Wendy Zuidema's Blog

A Lot Can Happen in a Year

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:45:17 -0500

Wow! Has it really been a year since the blog was updated? Well, it's been a busy and successful year. Wendy is happy to announce her move to Five Star Real Estate. Here's a preview of her Homes Extra Ad.

Happy Hunting!

Greetings from Shanghai!

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:12:14 -0500

Good Morning All!

Well, I'm finally settled enough that I have time to update the blog. We survived two typhoons - although technically only one actually hit Shanghai hard enough. We lost a few tree branches on campus but that's about it. Typhoons in Shanghai are like thunderstorms in Michigan. They just last a little longer.

Our campus is quite beautiful. And very peaceful on the weekends when we don't have 2800 students wandering about.

I teach Grade 9 and Grade 10. My students come from Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, Germany, The United States, Japan, Australia and Thailand so it's quite an interesting bunch. I live in a very working-class neighborhood. I buy my vegetables on the street corner -literally, on the sidewalk. I have to stand on my head to see what they've got. I buy my DVD's from a local shop filled with chain-smoking men and kids looking for deals on the latest video games. At night the sidewalk is wet from people dumping their cleaning water into the gutters and the whole place smells like something curled up and died in the storm sewer. That smell would be something called Chou Do Fu. It smells like the inside of a gym bag left in a sunny car for about three months but it's darn tasty. Ah, it's good to be back.

There are no less than six real estate companies on my block. I happened to run into an agent that spoke a little bit of English. We had a good talk. He pretty much has the same problem here that we do in the states, too many agents getting into the business because they don't know what else to do and an abundance of listings that are just sitting. They do 90 year mortgages here so when they say the contract applies to heirs and successors, they're not kidding.

This photo is of the Jin Mao Tower and right behind it is the new financial center. It was featured in a discovery channel documentary. This is located in Pudong. Pudong is a bus and two trains away from where I live and work. Fifteen years ago there was nothing in Pudong but rice and hogs. Now it is the financial heart of China.

This is an icon of Shanghai. It is the Oriental Pearl Television Tower. It's 145 meters tall and it's usually on the top of the list of anyone who visits Shanghai. This picture was taken over the National Day holiday which celebrates the founding of the PRC. National Day is a seven day federal holiday where just about everything is closed, including Citibank. I found that out after it took me two hours to find the place only to learn it was closed. The security guard learned a few new English words that I don't think he really wanted to learn. I did, however, find H&M was open and I have a place to shop in the spring.

To get an idea of the size and scope of Shanghai try this: Take the population of Michigan and double it. Then cram it into an area the size of five counties. To say that it's crowded is an understatement. Shanghai is noisy, dusty, polluted, constantly under construction, and right now I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Happy Hunting,

Holly

Have you heard the RUMORS?

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:45:09 -0500

YES its true! With the change in season also comes a change for The Zuidema Team. After many many successful years with RE/MAX SunQuest we have parted ways and Wendy has formed a new company, SunRise Realty and Relocation of West Michigan. Its Real Estate with a TWIST! SunRise Realty and Relocation of West Michigan is a Technology driven company infused with personal service. We are located at the heart of Grand Rapids in a loft on the edge of Eastown. With the change in the Real Estate market for buyers and sellers we also need to consider the way the contemporary agent is changing. SunRise Realty and Relocation acknowledges this change and hopes to cater to the conteporary REALTOR! SunRise Realty currently has 3 agents - Broker, Wendy Zuidema, Danielle Robinson and Laura Houlmont. We're looking forward to many successful years!

NW Starter Home

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:32:28 -0500

Great starter home close to Richmond Park and West Catholic High School! Lots of new paint and windows and patio doors. Above ground pool with 2 year old liner. Could be 5 bedroom home. Bedroom on main floor is currently being used as living room, bedroom upstairs has portable closet included in price. Fenced in back yard, storage shed, enclosed front porch to enjoy during the summer plus covered patio off the casual eating area/sliders. New stove, all appliances included, main floor laundry. Hurry, this one won't last long!

Visual tour at www.Thezuidemateam.com

Innovative Marketing...What are you doing?

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:14:49 -0500

I thought I would start a discussion about innovative marketing. What are you doing that is original and creative to sell your listings? I'm sure we're all feeling the pressure from our sellers who are always asking "What are you doing to sell my house?" So what are we doing? Since we're all experiencing the same trials and tribulations of this market, I thought it only reasonable to ask others share what works and does not. Besides the obvious; of pricing the house right the first time!

We're offering an incentive on one of our condo's where the seller has offered to pay 1 years worth of association fees which includes cable. With homes for first time home buyers, maybe a gift certificate to Lowes, Home Depot, the local hardware store? I suppose the list could be long for gift certificates and things you could potentially give the buyer. It seems that offering closing costs is a given anyway. What buyer in this market doesn't ask for closing costs?? So what does todays buyer want?

I have some listings coming up in the Eastown area and I plan to market to patrons at the local businesses. Not only is the Internet the most effective form of advertisement but I also believe in a community such as Eastown or any of the Uptown areas it is the people who live, work, and visit these area who will eventually buy homes in these areas. So the traditional flyer in the coffee house may just be effective. But then again I ask the question what is innovative creative or original about a flier in a coffee house? Maybe we just need a return to the basics! Ok enough of my ramblings...please share you thoughts. We can all benefit!

Danielle

Moving On

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:57:42 -0500

Two Men and A Truck to move my crap into storage: $551.00

New tiny digital camera: $256.00

Inflatable travel pillow: $13.99

Luggage Locks with special thingy's the TSA can open: $9.99

One way ticket to Shanghai: $710.00

Starting my life over on the other side of the world: Priceless

I'm moving back to Shanghai. I got a teaching job at Shanghai High School International Division where I previously taught for 3 1/2 years and I'm really looking forward to it.

I'm not getting out of real estate entirely. I have formed a referral company based here in Michigan call Cross Pacific Referral. If anyone is interested in putting their license in storage I'll be happy to help. You can email me at holly@crosspacificreferral.com. Wendy will be here doing what she does best: list and sell real estate.

Keep checking back. I'll be making updates from the Orient with photos and stories from the Shanghai real estate market as well as our own.

Happy Hunting

Holly

The Bottonless Purse

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:02:54 -0500

It's a slow day on the phones so for my own morbid curiosity I put my purse on the scale; 18.2 pounds. No wonder my back hurts. "So what do I have in my purse that's weighing me down?" I asked myself. I have my calendar. That's a necessity. But what about the other crap. Let's see: three notebooks, two magazines, one bottle of advil, two checkbooks - neither of which actually have any checks, one WeightWatchers journal, one Janet Evanovich book, seven pens, two highlighters, three sharpees, a palm charger, palm keyboard, MP3 player, passport - as if I'm really going anywhere right now, another notebook, an empty M&M's wrapper, showing cards, business cards, wallet, palm pilot, three pounds of miscellaneous receipts, and seven dollars in change. Oy! Isn't just amazing how much stuff a person can cram in a purse. I'm thinking seriously of going paperless. Any suggestions?

Happy Hunting

Adventures at Weight Watchers

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 22 May 2007 13:41:11 -0500

The Zuidema Team has been off to the fat farm and things are going swimmingly. So far so good; We've lost a collective 31 pounds. Mom and I are training to walk the half at the Grand Rapids Marathon on October 28, 2007. Check out their website. www.grandrapidsmarathon.com Any words of encouragement are greatly appreciated. Check out these websites as well. www.weightwatchers.com www.3fatchicks.com

Always Learning Something New

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Mon, 07 May 2007 16:44:55 -0500

I learned a tidbit today about my beloved compact flourescent bulbs that have saved me so much money in the last few months. They're made with Mercury. Yep. They are considered hazardous waste. Does that mean I'll stop using them? Absolutely not. Seven years from now when I have to replace them, I'll call my city hazardous waste service and have them safely disposed of along with my excess paint and lawn chemicals. In the city of Grand Rapids, that number is 1-888-217-2850 or 616-336-2570.

Happy Hunting

Junk Your Junk Mail

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Mon, 07 May 2007 16:30:55 -0500

On the list of things I hate, junk mail is pretty close to the top of my list. I'd have to say it's somewhere between predatory lending and the tax collector. If, like me, you hate junk mail here's a terrific link from the Today Show. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/18530707/

It has all the important links to banish everything from catalogs - annoying - to preapproved credit offers - dangerous. It takes a while to fill out the online forms and get everything to stop but it's totally worth it.

Happy Hunting

Going Green on the Cheap

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:56:20 -0500

If you've seen Jay Leno last night or watched Fox News lately then you already know about Sheryl Crow's plan to reduce global warming. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,267783,00.html. Now I don't think we need to go that far. However, there is no question that petroleum reserves won't last forever and energy is getting more expensive. The various media outlets have been giving airtime to numerous group who are more than willing to guilt you out of your money. So if you're thinking about sinking money into carbon offsets or a hybrid, here are a few very painless ways to go green on the cheap.

Consider replacing your regular bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. They're the ones that look like DQ ice cream cones. Don't worry, they don't give off that eerie green haze anymore. You can get them in a four pack for about nine bucks. In my little condo I replaced all my bulbs with the CFB's and dropped my monthly electric bill by five dollars. Considering the life span of a CFB is seven years, I just saved myself $420 over the next seven years. CFB's are not the end all be all but they'll hold us over until the next great technology.

Add an extra layer of insulation in the attic and make sure to add insulation to the sill plate. The sill plate is the area at the perimeter of the house between the top of the foundation and the floor. Ten to twenty percent of heat is lost just through the sill plate.

Consider what you're cleaning with. Did you know that conventional cleaning products are petroleum-based? That's right your dish washing liquid and laundry soap start out as oil. If everyone switched just one of their cleaning products to a vegetable based cleaning product we could save over 50,000 barrels of oil a year. That doesn't sound like much when compared to how much oil is used in our cars, but every little bit helps. And you don't even have to track these products down at the health food store. They've gone mainstream. My personal favorite is the Seventh Generation Citrus Laundry Detergent. I also like the Ecover Toilet Bowl Cleaner.

Watch your chargers. We've got so many electric gadgets and every one comes with a charger. Just don't leave the charger plugged in when you're not charging. These little rascals keep drawing energy even when there's nothing on the other end. I keep my chargers in a pretty basket next to the plug and pull them out only when I need them. Result? Another couple bucks of savings every month.

If you have a little money to spare consider getting an energy audit. It's not nearly as stressful as an IRS audit. There are several companies that will come in and use thermo-imaging to locate areas of the house where heat is escaping. Tighten up those areas and you take a big chunk out of your monthly gas bill.

Small changes yield big savings. Here are some links to get you started.

http://www.seventhgeneration.com/

http://www.ecover.com/

http://www.greenbuiltmichigan.org/

http://www.repamerica.org

Happy Hunting

Post Closing Closing Costs

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:32:45 -0500

If you're a first time homebuyer no doubt you've gone over the closing statement at length and questioned every dime and dollar from the origination fee to the flood cert. You didn't?! We'll talk later. This conversation is about the closing costs that won't be listed on any disclosure statement.

It should be no surprise to learn that many first time buyers end up putting thousands of dollars on credit cards setting up their dream nest. Most are mentally prepared for large expenses like paint and carpet but it's the little expenses that really add up. Most of those are for things you just don't think about when you're renting. Check out this list.

Snow shovel, lawn mower, garden hose, wheel barrow, ladders (two or three different sizes), appliances, window treatments, garden tools, lawn edger, weed whacker, smoke detectors, assorted power tools, assorted hand tools. Add in new furniture, kitchen stuff, bath towels and a new plasma television and pretty soon you're tempted by those debt consolidation ads. There are ways to set up a household without racking up 26% interest.

If you're buying your first home because of impending nuptials, congratulations. Make the most of your wedding registry. Yes, you can register at Home Depot. http://www.homedepot.com/. Click on "Gift Center." That wedding registry can save you money in the long run, and not just because people give you stuff. The list can be used after the wedding for comparison shopping. You already know what you want; you can fill in from other stores that may have the same items cheaper.

For everyone else, not to fear there are plenty of options to get really nice stuff cheap. Even if you're single, make use of the gift registries. The registries include the prices of things so you can both budget and comparison shop. Take a day, preferably before you close on your house, and decide what you really want. Again, when you see stuff on clearance, you have your list. And you might even get exactly what you want for Christmas.

Watch the Sunday paper carefully. Sales have seasons. That plasma screen will be cheapest around Superbowl and believe it or not late spring because the new models come out in the summer. The summer holidays are a boom time for deals on home improvement products. Need linens? Spring is the traditional time for white sales.

For landscaping stuff a great place to start is Freecycle. http://www.grfreecycle.org/ You can't beat free. Friends and family are a great source for freebie landscaping equipment as well. For appliances you won't have to be stuck with harvest gold. Most appliance stores occasionally have scratch and dent items at extreme discounts. If you don't see anything on the floor just ask the sales staff if they dropped anything while they were unloading the truck. If you are working with a realtor ask if they know anyone that has appliances to unload. Realtors are great resources. Use them.

Happy Hunting

Floating Upside Down

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:42:57 -0500

While surfing the net I came across one of those ads for a home mortgage with an obscenely low payment. You probably know the one I'm talking about; a $430,000 loan for $1399.00 a month. If it's too good to be true it probably is. If, on the off chance, your faculties fail you and you're actually tempted by the 1% introductory rate you really want to know how these things work.

In a normal 30 year mortgage at a fixed market rate the payment for a $430,000 loan is somewhere between $2600 and $2700. The interest alone will run around $2300. So what happens to the extra $900 a month that you're not paying with that ultra low payment?

It's call negative amortization. A lender may also refer to it as deferred interest or a graduated payment. The interest that isn't covered each month is added onto the principle amount. Most of these mortgages have a cap of either 5 years or 115% of the balance. Once that cap is reached the loan is reamortized at either a fixed rate for 25 years or again as a 5 year Adjustable Rate Mortgage. This results in something called payment shock. Either way you are stuck upside down - you may owe way more on the house than what it's worth. Combine the NegAm loan with an inflated appraisal and you have the perfect recipe for disaster - not to mention fraud.

These loans do have a purpose. Experienced real estate investors in hot markets who can flip properties quickly make good use of creative programs like this. However, if you are an inexperienced home buyer you can get in over your head real quick. If you are purchasing a home get a second opinion. In most cases your best bet is to go with what works, a fixed rate 15 or 30 year mortgage. There are options out there including spending less money on a home.

Happy Hunting

9511 Douglas Fir Ct. Sparta, MI 49345

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:28:05 -0500

9511 Douglas Fir Ct. Sparta, MI 49345 Quality abounds from the granite and solid surface counters to Anderson windows to the custom master shower with 8 heads and glass floating Euro door. This home features Great room with fireplace (wood or gas), sun room, formal dining room with built-in China, Kitchen with Maple cabinets that are stained Cherry, Maple hardwood floors and all stainless appliances and snack bar, main floor Master suite with huge shower, walk-in closets and make-up area and 2nd large bedroom. Great screened porch opens to composite deck for easy maintenance. Walkout level offers wet bar with refrigerator and microwave, large rec room, 2 bedrooms, full bath, and large storage area with oversized access door for easy storage of lawn furniture and equipment. Beautiful professional landscaping with 60 head underground sprinkler system, perennials, flowering trees, boulders and wild wooded area. Oversize garage with hot/cold water and floor drains. Located across from large green space. Association access for Lake Gerald and Rouge River.

3277 Deer Run Marne, MI 49435

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:26:22 -0500

3277 Deer Run Marne, MI 49435 This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is situated on ten acres and offers great room with fieldstone gas fireplace, master bedroom suite, open gourmet kitchen with pantry, center island, snack bar that seats six and dining area with sliders to deck, main floor laundry room, Knotty Pine throughout first floor and each bedroom has a walk-in closet. The finished daylight level features a rec room with gas fireplace, pool room, lots of storage and still room to add a 4th bedroom. Attached 2 car garage and the 'boys with toys' dream pole barn is a huge 32 ft by 60 ft and offers room for 4 horse stalls, plumbed for bath, heated and cooling fans. Second story is ready to be remodeled into a game room, hideaway or artist studio. Over-sized doors for drive in, drive out convenience and for motor home storage.

4546 Canterwood Dr. SE Ada, MI

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:24:20 -0500

4546 Canterwood Dr. SE Ada, MI 49301 This lovely 'Windsor' floor plan offers many upgrades. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout most of the first level, Hunter-Douglas wood blinds. Window seats in living room and dining room. Family room and Den/office has two-way fireplace. Home is surrounded with gorgeous perennials and landscaping, beautiful deck wired for sound. Great Orchards neighborhood. Wide open basement ready to finish. Close to water park, Meijer Gardens, downtown and expressways. Quick occupancy and easy to show. Another Interior Splashes staged home.

1720 Sunvale Dr. SW Wyoming, MI 49519

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:10:15 -0500

1720 Sunvale Dr. SW Wyoming, MI 49519 Fabulous Chateau Estates Ranch has just been remodeled and won't last long! The contemporary home offers true gourmet kitchen with 36' 5 burner center island cook-top, granite counters and slate backsplash, ceramic floor, maple cabinets, GE Profile Stainless appliances including GE Advantium oven, convection oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator--new double door large pantry. Home has 3 season room overlooking hot tub and beautifully landscaped decks and gardens. Large master suite with recently remodeled bath with Corian and tile - large walk-in closet, 2nd bedroom plus 3rd bedroom or formal dining room, main floor laundry. Downstairs offers large rec room, bedroom. exercise area and full bath. Hurry, this one is in totally move-in condition! Another Interior Splashes staged home.

554 Oakleigh Rd NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:08:44 -0500

554 Oakleigh Rd NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Classic Westside home waiting for a new owner. Second owner is ready to move and offers this gorgeous home for sale. This home offers huge 3-4 season room (heaters will remain) overlooking the wooded ravine, huge kitchen with eating area plus formal dining room and living room with gleaming hardwood floors. This home offers large bedrooms and baths. Lower level walk-out has knotty pine bar, huge laundry area and tons of storage. Garage is 2 stall with a 3rd stall and drive going to the back. Home staged by Interior splashes.

7500 Tiffany Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:07:09 -0500

7500 Tiffany Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341 This Rockford home is situated on 8.6 acres and offers new paint, kitchen with pantry, new counter tops and refinished cabinetry, dining area with slider to patio and hot tub, main floor master suite and main floor laundry, den with door to fenced backyard with children's play equipment. Walkout level can be used as an in-law apartment and offers a private entrance, 2nd kitchen, family room with slider to patio, exercise/game room, bedroom, full bath and storage. The 24x32 pole barn has a loft and is equipped with water and 220 electric. The 20x40 in-ground pool has a new liner and newer heater. Acreage may be split.

6751 Avalon Dr. SE Caledonia, MI 49316

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:05:43 -0500

6751 Avalon Dr. SE Caledonia, MI 49316 Better than new! This lovely 4 bedroom home has so much to offer. Gourmet kitchen with center island, walk-in pantry, large dining area to roomy deck, spacious living room and main floor laundry. Upstairs has large master suite, 2 bedrooms, bath and HUGE bonus bedroom currently being used as office/relaxation area/billiard room! Downstairs is ready to finish with daylight windows for the 5th bedroom, rec room and plumbed for the 3rd full bath plus storage. Quick possession and easy to show --another Interior Splashes staged home. This Development shares an Association pool w/The Avalon Pointe Condos next door for a nominal yearly fee. 5 min to Kalamazoo, M-6 & all the great shops & restaurants.

4341 Hidden Hollow Middleville, MI 49333

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:50:30 -0500

4341 Hidden Hollow Middleville, MI 49333 This beautiful Merchant built home was completed in 2000 and offers large great room with soaring ceilings and fireplace, two master suites on the main floor, large maple kitchen and dining area with hardwood floors opening to the expansive deck overlooking the 22 common acres. Downstairs offers 3rd bedroom - room to add the 4th bedroom, rec room and large bath. Tons of storage. Home is situated on approximately an acre, 22 miles to Grand Rapids and 5 minutes to Middleville and Hastings. NOTE: Mailbox say 4343 Hidden Hollow.

9040 Warner St. West Olive, MI 49460

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:48:30 -0500

9040 Warner St. West Olive, MI 49460 Your little slice of country! Very well maintained 3 bedroom ranch between Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore. Large carpeted great room and kitchen/dining area with sliders to huge deck overlooking your heated garage, large yard and children's play equipment. Huge lower level rec room and office. Great spot for all the toys!

5180 Jordan St. Allendale, MI 49401

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:47:00 -0500

5180 Jordan St. Allendale, MI 49401 This new neighborhood, Winding Creek Circle, is a step back in time to a traditional neighborhood setting. This community emulates the towns and suburbs built in the early to mid-20th century with it's large front porch. Located in beautiful Allendale, this home is minutes by bike or walking to shopping, restaurants, convenience stores and the beautiful GVSU campus with it's golf course, The Meadows. This 'Green Built' home, built by Lee Kitson Builders, offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Maple kitchen, Brazilian Cherry floor in kitchen, dining area, foyer and half bath. This home includes all appliances.

5154 Jordan St. Allendale, MI 49401

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:45:30 -0500

5154 Jordan St. Allendale, MI 49401 Welcome to Main Street. This new neighborhood, Winding Creek Circle, is a step back in time to a traditional neighborhood setting. This community emulates the towns and suburbs built in the early to mid-20th century with it's large front porch. Located in beautiful Allendale, this home is minutes by bike or walking to shopping, restaurants, convenience stores and the beautiful GVSU campus with its golf course, The Meadows. This Energy Star home, built by Lee Kitson Builders, offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Maple kitchen, wood floor in kitchen, foyer and half bath. This home includes microwave, disposal and dishwasher.

3635 Brambleberry Dr. NW Comstock Park, MI 49321

Wendy Zuidema Danielle Robinson (Five Star Real Estate) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:11:02 -0500

Kenowa Hills Schools

3635 Brambleberry Dr. NW Comstock Park, MI 49321 Unique find in this beautiful home...very open floor plan with cathedral ceiling, kitchen open to nice size dining area, 2 large bedrooms on the main floor, with walk thru bath. Deck overlooks fenced back yard, plus an extra side yard for those days of playing tag or baseball. Downstairs you will find a very warm family room custom finished naturally with an awesome gas/brick fireplace, laundry room, tons of storage, great second bath with a nice third bedroom with walk-in closet.