Last night was builder’s night at the Home Show Expo at Tuscany Village in Reed’s Crossing. Over 800 people were there to preview the homes prior to the grand opening today at 4 PM. I must say, all 9 homes are incredible and each is unique. No builder looks the same, and the interior decorating was outstanding. What is really great about this year is that the homes are much more affordable than in past Expos. Awards were given, ranging from Best of Show to Best Kitchen, to Greenest Home. Hubbell took home Greenest Home with a H.E.R.S. rating of 56! Being green is a major initiative for Hubbell, and we are delighted to be recognized among such great builders at this year’s show. Stop out and see the show, which runs through August 1st.
Nine new homes (ranging from $300,000 to $600,000) will be built for the expo by Clarity Construction, Classic Builders, Greystone Homes, Hubbell Homes, Jerry Bussanmus, LLC, Kimberley Development, Showcase Homes, and Trifecta Homes.
General admission tickets are $10, and tickets for children 12 and under are $5.
Tuscany Village is located just north of Jordan Creek Town Center off of Jordan Creek Parkway, south of Ashworth and north of EP True Parkway. Parking is available only at Jordan Creek Mall by Younkers. A shuttle provided by Iowa Realty will take you directly to the entrance gates of the show.
Featured Home Address:
Hubbell Homes- 6808 Reed Lane
It’s official! Forbes magazine has named Des Moines the best place for business and career. We native Iowans have known this for some time, but it’s great to have the national recognition! Here’s the link to the story. Enjoy!
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a little basketball, but the real madness this March is Hubbell Home sales. With time running down on the $8,000 tax credit, there is a growing crunch on available new homes. While we are building to meet the demand, any buyer that finds a home they love should immediately close the deal. Not only could they risk not getting the tax credit – they might miss out on a Hubbell Home! How mad is that?
Just read an article in the Des Moines Register that says Americans are taking responsibility and getting their finances back on track. One of the traditional ways that we have accomplished this is by buying a quality home and living there for a while. Of course I think it should be a Hubbell Home if you want great long term value! Take advantage of the tax rebate, enjoy a comfortable home and improve your financial condition. What a great combination!
Sunshine, Sunshine
You are sublime, you are divine
Your presence is an extra lifeline
In your face I forget my sorrows
For I can face them tomorrow
In your warm rays I shall make headlines
Just shine on me love before you resign
Sunshine, Sunshine
You always shine a delightful design
That sends joyous glitters down my spine
Sunshine, Sunshine
Now and then you taste sweeter than wine
Your smile is one I simply dare not decline
Sunshine, Sunshine
Today you shall be mine
Tomorrow I am yours to outshine
Copyright 2007 – Sylvia Chidi
Yes, I do wax a bit poetic when the sunshine returns. It means we will soon have flowers and green grass, and more importantly more fine Hubbell Homes can be completed for Des Moines area families. Aaahhh, life is good.
It seems like the days are flying past me faster than ever! Weren’t we just celebrating the new year yesterday? Here we are and it is already February 4th! I know a number of home buyers today are wanting to take advantage of the government’s tax credit. First-time home buyers can qualify for $8,000 and move-up buyers can qualify for a $6,500 tax credit. We know the deadline for contracts to be written is April 30th and that the homes must close by June 30th.
But what if you want to customize your new home so it is just right for you? That deadline is much closer. If you would like to do a built-to-order, or a custom home, purchase agreements must be written by the 15th of February in order to guarantee completion by June 30th. Hubbell can always build you a custom home, but if you want to take advantage of the tax credit, time is running out.
Is it still possible to make the 15th if I start now? The answer is yes! Contact Susan, our Internet Concierge (susan@hubbellhomes.com), and begin the process, or simply visit any one of our open homes this weekend from 1 – 4 and ask the REALTOR how you can build a custom Hubbell Home.
In 2006, Hubbell Homes and an army of trade partners built an Iowa family the home of their dreams for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Just this past year, the team came together again to build 9 homes in just 9 days, Extreme style. We know the dedication, resources, and time it takes to complete a project like Extreme Makeover. And it’s not just the builders and trades, its the entire community. A dear friend of ours, and Iowa native, Greg Simmons of Simmons Homes, is the leading builder in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His team and the entire Tulsa community is doing their THIRD Extreme Makeover project! Can you believe it? While Tulsa is a bit warmer than Des Moines, IA, it is still January and weather is always tricky in January. If you’d like to follow the progress of their build before it airs on ABC, please consider becoming a Friend on Facebook of Simmons Homes. You can also visit their website at www.extremesimmons.com
They are doing an incredible job of keeping things updated online. Go Simmons Homes! We’re all pulling for you here in Iowa!
Last Friday, we took time out of our monthly sales rally to recognize the top Hubbell Homes Realtors for 2009. It was the first time we recognized our Realtors, and it is definitely something we are going to continue to do. What makes a Realtor a top agent for Hubbell? Several things – the total number of homes sold, total volume in dollars of homes sold, as well as who had the best social media efforts. Our congratulations to the following individuals and teams: Angie Dehmer, Dan Rivenburgh, David Schabold, Ben Van Zee, Katie Sell and Becky Hansen. Congrats to all of you and thank you again for helping to make 2009 a record breaking year for Hubbell Homes! More importantly, thank you for helping so many families find the home of their dreams. After all, that is why we love doing what we do. We get to help make families’ dreams become a reality!
Today, Hubbell Homes and Hubbell Realty Company celebrated the 171st birthday of our company’s founder, Frederick M. (F.M.) Hubbell. F.M. Hubbell was one of Iowa’s greatest entrepreneurs. In 1856, he recorded his first real estate transaction. Since that time, he brought to Des Moines the railroads, created the first water works company, and started Equitable of Iowa, a life insurance company that would one day be sold to ING. Throughout Des Moines, the legacy of F.M. Hubbell lives on. From the streets and schools that bear his name, to the cafeteria at Drake University, F.M. Hubbell was about making Des Moines a better place to live and work. That philosophy lives on today in each of Hubbell’s associates. It’s amazing what one person can do, and F.M. is an incredible example to all of us. Happy Birthday, F.M.!
