Showing posts with label Tuscany Homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuscany Homes. Show all posts
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Choosing a Home Builder
By: Rob Harding
When deciding on building a home, it is not only a stressful event in your life, it is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. Whether you are buying a condo, a townhouse, a house in a subdivision, or a custom built house, you want to know that you are buying a good quality home from a reputable builder. The home builder you choose can make building your new home a success or a nightmare. Here are a few things to keep in mind when picking a home builder that you want to build your new home.
- Make appointments to meet with home builders you are interested in. Your discussions with the builder can determine a lot by the answers to your questions that are important to you.
- Compare builders on the same criteria. Choose a specific job, such as shower, there should not be much variance between home builders. Prices will vary though amongst the home builders. If price is the deciding factor, pick neither the highest or lowest, all other things being equal.
- Look for quality and value. When looking at new homes, really inspect the quality of workmanship and place a value. Check out open houses and model homes to look at. Model homes are commonly furnished, providing insight on how to use your space within the home. Also, see if you can see an unfurnished home for comparisons. Inspect the cabinetry, carpeting, trimwork, and paint throughout the home. Ask the builder or the builder's representative a lot of questions.
These are just a few things to consider and look into when choosing a home builder. This is a great time to purchase a new home with the interest rates so low. So choose a home builder who builds quality along with value. Having both can make the difference in building your new home.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Rural Development Loans
If you plan to build in Eagle Mountain or Saratoga Springs, Utah, make sure you check out Rural Development loans.They can lower your monthly payment hundreds of dollars.
If you are interested, Tuscany Homes is ready and willing to help you build out on the west side of Utah lake.
To read more information about the loans, go HERE or call Bob Peavley at 801-414-6212.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Tuscany HOMES
Check out a few of the things we have done the past couple years HERE.
We think you will like what you see.
We think you will like what you see.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
FAQ Tuesday
Q: How much money do I have to initially invest to move my family into a new home?
A: The initial investment you need to make in a brand new home varies from “0”, yes zero, to however much you as the homeowner wishes to invest. For more information, please contact one of our Preferred Lenders as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
A: The initial investment you need to make in a brand new home varies from “0”, yes zero, to however much you as the homeowner wishes to invest. For more information, please contact one of our Preferred Lenders as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
FAQ Tuesday
Q: What kind of financing does Tuscany Homes offer?
A: Tuscany Homes does not provide loans for their homeowners as this is a violation of Utah State Law. However, we have terrific relationships with preferred lenders who know and understand the quality of our product and how best to provide financing for our buyers. In several of our current neighborhoods, buyers can qualify for Rural Housing Loans which have a tremendous advantage over other types of loans in the current market. For more information, please contact one of our Preferred Lenders as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
A: Tuscany Homes does not provide loans for their homeowners as this is a violation of Utah State Law. However, we have terrific relationships with preferred lenders who know and understand the quality of our product and how best to provide financing for our buyers. In several of our current neighborhoods, buyers can qualify for Rural Housing Loans which have a tremendous advantage over other types of loans in the current market. For more information, please contact one of our Preferred Lenders as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
Monday, December 28, 2009
Health Care Bill Damaging to Building Industry Employers
Read more about this HERE, and help out the local home builders!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
FAQ Tuesday
Q: Will you build on our lot?
A: Yes! Tuscany has and will build on your lot. This involves custom pricing and time, but we have found that homeowners realize the high value of a Tuscany home and the competitive nature of our bidding. For more information, please contact one of our sales agent listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
A: Yes! Tuscany has and will build on your lot. This involves custom pricing and time, but we have found that homeowners realize the high value of a Tuscany home and the competitive nature of our bidding. For more information, please contact one of our sales agent listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
FAQ Tuesday
Q: Will you build our floor plan?
A: Yes! Tuscany does build custom homes for homeowners. For more information, please contact one of our sales representatives as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
A: Yes! Tuscany does build custom homes for homeowners. For more information, please contact one of our sales representatives as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
FAQ Tuesday
Q: Can we make changes to your floor plans?
A: Tuscany works carefully with architects, subcontractors, and interior designers so that each of their floor plans are carefully thought out and arranged to maximize the benefits to the home owner. However, they can make changes to a floor plan based on the special needs of the homeowner.
For more information, please contact one of our sales representatives as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
A: Tuscany works carefully with architects, subcontractors, and interior designers so that each of their floor plans are carefully thought out and arranged to maximize the benefits to the home owner. However, they can make changes to a floor plan based on the special needs of the homeowner.
For more information, please contact one of our sales representatives as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuscany's Ranking As A Woman-Owned Business
Take a look at Utah Business Magazine's Women-Owned Business ranking for 2008. Then, check out the number FOUR spot.
Debbie Hooge has done marvelous things with this company. We are so proud of her and all of her hard work.
Debbie Hooge has done marvelous things with this company. We are so proud of her and all of her hard work.
FAQ Tuesday
Q: What special buyer incentives do you offer?
A: Tuscany builds a home that is superior in quality, workmanship and materials to their competitors. This built-in value is often thousands of dollars of “incentives” to the discriminating homebuyer. Even with the added amenities and value, Tuscany is competitively priced.
In addition, if you use one of Tuscany's preferred lenders, there are several incentives that will be made available to you as the homebuyer. For more information, please contact any of our sales representatives as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
A: Tuscany builds a home that is superior in quality, workmanship and materials to their competitors. This built-in value is often thousands of dollars of “incentives” to the discriminating homebuyer. Even with the added amenities and value, Tuscany is competitively priced.
In addition, if you use one of Tuscany's preferred lenders, there are several incentives that will be made available to you as the homebuyer. For more information, please contact any of our sales representatives as listed on our website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/).
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
FAQ Tuesday
Q: Where does Tuscany Homes build?
A: All of Tuscany Homes current locations are listed on their website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/). To find out about our upcoming or new locations such as Morgan, Coalville, Blue Water Villas, Silver Lake and Santaquin, please contact Bob Peavley, our sales agent, at 801-414-6212 for details.
A: All of Tuscany Homes current locations are listed on their website (http://www.mytuscanyhomes.com/). To find out about our upcoming or new locations such as Morgan, Coalville, Blue Water Villas, Silver Lake and Santaquin, please contact Bob Peavley, our sales agent, at 801-414-6212 for details.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
New Model Home
Tuscany has opened a new model home in Saratoga Springs (Utah).751 North Aberdeen Way
It will be open Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 6 pm.
For questions, comments or concerns call Bob at 801 414 6212.
Friday, November 6, 2009
The New Guy: Bob Peavley
Tuscany Homes recently hired its newest head of sales and marketing, Bob Peavley.
Bob Peavley Bio:
"I was born in Bangkok, Thailand and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. I started my career as a chef and I have a ridiculous love and passion for food. I opened my first restaurant in 1993, and was the General Manager and Executive Chef for a very successful family operated chain.
Obviously, my background is in customer service and public relations.
After I met my wife, Brooke, in one of the restaurants I decided it was time to hang up my coat and start a family (we currently have 2 children). We soon moved to Utah and I began a new career in real estate.
The last five years I have focused my efforts in land acquisitions and development. I have developed subdivisions as small as five lots, and have managed the development of a master planned community. I am a licensed real estate agent, as well as CSP certified.
I am excited and grateful to be a part of the Tuscany Homes team. I look forward to working with a group of professionals who have great respect for one another and have a true respect for their craft."
Bob Peavley Bio:
"I was born in Bangkok, Thailand and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. I started my career as a chef and I have a ridiculous love and passion for food. I opened my first restaurant in 1993, and was the General Manager and Executive Chef for a very successful family operated chain.
Obviously, my background is in customer service and public relations.
After I met my wife, Brooke, in one of the restaurants I decided it was time to hang up my coat and start a family (we currently have 2 children). We soon moved to Utah and I began a new career in real estate.
The last five years I have focused my efforts in land acquisitions and development. I have developed subdivisions as small as five lots, and have managed the development of a master planned community. I am a licensed real estate agent, as well as CSP certified.
I am excited and grateful to be a part of the Tuscany Homes team. I look forward to working with a group of professionals who have great respect for one another and have a true respect for their craft."
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Knobs
At Tuscany Homes we realize that style is very important. Each tiny detail counts to make a home unique to its buyer.We try to stay ahead of the crowd when it comes to this, but there are a few things that are out of our hands.
These KNOBS from ANTHROPOLOGIE are a great way to give your kitchen, bathrooms, or bedrooms a distinct and beautiful look. Go ahead, check them out!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
10 Steps To Buying A New Tuscany Home
Tuscany Homes' website is FULL of things created to enhance the experience of buying or building a new home.
THIS is just one example.
THIS is just one example.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Downside To Getting A "Great Deal" On A New Home
Recently it seems that consumers are so busy trying to out deal their families and friends on a new home purchase that they miss out on real estate’s most traditional and time-proven mantra “location, location, location.”
“Location is a decision based on personal feelings, needs and perceptions,” said Debbie Hooge, owner and CEO of Tuscany Homes in Eagle Mountain, Utah. “Too many of today’s buyers are so desperate to get a good deal that they end up losing sight of their families needs and wants.”
A family has to live in a home, not just invest in one. Therefore, the primary considerations for the purchase of a home is whether or not that home is located in the right neighborhood, has the right kind or type of schools, is convenient for work or to commute to work, and is in a location that meets other primary needs such as the proximity to friends, family and recreational amenities.
Once these location needs are met, then the next criteria for choosing a new home is whether or not the home fits the needs of the family that will live in it.
For example, a family with one child would feel lost in a home with six bedrooms whereas a family with four children can feel cramped in an upscale home with only two or three bedrooms.
In the end, the fair market value of any home is what a willing buyer pays a willing seller. Therefore, whatever a buyer pays for a home, regardless of the perceived 'good deal' is the true value of that property. So, once a buyer purchases a home, they set that home’s value, at least for the next couple of years. This often times limits the amount for which the property is worth. Too often a family wakes up to find that their good deal is, in fact, a big nightmare of unfilled dreams and expectations.
Read this article at ArticlesBase.com
“Location is a decision based on personal feelings, needs and perceptions,” said Debbie Hooge, owner and CEO of Tuscany Homes in Eagle Mountain, Utah. “Too many of today’s buyers are so desperate to get a good deal that they end up losing sight of their families needs and wants.”
A family has to live in a home, not just invest in one. Therefore, the primary considerations for the purchase of a home is whether or not that home is located in the right neighborhood, has the right kind or type of schools, is convenient for work or to commute to work, and is in a location that meets other primary needs such as the proximity to friends, family and recreational amenities.
Once these location needs are met, then the next criteria for choosing a new home is whether or not the home fits the needs of the family that will live in it.
For example, a family with one child would feel lost in a home with six bedrooms whereas a family with four children can feel cramped in an upscale home with only two or three bedrooms.
In the end, the fair market value of any home is what a willing buyer pays a willing seller. Therefore, whatever a buyer pays for a home, regardless of the perceived 'good deal' is the true value of that property. So, once a buyer purchases a home, they set that home’s value, at least for the next couple of years. This often times limits the amount for which the property is worth. Too often a family wakes up to find that their good deal is, in fact, a big nightmare of unfilled dreams and expectations.
Read this article at ArticlesBase.com
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
How To Buy Your First Home
You are seriously thinking about investing in your very first home. You hear all kinds of messages like: “The time is right to buy!” “Don’t miss out on your chance to buy a home!” On the other hand, you listen to the economic news, family, and friends and you wonder, “Is this really the right time to invest in a new home? And if so, how does it really work?” Where do you start and what do you do when making the most significant financial decision of your life, investing in a new home?
The very first step is to find a competent professional real estate agent to guide you through the home buying process. Considering that this is a significant investment in your financial and personal future, you need to be very careful who you chose. Talk with at least three agents before deciding on one. The person you select should have a minimum of four to five years of experience in helping other families, like yours, invest in a new home.
But, because it is you and your family that is making the investment, you must understand the entire process so that you can make sure that there are no “short cuts” taken by anyone involved in the process.
After selecting an agent, you must find out and become qualified for the amount of overall investment which you could finance. This is accomplished by sitting down and filling out an application with a highly qualified loan officer. Select a loan officer through the same process you used to find an agent.
The loan officer will review your income, debts, and savings to determine your best financial option. This information will include the initial amount you must invest and the subsequent monthly investment that best suits your budget. They will give you a pre-qualification letter which will include the total investment, monthly investment, and initial investment you can achieve.
Now it is time to make some decisions with whomever you will be sharing the home. A few things to consider are:
· Where do we want to live?
· What schools are important to us?
· What types of amenities (parks, lakes, golf courses, etc.) are central to our life style?
· Is it close to work or commuter options?
Then you need to ponder the type of home you want. Should it be new, old, single story, two-story, have a basement, two car garage, large yard, small yard? Be sure to identify the things you want and separate them from the things you cannot live without.
Using the information you have come up with, create a list of criteria then take it, along with the pre-qualification letter provided by your loan officer, the real estate agent you selected.
Once in possession of these valuable tools, your real estate professional will begin to make a search of the areas and the types of homes you prefer. For many first-time homeowners a brand new home has more advantages than a used one. These advantages include:
· The ability to select the floor plan that suits you.
· Having amenities and finishings you want.
· A home warranty to cover any major issues that may arise after you move in.
If you chose to build a new home instead of buying an older one, your agent will take you to visit the new home communities in the areas you have selected. Once there, you will receive further help from well-trained on-site agents who can walk you through the process of making your selections, writing a contract, meeting with the builder’s field representative, and closing once your home in completed.
If you do not select a brand new home, you will tour used properties with your realtor until you find the best one. You realtor will draft a contract for you and help you negotiate terms and conditions with the seller. Once you have a contract approved and signed by everyone, you need to hire a home inspector to review conditions of the home. Of there are problems, your realtor will negotiate with the seller to fix items that need repaired. In the meantime, you loan officer will be working on your loan and will need you to provide them with documents and information so you can get a fully documented and underwritten loan.
When closing day arrives you will go to the title insurance company and sign all your loan and closing documents.
You’re almost there. But, you will have to wait until the bank lending you the money wires it to the title company so the title company can pay the seller for you. Now, get your keys and move into your new home.
Check out the article on eHow.com
The very first step is to find a competent professional real estate agent to guide you through the home buying process. Considering that this is a significant investment in your financial and personal future, you need to be very careful who you chose. Talk with at least three agents before deciding on one. The person you select should have a minimum of four to five years of experience in helping other families, like yours, invest in a new home.
But, because it is you and your family that is making the investment, you must understand the entire process so that you can make sure that there are no “short cuts” taken by anyone involved in the process.
After selecting an agent, you must find out and become qualified for the amount of overall investment which you could finance. This is accomplished by sitting down and filling out an application with a highly qualified loan officer. Select a loan officer through the same process you used to find an agent.
The loan officer will review your income, debts, and savings to determine your best financial option. This information will include the initial amount you must invest and the subsequent monthly investment that best suits your budget. They will give you a pre-qualification letter which will include the total investment, monthly investment, and initial investment you can achieve.
Now it is time to make some decisions with whomever you will be sharing the home. A few things to consider are:
· Where do we want to live?
· What schools are important to us?
· What types of amenities (parks, lakes, golf courses, etc.) are central to our life style?
· Is it close to work or commuter options?
Then you need to ponder the type of home you want. Should it be new, old, single story, two-story, have a basement, two car garage, large yard, small yard? Be sure to identify the things you want and separate them from the things you cannot live without.
Using the information you have come up with, create a list of criteria then take it, along with the pre-qualification letter provided by your loan officer, the real estate agent you selected.
Once in possession of these valuable tools, your real estate professional will begin to make a search of the areas and the types of homes you prefer. For many first-time homeowners a brand new home has more advantages than a used one. These advantages include:
· The ability to select the floor plan that suits you.
· Having amenities and finishings you want.
· A home warranty to cover any major issues that may arise after you move in.
If you chose to build a new home instead of buying an older one, your agent will take you to visit the new home communities in the areas you have selected. Once there, you will receive further help from well-trained on-site agents who can walk you through the process of making your selections, writing a contract, meeting with the builder’s field representative, and closing once your home in completed.
If you do not select a brand new home, you will tour used properties with your realtor until you find the best one. You realtor will draft a contract for you and help you negotiate terms and conditions with the seller. Once you have a contract approved and signed by everyone, you need to hire a home inspector to review conditions of the home. Of there are problems, your realtor will negotiate with the seller to fix items that need repaired. In the meantime, you loan officer will be working on your loan and will need you to provide them with documents and information so you can get a fully documented and underwritten loan.
When closing day arrives you will go to the title insurance company and sign all your loan and closing documents.
You’re almost there. But, you will have to wait until the bank lending you the money wires it to the title company so the title company can pay the seller for you. Now, get your keys and move into your new home.
Check out the article on eHow.com
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