

“I didn’t know anything about green roofs, really — I know of them,” he said. “So my partner and I started doing research on them. The more I read about it, the more I liked the notion.”

Runoff isn’t a theoretical concept for Roe. He enjoys boating in the Inner Harbor and the bay, and he’s dismayed by how dirty the harbor water can get.

The roofs appealed to him as a way to catch rain and filter it, removing gunk, as well as providing a bit of greenery for residents in a pavement-intensive place.

Half the roof is covered in plants, growing in soil packed above super-absorbent mineral wool; the rest is done in concrete pavers, suitable for a table and chairs.

Roe’s considering green techniques in future projects.

“Obviously, development all has to fit into a budget, but it’s something certainly I’m interested in,” he said.

Janet Harrison, an Annapolis architect who specializes in green building, said there’s a lot that can be done at low cost, simply with design. The shape of a home, the shading, the windows — done right, they can maximize sunlight in the winter, when extra heat is a plus, and minimize it in the summer when it would just run up the tab for cooling.

She calls it “old wisdom.”

“We knew all these things before we forgot — before air conditioning came in,” she said.

The more green elements, the more likely there’s an extra cost attached.

But Morrow, with the home builders

association, said it’s not as high as it used to be, a change driven by more competition among product providers and more builders with experience.

“About two-thirds of builders report that their customers are willing to pay something higher than they might otherwise have for a high-performing home,” he said. “Whether that’s 1 percent or 10 percent, there’s disagreement on.”

Baldwin’s experience is it’s still a challenging sell, despite green’s mainstream position in the market these days. He said Maryland is such a pricey place to build, with suburban impact fees and big-ticket requirements such as nitrogen-removing septic systems, that buyers are wary of anything that looks more expensive upfront.

That means he has to do a lot of explaining. About the lower cost to operate and maintain his homes. About the materials he uses standard — like hardwood floors — that aren’t in the base price of conventional new homes because it’s an upgrade.

But he has to get buyers in the door to have that conversation.

“If they really understood what green is, anyone would want a green home,” he said. “It’s just a home that works well, to its maximum efficiency. 

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1908 Turnbull Drive | $646,096 - Available Now!

2510 Tamora Way | $ 564,900

Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: I-25 to Northgate Blvd Exit #156; East on Northgate; Right on Silverton Rd; Right on Silver Rose Dr; Left on Turnbull; 1908 Turnbull Drive is on the left corner!

Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-495-7297, flyinghorse@classichomes.com

Neighborhood: Mountain Shadows Driving Directions: From I-25, exit #149 at Woodmen Road follow west as it turns into W. Rockrimmon Blvd.

Right (west) onto Vindicator Dr. Follow that across Centennial Blvd. and it turns into Flying W Ranch Road.

Right at Wilson Rd. Left at Tamora Way. Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-492-2823, mountainshadows@classichomes.com

The 4,614 Stratford Model home is a rancher located on 16,590 sq. ft. lot is fully landscaped and has stucco & stone exterior, a welcoming front porch, and an expanded 10x19 deck off the nook. It offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3-car garage with service door. Kitchen includes large island with pendant lights, canned lighting, upgraded cabinets with undercabinet lights, upgraded granite countertops with tile backsplash, stainless steel undermount sink, and stainless steel appliances. Custom drapes and rods come with this builder model home!

And, Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse is also included!

In a prime west side location, Classic’s new “Ashton” ranch plan is over 4,500 sq. ft. and sits 23,825 sq. ft. home site! It features 3 bedrooms plus a study, 3.5 baths and 3 car garage. Gorgeous hickory hardwood floors, stucco & stone exterior and covered rear patio! This spacious home offers a finished basement with 1’ taller ceilings, Jack & Jill lower level bathroom. Stunning views will be sure to please!

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Classic Homes in The Village of Siena

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13066 Cupcake Heights | $437,156

1206 E. High Point Ln. | $450,000

Neighborhood: Flying Horse Driving Directions: I-25 to Interquest Exit 153; East on Interquest to Flying Horse Club Dr; West on Flying Horse Club Drive to first round-about, right on Barossa Valley; Left on Sea Smoke Circle (turns into Cupcake Heights). 13066 Cupcake Heights is on the right!

Agent/Company: Classic Homes, 719-495-7297, flyinghorse@classichomes.com Located just east of The Club at Flying Horse, the “Landau” Model Home is now available for leaseback! The home is a 3,195 sq. ft. ranch-style patio home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2-car garage. It has stucco & stone exterior, covered expanded deck, and is fully landscaped with sprinkler system and all landscape maintenance is included! This spacious patio home offers a finished basement with 1’ taller ceilings, fireplace, and wet bar rough-in plumbing. All new Classic Homes in Flying Horse include Social Fitness Membership in The Club at Flying Horse!

Neighborhood: Highland Gardens Driving Directions: South on I-25, Take Exit 143 onto Uintah, turn right onto W. uintah St., turn right onto Mesa Rd., turn right onto Terrace Rd., turn right onto E. High Point Ln. Agent/Company: Brian Maecker, 719-593-2963, RE/MAX Advantage SPECTACULAR PIKES PEAK AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS FROM THIS WALK OUT RANCHER. TONS OF TREES, PONDS, WATERFALLS ON THIS 1/3 ACRE LOT ON THE WEST SIDE. TONS OF HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL TO HUGE EAT IN KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM PAINTING THROUGHOUT. LUXURY MASTER SUITE FEATURING DUAL MASTER SHOWER, OVERSIZED 3 CAR GARAGE, NEW ROOF, HOT WATER HEATER, 2 MOSS ROCK FIREPLACES, AWESOME DECK, PATIO AND GARDENS TOO.

More Open Houses Open House of the Week Beautiful 2 Story Home in Wolf Ranch with 4-car garage!

8743 Stony Creek Dr. | $ 387,500 Hours: 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, August 31 Neighborhood: Briargate Driving Directions: North Powers. Right on Research.

Right on Cross Creek. Left on Stony Creek.

Agent/Company: Jennifer Browning, 719-440-5694, RE/MAX Properties

Beautiful Vantage home, 2 story Belgian model, in Wolf Ranch. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms up plus half bath on the main level and a full bath in the finished lower level. Over 3,800 sq.ft with so many extras. The entryway is beautiful, dramatic and different; circular, two story high. The main level is all hardwood floors except for the office and the family room. Formal dining room with dry buffet bar and a see-through gas fireplace between dining room and family room. The kitchen has solid stone counters, all stainless appliances, 42” high cabinets, breakfast bar, and large casual eating area with slider to the back patio, firepit and more! Back yard fully fenced. Professional landscaping front and back. Wet bar in the basement ... and again ... a four car garage! Come and see!

Open House of the Week Beautiful Hard Pine Log Home – 10+ Acres 9505 Thoroughbred Lane | $449,000 Hours: 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, August 31 Neighborhood: Black Forest Driving Directions: From Hwy 83, East on Hodgen to Remington, North to Morgan Rd., East to Clydesdale, North to Thoroughbred (on corner).

Agent/Company: Ti Mix, 719-290-1331, ERA Herman Group Real Estate Attractive Remodeled 4 BR 4 Bath home on 10+ acres - corner lot w/stunning Front Range/Pikes Peak views.

Maple cabinetry w/solid surface countertops, Stainless Steel Wolf Appliances, 2 pantries, Cathedral Pine Ceilings, Red Maple Flooring. Built-in Entertainment Ctr & Bookshelves. Green house. Covered Porches, large deck. 4-cargarage. Extra Building Site.

Featured Open House of the Week Beautiful NEW Country Estate Home with Quick Move-In! 12365 Black Hills Drive | $ 524,900

Neighborhood: The Estates at Meridian Ranch Agent/Company: Jene Bullock, 719-963-7983, Majestic Custom Homes Open House: August 30 & 31, 12pm-5pm Driving Directions: From Powers, take Woodmen Rd. east to Meridian Rd. Go north on Meridian to Rex Rd. and turn right, go to Mt. Gateway and turn left, then right on Black Hills Dr. Follow signs to Open House.

Will consider all reasonable offers! Enjoy main level living in this open-concept ranch plan by award winning custom builder. 4,694 sq. ft., 5 br or 4+study, 3.5 ba, oversized 1.3 ac lot, 6 car garage, and huge finished basement. Gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite, open great room with fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings. Amazing features to be included throughout! Take in the majestic mountain views from large covered patio. Wonderful community amenities. Home is currently under construction with estimated 6 week quick completion. Make some of your own selections for a limited time! Come see it today! *References to square footage are approximate. Price and features subject to change without notice. This ad is for informational purposes only and is not part of any contract or offer to sell.

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New Home At Mackenzie Place Active Adult Campus 2836 Elm Meadow View | $326,155

Neighborhood: Mackenzie Place Driving Directions: North on union on the Southwest corner of Fillmore and Union Agent/Company: Mark Brantley, 719-963-5427, Triton Communities Open House: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm

Cottage home with loft plan has main floor living, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and attached 2-car attached garage. Inviting kitchen is finished with 36” Maple cabinets, Granite kitchen countertops, tile backsplash, and GE microwave, dishwasher & smooth cook top range. Vaulted ceilings and Optional gas fireplace in the Grand Room. A spacious master bedroom with coffered ceiling, walk-in closet and private master bath with double sinks, and a walk-in shower w/bench. Laundry room is conveniently located in the owner’s entry next to the garage, and the second bedroom has a nearby bath. Covered front porch and covered patio provide the perfect place to enjoy spectacular Colorado evenings.

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AIRPORT RD. ACADEMY BLVD.

CIRCLE DRIVE

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Winner 2013 People’s Choice (Parade of Homes) • Visit us in the Lodge at Cathedral Pines - 13977 Milam Road • Saturday through Wednesday 10-5 (12-5 on Sunday) • www.Alliancebuildersinc.com

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11 FONTAINE BLVD.

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Our Model the Austin- This cozy 2 story home has everything most desire! The Great Room boasts a gas fireplace and it is open to the dining and Kitchen area. Generous Kitchen space has granite slab counters, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and extended hardwood flooring. Walk Out on to your patio from the Kitchen and Master Suite. Master Suite

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Vanguard’s Model Home Available for Quick Move In!

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1585 Gold Hill Mesa Drive $359,988 Open Sat. & Sun 1-4 Kelly Price 719.650.1778

SQUIRREL CREEK RD.

Fountain

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Quality and Affordable Custom Homes

Fort Carson

10851 Glen Canyon Drive Model Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 or by appointment

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Winner 2013 People’s Choice (Parade of Homes)

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boasts a plush 5 piece Master Bath and spacious walkin closet. A powder room and laundry complete the Main Level. The upper level enjoys 2 large bedrooms, a full bath, and a cozy loft which overlooks the Great Room!

A full unfinished lower level has 9’ ceilings for room to grow! Our model home Available NOW in the desirable Gold Hill Mesa Community! Don’t Miss Out!

www.gjgardnerfalcon.com

719.495.8800

HANOVER RD.

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Desirable Wolf Ranch 3BR, 2½ Bath, 2 Car Garage $187,000 - $229,900

Quality and Affordable Custom Homes 10888 Mt Evans Drive Model Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4 or by appointment

Landscaped & Fncd Yard

The Harbor is an impressive two-story stucco home with a main level master and two bedrooms plus a loft on the

The Village at Falcon • $225,000 - $300,000

New Townhomes in District 20

8989 Meadow Rose View • Award Winning Builder East on Research past Powers, • 3 Floor Plans including left on Grand Cordera Parkway Main Level Master Sales Office on your left • JMWestonhomes.com 719-571-9737

11405 Neutra Grove 6 New Homes Plans Brand New Neighborhood Jim Stiltner 719.964.3526

• We have 1/3 to 1 acre lots available • Award winning designs • Homes starting at $325,000

Winner 2013 People’s Choice (Parade of Homes)

upper level. 1930 finished sq. ft. Over 1,000 sq. ft. unfinished basement.

Granite in the kitchen, GE Appliances including washer, dryer and refrigerator.

Also, miniblinds, fenced back yard and landscaped front yards.

www.gjgardnerfalcon.com

719.495.8800

• We have 1/3 to 1 acre lots available • Award winning designs • Homes starting at $325,000

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Wolf Ranch – Richmond American Homes From the upper $200s 5766 Paladin Place 719.282.3783 - www.RichmondAmerican.com Banning Lewis Ranch – Richmond American Homes From the mid $200s 7092 Mountain Spruce Drive 719.573-7950 - www.RichmondAmerican.com Banning Lewis Ranch – Oakwood Homes From the mid $200s 8244 Cypress Wood Drive 719.380.5082 - 1-6pm Mon, 10-6pm Tues-Sun

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Banning Lewis Ranch – Oakwood Homes From the mid $200s 7119 Snowbell Lane 719.380.5082 - 1-6pm Mon, 10-6pm Tues-Sun

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Cumberland Green in Fountain – Oakwood Homes From the low $200s 9375 Castle Oaks Drive, Fountain, CO 80817 719.719.382.9799 - 1-6pm Mon, 10-6pm Tues-Sun

Meridian Ranch – Richmond American Homes From the $200s 10258 Mt. Lincoln Drive, Peyton 719.494.0182 - www.RichmondAmerican.com Lorson Ranch – Richmond American Homes From the mid $200s 6518 Alliance Loop 719.573.7950 - www.RichmondAmerican.com

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