Following a recent comparison of Single Family homes in Dyer, St. John and Schererville, Olthof Homes discovered that their new construction prices, even with $20,000 in upgrades, was $59,000 less than equivalently-sized existing homes listed in the MLS, making a new home by Olthof the best value for buyers looking to take advantage of the government tax credits before they expire.
“Many people are surprised to learn that they can still build the new home of their choice before the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit expires,” Todd Olthof of Olthof Homes said. “The availability is still there if they act soon, and we're finding homebuyers are really excited about the prospect of getting new construction with quality materials and quality installation for such a great value.”
Along with the many benefits of buying new construction over an existing home, including better energy efficiency, better warranties and better resale values, you get exactly what you want with a new home; no need to replace worn out carpet or aging countertops, cabinets, appliances, roofs, furnaces, hot water heaters, and so on. Plus, you get to select the floor plan that best accommodates your lifestyle with plenty of storage, open living areas and convenient wiring for today's technologies.
Even more, with Olthof Homes you'll find time-tested name brand materials installed by proven professional trade partners add to the long-lasting value of your new home. Names like Owens Corning, Tyvek, USG and Certaineed supply products for a solid core; while SilverLine, Homecrest, Delta and Schlage ensure that what you see and use everyday withstands the test of time.
With a deadline of April 30 to get under contract and June 30 to close on your new home in order to claim your tax credit of $8,000 if you're a first-time homebuyer or $6,500 if you're buying your next home, you'll want to start reviewing your options today.
Get started by considering a new 2-story Brookfield at Grouse Pointe by Olthof Homes. This home offers 2,720 square feet with 9' ceilings, an incredible main floor living area, 4 bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. Base price of this home is $223,400.
Even when you add a very detailed upgrade package including landscaping, kitchen island, deluxe master bath, fireplace, oak railings, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, Silestone quartz countertops, ceramic bath floors, first floor hardwood floors, designer light fixtures and more valued at $36,922, with Olthof's 50 percent off options up to $15,000 promotion at Grouse Pointe, the options total $21,922. You can build this home today for a total home price of $245,322 or $90 per square foot.
Or, you may want to consider a new 2-story Shorewood at Silverleaf by Olthof Homes. This home offers 2,310 square feet, inviting main floor living area, 4 bedrooms and 2 _ baths for a base price of $214,100. Add an upgrade package with landscaping, double-bowl sink in the master bath, increased wall insulation, low E windows, high-efficiency A/C, high-efficiency furnace, carpet upgrade, GE clean steel appliances and more for $19,080. Olthof's 50 percent off options up to $25,000 promotion at Silverleaf makes the options total $9,540 for a total home price of $223,640. That's $97 per square foot!
To learn more about these exceptional new home values, visit the following tri-town communities by Olthof Homes where models are open Tuesday-Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. Virtual tours, floor plans, detailed driving directions and more can be found on the internet at olthofhomes.com.
• Village Circle (Brookfield model) and Hearthstone (Executive model) in Dyer, west of Route 41 just north of US 30
Exceptional location with a tree-lined border from the neighboring 40-acre wildlife refuge and convenient access to 30 & 41 next to St. John and Schererville. Located in the heart of Dyer's developing Calumet Avenue corridor, residents enjoy state-of-the-art shopping, restaurants and services. (219) 322-2525
• Grouse Pointe (Shorewood model) in St. John, east of Route 41 near I-65
Nestled along a 15-acre nature preserve, this appealing community features generous home sites that average 80' x 150'plus a spacious, well-equipped park and playground area where families gather for casual play and neighborhood events. (219) 365-1395
• Silverleaf (Heartland model) and Saddle Creek in St. John west of Route 41 near I-394
Peaceful and serene, these communities offer families a calming respite with central community parks, playgrounds, peaceful green space and winding walking trails with the St. John Little League baseball complex and Midwest Training Center featuring ice sports and world class gymnastics nearby. (219) 365-0606.
