Once again, I am amazed and delighted at the wonderful people who live here at Sunset Park Villas!

We have had a very cold winter thus far, with more snow than Syracuse has seen in many years.  The snow removal contractors have worked daylight to dark in freezing temperatures to remove the snow and ice for the residents and guests who visit the community.  At times it was hard to know where to put all that white stuff and I would like to thank all of you for your patience and good humor.

Here are some pictures that were taken by one of our special ladies here at the Villas, and sent to me with a sweet message of gratitude for the effort that was being made to keep her safe during the storms.

"My Heroes!  Night and day they are pushing the recent snow fall into piles down the middle of the driveway, for the trucks to scoop it off road so we can drive out!"

The construction of the buildings is still going strong as we hurry to get buyers in their homes, and inventory ready to sell.  If you have driven buy you most likely noticed the tents that surround the buildings as the stone and stucco guys try to keep the buildings warm (and themselves too, I'm sure).

Sales have been surprisingly good, in spite of the cold weather, and we are looking forward to many new neighbors.  With interest rates still at an all time low, it is a great time to buy.  Sales of existing homes have picked up too, so not only will you get more money from the sale of your home, you will sell it much faster than you have in the past few years.  If you pick a home now you will have plenty of time to sell your home and be ready to move in next summer when you don't have to fight the ice and snow.

I look forward to seeing you from Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  If those times don't work for you, give me a call and I'm sure we can work out something that fits your schedule.

Happy Valentines to all

Donna

PS  Don't forget the potluck dinner this Thursday, February 7th, at 6:00 pm.  We are celebrating the Chinese New Year and will have a special chef here to cook for you

     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.

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...........

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!)

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

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

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.