Parkview Homes

The Schoelers at Their Meadows Home

2011-09-28T10:32:00.002-04:00

"We moved to the Parkview Meadows in March of 2011. We like our
home very much for the good neighborhood and the location for shopping.
The neighbors are very friendly and we like living here."

Leony and Peter Schoeler

*For more information on living at The Meadows, visit us here*

Meadows Homeowners Speak About Their Parkview Experience

2011-09-21T09:20:00.005-04:00

"About a year ago we took possession of a Meadows condominium bungalow by Parkview and we know that we made the best choice. There are a variety of different layouts and ours is an open space bright and beautiful. The folks at Parkview were most helpful in assisting us in the selection of the interiors from the kitchen to all the other choices of decoration like tiles, carpets, etc. , and we are very happy with all our choices.

After living in the community for a year, we also know that we have found one of the most friendly and helpful neighbourhood one can ask for. We would give our highest recommendation to anyone interested in purchasing a Meadows Condominium Home by Parkview."

Inge and Heiner Wefers

**For information on The Meadows, visit our website here!**

Parkview Homes' Summer Staff Event

2011-08-30T10:42:00.002-04:00

Everyone needs a break, especially on a hot summer day and Parkview Homes' staff is no exception!

When they’re not busy designing homes, excavating and meeting with customers, the staff of Parkview Homes sure know how to relax and have fun!

Our staff summer BBQ was held last Friday, 8/19/11, and what a fabulous evening it turned out to be! The pool, kept at 90 degrees, was warm and inviting for all ages. The kids swam and swam until dragged out at the end of the night. Games kept them interested and occupied after a delicious dinner.

We lucked out with great weather, the food was delicious and the company even better! This is definitely a must for an annual event!

Susan Fenn

Parkview Homes' Newest Model

2011-08-22T13:17:00.003-04:00

Visit Parkview Homes' Mapleridge model home located in the West end of the city, at 1514 Ireland Drive.

We have had a steady flow of visitors since we opened the doors of this professionally decorated model home in June of this year!

A new twist on design, this home has a very contemporary décor focusing on the open concept with a spacious loft master bedroom design, inspiring our homeowners to select the latest finishes from our design studio.

For more information call Rick at 705-748-4665 or visit our website here!

The Perfect Vacation Destination: Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

2011-07-26T14:52:00.005-04:00

I always love to hear about new and interesting vacation spots within driving distance, so I thought I would share this one with you….

For those of you looking to do a little traveling this summer, I highly recommend Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. It’s only about 6 hours away from Peterborough. We just got back and we had a blast…definitely fun for all.

We rented a 2-bedroom condo unit 5 minutes away from the village (which made it more reasonably priced). This allowed us to be prepare a quick breakfast and dinner in, while eating lunch out each day to save a little money on the food budget.

A private beach was just a short walk from the condo, so we spent each day playing water football, swimming and diving off of a dock into the very warm lake (even warm enough for me). As you can see from the photo, we went cycling through the mountains on wonderful paved, well-marked trails with a river running alongside the trails. A few tourists were fly-fishing in the river, too.

A trip into Mont-Tremblant village was a must do! Zip-lining was one of the highlights for my 13 year-old son (A return to Tarzan…it’s a boy thing). We all took a chair-lift up the mountain and a luge ride down the mountain on these little go-cart type of cars you can individually control… Everyone loved this! Also took in a little bungee jumping and even an afternoon at the spa for a massage…much needed after the 2-hour bike ride!

The restaurants are fantastic and the shopping is plentiful, so there is no excuse for returning without a souvenir or two.

One day we detoured 90 minutes away into Old Montreal, and toured the city in a horse-drawn carriage with a private tour guide to learn about the highlights and history of Old Montreal. Plus, there were even more great cafés and art galleries and boutiques to visit.

This trip was packed full of fun and adventure….A great time was had by all!

Please share with us on our Facebook wall where you've recently vacationed. Tell us your experience!

Susan Fenn

Parkview Homes 25th Anniversary Celebration

2011-05-27T17:30:00.002-04:00

Saturday, June 4^th 1:00 – 4:00 pm

1514 Ireland Drive, Peterborough

My how time flies when you are busy building homes …..

25 years to be exact!

Parkview Homes has been happily building dreams for the residents of Peterborough for 25 years. This is why we call ourselves ‘Your Hometown Builder’ ; its just what we do.

So, where have we come from?

We were once a small builder, co-owned by Steve McLaren and Paul Dietrich, back in 1986. Steve and Paul single-handedly ran the company, wearing many hats in sales, marketing, quality control, etc... interesting yet challenging times. Parkview Homes has since grown to have a total of 30 staff members, including their own excavation team, in house marketing specialist, in house Interior designers, and a beautiful décor centre.

Now spread across 8 communities, with a sales team of 5 talented specialists, we are the single largest builder in town, producing approximately 100 homes each year! Our innovative production department has 3 designers/draftspersons, to keep up to the needs of customization with over 50 unique floorplans to choose from.

What have we learned in 25 years?

We have learned a great deal over the years by listening to our customers and responding to their needs. During our expansion, we have introduced a Sales and Production Coordinator position to the team, in response to the request of our customers to be more involved in the building of their homes, with increased communication during the process. We now offer each purchaser an opportunity to review their plans and walk through their home before we get too far along in construction. This allows homeowners an opportunity to view their home in its initial stages and provides an avenue for communication.

Come help us celebrate our 25 years in business with a special VIP tour of our brand new, professionally decorated model home on 1514 Ireland Drive in the West end of Peterborough. This home features many unique and interesting design concepts….be the first to see!

Our Grand Opening day combined with our 25^th Anniversary Celebration is on Saturday, June 4^th from 1-4pm.

A Few Words About Downsizing From Rick Phillips

2011-05-12T09:56:00.000-04:00

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rick Phillips, the Director of Sales and Marketing for Parkview Homes. I’m very fortunate to have a job that I absolutely love which involves dealing with the public and selling NEW HOMES. I enjoy meeting with people and determining exactly what is important to each new family, in terms of homes and lifestyle, so we can quickly show them two or three floor plans that match their needs.

As some families are experiencing growth and require a larger home, retirees come in with a wholly unique set of needs and desires. Several times a week I have the pleasure of sitting down with retirees that have made a conscious decision to downsize. Often they tell me, “The house is now too big now that the kids have left home… The cost to operate a large home has become excessive considering we’re now on a fixed income… It’s become too much house and property to maintain when I could be enjoying the golden years on the golf course or down in sunny Florida.”

During the course of conversation, here are some of the typical questions that I ask:

How many square feet is your current home?
What style home do you like? i.e. Bungalow? Condominium?
Are stairs a problem?
Is a dining room required?
What is your comfortable budget?
Do you want a finished basement with a bedroom downstairs for family or guests?
What upgrades are important to you? i.e. Kitchen, flooring, lighting, bathrooms, deck, etc?

While speaking with these customers, I really try to point out the positive benefits of downsizing and also the benefits of buying new.

Some of these benefits are:

Less space to maintain which provides more leisure time, and money to put towards that leisure time
Costs go down with lowered operating costs such as repairs, utilities, taxes, etc.

I also point out the excitement of selecting a new community, choosing a style of home to meet their new needs, plus brick colors, a custom kitchen, customizing the floor plan, all of the wonderful new upgrades, etc.

Some people, especially those who live in rural areas such as a farm or property with a lot of acreage and a beautiful view, struggle with the idea of leaving a familiar lifestyle. Then they begin to consider the many benefits of moving into a community with neighbors nearby, easy access to hospitals, doctors, stores and many other amenities, restaurants, fine dining and fun activities for seniors, as well as social interaction in a friendly and supportive community such as Peterborough.

If you have any questions about a NEW HOME or downsizing, and would like to get together for a tea and a chat, it would be my extreme pleasure to offer advice, and to help find you the perfect community and home to meet your lifestyle and your budget.

Contact me directly by phone at 705-748-4665 or drop me a line at rphillips@parkviewhomes.ca. I look forward to talking to you!

Rick Phillips
Director of Sales & Marketing and New Home Specialist

A few words from our newest sales representative!

2011-04-26T12:00:00.000-04:00

Having been with Parkview for less than a year, all I can say is what an exciting business to be involved with!

Everything that I enjoy in life is tied into the new home selling business… Meeting and helping new people everyday… helping to create a new life and lifestyle for people coming from a wide variety of backgrounds, financial abilities, family sizes and unique sets of needs and desires… and each day bringing a plethora of fresh situations with not a dull moment in the mix.

The sales staff, site supervisors, construction workers and office staff are such a hard working and caring set of individuals. Together, we work in an environment that is exciting and passionate, and founded on giving people an experience that makes purchasing one of the biggest items in their lives a joyful time of expectation.

What can I say… working at Parkview is awesome!

Catey Jobin
Foxmeadow
705-748-4665

Customer Service at Parkview Homes

2011-04-22T08:55:00.001-04:00

"Ashley is nothing short of an exceptional customer service representative. Her dedication to quality customer service is very apparent. She possesses tact and patience and is always very professional, friendly and courteous. Parkview homeowners and contractors have nothing but positive comments with respect to Ashley’s job performance and gracious personality.

Ashley is a hardworking, top-performing customer service professional. We are very thankful for all the work she completed on our behalf."

Yours truly,

Steve and Marnie Ayotte

1212 Scollard Drive

Peterborough, Ontario

K9H 0A8

What is the “Parkview Experience”?

2011-04-19T09:55:00.002-04:00

At Parkview Homes we are committed to achieving excellence in making the home buying experience a unique and valuable one for our customers. Our goal is to create exceptional living spaces, inside and out.

We are proud builders, providing homes for individuals and families for more than 25 years. Over the years we have developed a proven method of creating the ultimate “Parkview Experience” for the homeowner, to make them feel special and to ensure accuracy in the homebuilding process.

Here’s how we do it:

Within a few weeks of purchase, our in-house Décor Centre representative will assist the purchaser in making selections to finish the home.

Shortly after this, we prepare building plans for the home and have our Sales and Production Coordinator arrange a plan review appointment with each purchaser.

Once the home enters the construction phase, we arrange a walk-through of the home just before drywall is installed. This allows our purchasers to view the homes progress and quality of construction.

Finally, a few days prior to closing, we arrange a New Home Orientation with the purchaser, to present the many features and functions of their new home.

We are currently building in 7 communities throughout the city. Please come visit us, and have your own “Parkview Experience”. For more information, call 705-748-4665.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Steve McLaren - President

Paul Dietrich - Vice President

Parkview Homes Customer Satisfaction is on the Rise

2011-03-22T09:38:00.002-04:00

Surveys are sent out to each of our new homeowners about a month after they move in. Based on independent research conducted by Avid Ratings we have lots of interesting feedback…and the stats below make us so happy!

Overall, (this year vs. last year) we went from 77.6 to 83.3 out of 100 in total home buying experience. This is a 13.6% increase from this year to last year.

Total home buying experience score consists of 3 factors:

1. Builder’s level of caring

2. Sales, product and service experience

3. Recommend to family and friends

We increased the total home buying experience score from 79.4 this month last year to 90.2 this year.
Out of 21 surveys sent out, 14 were returned – a 67% response rate between Oct. and Dec. (Note: Anything over 45% is a good return rate for surveys.)
Based on last quarter’s performance, 92.9% of Parkview homeowners are willing to recommend us to family and friends.

Needless to say, this is all great news! We are thrilled to know that we’re making our homeowner’s happy, and we look forward to improving our customer service even more.

Susan Fenn
Sales and Production Coordinator

The Journey Through Our Office Renovation

2011-03-14T10:38:00.000-04:00

We began our office renovation on our first day back to the office in January. It has been an interesting journey for the corporate office staff of Parkview Homes during the process. Allow me to share with you a few details about our journey…

We were temporarily located in another suite in the same building, which was very convenient and close, However, a move is still a move, whether you move 30 ft. or 30 km! It meant boxing up all items in filing cabinets, removing all items from desks and drawers, taking everything out of a very busy and productive office so it could be stripped right down to the bare walls. A lot of work went into this move and all the while business was still maintained as usual. Fortunately, we only experienced a lapse of a few hours of phone service at most…not bad at all!

Then a number of our trusted contractors went to work, very quickly and efficiently reconstructing the office. This involved removal of walls, reconstruction of our boardroom and reception area, adding a few closets and a kitchenette with a small sink (a much needed addition), revising our HVAC needs, replacing the flooring, painting the walls, installing blinds, and best of all, installing modular workstations for staff.

Six weeks later, a very short timeframe, on February 15^th, we packed up all over again, and moved back upstairs, into to our fresh new, warm and inviting office environment. Initially it was a little like organized chaos, with the boxes everywhere and staff getting settled into their new workspaces, but it was soon discovered to be well worth the small struggles we endured to create a beautiful office we look forward to coming to every day.

We haven’t reached perfection quite yet in the office as we move things into place, but can clearly see the light at the end of the tunnel in this renovation.

On behalf of all office staff, I would like to extend a warm “thank you” to the owners of Parkview Homes, Paul Dietrich and Steve McLaren, for embracing this welcome change.

Susan Fenn

Sales and Production Coordinator

Parkview Homes

Remedies for Mold & Moisture Issues

2011-03-07T15:00:00.001-05:00

About two weeks go we had a homeowner raise a very important concern that is pertinent to all homeowners, especially this time of year...mold and moisture issues.

Unfortunately it is a common occurrence, and in recognition of this, the Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) has published a very helpful booklet “Moisture & Air – Householder’s Guide – Problems and Remedies”. This guide addresses how to control humidity levels in homes based on the outside temperatures.

This guide advises that:

In very cold weather, a level of 30% or lower may be needed to prevent window condensation.
In the winter heating season, the relative humidity should not exceed 45%.

The guide is in PDF form and will need to be downloaded or a hard copy can be ordered and delivered free of charge. It is well worth the read.

Here is the link for reference to this booklet - https://www03.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/catalog/productDetail.cfm?lang=en&cat=5&itm=37&fr=1299247008022

-Ashley Fontaine

Meet Susan, your Sales and Production Coordinator!

2011-02-08T08:30:00.002-05:00

My name is Susan Fenn and I joined the Parkview Homes team just over a year ago.

I am the “Sales and Production Coordinator”, and am fortunate to meet all of our purchasers and work with them from the time of purchase to the completion of their new home.

I see each purchaser at three critical contact points during the exciting journey of building their dream home:

Step 1: When the blueprints are produced we arrange a meeting to review the plans and ensure the home is exactly as requested.

Step 2: Once the framing of the home is complete and electrical is installed, I meet with each purchaser to do a walk-through of their home with the site supervisor prior to drywall installation.

Step 3: Prior to closing date, once the home is complete, I provide a new home orientation. (This is my favorite part – seeing the smiles on our homeowners’ faces when they are presented with their beautiful new Parkview home!)

Everyone at Parkview Homes is dedicated to exceptional customer service. We get better each day at what we do to exceed expectations and meet the needs of our buyers.

It is a privilege to be a part of such a forward- thinking organization, where improvements in customer service and business practices are at the forefront of this successful homebuilder.

Susan Fenn

An Email From Some VERY Happy Homeowners!

2011-02-03T11:08:00.000-05:00

Gerry and I thought we would send an email with regards to the PARKVIEW HOMES experience. At first we were a little skeptical in looking for a new home because of a bad experience with another so called local builder.

When we first met Rick we were rest assured that we would be taken care of. Rick's professionalism and his upbeat attitude made us feel right at home from day 1. Sheri at the Decor Center was a tremendous help in achieving the look that we were looking for in our townhome.

With excitement we watched the progression of the home and saw many local trades working on our home, which also put our mind at ease knowing that the work would be second to none.

Now that we are in our home, which was right on its closing date, as promised by everyone at Parkview, we would like to thank everyone involved for not only being there for questions to be answered, but quick responses to phone calls, which have been very few, the beautiful work of all the trades , as well as the site supervisors is appreciated. I am sure our experience with Parkview Homes will continue to be a postive one well into the future.

Once again thank you.
Gerry Mason and Kim Morris

Our Homeowners Love Our Service Technician!

2011-01-04T16:20:00.004-05:00

Here are a few comments we've received from some of our homeowners about how much the have enjoyed their experience working with our service technician.

Beverly comments on our after closing service : “ I wanted to drop a quick email to say how great your service technician was this morning with the items that were on his work order. He is professional, courteous, tidy, efficient and took the time to fix the items on the work order.”

Tracey in Thompson Bay reports: “We have your service technician here now and we just wanted to say that we are wowed and beyond impressed with his kindness, skill and professionalism. As he is going through our list of final fix ups he’s not only working to make things right for us, but he’s doing it so willingly and so professionally. Again, we are impressed and extremely pleased with the Parkview team. He seems to be a great new addition. Also wanted to say thanks for the work being done on the area boulevards to clean them up – just another example of how Parkview is continuing to care for the neighbourhood and the product it creates.”

Derek in Valleymore reports: “First off I would like to compliment your service technician; he was so wonderful to work with this afternoon. His patience and expertise was appreciated!! He is definitely an asset to your company.”

A Few Words From Our Happy Homeowners!

2010-11-22T16:45:00.002-05:00

Everybody knows that the best advertising comes from satisfied customers. So, we’re going to let our happy homeowners do the talking!

David and Rebecca in Foxmeadow on their home buying experience:
“I feel that our sales representative took a real interest in our house and helped us to build a home and not just a residence. We have also had a wonderful experience working with the decorator who was more than willing to help and go above and beyond the call of duty. Walking around in our community, we still see construction members from Parkview, the site supervisor and our sales representative, and they have been so very friendly and still invest their time to talk to us and ensure we are still happy!”

Kyle from Mapleridge Townhomes on the construction of his new home:
“There is definitely commitment by Parkview staff to building quality homes. We love all of the extra touches – the rounded corners, the dry-walled garage, the framed fireplace.”

Deborah and Brad from the Mapleridge community on Parkview’s staff and design options of their new home:
“Our sales representative was very pleasant. Parkview’s customer service representative was very kind. The design and quality of our homes is top notch. The decor centre and kitchen center folks are great and so are the site staff. Also, they were very flexible on purchase and design options in general - layouts/size, etc.”

James and Alannah in Harmony Condos comment on what they like most about their experience with Parkview Homes:

“The incentives offered and professionalism displayed by representatives of Parkview”

Interior Design and Decorating: Furniture Trends

2010-10-21T09:39:00.000-04:00

“Mix and match” seems to be the name of the game. Shabby chic is very popular. (For example, using spray paint to revitalize yard sale finds.) Beiges, baby blues and greys are popular for furniture colours, as are using accent colours to brighten a room and to create a dramatic statement. Throw pillows in bold patterns and colours are used to ‘pull the look together’. It’s easy to change accents and pillows to give a room a new feel – rather than recovering your furniture.

Interior Design and Decorating: Trends in Paint Colours

2010-10-06T15:43:00.001-04:00

Light paint colours and faux finishing continue to outweigh the use of wallpaper in interiors, as they have in the recent past. We have seen a lot of purples, blues, and metallic paint colors. The trend seems to be to use lighter shades (like lavender). We are also seeing hot pinks – not girly shades, but lighter and more sophisticated pinks – used even as the main paint color on walls with black accents. And, due to the current “green” environmental craze, soft green palettes will continue to show up in homes. Sage greens, soft beigy greens are very popular.

Linda Watson

The Advantages of a New Home vs a Re-sale Home

2010-09-09T13:28:00.000-04:00

One of the primary advantages of buying a new home is the ability to get specifically what you want. You can decorate your home from the beginning exactly the way you want. You can pick all the colors, which range from paint to carpet. You can also make the tile and cabinetry selections for the kitchen and bathrooms, not to mention the hardwood, countertops and lighting.

Often, new homes will have more modern conveniences, better insulation and can be more energy efficient. Everything is new, including the windows, roof and the furnace – and they come with a warranty! Future repairs and upgrades are not a concern with a new home warranty. No need to worry about replacing furnaces, shingles, flooring etc.

Plus, owning a new home means a fresh start – no need to clean up someone else’s mess and decorating disasters in a dated or washed-out home.

People may have the false impression that the cost of a new home in more than a re-sale. This isn’t necessarily true. Many home sellers set high prices on their re-sale due to lack of market familiarity or the need to get more than its value to repay what is owed on it.

In some cases, when buyers think they are getting a ‘great deal’ on a discounted home that is under power of sale, it often turns out to be a costly mistake. Especially when you consider the work required to bring the home back to a livable condition.

Do your research on what your price range will buy and compare what you get with a new home. (And don’t forget one last advantage – Peace of mind!)

Linda Watson

Customize your home with choices....

2010-08-23T14:33:00.004-04:00

The Décor Centre is a place where your dreams become reality. Our experienced Décor Centre Consultant will help make the selection of the finishing treatments of your new home a very exciting experience. It's time to have some fun customizing the home of your dreams. Enjoy the process!

Our Décor Centre features a comfortable and relaxed environment in which to browse, choose, and select the finishes for your new home. We are here to help you with your decisions and to guide you along this wonderful part of your purchase.

Investing in upgrades in your home makes it worth so much more and enhances your quality of life. For every $1,000 your spend in upgrades, the cost is only about $3 per month based on an 3% mortgage rate.

Our Décor Centre offers many, many options to choose from as well as a great selection of standard finishes that are already included within your purchase.

Personalized consultations with every Parkview homebuyer are part of what sets us apart from our competition. Our Décor Centre Consultant has almost 20 years experience in the new home industry and will ensure that your questions are answered and your wishes fulfilled - all on budget!

The Upgrade chart above is reflected upon a $200,000.00 purchase with a conventional mortgage. Prices are just a reflection of the possible cost you may pay per month on top of your monthly mortgage payments. Parkview Homes recommend that you contact your mortgage vendor for further information regarding exact monthly payments. Amounts on the chart are examples only and Parkview Homes included this as an illustration only.

Thompson Bay Estates

2010-08-16T10:50:00.000-04:00

Ever since I entered the work force I have always enjoyed selling. I have sold everything from private tennis lessons to yellow page advertising, custom ceiling fans to shrimp cocktails; but the best sales experience by far is selling new homes!

For the past 10 years I have been “working with the homeless” meeting thousands of people, selling hundreds of new homes and learning new things about the industry every day. My favorite part of selling the news homes is customizing each home to every homeowner’s wants and needs. Whether it’s a larger kitchen, walk-in closets, a pool table sized game room or a massive garage it can all be accomplished when you’re building new.

I have developed many great relationships with my home buyers over the years that continue on long after they receive the keys on closing day. In many cases I am invited to house warnings and watch proudly as the new homeowners show off their one of a kind home to friends and family.

I would encourage anyone looking for a home to drop into our award winning model at 2439 Cunningham Blvd. and discover for yourself all the terrific advantages of going new.

Paul Davidson

A Note from Roger Issa

2010-08-04T09:38:00.003-04:00

My name is Roger Issa, I joined the Parkview Homes Sales Team about 2 years ago and it has been a very enjoyable career.

The highlight of my time here at Parkview Homes has been seeing the joy and excitement on people’s faces when they are purchasing their brand new home or condominium. I enjoy taking the journey with them from start to finish and helping them with their purchase , listening to their inputs and answering their questions.

For me selling new homes and condominiums is all about building trust with my clients and establishing a lasting relationship with them, helping them feel comfortable and well informed with their selection and all that it entails.

I also enjoy seeing and interacting with the people in my subdivision as I drive around. They also stop by from time to time and say hello to me. Sometimes they even bring me a Tim Horton’s coffee, by the way I like my coffee with 1 cream and 1 sweetener! Just in case you were wondering.

Once again I would like to say that I am a people person and to me one of the priceless rewards is when I see the smile on people’s faces and even at times tears of joy coming from them that makes it all worthwhile for me.

Roger Issa - Sales Representative 768-7178

The Meadows - Greenspace Adult Neighbourhood

2010-07-30T11:26:00.000-04:00

Location, conveniences, luxury lifestyle...

The Meadows is a small community of perfectly located condominiums geared to the active adult lifestyle. It's what you've been looking for. An adult community, in the perfect location, surrounded by greenspace. The Meadows offers great value for greenspace walkout bungalows, in a spacious country like setting. Starting in the $220s for a well designed home on a generous sized greenspace lot with conveniences within walking distance.

Close to Kawartha Golf and Country Club, shopping, restaurants, and the neighbourhood park, you'll quickly discover a friendly, warm, and convenient lifestyle that only The Meadows can offer. Walk across the bridge to the Zellers Plaza for shopping, groceries, restaurants, etc.

Gorgeous from top to bottom and inside and out these homes have it all. Comfort, luxury and tranquility.

The incentives offered for these amazing greenspace garden bungalows include many upgrades to choose from including air conditioning, appliances, hardwood flooring and more. For a limited time we are offering $10,000 in upgrades of your choice plus a $550 Cogeco 3 month trial package.

This community is located at The Parkway and Clonsilla. Our model home is professionally decorated and is located at 929 Wentworth Street. See sales person LisaAnne Lebeau at 705-741-1004 for details on this amazing limited time offer.

The Excitement of The New Home Business (Foxmeadows Estates)

2010-07-19T09:16:00.004-04:00

My name is Rick Phillips (Director of Sales and Marketing) and I joined Parkview Homes 2 years ago and it has been a real exciting ride.

It is very thrilling meeting all sorts of people, with all sorts of reasons why they are looking for a new home. Some of the main trends that I see on a regular basis are;

1. Downsizing (kids have moved out / empty nesters)

2. Moving from the country to be closer to services (schools, shopping, hospitals, restaurants, etc)

3. Job Relocation

4. First Time Buyers

5. Look for a larger home (growing family)

6. Not happy with the selection of “Re-sale Homes”

7. Will only consider a new home

The part of my job that I enjoy most, is listening to my customers, understanding their lifestyle preferences and offering them a series of “New Home Solutions” which hopefully will be exciting and make good sense to my purchasers. I am always looking for a way to personalize the home, without adding any substantial costs.

I also really do enjoy tweaking floor plans in order to customize their living area. It could be something as simple as converting two smaller closets into a walk in closet or adding more square footage to a home. Because of my experience, I get a real kick out of offering my customers a variety of creative floor plan ideas and suggestions. Quite often these suggestions that I make, have very little cost associated with them.

My clients value the time, creativity and effort that I put into the “Common Sense” enhancements to their home. It’s amazing that by asking the right questions, how quickly you can understand the type of home they may be interested in and what amenities are important to them.

Customers that I deal with also feel at ease when I let them know that I will also respect their budget. I try and give all my customers a sense of involvement, as they may also have a series of floor plan changes that they would like to see incorporated in to their new home.

Another aspect of the new home business as building friendly relationships. It’s exciting in a way to meet a young couple, help them tweak or alter a floor plan, see the home being built, and then seeing the excitement for them as they approach move in day. Also equally exciting is when they final move in, and some proud homeowners invite you into their new home.

I’ve had several homeowners have me over for a BBQ, sea food dinner and to see them entertain in their new home is absolutely an honor and extreme pleasure.

After all, I am in the people business. I do not sell wiggits, I have the excitement and pure honor of selling New Homes.

Rick Phillips – Director of Sales and Marketing, Parkview Homes – 705-748-4665
EMAIL: rphillips@parkviewhomes.ca

Foxmeadow Estates Model Home Now Open!!

2010-07-09T09:39:00.001-04:00

We are excited to announce the opening of our new Foxmeadow Estates Model Home at 2399 Marsdale Drive, across from Monsignor O'Donoghue Elementary School. Please drop by and visit our newest open concept design The Castell - 1320 square feet, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths starting at only $249,990(HST included).

We are pleased to offer a selection of natural conservation lots in a beautiful setting, huge 30', 40' and 50' lots. Visit us soon and take advantage of this great selection while they are still available. With 15 homes now under construction, come and see why many families have decided to call Foxmeadow Estates home.

Please stop by and meet our Foxmeadow Estates Sales Representatives.

Rick Phillips

Parkview Homes Director of Sales & Marketing

rphillips@parkviewhomes.ca

Catey Jobin

Parkview Homes Sales Representative

cateyjobin@parkviewhomes.ca

Foxmeadow Model Home Office Hours: Monday to Thursday - 12pm to 8pm & Friday to Sunday 10am to 6pm. For more information call 705-748-4665.

What will produce my best ROI?

2010-07-06T10:54:00.002-04:00

ROI(Return on Investment) is one of the smartest tools to use when spending money on making upgrade choices.

When considering the resale of your home, consider which area to invest money in your home to be sure you will get your money back. Since upgrades can make a substantial difference in the value of your home, these are important decisions!

Remember that while some home upgrades might improve your quality of life, they might not increase the value of your home.

Sometimes the answer is easy. Choices such as upgraded kitchens and bathrooms are the most appealing to potential purchasers, as they tend to be large and expensive renovations. These additions make your home attractive and worth more to the potential buyer. Painting and floor finishings almost always give a good ROI assuming that they are of a current style.

On the reverse side, some upgrades and home improvements offer bad return on investment. In this category we find upgrades that are valuable to the current owners but not seen as attractive to the potential buyer. Very strongly colored tiles in bathrooms or kitchens, swimming pools, wine cellars, dance floors, expensive build-in entertainment centers, outdoor hot tubs and elaborate basement bars are all examples of home improvements that will probably not appeal to everyone and will likely not pay back as well.

Expected range of return on your upgrade to your home:

Bathroom Renovation - 75-100%

Kitchen Renovation - 75-100%

Exterior Paint - 50-100%

Interior Paint - 50-100%

Roof Shingle Upgrade - 50-80%

Basement Finishing - 50-75%

Recreation Room Project - 50-75%

Fireplace - 50-75%

Flooring Upgrade - 50-85%

Furnace/Heating System Upgrade - 50-80%

Window/Door Upgrade - 50-75%

Extra Garage - 50-75%

Air Conditioning - 25-75%

Fence - 25-50%

Interlocking Paving - 25-50%

Landscaping - 25-50%

Asphalt Paving - 20-50%

Swimming Pool - 10-40%

Skylight - 0-25%