Strong sales across the board for Olthof Homes this year have been bolstered by the great value offered by the company as well historically low interest rates that help keep monthly payments in check.
Fact of the matter is— low rates make mortgages less expensive for homebuyers.
Recently, rates have began to trend upward slightly from the record lows of 4.71% reported in December. However, current reports indicate that mortgage rates are hovering around 5% which is still an incredible deal for buyers right now, especially if you are considering a new home in Dyer.
With pricing for new construction that includes a $20,000 investment in upgrades, a home built for you by Olthof is an average of $59,000 less than comparable existing homes in the Tri-Town market (based on MLS averages for the week of 2/8/10-Tri-Town defined as Dyer, St. John and Schererville).
When you consider price and location— Olthof's Hearthstone and Village Circle in Dyer are tucked away in a peaceful corner of northwest Indiana's dynamic tri-town area providing a peaceful, picturesque setting for your new home with one road access to the area's major thoroughfares, US 30 and Route 41— you've got the top reasons why these prime Dyer locations are suddenly almost sold out.
“There are many factors that go into making the decision about where to purchase a new home,” Lisa McCleskey, the onsite new home consultant for Hearthstone and Village Circle, said. “Given the price of gasoline, more and more customers are taking into account the proximity of their job to their new home. Many of our homeowners currently work in the city and definitely appreciate the fact that we have such easy access to expressways. Also, people are busier than ever so they want the convenience of a quick trip to the grocery store or to see the latest movies. Our location is prime. Just about everything you need is within five minutes of the entrance.”
Since pricing is a huge factor in today's economy, Olthof offers homebuyers the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of new construction, which includes choosing the floor plan that best meets their needs, selecting the right options and accessories to personalize their new home and relishing the peace of mind that comes with all the benefits of a limited 10 year warranty backed by Olthof's award-winning Customer Care department, all for a very competitive price, according to McCleskey.
“Getting more for your money is really the name of the game right now,” she said. “For example, the Brookfield, a family-friendly 2-story plan, remains our best seller with 2,720 square feet of living space, 4-5 bedrooms, main floor family room and upper level game room. With our current promotion of $7,000 in free options and an upgraded stainless steel appliance package for the kitchen, homeowners can enjoy significant savings when it comes to adding things like a sunroom or 3-car garage.”
You'll find two examples of the fabulous Brookfield floor plan in Village Circle right now. One is the model/sales center and another is a currently under construction home located on an incredible wooded homesite with no one behind it and just one neighboring home with completion scheduled for early July. There is only one other opportunity to build a home in Village Circle with the last remaining homesite also backing up to a tree-lined border.
In Hearthstone there's a Sumner 2-story with a grand foyer and family room plus 3 bedrooms, main floor den and 3-car garage currently under construction with completion scheduled in September. You can also choose from Hearthstone's collection of single family homes with five choices ranging in size from a 1,730 square foot ranch to several flexible 2-story plans offering 2,310 to 3,121 square feet of living space which can be built on one of the remaining eight homesites there.
Along with a neighboring 40-acre nature preserve, both Hearthstone and Village Circle feature lovely landscaped entrances to welcome you home and scenic ponds with dramatic fountains. You'll have one of Dyer's largest community parks within walking distance once the designated 9.6 acre tract of land between the two communities is developed by the town's park department later this year. Students living in either community attend the award-winning Lake Central School Corporation, including Protsman Elementary and Kahler Middle School, both prestigious 4-star schools.
The fact that Olthof Homes has been a well-established mainstay in the northwest Indiana housing industry for over 40 years demonstrates the company's vast understanding of local buyers' needs. However, it's their continued ability to respond to those needs with timely, practical solutions that has contributed heavily to the fact that Hearthstone and Village Circle remain active and are even seeing a major increase in traffic since the first of the year, according to McCleskey.
“Probably the biggest objection we hear from people who would like to purchase an Olthof Home in Hearthstone or Village Circle is their concern over selling a current home,” McCleskey said. “Again, Olthof Homes is very proactive and started our On the Move Program well over a year ago. Now we have an entire system in place that will assist customers who need to sell their current home by offering services that include an appraisal and home inspection free of charge, while locking in their price with the current promotion. We have had incredible success with the On the Move Program and look forward to assisting more customers in realizing their dream of owning a brand new home.”
For more information visit the Village Circle/Hearthstone Information Center located at 1731 Stillwater Ave. off of Route 30 just east of Calumet Avenue from 11am-6pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-5pm Friday and 10am-5pm Saturday. You can also call Lisa McCleskey at (219) 322-2525 and see virtual tours on the internet at olthofhomes.com.
