Coupled With Lakewood Incentives And Attractive Financing, Now Is The Best Time In Years To Purchase A Lakewood Dream Home!
Homebuyers are poised to save big when they purchase a new Lakewood home during 2009. The recently enacted economic stimulus package lets first time homebuyers claim a refundable $8,000 federal tax credit on their new home purchase. This tax credit is in addition to the many attractive incentives Lakewood is currently offering at all five of their Chicagoland new home communities. There has never been a better time for buyers to make a new home purchase and as the leader in affordable new homes, Lakewood is ready to assist first time buyers in any way possible so they can achieve their new home dreams. Lakewood is currently building townhomes, single-family homes and attached single-family homes in many desirable locations throughout the Chicago area. Professionally decorated and furnished models are open for tours everyday at all Lakewood communities.
“The opportunity to achieve the American Dream is alive and well at Lakewood and first time buyers have the chance to save now like never before on a new Lakewood home. We are ready to provide all the expert advice that first time buyers seek, with outstanding mortgage programs through LHI Mortgage, our in-house lender, along with new low prices that haven’t been seen in years,” said Chris Shaxted, executive vice president of Lakewood Homes. “With the addition of the $8,000 federal tax credit, first time buyers are in their best position to reap big savings and start enjoying the benefits of being homeowners.”
The $8,000 federal tax credit is for first time homebuyers who close between January 1st and December 1st, 2009. They will receive a tax credit of up to $8000. The credit does NOT have to be repaid, but buyers have to stay in their home for at least three years. This new credit is for individuals with incomes under $75,000 or for married couples with incomes under $150,000 who file their taxes jointly. The credit is forfeited if the buyer sells their home within three years. Complete details on the tax credit are available at www.federaltaxcredit.com or by visiting any Lakewood Homes sales center.
Lakewood is famous for providing family-friendly features along with incredible value and affordability in beautifully designed neighborhoods with parks, playgrounds, walking trails, scenic water features and impressive monumented entryways. All Lakewood communities are served by good school systems and are convenient to transportation and major thoroughfares for easy commuting.
Three of Lakewood’s Chicago-area communities are clubhouse equipped, with outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, sand volleyball and community clubhouse facilities that residents can use free of charge for social functions, holiday parties and even wedding or baby showers. Lakewood’s third clubhouse neighborhood is Lakewood Crossing in northwest suburban Hampshire. Village Homes start at $159,990 and single-family homes that include basements begin at $219,990.
“Imagine buying a beautiful new, quality-built home and having access to a clubhouse with swimming pool all in a lush green family-oriented neighborhood in a growing suburb. That’s the homeownership dream that can come true at Lakewood Springs in Plano,” Shaxted said.
Lakewood makes it easy for buyers to obtain financing, with competitive low rates offered through LHI Mortgage, Lakewood’s award winning in-house mortgage lender, ranked highest in satisfaction in the Chicago market in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 New-Home Builder Mortgage Originator StudySM. LHI has a wide variety of finance programs, including special offers for first-time buyers. Homebuyers at Lakewood communities can also receive up to $2,000 in closing costs when they finance through LHI. Visitors can get complete information on all the finance programs LHI offers and receive a complimentary credit analysis by stopping by the LHI office located inside each sales center.
“Now is the best time in decades to purchase a new home and Lakewood has created a new home purchase experience that is second-to-none in the Chicagoland area. With our cash incentives, the federal first time buyer tax credit and new, even lower prices, buyers can choose a quality-built Lakewood home and realize their own American Dream,” said Shaxted.
Lakewood Homes is ranked in first place among Chicago area home builders, as part of a three-way tie in the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study.SM This marks the eighth year in a row that Lakewood has been ranked at or near the top of this annual industry study, including six first-place awards.
Lakewood Homes has also won the 2008 Avid Award that honors homebuilders nationwide who have demonstrated superior customer service and who have also received high referral ratings. The award is based on surveys of new home buyers across the nation and is presented by Professional Builder magazine. For more information on Lakewood Homes, call the Lakewood Corporate Office at (847) 884-8800 or visit online at www.lakewoodhomes.com.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Young Couple Enjoying Their First New Home at Lakewood Crossing
Vince Giannelli and his fiancée Angelica Bellisario are getting married this October and recently moved into their beautiful new Lakewood Home at Lakewood Crossing, Lakewood’s popular clubhouse community conveniently located in northwest suburban Hampshire.
As first time buyers, Vince and Angelica wanted to find a new home that featured a great floor plan they could grow into, a home that represented a strong value as well as a community in an easily accessible location. From the moment they first toured Lakewood Crossing, they knew they had found their new home.
Lakewood Crossing offers homebuyers a choice of four different attached style Village homes plus 16 traditional single-family designs to choose from. There are 268 Village Homes, priced from the $160s and 272 single-family homes starting in the $220s. Four beautifully decorated and fully furnished single-family models are open daily for tours, along with three furnished Village Home models.
“We were living with our parents in Schaumburg and when we started our new home search last summer, we knew right from the start that we wanted to get the bestbang for our buck. We looked at just about every builder west of Schaumburg but it wasn’t until we stopped in at Lakewood Crossing that we felt at home. We both fell in love with the Ridgefield model, because it had all the features we hoped to find and then some,” said Vince.
The Executive plans are the homes that interested Angelica and Vince the most, because of their terrific combination of sheer space and outstanding included features like three-car garages, large basements, first and second floor family rooms and configurability for up to six bedrooms.
“We wanted a home with a large kitchen because Angelica loves to cook along with a family room with plenty of space because we both have large families and we entertain quite frequently. We loved the layout of the kitchen and family room in the Ridgefield. Another item that really impressed me was the second floor family room; this was the first time I had seen this feature in a home and it offers endless possibilities on how we can utilize this space,” Vince said.
The Ridgefield is one of Lakewood’s most popular plans because it provides so much value. Sized at nearly 4,000 square feet, this home has four large bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, twin family rooms, a corner den, an amazing master suite with sitting area, private bath and his and hers walk-in closets, a large basement and a three-car attached garage.
The couple moved into their Ridgefield this June. Their home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, within walking distance to the brand new clubhouse and pool that will be opening later this summer. Their Ridgefield sports beautiful brick trim and is loaded with features that will allow Angelica and Vince to start a family after getting married in the fall. Their new home has a stunning oak mantle fireplace in the first floor family room, hardwood floors throughout most of the first floor and a wonderful kitchen with granite counters, deluxe cabinets and sleek black appliances that Angelica is already putting to good use. Upstairs, the couple’s master suite is more like an adult retreat, featuring a sitting area with a fireplace, along with his and hers walk-in closets and a sumptuous master bath with a corner whirlpool tub, his and hers vanities and a separate walk-in shower. They also have a full basement which Vince is already planning on finishing off to create a game room and possibly a home studio where as a musician, he can practice his drums and music making.
The clubhouse that will open shortly at Lakewood Crossing is a sparkling 3,000 square foot facility with a resort style outdoor pool, separate tennis and sand volleyball courts, a tot lot and a picnic area that features tables and grills. For use exclusively by Lakewood Crossing residents and their guests, the clubhouse highlights a great room with fireplace, a big screen television and a kitchen. Residents will also be able to reserve the clubhouse for private parties, wedding and baby showers or family get-togethers.
Vince works in media services in Oak Brook and has found his commute to be a breeze, with easy access to I-90 just a few minutes from Lakewood Crossing. Angelica is a home care nurse and works in a variety of locations throughout Chicagoland. Access to Lakewood Crossing for commuting or shopping is extremely easy, with the nearby Big Timber Metra station or at two locations in Elgin for quick, gas-saving travel to downtown Chicago. The nearby Randall Road corridor and the Huntley Prime Outlets are also just minutes from the community.
“We both feel that the location of Lakewood Crossing is ideal, as it’s close to all the amenities we need,” Vince said.During the purchase and construction of their new home, the couple had such an outstanding experience with Lakewood that Vince said it is something they both will remember for a long time. As first time buyers, they had lots of questions and made many calls to the sales center with requests for room measurements and Lakewood’s personnel was always ready to accommodate every request, which made them feel they were in good hands.
“At no time did we ever feel pressured, we were always able to take our time and we were treated extremely well. Lakewood really made our transition to becoming homeowners and the entire homebuying process much easier than we both anticipated it would be and we will always remember their great service from a great staff,” said Vince.
Both Angelica and Vince agree that their new home at Lakewood Crossing has the space, style and flexibility to meet their needs for many, many years to come and they are looking forward to raising a family in Hampshire.
“Aside from the incredible experience we received from Lakewood, we love our new home and the location of this community. We definitely will be living here for a long time,” Vince said.
Lakewood Crossing also features attached style single-family homes called Village Homes. These designs are offered in four models that range in size to more than 1,600 square feet, with two to three bedrooms, loft, up to 2-1/2 baths and private attached garages. The Village Homes are priced from the $160s.
To visit Lakewood Crossing, take I-90 to Route 47 south to Big Timber Road. Drive west on Big Timber Road to the community. The sales center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily or by appointment. For more information, call 1-847-683-3379.
As first time buyers, Vince and Angelica wanted to find a new home that featured a great floor plan they could grow into, a home that represented a strong value as well as a community in an easily accessible location. From the moment they first toured Lakewood Crossing, they knew they had found their new home.
Lakewood Crossing offers homebuyers a choice of four different attached style Village homes plus 16 traditional single-family designs to choose from. There are 268 Village Homes, priced from the $160s and 272 single-family homes starting in the $220s. Four beautifully decorated and fully furnished single-family models are open daily for tours, along with three furnished Village Home models.
“We were living with our parents in Schaumburg and when we started our new home search last summer, we knew right from the start that we wanted to get the bestbang for our buck. We looked at just about every builder west of Schaumburg but it wasn’t until we stopped in at Lakewood Crossing that we felt at home. We both fell in love with the Ridgefield model, because it had all the features we hoped to find and then some,” said Vince.
The Executive plans are the homes that interested Angelica and Vince the most, because of their terrific combination of sheer space and outstanding included features like three-car garages, large basements, first and second floor family rooms and configurability for up to six bedrooms.
“We wanted a home with a large kitchen because Angelica loves to cook along with a family room with plenty of space because we both have large families and we entertain quite frequently. We loved the layout of the kitchen and family room in the Ridgefield. Another item that really impressed me was the second floor family room; this was the first time I had seen this feature in a home and it offers endless possibilities on how we can utilize this space,” Vince said.
The Ridgefield is one of Lakewood’s most popular plans because it provides so much value. Sized at nearly 4,000 square feet, this home has four large bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, twin family rooms, a corner den, an amazing master suite with sitting area, private bath and his and hers walk-in closets, a large basement and a three-car attached garage.
The couple moved into their Ridgefield this June. Their home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, within walking distance to the brand new clubhouse and pool that will be opening later this summer. Their Ridgefield sports beautiful brick trim and is loaded with features that will allow Angelica and Vince to start a family after getting married in the fall. Their new home has a stunning oak mantle fireplace in the first floor family room, hardwood floors throughout most of the first floor and a wonderful kitchen with granite counters, deluxe cabinets and sleek black appliances that Angelica is already putting to good use. Upstairs, the couple’s master suite is more like an adult retreat, featuring a sitting area with a fireplace, along with his and hers walk-in closets and a sumptuous master bath with a corner whirlpool tub, his and hers vanities and a separate walk-in shower. They also have a full basement which Vince is already planning on finishing off to create a game room and possibly a home studio where as a musician, he can practice his drums and music making.
The clubhouse that will open shortly at Lakewood Crossing is a sparkling 3,000 square foot facility with a resort style outdoor pool, separate tennis and sand volleyball courts, a tot lot and a picnic area that features tables and grills. For use exclusively by Lakewood Crossing residents and their guests, the clubhouse highlights a great room with fireplace, a big screen television and a kitchen. Residents will also be able to reserve the clubhouse for private parties, wedding and baby showers or family get-togethers.
Vince works in media services in Oak Brook and has found his commute to be a breeze, with easy access to I-90 just a few minutes from Lakewood Crossing. Angelica is a home care nurse and works in a variety of locations throughout Chicagoland. Access to Lakewood Crossing for commuting or shopping is extremely easy, with the nearby Big Timber Metra station or at two locations in Elgin for quick, gas-saving travel to downtown Chicago. The nearby Randall Road corridor and the Huntley Prime Outlets are also just minutes from the community.
“We both feel that the location of Lakewood Crossing is ideal, as it’s close to all the amenities we need,” Vince said.During the purchase and construction of their new home, the couple had such an outstanding experience with Lakewood that Vince said it is something they both will remember for a long time. As first time buyers, they had lots of questions and made many calls to the sales center with requests for room measurements and Lakewood’s personnel was always ready to accommodate every request, which made them feel they were in good hands.
“At no time did we ever feel pressured, we were always able to take our time and we were treated extremely well. Lakewood really made our transition to becoming homeowners and the entire homebuying process much easier than we both anticipated it would be and we will always remember their great service from a great staff,” said Vince.
Both Angelica and Vince agree that their new home at Lakewood Crossing has the space, style and flexibility to meet their needs for many, many years to come and they are looking forward to raising a family in Hampshire.
“Aside from the incredible experience we received from Lakewood, we love our new home and the location of this community. We definitely will be living here for a long time,” Vince said.
Lakewood Crossing also features attached style single-family homes called Village Homes. These designs are offered in four models that range in size to more than 1,600 square feet, with two to three bedrooms, loft, up to 2-1/2 baths and private attached garages. The Village Homes are priced from the $160s.
To visit Lakewood Crossing, take I-90 to Route 47 south to Big Timber Road. Drive west on Big Timber Road to the community. The sales center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily or by appointment. For more information, call 1-847-683-3379.
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