We are excited to share that there is a new homeowner in Warren's Gate in Clemmons! Lot 34 closed last week, and you may be surprised to know that it is a single family home built by D. Stone Builders. Yes, I said single family! Several lots remain that could accommodate a single family OR twin home... in fact, Lot 33 has recently been reserved for another single. Take a drive through and you will see that this beautiful gem in the heart of Clemmons is growing!
Showing posts with label Warrens Gate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Warrens Gate. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
As the marketing agent for Warren's Gate in Clemmons, right in the heart of the Triad of NC, this article makes me very happyyyyyyyyy!!!
http://t.co/ZiePtwVh
Friday, April 13, 2012
Lot 5 Reserved...
Lot 5 at Warren's Gate has been reserved, but there are still lots left on both sides of the street and further down in the cul de sac. The current owners in Warren's Gate are thrilled with their homes and would love some new neighbors... message me for info! Come on home to Clemmons!!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
ComeHomeToClemmons.com Featured in Video
Neil Brown of Brown Advertising put together a video of client testimonials highlighting his talents as a graphic and web designer. Lisa and I were honored to be included in the video (and it's proof positive we need to stick to selling homes as opposed to our movie careers!). Honestly, though, if you are looking for an edge for 2012 in your marketing, contact Neil. HE WILL NOT TRY TO SELL YOU, but his products will do it anyway. Just no other Realtors, please... :-). Simply click "video" above --
Seriously, to get an idea of what he can do, look at ComeHomeToClemmons.com. I literally said "Here are some photos, some general info... run with it and see what you can do." It really is dynamic and represents Warren's Gate beautifully. Way to go, Neil!
Seriously, to get an idea of what he can do, look at ComeHomeToClemmons.com. I literally said "Here are some photos, some general info... run with it and see what you can do." It really is dynamic and represents Warren's Gate beautifully. Way to go, Neil!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Why are the Fees so "High"?
Lisa and I are representing an experienced 3rd generation custom builder in our Warren's Gate community in Clemmons, NC. It is for active adults who do not want to worry with exterior maintenance of their lawn OR dwelling. One question we get often concerns the monthly HOA fee... on the surface, it seems high compared to other "simialr" communities (I say that tongue in cheek because few "no maintenance" communities are truly "no maintenance", but that is another blog post!). Anyway, we explain that dwelling insurance is included. All the occupant needs is an H06 policy, which covers contents and interior "stuff"... here is an email I sent recently to a potential customer that puts it in more understandable terms:
If you want to mention this to your insurance agent, what is needed is called an H06 policy. It is contents plus interior shell (that’s “Amanda speak”…). The exterior is completely covered by the master policy of the HOA. The reason this is CRUCIAL these days is because of how appearance affects perceived values. If your neighbor goes into foreclosure, abandons the property, or just plain and simple fails to maintain it, the HOA is still maintaining the exterior. So, if a tree limb falls on the roof during the time it is unoccupied, it will be fixed rather than sit there and cause more and more damage. Similarly, if your neighbor is under insured and something like that happens, you don’t have to worry – all homeowners in the neighborhood have the same level of insurance, so one underinsured or absentee homeowner’s lack of maintenance does not bring the whole neighborhood down.
Depending on the level of coverage, you CAN have some costs savings with the HO6, but that is relative to your level of comfort. So, that MAY be a benefit, but the definite and main benefit is in future protection. With all the foreclosures, short sales, etc, happening now in ALL price points, this is tremendous for peace of mind.
One of the things I said about K****** leads just to this issue. K****** has some gorgeous properties, but there is NOT a blanket HOA policy there. In the last few years, there have been quite a few short sales and foreclosures out there. I personally had a home on the market 2-3 years ago that was gorgeous inside and out, but the lack of maintenance of the properties on both sides just killed it when it was shown. That is a worst case scenario, but in this day and age very relevant.
The HO6 covers contents as well as the following example… should you go on vacation and have a water leak, your HO6 covers the internal damage.
Let me know if you have questions. I tried to relay this is “non Realtor speak” like you said yesterday ;-), but your insurance agent will absolutely be the best person to explain it in more detail. I can also give you contact info for the policy holder of the policy out here at WG if you or your rep would like to speak to them.
*** Another important point to realize about the dues is that they have a repair and maintenance escrow built in, so that your chance of all of a sudden getting a $3000 assessment for gutters and downspouts in the mail one day that is due and payable within 60 days is MUCH less. In the case of WG, money for things like that is being set aside little by little every month.
Finally, to put it all in perspective, how much do you spend in a year just on your yard?? I know I personally spent over $200 in weed killer ALONE in July (that is still sitting unused on my front porch, by the way). So, to get all lawn maintenance (that will actually be done!), exterior maintenance, sprinklers in the front and back (and the water for them), repair escrows, maintenance reserves, dwelling insurance, sidewalks and street lights, entrance upkeep, and HOA management for $217.50 a month really isn't a burden...
If you want to mention this to your insurance agent, what is needed is called an H06 policy. It is contents plus interior shell (that’s “Amanda speak”…). The exterior is completely covered by the master policy of the HOA. The reason this is CRUCIAL these days is because of how appearance affects perceived values. If your neighbor goes into foreclosure, abandons the property, or just plain and simple fails to maintain it, the HOA is still maintaining the exterior. So, if a tree limb falls on the roof during the time it is unoccupied, it will be fixed rather than sit there and cause more and more damage. Similarly, if your neighbor is under insured and something like that happens, you don’t have to worry – all homeowners in the neighborhood have the same level of insurance, so one underinsured or absentee homeowner’s lack of maintenance does not bring the whole neighborhood down.
Depending on the level of coverage, you CAN have some costs savings with the HO6, but that is relative to your level of comfort. So, that MAY be a benefit, but the definite and main benefit is in future protection. With all the foreclosures, short sales, etc, happening now in ALL price points, this is tremendous for peace of mind.
One of the things I said about K****** leads just to this issue. K****** has some gorgeous properties, but there is NOT a blanket HOA policy there. In the last few years, there have been quite a few short sales and foreclosures out there. I personally had a home on the market 2-3 years ago that was gorgeous inside and out, but the lack of maintenance of the properties on both sides just killed it when it was shown. That is a worst case scenario, but in this day and age very relevant.
The HO6 covers contents as well as the following example… should you go on vacation and have a water leak, your HO6 covers the internal damage.
Let me know if you have questions. I tried to relay this is “non Realtor speak” like you said yesterday ;-), but your insurance agent will absolutely be the best person to explain it in more detail. I can also give you contact info for the policy holder of the policy out here at WG if you or your rep would like to speak to them.
*** Another important point to realize about the dues is that they have a repair and maintenance escrow built in, so that your chance of all of a sudden getting a $3000 assessment for gutters and downspouts in the mail one day that is due and payable within 60 days is MUCH less. In the case of WG, money for things like that is being set aside little by little every month.
Finally, to put it all in perspective, how much do you spend in a year just on your yard?? I know I personally spent over $200 in weed killer ALONE in July (that is still sitting unused on my front porch, by the way). So, to get all lawn maintenance (that will actually be done!), exterior maintenance, sprinklers in the front and back (and the water for them), repair escrows, maintenance reserves, dwelling insurance, sidewalks and street lights, entrance upkeep, and HOA management for $217.50 a month really isn't a burden...
Thursday, September 15, 2011
New Warren's Gate Pricing!
WOW -- Warren's gate has undergone a facelift... there are now plans available starting in the 190s! Contact us today for info and come on home to Clemmons!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Do Your Research!
I was googling Warren's Gate today to see what would come up, and I decided to go a step further and google "Clemmons real estate" and "Clemmons Realtors." I was VERY surprised by what I found. One of the first sites that came up was Realtor.com. I am not knocking Realtor.com at all, as I have been using it for very effective marketing for a couple of years. But what surprised me was that under the supposed "Clemmons specialists", I didn't recognize half the names! I don't claim to personally know every agent that works that area, but I can say with confidence, as long as I have been working in Clemmons, that if I haven't at least heard your name, you haven't been around long. If you havent been actively engaged in selling real estate in a certain area for long, how can you be an expert? My point in writing this is just to warn consumers when choosing an agent. Just because an agent markets himself or herself as a neighborhood expert or city expert or expert for a certain niche, that doesn't make it so. Sit them down and ask them to show you a resume, explain their ties to that particular market, provide examples of homes they have marketed there, etc. The internet is wonderful, but it just isn't regulated. I could call myself an expert on blue Italian frogs, but that doesn't make it so.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Warren's Gate for Active Adults
Lisa and I have just taken over as the marketing team for Warren's Gate, Clemmons' only TRULY maintenance free community. It is located conveniently on Hwy 158 near Tanglewood Park, I-40, and the heart of Clemmons. There will be a total of 34 twinhomes priced from the low 200s. Numerous floor plans are available, and if you take the time to compare you will see that the most basic standards for D. Stone Builders exceeds the highest standards of most! The model is manned by a member of our agent team M, Th, & Fri from 1-6, Sat from 12-5, and Sun 1-5. You may also make an appointment to view them at any other time. Four are currently available (ranging from $219,000-319,000), but you may customize your plan and customize your price on any of the remaining 28 lots. Click here for a sneak peek!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Stay Tuned...
Lisa and I have just begun marketing a new community in Clemmons for active adults. Warren's Gate is conveniently located to I-40, the business district of Clemmons, Hwy 158, Tanglewood Park, and Bermuda Run Country Club. I'll post more details later, but for now go to WarrensGate.com. We are proud to partner with Dwight Stone and D. Stone Builders to market this wonderful community!
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