Saturday, March 15, 2008
By Michelle Krueger

If a move is in your future, now is definitely the time to check out Olthof Homes. Until the end of April you can save big on their newly introduced collection of Single Family homes.

"We spent a great deal of time walking around in our Single Family home models, looking carefully at what worked really well and what could be improved," Carmen Ware, Olthof Homes' sales manager said. "We're extremely pleased to introduce a whole new series of Single Family homes for 2008 which are the result of an incredible team effort at Olthof Homes."

While Olthof's signature open-design concept continues to dominate the company's new Single Family home plans, which include two ranch and four 2-story options, they now feature plenty of highly desirable flex space that can be used for home offices or children's game rooms. The exteriors have been updated with the latest design elements in combinations that range from simple and understated to grand and elaborate offering fresh new looks for every preference.

During the process of designing their new plans, Olthof also discovered new ways to enhance the appeal of their homes by further improving the engineering of the products that go into them, according to Ware.

"Our goal is to provide each and every customer with a beautiful, long-lasting brand new home," she said. "The people who have come out and looked at our new designs, both customers and Realtors® alike, genuinely appreciate the fact that they are all very livable plans with nice architectural detailing. That, coupled with compelling pre-construction pricing is really bringing a lot of people out to our communities. Many of our customers have been looking at existing homes and have found that they really need to leave their comfort zone, financially speaking, in order to find an existing home that is acceptable. They're thrilled when they learn they can get the brand new Olthof home of their choice, have it built with their personal selections, and enjoy the benefits of a limited 10 year warranty backed by our staffed Customer Care department, all for a very competitive price."

The new series of Single Family homes is available in all Olthof Homes' communities, with some of them having the advantage of included features such as 9' first floor ceilings and the highest level of masonry available with elegant brick or stone choices. One of these is Crown Point's resort-style community, Pentwater.

Conveniently located just one minute from 1-65 for commuters and less than five minutes from Crown Point's popular downtown square, Pentwater is designed for active lifestyles.

"Shopping, dining, community activities and Crown Point's award-winning schools are just minutes away from Pentwater. Beyond Crown Point, you can reach Chicago or Indianapolis with equal ease," Ware said. "But, what really attracts people to Pentwater is the fact that when you're at home you can relax and enjoy the vacation-style atmosphere. You don't have to leave the neighborhood to take advantage of the exclusive community amenities."

A beautifully restored historic barn originally built in 1938 provides an incredible backdrop for neighborhood picnics and family celebrations in Pentwater. The community also features a contemporary clubhouse complete with convenient fitness center, spacious social rooms and well-equipped kitchen for meetings and celebrations as well as an outdoor swimming pool with generous sundeck. Residents also enjoy a centrally-located natural park with gazebo, playground, winding walking trails and calming bodies of water accented with dramatic fountains.

According to Ware, Pentwater will have a total of 150 distinguished Single Family homes and 110 maintenance-free Villas from their celebrated Easy Living Collection when complete. Pre-construction prices currently start at $189,900 for the new series of Single Family homes and will be available just through the end of March.

"What we have found is that people who are considering a move often feel overwhelmed by the prospect of selling their current home, and they just need a little extra help putting the pieces together," Ware said. "So they can take advantage of the exceptional pre-construction pricing on our Single Family homes this month, our On the Move program can help guarantee a smooth transition into their brand new Olthof home."

Essentially, the On the Move Program by Olthof Homes offers you a proven team of professionals in the areas of pricing, staging, marketing and home inspection n all at no cost to you. Once you choose the Olthof home that's right for you and meet predetermined qualifications, your team of professionals gets to work.

Beginning with a Market Value Appraisal by a licensed appraiser, you will also receive a free Home Inspection by a licensed home inspector to identify any outstanding issues that may need attention before a potential buyer can close on your home. Providing this step early in the process is especially helpful to sellers since they usually don't have the findings from an inspection in hand until a contract is in play, according to Ware.

In addition, Olthof will bring a licensed Realtor® on board, or work closely with your Realtor®, to advise you in the marketing of your home, suggest cosmetic improvements and potential home staging ideas, as well as provide a Seller's Net Sheet so you are aware of the likely amount of money to net out from the sale of your home.

For more information, visit the Pentwater Information Center located in the clubhouse, call Lisa McCleskey at (219) 662-8800 or log on to www.olthofhomes.com. Pentwater is conveniently located just east of Broadway on 113th just 1 minute from the I-65 exit. Information Center hours are Monday-Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm.