Working for YOU!

People often ask me what I enjoy most about working for a local award winning home builder, so I thought I would take a few minutes and share with you some of my experiences.

I have been a part of the Parkview Homes team now, in the capacity of Director of Sales and Marketing, for about eight years. There are many aspects of my job which I find enjoyable and rewarding. From a marketing and demographic perspective, it is always interesting to see how people find us, as they make their way into our Model Homes/Sales Centres.

With the worldwide web at everybody's fingertips, we now understand that most people walking into our Model Homes/Sales Centres have already been to our website, and have done some initial online shopping or research.

Also, over the last few years, many people walking into the Model Homes/Sales Centres and meeting me for the first time, have already been on our website and have watched some of our videos on YouTube. We film and share our videos to give our potential customers a sneak preview of many of the homes we offer. These videos are a great chance to have a look at the interior and exterior features, the layout and the unique design features of our home designs. We create these videos to be helpful, we are certainly not a professional filming company, but I really enjoy creating these videos. I like providing our online customers with the tools that will help enhance their online shopping experience.

Most people coming into the Model Homes/Sale Centres, have come in because of very specific needs or reasons. Examples of clients I work with on a weekly basis include:

• Relocation - New Employment or Job Transfer
• Size of Home  - Upsizing or Downsizing
• Practicality - They are tired of fixing and putting money into an older home
• New vs Re-sale - The beauty and convenience of a brand-new home versus a resale/used home
• Energy Savings - Efficiency of a brand-new home and the overall cost savings
• Design – Our new homes have very practical, functional and inspiring floor plans
• Customization - Parkview Homes customers have the ability to customize and personalize their floor plan and alter their living spaces to meet their specific living or lifestyle requirements.

From my perspective I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people, finding out what is not working well in their current home and quickly being able to offer many helpful new home solutions. I especially love sitting down with my clients and visually walking through the floor plan with them and pointing out many of the great design attributes and features.

It's amazing how much you can accomplish in as little as 30 minutes, in terms of listening to the customer, offering helpful solutions, and putting some initial thoughts and plans together. It is a very rewarding experience for me to meet individuals, couples or families for the first time and be able to work with them to identify a suitable home to match their budget and lifestyle needs.


I recently relocated my office to our brand-new luxury executive community of Lyons Gate III, located adjacent to the desirable College Park neighbourhood, in the West End of Peterborough. I am very excited about selling this new community, as well as continuing to sell homes in all of our other remarkable communities. 

A little more information about Lyons Gate III:

The final phase of Lyons Gate III is a new executive community located in the heart of the Kawartha’s, in one of Peterborough’s most prestigious and sought after neighbourhoods. This exclusive community is offering a carefully selected line-up of luxury executive bungalow, bungaloft and two storey home designs. Each home has been meticulously designed with you you in mind;

• All brick exteriors with premium stone accents
• Gourmet kitchens featuring granite countertops and maple cabinetry
• 9 ft. ceilings on the main floor
• Oak hardwood flooring in the great room
• Cabinet style gas fireplace
• Open concept floor plans

and so many more fine details which come together to give you the home and extravagant lifestyle that you deserve.*

If you are considering purchasing a brand-new single detached home, executive townhome or condominium suite, it would be my pleasure to spend some time with you and your family to point out many exciting options and find your next dream home.

I invite you to give me a call or drop by my Sales Centre at 1633 Lansdowne Street West, just west of Spillsbury Drive, and discover the many joys and benefits of owning a brand-new Parkview home. For your convenience, I am also available after hours by appointment.

I look forward to meeting you.

Warm Regards,
Rick Phillips
Parkview Homes • Director of Sales and Marketing
Sales Centre • 705.748.4663
Cell • 705.868.6441




*See Sales Representative for details. Please note that some features listed may not apply to all Parkview home designs.

Harmony Condominiums - Phase III

An exciting and affordable lifestyle awaits!

Over the past six months I have had the pleasure of having my office situated in the third building and final phase of our Harmony Condominiums community. It has been a fantastic opportunity to meet many wonderful people and their families. It has been a pure delight to have sold many of these wonderful people their new condo and to have helped them simplify their life, downsize or purchased their first new home. It gives me great pleasure to know they are all now enjoying an affordable carefree lifestyle!

If you're thinking of getting into the new home market, downsizing, or maybe you're even living in an apartment and wish to explore the many benefits of new home ownership, I would be thrilled to give you a tour through our available suites. During your tour I will expose you to all the fantastic conveniences condominiums living offers, as well as the great lifestyle that could be yours in a brand new Harmony Condo.

This great condo community provides easy access to the great shopping and restaurants on Landsdowne Street, the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, Fleming College and provides quick access to Highway 115 for commuters.

The first Harmony Condominium building was constructed approximately four years ago, and that building sold out quickly because of the attractively low price and the excellent West End Peterborough location. Two years ago we sold out the second Harmony Condos building in less than eleven months, and residents are now enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. In 2013, we began construction of the third and final building and sales have been very brisk and in fact we are almost completely sold out!

Each Harmony Condo building has 30 well-designed open concept suites. Currently we are over 80% sold out of the third and final building! The time is now to act on the four fantastic suites that are still for sale!   

AVAILABLE SUITES:

Suite104:
Convenient first floor suite, tastefully upgraded with a tiled backsplash in the kitchen, maple hardwood floors in the main hallway, kitchen and living/dining room and coordinating ceramic tile in the entry and main bath.  $194,698 includes HST

Suite105:
Last one of this popular design!
Offering an eat in kitchen and quality upgraded flooring throughout; maple hardwood in living room, bedrooms and main hall, ceramic tile in entry, bath and kitchen.
$219,122 includes HST

Suite208:
Overlooking the park this suite has been wonderfully upgraded to include maple cabinets in the kitchen and bath and maple hardwood flooring in the main hallway, kitchen, living room and both bedrooms.
$204,382 includes HST

Suite308:
Excellent park view suite, professionally designed in rich taupe and cream theme, includes convenient walk-in shower with low maintenance acrylic base and glass shower doors.
$207,712 includes HST

LIMITED TIME BONUS!

WE PAY YOUR MORTGAGE FOR SIX MONTHS!
($500 per month = $3,000 FREE)

·       FREE – Hardwood Floors in your Living Room and Main Hallway

·       FREE – Six Appliance Package from The Brick

·       FREE – Air Conditioning

·       FREE – Cogeco Package: Cable, Phone & Internet for 3 Months

TOTAL SAVINGS = $13,650!

There's nothing like living in a brand-new building, with a great location and modern high-end finishes, all at a very affordable price!

The building is attractive on the exterior, and was designed to offer a maintenance free exterior, keeping your condominium fees low. Another benefit of Harmony Condominiums is the fact that you control your own utilities. Each suite comes equipped with air-conditioning, electric hot water tank, and high efficiency gas furnace.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity, call or drop in today for a tour! I welcome your questions and inquiries, and would be delighted to offer you a tour of the suites still available.

HarmonyCondominiums

312 Spillsbury Drive, Suite 102
Office: 705-748-4663
Cell: 705-868-6441
Email: rphillips@parkviewhomes.ca

Talk to you soon! 

Rick Phillips
Director of Sales and Marketing  

There Are Plenty of Reasons to Visit Harmony Condominiums This Fall!

In my role of Director of Sales and marketing for Parkview Homes, I have aligned my work schedule so that I share a similar schedule with my sales team so that I can support my team when needed.

My office is always located in a professionally decorated model home, which is quite a delight to work in such a pleasant environment. I often make a joke that my office is bigger than the Mayor’s.

Recently, I moved out of our Cornelius Court model home, (which by the way is now for sale) and moved into the Brand New Harmony Condominium (building # 3). It’s fantastic to meet people that are looking for a change in lifestyle (simplifying life, downsizing, freedom to travel) and reducing overall bills and freeing up money to enjoy those special moments in life.

Susan Fenn, from our professional design studio, has done an excellent job in selecting high end and elegant finishes which makes showing off the last 9 suites a real pleasure. In this third and final building, there are 10 suites per floor (30 total in the condominium).

The selection is still excellent and when people are visiting for the first time, I point out a variety of lifestyle decision points:

1)      What floor would you prefer to live on? First, second or third?

2)      Would you prefer a suite with Western or Eastern exposure?

3)      In your spacious bathroom, would you prefer a tiled walk-in shower with glass shower doors or a traditional bathtub?

4)      Each suite has been carefully appointed with different color themes (warm grey, traditional brown, Masculine, Earthtone, etc.)

5)      Respectfully, I also will ask about budget as we have condo suites now being offered at various price points; starting in the $190’s and going as high as $220,000.

The people who I meet like the fact that they have so much choice and by asking these questions, it helps to narrow down which suites to tour. Currently, I have an excellent selection of condo suites to suit all tastes and budgets.

I will also point out the amazing “Builders Incentive”, which is now running until the end of October 2014. The current incentive includes the following:

ü  FREE - 6 Piece Appliance Package (Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Over the Range Microwave & stackable Washer and Dryer)

ü  FREE – Air Conditioning

ü  FREE – Hardwood Flooring in the living room and hallway

ü  FREE – Cogeco package (TV, Internet and Phone for 3 months)

ü  FREE – Additional discount from the builder for $3000.00

The suites are all 2 bedrooms and one bath. The kitchen features a large pantry and is open to the dining and living areas. Each suite comes standard with its own laundry facilities, linen closet, and the master bedroom features a large walk-in closet. Each suite also has a large patio door with a walk out to a very large patio (main floor) or covered balcony (2^nd and 3^rd floor).

I’m excited and proud to offer such an amazing property, with a West-End location and of course, all Brand New. Our Harmony Condominium features assigned parking, security, tasteful interior hallways and elegant foyer with high ceilings and chandelier.

Location, Location, Location…

Harmony Condominiums is located less than one minute from highway #115 for easy commuting to the 401. Shopping and restaurants are minutes away. Enjoy meeting new friends at the Mapleridge Community Centre and the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

Looking for your first new home, thinking of downsizing or tired of paying rent, then plan to visit our condominium and tour through 9 well-appointed 2-bedroom suites. I’d be delighted to spend some time with you and your friends or family and highlight the many reasons why our final Harmony Condominium is a great place to call home.

To find out more about our Harmony Condo suites or to arrange a personal tour, please call me at 705-748-4663 (cell: 705-868-6441)

I know you will see the many advantages to an affordable condo lifestyle.

Rick Phillips

Director of Sales and marketing

rphillips@parkviewhomes.ca

Seven Reasons to Buy a New Parkview Home Condominium

1) You are a first-time home purchaser.

As a first time home purchaser, buying a condo is a great way to start building equity with only a 5% down payment. Condos are generally more affordable than a detached H\home. You can own a Harmony Condominium for less than $ 175,000.

2) Harmony Condominiums are perfect for 1 or 2 people.

Whether you are a young professional, a couple, retired or anything in between, Harmony Condos is a great fit for you.

3) Why rent when you can own your own condo for the same rent amount or even cheaper!

Why throw your hard earned money out the window!! With the great current interest rates, you can now own your property instead of paying someone else’s mortgage and building their own equity!

4) Downsizing from a big Home.

The kid’s are all grown up now and they have moved out. You find that the upkeep of your house is just getting to be too much for you to handle. You just have too much stuff that you haven’t even used in years! Downsizing to a condo, provides you with an easy living lifestyle and simplifies things for you.

5) A social setting

At the Harmony Condominiums,  you live within a community, so to speak. Condo meetings for owners will bring you and your long-term neighbors together and will likely result in a close-knit environment that creates engagement and socialization.

6) You like to travel.
With owning a condo, you don’t have to worry about who is going to take care of your house while you are gone, you just simply lock your door and go.

7) You’re interested in living in the beautiful and convenient West end of Peterborough.
Harmony Condominiums are located in a very convenient West end location, close to all wmenities, including Hwy 115.

I hope you enjoyed my blog and I look forward to hearing from you.

My Model Home is Located at 287 Spillsbury drive, Peterborough.

To arrange for a tour of the professionally decorated Model Suite, please call me at (705)768-7178 and I will be delighted to show you through.

Roger Issa

Advantages of Condo Living

Condos can accommodate many different types of people. Condos have become an increasingly attractive home ownership option for singles, young couples, families and retired couples. Whether a young couple is looking for affordable housing, or a retired couple needs to down size their home since the kids have moved out, there are likely to be condos for sale to fit those needs. A condo is a viable option for anyone who wants to own a home without the worry of repairs, maintenance and dreaded chores like snow shovelling. They require little work and are maintained by the association, so the condo owner has little concerns. 

The Harmony Condominiums by Parkview Homes offer just that; “easy living”.  Located in the beautiful Valleymore Community in the South West end of Peterborough, these condos are close to all amenities, shopping, and Highway 115, which also makes it handy for people who commute from Peterborough.

 When a person is buying a condo, they are also buying into the entire building in which the condo is located. As a co-owner of the building, the owner will be assessed a proportional share of the cost for corrective work required in common areas, such as the roof, heating system, or foundation. This is paid in a monthly association fee that the condo owner has to pay for maintenance, as well.

Harmony Condominiums are very affordable; they usually sell for 20 to 30 percent less than homes and usually cost a lot less to maintain than a detached home. Parkview Homes is even offering a great incentive package for the Harmony Condominiums including $6,000 cash back, 5 appliances and central Air.

If you would like to view our beautifully decorated Model Suite, you can call Roger Issa at (705) 748-4663 or feel free to stop by 287 Spillsbury Drive, Peterborough.