Friday, December 21, 2012

     Just a few days until Christmas and the New Year! Thanks to all of the wonderful people who live here at Sunset Park Villas for making my job so pleasant and interesting, and for sharing your unique personalities in a way that makes this a remarkable place to live. It's because of you that everyone who moves here loves it.
     I have watched you become great friends and neighbors in such a short time, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate you allowing me to be a part of your community. Your kindness and concern for each other is an example to all who want to live in peace and harmony.   I love all of you and wish you a Merry Christmas and hope that the new year is good to you.
      We have been fortunate to have many new people join us in 2012.  The builder and his helpers have worked very hard to keep up with the demand so your community can continue to grow.  They have done their best to listen to your suggestions and really do have a desire for the residents in all the Leisure Villas Communities to be happy with their new homes. I can tell you that after 20 years as a realtor I have never worked with a finer group of people.

     We had a great Christmas party this year!  The gift exchange was fun and the food abundant....Nothing better than a pot luck dinner prepared by seniors who have spent a life time preparing food for those they love.
     In keeping with tradition (two year) the residents spent a night sharing their decorated homes with each other.

Karaoke Night coming up in January so warm up your voices and come prepared to sing.  Friends, Family and Prospective Buyers welcome.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

Well, it looks like winter is officially here, and I'm happy to say we did have beautiful weather into November.  The long fall season not only made me happy, but it made building at all the Leisure Villas Communities very pleasant, and expedited the completion of new inventory which we were in great need of.  For those of you who came to visit us and found we had nothing ready to move into, things are changing in your favor.  We will now have homes that are ready for immediate occupancy and new inventory will be completed each month.  There has never been a better time to purchase a home at Sunset Park Villas, or any of the other fabulous Leisure Villas communities.

The Progress here has been fun to watch.  We have 5 buildings in various stages of completion and yesterday they laid the asphalt to complete the road.  The entire community is taking on a new look as we head for the final phase of construction.
I know there are many of you who have your homes listed and are hoping to sell so you can move here.  Good luck to you, and don't forget to stay in touch with me as you wait for that perfect buyer for your home. I always appreciate input in regards to your favorite floor plan, and it helps me to know your favorite cabinets, flooring and counter tops so I can have the  homes built the way you like them....just in case you have to make a quick move.

If you are thinking of moving soon, we have all models available within a few months time, and you can still choose colors in many of them

 Once again.....You are welcome to join us for the Pot Luck Dinner on the first Thursday of the month.  We always have plenty of food, so feel free to drop in and meet the wonderful folks that love to call this home.
           This is the beautiful Windsor Court with a Bonus Room that is available for immediate occupancy.  The great location across from the clubhouse, granite counter tops and large back patio makes this home perfect.

Heads up to those who are interested in this model......We have two of these available right now, but I'm expecting an offer next week that will make this the last Windsor Court Bonus plan available until next summer...I'm just saying...........





Saturday, September 8, 2012

Happy day.  We have started the last building in phase 1 of Sunset Park Villas, and we will soon be able to take offers on the final phase.  Our thanks to all of you who have been patiently waiting to write your offer, and are ready to start planning your new home.  A word to the wise...."Don't wait"!  The homes are selling quickly and it's best if you come in as soon as you decide you want to live at the Villas in Syracuse. We will give you time to sell your home, and while you're waiting you can help us build your new one the way you like it.

The models are almost finished now, and the landscaping should be in by the end of next week.  We will soon have them all decorated and ready for you to preview.  All the models will be east of the clubhouse so it will be easy for you to walk between them as you try to decide which of our fabulous models is perfect for you
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The pool is still open, thanks to the extra warm weather, and I, for one, hope it continues into November. :)  The water aerobics have been a great success this year and I know many of the residents will be sad to see the pool close for the winter.  The good news is they will end the summer in much better shape than they started it. 

Football season has started and the theater is being enjoyed as I write this blog.  Go Weber State, or would you rather see BYU win?  Either way it's fun to watch the game with your friends and neighbors on our big screen TV.  And when it's over, you can walk just a few short steps to your home.  That is the Leisure Villas way of life.  (55 and older is great when you live in a community like this!)

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Check out this cement truck!  It is a one of a kind natural gas fueled truck from Minnesota, and we had the privilege of having it on our site today.  I think that makes Leisure Villas very "Green" don't you agree?  And It's soo nice to see Jeff working so we can get started with the framing on building 9.

The models are all painted now, the cabinets are in, and very soon we will have them decorated and ready for you to preview.  It is a good time to start seriously looking at the Villas again.

Building 6 is getting flooring now and and there is a beautiful Windsor Court with a Bonus room very close to being ready for occupancy. 

Building 7 is framed and the electricians are finishing up.  The back corner has a Canterbury model (7D) and the lot is amazing.  Very private with lots of grass
There is also a Wellington  (7C) available for those of you who have been waiting for our very cute smaller model, and a Windsor Court with a Bonus room in 7A

Building 8 is almost filled.  Only one unit left and it is Canterbury with a Bonus Room in a very nice location. We don't have a lot of this model, and this one is perfect, with beautiful sunset views from the sun-room. 

We are about to pour the foundation for the final building (11) in phase one so hurry in to make sure you get the best price before we move on to phase 2.  If you've been waiting..... now is the time to jump


Thursday, August 9, 2012

Letter from a happy resident

A phone call from a new neighbor (we are all new, but older in years) who has an abundance of tomatoes from the neighborhood garden. Sure, I accept, saying I'll walk down to pick them up.
   On the way, several other new friends have bags in their hands for tomato and squash pickup. And others are walking dogs. Soon there are neighbor visits on the street and sidewalk, sharing small talk.
   We look up to see the tomato lady in her car, with bags of fruit to hand out along the way. I meet a couple of new folks on the way back, who have been busy moving in, and on vacations like the rest of us.
   Retiring to my front porch swing and viewing the giant beefstakes, the Bishop and counselor shows up. Said he had new records for move-ins and wondered where the folks were. I consulted my address charts I am trying to memorize, and we walk over to the address, - an unfinished home, barely framed up. I think this symbolizes what I have seen before...folks who put $ down, patiently waiting for the paint to dry and the sod to be laid, trucking in and out checking on progress, as I have been doing for the past 2 years.
   We are all glad to be here...a place of our choosing, among the alternatives for these latter years.
                      Love,         Mom/   Anne

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Hello again.  I'm still waiting for you all to get involved in the blog.  I would love to see comments from some of the residents or potential buyers.  What do you think of this community now that we have one street almost filled with occupied homes?  Personally I think there are some of the best people in Davis County living right here in Sunset Park Villas.  Hats off to all of you for making this such a nice place to live. 

The Grandview in building 28 is now under contract and ready for paint.  That means there is nothing left to sell in that building, and it also means I will very soon have 3 new decorated models to show you. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Building 6 is almost ready for Drywall so if you are interested in a Windsor Court with a bonus room it is the perfect time to buy.  Grab it now and move in without the 5 month wait for us to build it. 

Those of you who have purchased a home in building 7 should get in touch with me soon.  We will be ordering flooring and cabinets so I will need to know how you want us to doll up your new home.

Thanks to all of you who have been in and shared your excitement about the Villas with your friends.  I have met many of them, and they are so grateful that you took the time to tell them about us. How perfect is it that you can move into such a nice place and bring your friends with you?

Remember.  If you are thinking about a move here, let me know early, so we will be sure to build the plan you want.

The ladies Luncheon will be held at noon on Tuesday July 31st, at the Clubhouse
Monthly Pot-Luck Dinner is Thursday August 2nd. at 6:00 pm   at the clubhouse

Anyone reading this is welcome.  RSVP Donna @ 801-336-6424...We love sharing the good times.


Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Another great week here at Sunset Park Villas.  The folks here temporarily took over a plot of ground to plant a garden and they are already reaping the fruits (or should I say vegetables) of their labor.  The beet greens were fantastic and I can't wait for the tomatoes.We usually have all the men out there leaning on their shovels and talking about.......whatever men talk about, but today we have Carol picking peas.

The pool is getting a lot of use now since the weather warmed up, and I've even seen a few family barbeques.  I've gotta say I feel a little jealous when I leave the residents sitting by the pool and go home to work in my yard.  What was I thinking when I didn't move here 2 years ago?



 The construction of the new buildings is still moving along nicely.  Building 28 is taking shape with the addition of windows and drywall...I love it when you can actually see the rooms.  There is only one available home in this building and it is on one of the best locations in the community.  It is a Grandview with a bonus room and sits directly east of the clubhouse.  It will be surrounded by grass and overlooks the swimming pool.  We are upgrading the cabinets and it will have beautiful granite tops

Building 6 is just about framed and there is only one home left in this building as well.  It is the new floor-plan.....a Windsor Court with a bonus room.  If you haven't seen this model you really should come in and check it out.  It is spacious yet cozy ( can that be?)  with the extended garage and a large back patio.  The Bonus room is large like the rest of them and the storage is amazing.



Building 7 is started and 3 of the four are already sold.  7/A is available with another Windsor court with a bonus room.

We still have a couple of Grandviews, and a Newcastle with a Bonus room ready for immediate occupancy.  At least today we do.  I'm hearing rumors about offers on those cause the folks who have been watching them have offers on their homes.  That, by the way, is the good news of the day.  Homes are selling faster now, and seem to be bringing a higher price, so if you're waiting for the perfect time to sell, IT JUST MIGHT BE RIGHT NOW. Prices on these homes will increase the middle of July so hurry in if you're ready to move.

Buildings 8 and 9 have permits so the plans can't change in these buildings, but if you hurry you might still have time to choose a model that you like in building 10 ( This week only)

Wellness Clinic tomorrow June 21st at 11:00 here at the Clubhouse. Come on in and take a look and get your blood pressure and sugar tested at the same time... Light Refreshments

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

     Spring has arrived and we are madly building to keep up with the demand for a home in the Sunset Park Villas.  Seems people have found out about us and are in a hurry to take advantage of the benefits of living in the best Senior community in Davis County.  The homes are selling faster than we can build them so we are in high gear to keep up with the demand.  We will be choosing the model mix in building 9 soon, so if you have a preference for a certain floor-plan, please, let us know so we can build it.  You will still have time to get your home sold, and if it doesn't, we can always move you to something else.  I have had many people want a model that we could have built instead of something else, but they didn't let us know in time to add it to the mix.  If you're thinking seriously about moving here, please let me know.
     Building 6 is ready for framing and I have one unit to sell in that building.  It is a Windsor Court with a Bonus room.  We have a Windsor Court model just about finished so we can now show you exactly what it looks like.  
     Building 7 has been started and we will have a Windsor Court, a Windsor Court with a Bonus Room and a Canterbury in that building.
     Building 8 will be next and there are three units  to choose from.  An Abby, a Canterbury with a Bonus room and a Windsor Court.  We won't be able to build many Abby's in this community so if you like that model, now is your chance to grab it before someone else does.
     The building go up much faster now and it is the perfect temperature to keep the guys working hard.  Soon it will get hot and they'll be lounging in the shade trying to cool down.  .  (Just kidding guys)
      Seriously, it is the perfect time to look at homes here. The models are coming along nicely and the landscaping is beautiful.  We are open 10 to 5 six days a week, so come see me at the clubhouse and I'll be happy to show you around.



      Remember, the first Thursday of every month is our Pot Luck Dinner.  Drop buy and enjoy the good food and great people.  Next one is a Barbeque by the Pool on Thursday June 7th

Thursday, May 24, 2012

The Pool party was scheduled for tonight, but the weather is not cooperating so we have moved it to Thursday June 7th.   We will be having a barbeque by the pool and you are welcome to bring Children and grandchildren.  Just get me a head count so we have enough food.  As usual it will be pot luck with Leisure Villas supplying the burgers and hot dogs.  To you folks who are thinking of moving into the Villas, please join us for an evening of fun, and meet the residents who could be your new neighbors.  Bring a side dish if you want or just show up...... there is always plenty to eat around here. Models will be open for you to preview.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Great news !! The pool is open and the deck chairs are out !

It's great to get a jump on the summer lounging season.  Due to the earlier than warmer weather we were able to beat our normal memorial day opening!

We'll be having a pool party shortly, so get your potato salad recipes ready and go buy a new swimsuit.

Monday, May 21, 2012

The flowers are looking good after the rainstorm and the grass is finally green.  The community is looking great so now is a good time to come in to see what we have. 
Building 28 is almost framed so we will be starting on building 6.  For you patio lovers I have one Windsor Court with a Bonus room left in that building and it should be ready for occupancy early this fall.  My Model is almost finished, so if you haven't seen this new floor plan come check it out.  Most people think it's a winner! 

Friday, May 18, 2012

today's good news is that it's raining.  the reason this is good is because we have been planting flowers for the last several days.  just trying to make the landscaping the best it can be!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Oh, By the way. We will be having our monthly wellness clinic tomorrow, Thursday May 17th, at 11:00 am. We will be doing the usual blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate stuff, but this week we are adding a Physical Therapist to assist you with any concerns you have. We are working on foot care as well and should have that by next month See you there. Anyone reading this is welcome
The roof is about finished in Building 28. This is the building just East of the Clubhouse and will have three models in it, but I am going to have one Grandview with a Bonus room for sale on the north west corner. If you like that location you might want to come in and take a look. We figure this will be our best model in the best location. I don't expect the new lower price to last on this model so jumping on it now before the builder decides to raise the price back up would be a smart thing to do. It may happen soon since we sold two of the Grandviews last week.

For those of you who were sad to see the Newcastle plan discontinued, you'll be happy to know I have one left. This is a beautiful 3 bedroom home with Granite counter-tops, glazed cabinets and a bonus room. Ready for immediate occupancy.

Dust of your swimsuits and spray on a tan cause it's almost time to open the pool. It can be used now, but we will have our official opening next week. I will keep you posted on the exact date for the party.