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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
If you are thinking about purchasing a home, be it for the first time or not, knowing what to say yes to along the way can help you tremendously. The first and most important step is to say yes and commit to the process of buying a home. Once you’ve decided that buying a home is the right choice for you, follow these tips for when to say yes and you will find that buying a home isn’t all that troublesome at all.
Where Do I Start?
At this point, you have already weighed the pros and cons and decided that home ownership is the best decision for you. That’s huge. You’ve probably already done dozens of searches online, browsed through virtual listings, and probably have a list of requirements for your new home.
Now What?
Now that you have defined your goals and have a good idea of what you are looking for, you should consider saying yes to hiring a buyer’s agent. Real Estate Agents can help during this process as they have the education and knowledge to help you make the best decisions when purchasing your home and choosing the best upgradable features. They should also listen to your wants and needs to help you find that perfect fit.
The Big Decision
You’re almost there, you’ve made the decision to buy, you’ve said yes to an Agent and now you’re looking to find that perfect home for your needs and desires. Many buyers make the mistake of becoming the perpetual shopper but never the buyer. Have you found the right home? I’m willing to bet, you have; it’s the right fit, has the amenities that you are looking for, and believe it or not, it’s priced right. So now I ask, why haven’t you made an offer? At this point, stop shopping, you’ve found the gem that you’ve been looking for, say yes! Often times, prospective buyers find themselves continuously shopping until they’ve realized that they found their home long ago. Your search does not have to drag on and on, when you find the perfect home, buy it.
New Construction
This next step comes into play with new construction. You’ve found your dream home, you’ve decided to say yes but, now you have to decide what options you want to upgrade in your new home. It’s important once again to consider what you want in your new home. Is it important for you to have air conditioning in the midst of summer? Would you feel safer with a security system installed in your home? These are the types of questions that you need to ask when deciding what to add to your purchase. By saying yes you are avoiding the hassles of these issues rearing their head down the road. My advice is, if it’s important to you, say yes.
Say Yes!
By following these simple guidelines, my hope is that you will find the home buying process simple and fun. Saying yes at these 4 stages in the process, will ensure that you have a more pleasant and less stressful time purchasing your dream home.
Visit a Westcott Home today at:
Mountain Ridge in Monroe, WA
Langley Meadows in Renton, WA
May’s Ridge in Renton, WA
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
As discussed in previous blog articles such as Our Standards Are Their Upgrades, Westcott Homes provides many of the amenities that other home builders consider upgrades as our standards. What we didn’t mention was that not only do our homes come standard with items like granite slab countertops and hardwood entries; we give our buyers options to choose from when it comes to finish colors and fixtures.
Granite Color Selections
At each of our current communities, we give our buyers four different options of granite slab colors.
Hardwood, Cabinet and Carpet Color
For hardwoods, cabinets and carpet, you can choose from our Darker Finish Package or our Lighter Finish Package, which ever suits you best.
Come See for Yourself!
You can see all of our standard options in our Sales Offices at each of our communities. When it comes to your home, we want to give you the opportunity to make it truly your own without the multitude of choices that can be overwhelming and difficult to choose from. Our Agents are standing by to assist you. See the list below for an idea of the choices you will need to make. You can find more information about these choices and our available upgrades at our current communities including Mountain Ridge in Monroe and Langley Meadows and May’s Ridge in Renton. As always, you can Contact Us with any questions along the way.
Hardwood/Carpet/Cabinet Color Selection:
Granite Color:
- Uba Tuba Slab
- New Venetian Gold
- Baltic Brown Slab
- Absolute Black Slab
Bathroom Color:
Fixture Package:
- Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Satin Nickel
Tags: Buying Process, Design, Langley Meadows, Lifestyle, May's Ridge, Monroe, Mountain Ridge, New Homes, Options, Renton, Standards, Upgrades, Westcott homes
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
We recently decided that it was time to implement a new Homeowner Orientation program. This new and exciting program has been developed to be a valuable asset to buyers going through the process of purchasing their home. We know that buying a home is one of the most important milestones that you may undertake and want to make your experience as smooth and stress free as possible.
What Is the Homeowner Orientation?
The Homeowner Orientation is meant to take place within one week after mutual agreement on the purchase of a new home. Home buyers will be contacted by our Sales and Marketing Coordinator to set up a 30 minute appointment to meet and discuss the sales and construction process with a Westcott Homes Representative.
At this meeting our representative will review many different items pertaining to the road map of building your new home.
- Buyer’s Resources – helpful resources, tools and tidbits for home buyers to utilize throughout the purchasing and construction process of their home
- FAQ’s Sheet – answers to many of the common questions asked by home buyers
- Selections and Upgrades – Review
- The Purchasing Process – lender information, closing procedures, buyer responsibilities
- The Construction Process – timeline and construction updates, quality inspections, walks, etc.
- Site Visits and Safety Regulations
- Contacts – clarifying the buyer’s point of reference during each stage of the process
- 2-10 Warranty information – quick overview
Our Goal
The intent of the Homeowner Orientation is to provide our buyers with the highest level of customer service and reliability as possible. We understand that the home buying process can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing and that’s why we have created this new program. Your Westcott Homes Representative will remain your point of reference throughout the entire sales and construction process of your new home. This meeting will give you the opportunity to ask questions, discuss concerns and become informed about the Westcott way!
If you have any questions or would like to set up your Homeowner Orientation, please contact our Sales and Marketing Coordinator.
Tags: Buying Process, Construction, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Langley Meadows, May's Ridge, Mountain Ridge, New Homes, Sales Info, Westcott homes
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
One of our most popular floor plans here at Westcott Homes is the Montlake. This two-story home offers 5 bedrooms as standard with two other great options to choose from. One is a four bedroom design that allows for a Master Suite with large sitting room and the other provides a flex space upstairs.
Two-Story
2,462 Sq. Ft.
4-5 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
The Montlake floor plan features 5BD/2.5BA, a breakfast nook, family room, formal dining, a mudroom or optional butler’s pantry, slab granite kitchen countertops, white painted millwork w/wainscoting, hardwood flooring, 9′ ceilings, upstairs laundry room and more.
Sneak Peak
Find Your Montlake
Mountain Ridge in Monroe, WA
Langley Meadows in Renton, WA
Tags: Langley Meadows, Monroe, Mountain Ridge, New Homes, Standards, Westcott homes
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Today Westcott Homes made the decision to the switch to EcoBatt Insulation in our new homes. We’ve chosen this “green” product for energy efficiency, sound dampening and (of course) environmentally friendly reasons.
Energy Effiicient and Organic
Often times, even “environmentally friendly” products use a lot of energy to produce (solar panels for instance). Insulation, however, saves 12 times more energy the first year in use than it takes to manufacture it. EcoBatt is made from highly renewable organic materials and does not contain phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colors used to make traditional fiberglass insulation. It is made from bio-based materials rather than non-renewable petroleum-based products commonly used in insulation. Instead, EcoBatt is created with sand, one of the world’s most abundant and renewable resources, and post-consumer recycled glass.
Built Green
Westcott Homes is a member in good standing of the Built Green program. Built Green promotes quality construction using environmentally-friendly methods and materials.
Tags: Construction, Energy Efficiency, Green, Langley Meadows, May's Ridge, Mountain Ridge, New Homes, Strong builder, Sustainable, Westcott homes
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
In an earlier blog article, we discussed our standards versus our competitor’s costly upgrades. As we mentioned before, we want our buyers to move into their new home without a laundry list of items that they need to upgrade, remodel or finish for that matter. That’s why our homes come standard with many of the amenities that buyers cherish. One of the items that we receive inquiries about is our full-yard professional landscaping.
Nothing Left Out
Landscaping is one of the items that our competitors tend to leave out. In-fact many builders will only landscape the backyard for an additional cost and those buyers who do not upgrade are required to finish their landscaping no later than six months after the close of escrow. With Westcott Homes you have this luxury day one; you don’t have to spend your evenings and weekends finishing your backyard.
Shear Details
Having a manicured yard that lasts is the key; that’s why each Westcott home has a unique landscaping plan that encourages the best results for years to come. A number of factors are considered when landscaping the grounds surrounding your new home. The Landscaper and Superintendent take into consideration many different aspects including, drainage, grading and the size of the particular lot.
Here are some pictures of our typical landscaping:
As you can see, each home has a unique landscaping plan that includes the layout that works best with the ground that it is being laid on. You may notice that our plans include flora, sod, bark, and sometimes gravel. On land that has a slope or that sees little to no sunlight, it is known that grass may not thrive therefore, we substitute those areas with a nice outline of gravel or bark. At times city ordinances dictate what plants and trees we can use and/or remove. What we can tell you is that we work hard so that your landscaping is both beautiful and functional for years to come. If you would like to know more about what your landscaping may look like, it is important to speak with your agent about what you should expect.
Tags: Construction, Design, Langley Meadows, Lifestyle, May's Ridge, Mountain Ridge, Options, Standards, Sustainable, Upgrades, Value, Westcott homes
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Friday, June 4th, 2010
Buying a home for the first time or any time for that matter can be one of the most exciting yet most difficult decisions in a person’s lifetime. At Westcott Homes, our hope is that you can come into the buying process with little anxiety and lots of excitement. We would like to share with you our 1st Time Home Buyer Highlights to give you an idea of what to expect when you are buying your first home.
Can I Really Buy A Home?
Mortgage rates are at an all time low so now, really is the time to make your dream of purchasing a new home a reality. No one can truly predict when the market will hit bottom but, experts are saying that now is the time to get serious about purchasing a home before home prices and mortgage rates rise. Learn More about Why Now is the Right Time to Buy.
With that said, it’s important for you to find out how much house you can afford before you write an offer. Our Preferred Lenders at Rainier Mortgage can help you determine how much house you can buy and how much you can expect to pay per month. Learn more about Why Buyers Are Using Our Preferred Lender.
Buyer Representation
Now that you’ve determined how much house you can afford, you can begin the exciting process of choosing your dream home. Using a real estate agent is a very good idea; if you do not already have representation, we encourage you to enlist the help of one of our on-site agents who can assist you throughout the entire process.
What Can I Expect?
Once you’ve signed the Purchase and Sale Agreement on your new home, there are a few things to anticipate along the way.
- If you haven’t already, now is the time to make sure that you go through the loan application process (see above).
- A check for your earnest money and a deposit for your upgrades will be due at the time of mutual agreement. Earnest Money by definition is a deposit towards the purchase of real estate made by a buyer to demonstrate that they are serious about wanting to complete the purchase.
- In the following weeks, you should receive a preliminary title report in the mail along with a copy of your community’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. If you would like a copy of your community’s CC&Rs sooner you may enlist in the help of your agent.
- Upon Mutual Agreement you will receive an email from Westcott Homes which will help to further clarify the sales and construction processes. In order to simplify the process and answer questions we have compiled a number of tools on our website that will help you along the way.
What Else Should I Know?
- During the construction process our buyers are always curious about progress of their home. Now you can check our live feed from Twitter to know what’s going on with your home.
- You will have two opportunities to walk through your home before closing. We will call you a few weeks before closing to schedule your final walk-thru. Primary and Final Walk-Thru
- Some buyers like to have their home inspected by an independent inspector at their own cost. Although this isn’t necessary as Westcott Homes goes through 21 separate inspections by the local municipalities, you are welcome to have one performed at your cost. We will then review the inspector’s report and will address any items at your walk-thru appointments. Learn more about our Quality Inspections
Always Here
At Westcott Homes we are dedicated to making sure the sales and construction process of your new home are as pleasant as the many memories that you will make once you move into your dream home. Our attention to detail and to our customer’s needs is what sets us apart, please feel free to contact us with any questions and we promise to get back to you within 1 business day.
Tags: Langley Meadows, Loan Process, May's Ridge, Monroe, Mountain Ridge, New Homes, Real Estate Agent, Renton, Sales Process
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Monday, May 10th, 2010
At Westcott Homes we believe that our customers should be able to move into their new home without having to remodel immediately and without having to pay extra for the privilege. That’s why our homes come standard with many amenities that other home builders consider upgrades.
Westcott Homes’ standards are sure to knock your socks off. And, not to worry, they won’t empty your pocketbook. Whereas, with our competitors, buyers can expect to pay upwards of $20,000 just to upgrade their homes to our standards!
The Difference Is Noticeable
Our buyers love the fact that even without paying for costly extras, their homes are move-in ready when delivered. Real hardwood entries and stainless steel appliances are just a few of the amenities our current communities* come standard with. Our competitors can’t compete with our pricing and value.
While our competitors are promoting their “Move-In Packages” that offer only some of the items that we provide as standards, we can focus on providing our customers with unparalleled quality and value.
What Do We Offer?
All of our houses include features that have been carefully engineered to appeal to today’s savvy buyers. You will find these features in our current communities:
At Langley Meadows and Mountain Ridge:
- Real hardwood entries – Your choice of either dark or light woods at no additional cost.
- White painted millwork packages
- Stainless steel appliances from Whirlpool
- Full-extension soft close cabinet drawers
- Granite slab counters in the kitchen with your choice of 4 different styles
- Walk-in closets with coated wire shelves
- Convenient upstairs laundry rooms
- Linen closets
- Durable cem-plank siding
- Attractive full yard professional landscaping
- Full backyard privacy fencing
- 2 car garages
- Designer exterior stone accents
At May’s Ridge
- Real hardwood entries – Your choice of either dark or light woods at no additional cost.
- White painted millwork packages
- Stainless steel appliances from Whirlpool
- Full-extension soft close cabinet drawers
- Granite slab counters in the kitchen with your choice of 4 different styles
- Walk-in closets with coated wire shelves
- Convenient upstairs laundry rooms
- Linen closets
- Durable cem-plank siding
- Attractive full yard professional landscaping
- 2 car garages
- Designer exterior stone accents
The Complete Package
In summary, we are confident that our homebuyers will enjoy living in their Westcott Home beginning the day they move in. No worrying about landscaping the backyard or building a fence, it’s already done for you. No need to worry about upgrading the kitchen because, we’ve already done that for you too! Westcott Homes knows what’s important to our buyers and instead of making you upgrade to what you really want we automatically include it in our homes for a stunning and complete package.
*Our current communities as of May 2010 include Mountain Ridge in Monroe, WA and Langley Meadows and May’s Ridge is Renton, WA.
Tags: Buying Process, Langley Meadows, May's Ridge, Monroe, Mountain Ridge, Move-In Package, New Homes, Options, Renton, Standards, Upgrades, Westcott homes
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
For more than 3,000 years, humans have relied on the art and science of Feng Shui to balance the energies—or Chi—in our living spaces. And now, at Westcott Homes’, we too have employed the principles of Feng Shui to design the homes and neighborhood of Langley Meadows in Renton and Mountain Ridge in Monroe.
Look at some of the top Feng Shui properties of these new homes, and learn more about Feng Shui here.
The Beacon
- Good definition of the door (The Mouth of Chi) with the pillars on either side.
- The family room, dining room and kitchen have a good connection to each other
- The interior stairs are well placed.
- The foyer is open and welcoming and allows Chi to flow easily and harmoniously
- Bedrooms #2 & #3 provide great spots for proper bed placement.
The Leschi
- The Master Bedroom allows for good bed placement.
- The hallways on the 2nd floor are well laid out and serve to guide Chi optimally to all bedrooms and areas.
- The rest of the bedrooms – bedrooms #2, #3 and #4 all provide for good bed placement which translates to health and wealth.
The Montlake
- The excellent kitchen translates into strong finances and good relations between male and female energy (yin/yang) .
- The stairs are in good position. Energy is not flowing out the door but stays contained in the home.
- The owner’s suite is well laid out. The bed can be placed with a strong wall of support behind it instead of windows behind.
The Ravenna
- This home has a good placement for the Owner’s Suite in relation to the rest of the home because it is in the Partnership and Marriage area of the home and is conducive to creating and enhancing strong partnerships and marriages.
- The bed can be placed using correct Feng Shui (wall behind, window to the side).
Learn more about this by visiting our model homes for Langley Meadows in Renton and Mountain Ridge in Monroe.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Do you live in Westcott Homes’ Langley Ridge community? Are you looking for something fun to do in the City of Issaquah? Located at the base of the Cascade Mountain Range, Issaquah is a community with small town charm and outstanding amenities.
If you’re looking for something to do, Issaquah has you covered. Below you’ll find a list of some fun things to do in the City of Issaquah.
For Art & Music Lovers
The art world thrives in downtown Issaquah. Whether you’re in the mood to view an art gallery, or you want to hear great live music, you’ll find it.
Art Walks and Music on the Streets introduces citizens to a variety of creative hotspots downtown.
And if you like listening to jazz and the blues, check out Bake’s Place, one of the nation’s top Jazz Supper clubs.
For Outdoors Lovers
Because Issaquah sits at the base of the Cascade Mountain Range, it serves as a “base camp” for skiers and hikers of all levels.
The “Issaquah Alps,” as they are known, provide more than 200 miles of hiking trails created by the Issaquah Alps Trail Club.
For those of you who like swimming, boating, or fishing, Lake Sammamish State Park is close by to enjoy. And for skiers and snowboarders, Snoqualmie Pass is only a 30 minute drive.
Issaquah’s Public Amenities
If you want to know what the city has to offer, visit Issaquah’s civic center in the downtown area.
This bustling center includes:
- A public swimming pool
- A community fitness center
- A senior center
- A trails center
- A historical railroad depot
- A public library
- & the state’s only urban fish hatchery
Visit the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce website to learn more about what this wonderful city has to offer!
http://www.issaquahchamber.com/
Tags: Langley Meadows, Lifestyle, May's Ridge
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