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Sun Terrace News May 2011

May 13, 2011 By Graciela Dano

At last the warm weather has arrived.  We have had to wait a long time for the lilac bushes to finally bloom.  Fishing season is already going strong as there have been several big money tournaments on Moses Lake and the Potholes Reservoir.

At Sun Terrace there are five new homes under construction.  4701 Tanager has been completed and the McReynolds family has moved in.  Be sure and stop by to say hello as they are definitely in the neighborhood.   The home at 110 Tanager is in the final stages of completion and the new family will be moving in soon.  Several other homes are under construction.   The owners are very excited about living at Sun Terrace so watch for them as they will be visiting their homes during construction.  4 lot holds have been completed.  Those will convert to contracts as soon as the buyers select their floor plan and options.  Stay tuned!

On Saturday, May 21st, beginning at 11:00 a.m. there is an Open House event sponsored by Windermere and Aho Construction.  It will be complete with a lunch time barbeque, bounce house, and lots of fun for everyone.  Come on over to the model home and join in the fun.

Golf season is in full swing.  It is easy to join the Moses Lake Golf Club.  Go to www.moseslakegolfclub.com for further details.  The member/member tournament is coming up on 5/21 and 5/22.  It should be an outstanding event with dinner on Saturday night. 

The rambler at 259 Shrike is being offered at $200,400.  It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den, and 1,964 sq. ft. of gracious living.  This home is filled with upgrades including 9’ ceilings, a Quartz center island, and stainless steel appliances.  The lawn and sprinkler system are already in.

The 2-story at 301 Shrike is priced at $198,300.  It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,222 sq. ft.  It is a great family home with a fabulous den with a beautiful glass paneled French door.  The lawn and sprinkler system are in at this home too!

Don’t delay.  Come and reserve your lot at Sun Terrace today.  The model home is open daily.  Call Graci Dano, Broker, Windermere/K-2 Realty LLC, 509-750-3870.

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Sun Terrace News April 2011

April 6, 2011 By Graciela Dano

Spring has officially begun.  Tulips are in bloom as well as lilac bushes.  Pretty soon the lawns around the Columbia Basin will be green and lush.  Spring vacation is here for the school kids.  Boating, tubing, waterskiing, and fishing are just days away!

 

At Sun Terrace there are six new homes under contract.  These homes are in various stages of construction.   4701 Tanager is due to be completed by the end of April.  The home at 110 Tanager is coming along nicely and will be completed by the end of May.  Several foundations are being poured this week.  Watch for framing to begin after that.  The owners are very excited about living at Sun Terrace so watch for them as they will be visiting their homes during construction.  3 lot holds have been completed.  Those will convert to contracts as soon as the buyers select their floor plan and options.  Stay tuned!

 

Golf season is in full swing.  It is easy to join the Moses Lake Golf Club.  Go to www.moseslakegolfclub.com for further details.  Pillar Rock is having an Easter Brunch on April 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The Easter bunny has been known to make surprise appearances!

 

The rambler at 259 Shrike is being offered at $200,400.  It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den, and 1,964 sq. ft. of gracious living.  This home is filled with upgrades including 9’ ceilings, a Quartz center island, and stainless steel appliances.  The lawn and sprinkler system are already in.

The 2-story at 301 Shrike is priced at $194,900.  It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,222 sq. ft.  It is a great family home with a fabulous den with a beautiful glass paneled French door.  The lawn and sprinkler system are in at this home too!

Don’t delay.  Come and reserve your lot at Sun Terrace today.  The model home is open daily.  Call Graci Dano, Broker, Windermere/K-2 Realty LLC, 509-750-3870.

 

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Sun Terrace News March 2011

March 2, 2011 By Graciela Dano

Spring is right around the corner.  In fact, daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 13.  Be sure and mark your calendar.  The East Low Canal will start filling during March so you will see the water on Moses Lake beginning to rise.  Boating, tubing, waterskiing, and fishing are just days away!

 

There are two homes in progress.  4701 Tanager is being framed and is due to be completed by the end of April.  The other home will be located at 110 Tanager.  The foundation is being poured this week.  Watch for framing to begin after that.  These homes are both ramblers.  The owners are very excited about living at Sun Terrace so watch for them as they will be visiting their homes as they are under construction.

 

Golfers are out at the Moses Lake Golf Club.  Carts can now be used as well as walking the course.

 

The rambler at 259 Shrike is being offered at $200,400.  It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den, and 1,964 sq ft of gracious living.  This home is filled with upgrades including 9′ ceilings, a Quartz center island, and stainless steel appliances.  The lawn and sprinkler systems are in!

 

The 2-story at 301 Shrike is priced at $194,900.  It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,222 sq ft.  It is a great family home with a fabulous den with a beautiful glass paneled French door.  The lawn and sprinkler systems are in!

 

Don’t delay.  Come and reserve your lot at Sun Terrace today.  The model home is open daily.  Call Graci Dano, Broker, Windermere/K-2 Realty LLC, 509-750-3870.

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Sun Terrace News February 2011

February 8, 2011 By Graciela Dano

Three lots were reserved this month and the buyers are ready to have their homes built.  Very exciting news as the weather warms a little and buyers are out and about.  As soon as it is warm enough to golf there will be more people coming to take a look at what Sun Terrace has to offer.  Golfers can cart back and forth to the Moses Lake Golf Club and Pillar Rock, one of the best restaurants in Moses Lake.

The rambler at 259 Shrike is being offered at $200,400.  It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den, and 1,964 sq. ft of gracious living.  This home is filled with upgrades including 9′ ceilings, a Quartz center island, and stainless steel appliances.  The lawn and sprinkler system are in and ready to turn green as soon as spring arrives.

The 2-story at 301 Shrike is priced at $198,300.  It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,222 sq. ft.  It is a great family home with a fabulous den with a beautiful glass paneled French door.  The lawn and sprinkler system are in!

Don’t delay.  Come and reserve your lot at Sun Terrace today.  The model home is open daily.  Call Graci Dano, Broker, Windermere/K-2 Realty LLC, 509-750-3870.

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Remodel for less with Junkyard Gems

November 8, 2010 By Graciela Dano

(509) 750-3870

Remodeling your home shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. Save money by buying reclaimed materials, from doors to molding. This can also be a “greener” way to remodel because the materials aren’t going to a landfill. For those who don’t mind doing a little bit of digging and hunting to save money buying reclaimed materials is a great way to go.

When shopping for reclaimed materials, give yourself plenty of time to hunt and find those bargains. Make sure you take your measurements, creativity and a truck when you visit reclamation businesses.

Many reclamation businesses across the nation have materials salvaged from demolition homes, businesses and schools, plus donations from home owners like you.

Some items you may find at salvage stores are:

Exterior doors

Interior doors

Light fixtures

Sinks

Cabinets

Molding

Tile

And much more…

Visiting the local salvage stores isn’t the only way to find reusable materials online sites like; Craigslist and Ebay also have building materials, even free sections, where people are giving items away for free.

As a precaution remember to check for hazardous materials when shopping in salvage yards. Ask if the business checks for asbestos and lead in the items they receive.

If you have questions on where to find local salvage yards, don’t hesitate to give me a call.

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Safety First – Neighborhood Watch

October 18, 2010 By Graciela Dano

(509) 750-3870 

Crime can happen anywhere anytime, but you can help reduce these incidents and get to know your neighbors better by organizing a neighborhood watch. Having a neighborhood watch may also increase property values and lower insurance premiums for the entire neighborhood. Before starting a neighborhood watch, consider the following:

1. Recruiting your crime fighters. Law enforcement supports neighborhood or block watches, which the National Sheriffs’ Association defines as an organized group of residents united against crime in their area. As the president of a neighborhood watch you are responsible for organizing meetings at least twice a year, ensuring that participants are active and enlisting local law enforcement support. Gathering members can take at least 10 hours a week for a month or more, try canvassing residents, schools, churches and businesses. Remind members that there is no training required and no fees. They simply have to keep an eye on the neighborhood. I suggest before recruiting that you gather local current crime statistics; these may be obtained from the local law enforcement.

 

2. Insurance rates and property value. There are no statistics correlating neighborhood watch and property value but law enforcement says it helps criminal activity drop in that area. Many police and neighborhood watch veterans believe that an active watch group can make a neighborhood more desirable, which could raise property values. Insurance premiums are based in part on crime rate in a given area; if an active neighborhood lowers crime, claims are lowered, and insurers will often adjust premiums.

 

3. What to expect at a meeting. Law enforcement will usually attend the first meeting to point out the latest incidents in the area and let you know what the most common types of crime are. The worst thing for a criminal to encounter is a witness. The agenda for the next meetings can include a report on activities that were seen in the neighborhood and a briefing by police about area crime.

 

4. Be alert for common crimes. The most common are auto theft and vandalism.

  1. Burglary. If a stranger is lurking around a neighbor’s house, call the authorities. If you are in doubt, call the police. Law enforcement would rather prevent a crime than find out one had been committed.
  2. Loitering. Youths routinely hanging out on corners might be gang members, walking regularly in groups of two or more in the evening can be a big deterrence. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, notify the police and they will disperse the loiterers.
  3. Scams. Most door-to-door sales people are legitimate; but there are scams out there. A phone tree can deter this problem. The first person who sees a possible scam calls the police and at least two members of the neighborhood watch group. Make sure to keep contact information for neighborhood watch members up to date.

5. Organize your citizen network. As captain you should maintain the contact information in a database, make tree phone assignments and set up a good method of communication. The National Neighborhood Watch Institute sells starter kits, including deterrent decals and signs, handbooks and worksheets for $44.95; sometimes law enforcement will supply them or you may ask members to contribute to the costs.

Overtime participation can fade; remember to have regular events to keep everyone active. Law enforcement is usually willing to help by sponsoring block parties or buying supplies. Remember, neighborhood watches aren’t only for preventing crime but also used to find lost pets/children or call in potential hazards.

If you have any questions about starting neighborhood watch, don’t hesitate to call me.

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8 DIY Projects to Add Value to your Home

October 1, 2010 By Graciela Dano

(509) 750-3870

 

Here are eight home improvement projects you can finish before the holidays. Each costs less than $1,000 and should require less than a day of work.

 

  1. Replace sinks & faucets. You can replace a sink or faucet yourself in a matter of hours. Be sure to look for low-flow faucets that can help reduce water usage by 30%. Estimated price for a sink is $400 and a faucet $150.
  2. Backsplashes. Consider the peel and stick backsplashes to save time and money. Estimated cost $14 per square foot.

3. Vanity cabinets/toilets. Look for modern water saving models that can help save money on water bills and energy. If you are feeling creative, you can use an old dresser for the foundation of a new vanity. Estimated price for vanity $200 and toilet $250.

4. Paint. When picking a color remember that light colors generally make a room feel larger. Neutral shades are most appealing to guests or potential buyers. Remember to test the color before buying the full batch of paint needed for the room. Most stores sell 8oz cans to tell paint. Estimated cost $30 per gallon can.

5. Crown molding. When installing crown molding the “measure three times and cut once” rule is a must. Using a pattern that is unlike any other in your neighborhood might make a difference when you are trying to sell. Estimated cost $5 per square foot.

6. Storage/organization. Focus organizational efforts on places like the garage, basement and closets. Potential buyers like to see that there is plenty of room for all their belongings. Estimated cost $20-$500.

 

7. Replace the front door. As the first thing people see when they visit or are looking to buy, the door is important. Bonus: buy a qualifying energy-efficient door and reap a tax credit of 30% of your cost (up to a maximum of $1,500 in 2009 and 2010 combined). Estimated price $300-$400.

8. Landscaping. Curb appeal is the first thing that people see when looking at your house, you have about 3 seconds to grab their attention. Plants, lights or designer walkways can help grab attention. Estimated price $300-$400.

 

 

If you have any questions about any of these 8 do it yourself projects, don’t hesitate to give me a call.

 

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Updating Before Selling Your Home

August 9, 2010 By Graciela Dano

(509) 750-3870

 

In many cases the living room in the first room you see when you walk into a house. With this in mind you would want your living room to look its best for potential buyers and with some minor updates this could easily be accomplished.

 

The most obvious change you can make is changing the paint color. Neutral colors work best as they are most inviting to everyone; remember not to personalize the paint as you will be moving out.

 

 

Flooring is the second feature people will notice in a room if it’s not the first. It is not necessary to replace carpet completely; simply getting carpets professionally steam cleaned can do wonders to reviving color and texture to a worn carpet.

 

Another important feature is lighting. Lighting can be altered with simple changes like new blinds, windows or fixtures. Also conducting a deep clean or perhaps a color in paint on an existing fireplace or built in bookshelf can also change the lighting in a living room.

 

Before making any changes to your living room be sure to shop around for the best prices, updating your home doesn’t need to be expensive or hard. Remember that updates like these are to help you have a greater chance at selling your home.

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Home Equity Protection

December 7, 2009 By Graciela Dano

New Product For Home Owners

By: Graciela Dano

Are you worried about the declining home values? You can buy yourself some peace of mind. A revolutionary new product called Equity Protection, from San Francisco’s Working Equity Inc. is offering to insure the value of your home so that you will not lose equity should your home be worth less when you decide to sell. Equity protection allows the home owner to protect 100% of the value of their home for as long as they own the home. We buy car insurance, medical insurance, and even life insurance… shouldn’t we insure our most important asset? Owners pay a one time fee of 1-2.5% of their home’s current market value; this in essence guarantees that when they sell their home, they will not lose money if the market has gone down. Click here for the entire article.

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