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Vintage Township - Traditional Neighborhood in Lubbock Texas - 50 Percent Sold Out

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:11:20 -0500

Vintage Township is on the Grow.
Phase II is 50% sold out!

Going.....going.... almost gone! You'll have to act now if you don't want to miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime and a lifestyle. Vintage Township recently opened Phase II development is already 50% sold out.

To what does Vintage Township owe it success? According to a recent study by RCLCO, one of the country's largest independent real estate advisory firms, most of today's buyers are looking for neighborhoods with great schools, close proximity to shopping and work and they want to live in areas that have a strong sense of community. Vintage Township, a planned community development in Lubbock, Texas, offers all of that and more.

Vintage Township is a special place where neighbors know each other, where walking to an outdoor farmer's market or a corner store is a short walk from your house and where weekend events and activities make learning and living a lot more fun. You can even walk to work or meet up with friends for dinner - or a cup of coffee - without taking your car.

Vintage Township appeals to buyers of all lifestyles and life stages offering a wide selection of new homes in Lubbock that vary in size, style and price - ranging from the mid $100's to over $500,000. It's a "new urban" walk-able community where residents buy a home AND an exciting way of life.

So hurry and call today at 806-771-1117 to reserve your Phase II lot before they're gone. Or send submit a Tour of Vintage Township request - you'll love the close-knit community feeling of Vintage Township.

Vintage Township Celebrates Independence Day with a Kids’ Parades, Cool Water Activities, Food, Fun and More

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:28:34 -0500

You won’t want to miss the 4th of July celebration and activities at Vintage Township. But mark your calendars…….the fun begins on July 3rd with the best-ever parade of Vintage Township’s kids on their decked-out and decorated bikes and wagons and homemade floats. Then grab your beach towel and prepare to get wet at Founders Park’ water wonderland where you’ll find water slides, water balloons and maybe a “water war” or two.

But that’s not all. You can rock climb, listen to live entertainment and indulge your palate with lots of delicious food. And to top the day off, you’ll meet Vintage Park’s special guests: George Washington, Betsy Ross, Paul Revere and Uncle Sam.

Bring your family and your friends. You don’t want to miss thisVintage Township Independence Day tradition. While you’re there take a drive through the community and stop in at the model. Vintage Township is a unique master planned community with distinctive and beautiful streets featuring a blend of architectural styles and home sizes and prices. For more information about the 4^th of July event or about new homes in Lubbock community Vintage Township click on: www.vintagetownship.com.

Summertime is a Great Time to Move

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:55:41 -0500

We have been hearing a lot about why now is a good time to buy a home – especially if you’re a first time homebuyer.

$8,000 tax rebate for homes purchased and closed by November 30, 2009
Reduced sales prices and great incentives
Low, low, low interest rates

Each of these reasons individually provides a great incentive to act. However, put them all together and you have a Grand Slam of a reason to get off the bench and start looking for your new home.

However, there are other considerations why now – this summer – is a great time to buy a new home. This is especially true if you have kids in school or entering school for the first time. It’s challenging for children to change schools at any time and even more so in the middle of a school year. Physically moving in the summer gives children a chance to acclimate to the new area, meet neighborhood kids and future classmates and start the year off in their new school – when everyone is experiencing the beginning of a new school year.

Summer is a great time for adults to move as well. People spend more time outdoors, so you’ll have a better opportunity to meet your neighbors and you have more daylight to explore the new area you’ll call home for the next few years.

One of the top reasons for buying a new home in a new community is that everyone is new to the neighborhood and it’s easier to make friends. And, if you move to a master planned community like Vintage Township with neo-traditional homes in Lubbock, Texas, you’ll have the added advantage of meeting people at the pool or at neighborhood summer events like their annual Independence Day Celebration, community garage sale or community Farmers Markets. There are lots of planned kids’ activities throughout the summer also.

It’s not to late to find your first…or your next….new home and be in before the Summer’s over. If you’re moving to or around the Lubbock area, visit Vintage Township and get a glimpse of how great your summer can be. Or log on to: www.VintageTownship.com and check out the availability of homes ready for move-in!

Vintage Township is a master planned community offering a rich variety of homes in size, style and price – ranging from the mid $100’s to over $500,000. It is a “new urban” walk-able community where residents buy a home AND a neighborhood with multiple Town Centers, parks, abundant Recreational opportunities, a Community Center and neighborhood schools.

Vintage Township featured in the West Texas Home Builders Association 2009 Parade of Homes

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:24:50 -0500

The West Texas Home Builders Association has selected Vintage Township, a Traditional Neighborhood development, as one of its featured 2009 Parade of Homes sites.

The traditional architecture of the homes in Vintage Township creates distinctive and beautiful streets. Architectural styles include Louisiana French, Greek, Gothic, Colonial, Craftsman, Victorian and other unique styles.

During the 2009 Parade of Homes, Vintage Township will be displaying their full range of home choices from quaint two-bedroom bungalows to three-bedroom cottages (which are perfect for young families or down-sizing empty nesters) to the larger four-bedroom homes featuring all the bells and whistles (and perfect for the growing family).

Also debuting at the 2009 Parade of Homes is Market Hall – Vintage Township’s first mixed-use building. Market Hall offers ground floor retail such as the Vintage Corner Market and professional office condominiums on its second and third floors.

Upon completion, some of the unique amenities at Vintage Township will include more than 30 pocket parks, green space, an amphitheatre for weekend movies, two community pools, a community garden and, at the heart of Vintage Township, a wonderful town center. At Vintage Township’s town center you’ll find shops, restaurants, grocery store, library, a hotel and even an Assisted Living Facility.

At Vintage Township you are sure to find a home that will fit your needs.

Come take a sneak peek and take advantage of our Pre-Parade Special. Hurry! We are 30% SOLD OUT and only a few lots adjacent to a park are left! Click on www.VintageTownship.com or call us now at (806) 771-1117 for details.

Lubbock, Texas Experiences Job Growth in 2008-2009

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:57:10 -0500

At a time when we read about growing unemployment nationwide, Lubbock, Texas has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the State and, according to the “Monthly Review of Texas Economy”, a study by Texas A&M University’s Real Estate Research Center, Lubbock is actually seeing job growth in several areas. According to the study, Lubbock’s unemployment rate is 4.4% – way below the national unemployment average.

Lubbock, Texas, is home to 5 world-class higher education institutions (including Texas Tech) and the Research Park – the 5th largest Research and Development Park in the US. In addition Lubbock is a hub for health care, energy and agricultural related businesses – and has become the business hub for West Texas and a place many innovative companies have chosen to locate.

In a January 2009 report by US News & World Report, Lubbock was also named one of the top 10 cities for Job Seeking Retirees.

In addition to better than the national average employment opportunity, Lubbock’s median price of homes is considerably lower than the national median price of $169,000. One of the most unique new home communities in Lubbock is Vintage Township. a master-planned community that is a microcosm of the style and pricing available in Lubbock. With prices starting in the $150’s,Vintage Township offers a rich variety of homes both in size and price point to fit any stage of life. Some of the unique amenities at Vintage Township include more than 30 pocket parks, green space, an amphitheatre for weekend movies, two community pools, tennis and athletic club, a community garden and, at the heart ofVintage Township, a wonderful town center. At Vintage Township’s town center you’ll find shops, restaurants, grocery store, library, a hotel and even an Assisted Living Facility.

If you want to experience Lubbock at its best, you want to experience Vintage Township. Click on www.VintageTownship.com to find out more about living a whole new way of living unparalleled by any other new homes neighborhood in Lubbock. Or better yet, visit the Vintage Township information center which is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 6 pm.

Three Great Reasons Why It’s a Great Time to Buy a New Home

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:40:07 -0500

We all know that it's a Buyer's Market right now. If you are financially stable and plan to stay in a home for a few years, then the time couldn't be better to begin your search for new homes in Lubbock, Texas!

Here are the top three reasons why you should start seriously looking for your new home and CLOSE on it before the end of the year.

1. Homes are affordable.
According to the National Association of Realtors' housing affordability index (a measure of the relationship between home prices, interest rates and household income), homes are more affordable now than since they started measuring affordability in 1970.

2. Interest rates still historically low.
Interest rates are still historically low and if you have good credit and the required down payment, you can find a great mortgage.

3. You may qualify for an $8,000 tax rebate
If you are a first-time home buyer and close on a home before December 1, 2009; you could qualify for an $8000 federal tax credit that does not have to be repaid.

Individually, these are three great reasons to buy a home today. Put them all together and you could save thousands of dollars on your purchase and hundreds of dollars in a monthly payment.

What are you waiting for? New homes in Lubbock are now available at Vintage Township, where more than 30% of phase II is now sold out in just 3 months!

To take advantage of these historically low prices, low interest rates and see if you qualify for an $8,000 tax rebate, visit Vintage Township to find new homes in Lubbock, Texas.

Lubbock Homes with Park Views in Vintage Township – Limited Few Available

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:17:49 -0500

Vintage Township in Lubbock, Texas is now offering home lots for the construction of new homes with amazing views of our newest park. This very special opportunity is rare in Vintage.

Vintage Township is building East Commons Park, part of a new, and beautiful, boulevard located near the Town Hall community center and Market Hall (with the Corner Market deli and coffee shop inside!).

Gracing East Commons Park on either side are soon to be two streets and a stately grouping of traditional-styled homes with four-foot-high front porches and both a large first floor and second floor porch across the front of the homes. Only a limited number of these magnificent park view home sites are available and they are selling out fast.

East of Commons Park will be a future amphitheatre overlooking the bridge over a future lake and the entry to what will become the Northeast Town Center, the mixed-use main street for the town. The lots here on East Commons Park are highly desirable due to their wonderful location in the neighborhood as well as the prestige that comes with it.

Call 806-771-1117 to schedule a tour before these lots are gone, or visit our website to start your search for new homes in Lubbock, Texas. With more than 30% of Phase II already sold, call today to schedule your private tour of this extraordinary traditional neighborhood with new homes in Lubbock Texas starting from $150s.

Vintage on The Grow

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:25:57 -0500

Vintage on the Grow

The Township defies national trends

Vintage is growing into a township. In September the traditional neighborhood broke ground on its second phase of development. This ground breaking was different from its first. Rather than a developer announcing plans to the media as was the case in the first ground breaking; this ground breaking was announced by a resident of the growing community and attended by a crowd of vintage residents. It was held at 10:00 AM on a school day, yet the event was full of children. The entire Vintage community turned out.

The excitement centered on what will be called the Market Hall Building, the Township's first commercial building. Paul Stell of Stellar Development announced plans to construct a 13,000 square foot mixed use building in the heart of the community. The community's first commercial building will be three stories tall boasting a mix of retail and office space. "The building is a condominium building and is 100% pre-sold," said Stell.

The jewel of the building will be the Corner Market. Sue White, who many a Lubbock housewife knows as the previous owner of Super Suppers; will be opening the Corner Market. A blend between a coffee shop and a delicatessen; the Corner Market will offer a wide variety of coffees, teas and sodas. Offering a traditional diner counter with stools, patrons will also be able to order hot sandwiches, hamburgers and more from the kitchen. Asked whether she will offer meals similar to Super Suppers, Sue grinned and said, "of course!" "We will offer a meal of the day", says Sue, "it will be served at lunch and dinner". Sue continued, "In addition, we will offer take-home pre-cooked meals that people can swing by and pick up on their way home". The Corner Market will offer traditional ice cream and candies for the neighborhood kids, newspapers, magazines and a small assortment of staple items. "This is going to be just like the traditional corner store, where everyone knows your name and everyone is welcome," said Sue. "Someone can meet a friend for coffee or check emails over Wi-Fi, have a hot sandwich at lunch, pick up a meal to go at dinner or walk the kidos down to the market for a scoop of ice cream in the evening," Sue continued.

Located above the retail on the second and third floors will be professional offices. Sold as condominiums, they offer typical office renters the chance to own their space and benefit from its appreciation. Nathan Zeigler, an attorney who lives in the neighborhood, jumped at the chance to own an office in the Township. "I will be able to walk to work each day, eat lunch at the Corner Market and know my family is right around the corner; it's awesome!" boasted Zeigler. Greg Bazar, President of a technology firm based out of Lubbock ,bought an office unit on the second floor which boasts a 14 foot deep balcony. "Our firm does a significant amount of international business and when meeting with a client or having a company-wide meeting, I have always had to travel to one of our other offices," commented Bazar. "I'm so excited to have an office in such an incredible development; I'm going to start meeting clients and having our company-wide meetings in Lubbock - they will love this place," said Bazar.

The Market Hall building will sit at one end of a small park aptly named Market Park. At the west end of Market Park construction is underway for the community's first swimming pool. After having workshops with the Vintage residents, Stellar learned that Vintage Moms loved the idea of hanging out at the pool but they weren't sun worshipers and preferred shade. So, the pool will have pergolas providing shade to many of the lounge areas. A kiddy pool will be available for toddlers as will a small play set. "Perhaps the best idea we learned from our residents was having a fire pit," said Stell, "residents can enjoy a warm fire on a cool night or cook smores or roast marshmallows".

Phase two follows a year of robust sales activity in 2008. "in just a six month period, we sold more homes than we had in since we broke ground on Vintage," stated Patterson, sales manager for Vintage Realty. "We have already sold 20% of our lots in Phase two and haven't even finished a home yet," continued Patterson. Patterson explained that Vintage Township was selected as one of the 2009 Parade of Homes Sites by the West Texas Home Builders Association which will be held in June of this year. We are so excited, we will have 8 homes debuted at the Parade," says Patterson, "we will also have open the Market Hall Building and the Corner."

Phase two adds three more parks, a playground, a basketball court and a swimming pool with a fire pit to the growing community. In addition to this, a Town Hall will be built for the Township. The Town Hall will be located on a park to be called The Commons, located directly across the street from the Market Hall. The Town Hall will be a 2,300 square foot facility available for use by the residents of the Township. It will be used for everything from baby showers and music recitals to business seminars and guy's Monday night football games. "We have a women's bible study that has already grown to a size that it really could use this space," says Lisa Burgess, a Vintage resident. The Town Hall will boast a 40 foot functioning bell tower which will chime on the hour.

The commons will be a long park graced on both sides by beautiful, traditional styled homes. The homes on the Commons will have four foot high front porches. Additionally, each home will have a large first floor and second floor porch across the front of the home. "The repetition of porches creates a very formal and prestigious feel," commented Patterson. East of the Commons will be a future amphitheatre overlooking the bridge over a future lake and the entry to what will become the northeast towncenter, the future mixed use main street for the town.

For more information on phase two of Vintage Township, readers can call 806-771-1117, contact Tana Patterson at tana@vintagetownship.com or visit www.vintagetownship.com.

New Corner Market in Vintage Township

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:22:22 -0500

Join us for Coffee at the New Corner Market in Vintage Township.

As new home sales dropped in communities around the country, Vintage Township in Lubbock, Texas continues to grow. Vintage Township owes it success to its new urbanist roots. Vintage Township is a planned community development that offers more than a home - it's a special place where neighbors know each other, where walking to an outdoor farmer's market or a corner store is a pleasant activity that's only a short walk from your house or where weekend events and activities make learning-and living better-a lot more fun. You can even walk to work or meet up with friends for dinner - or a cup of coffee - without taking your car.

This "sense of community" and lifestyle is taking shape and becoming a reality at Vintage Township. Just opened in Phase II of Vintage Township is the Vintage Land & Coffee Company where they are brewing their own special blend of coffee and (for a limited time) giving it away free - the pastries, too! The first "mixed-use" commercial building called Market Hall is under construction and 100% presold! Market Hall has 2^nd and 3^rd floor professional office condominiums, a new Vintage Township information center and the Corner Market.

Wait! There's a lot more to boast about. The community's first swimming pool and the Town Hall facility is scheduled for completion this summer.

And, soon the Vintage Township two Town Centers will be the place to shop ‘till you drop. First, there's the Northeast Town Center-- which will offer a quaint European flavor. Or for those more drawn to city life, our Northwest Town Center will be fashioned in the likeness of a classic Americana town square. Both centers will provide great shopping and great fun.

In the meantime, the Vintage General Store-about to be built-- is going to be the place to buy that tube of toothpaste you need. Or have a chat with your neighbors as they pick up there mail. And it won't take you long to walk there.

During the summer months, you can take a short stroll to Vintage Townships' very own Farmers Market and enjoy a warm, tasty muffin or pick out just-picked vegetables for tonight's dinner.

Sounds inviting, doesn't it? We invite you to explore all that Vintage Township has to offer...start your tour now by visiting our online Town Plan or, better yet, take a drive to Vintage Township, have a delicious cup of coffee on us and see for yourself.

First Time Home Buyers Opportunity

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:22:57 -0600

Opportunity of a Lifetime for First-Time Buyers in Lubbock, TX

Interest rates are incredibly low. Homes are priced to sell. Now, more than any time in the last decade, it's a great time to buy a new home in Lubbock, TX. For first-time buyers, the reason to buy a home in the next 7 months is even better thanks to the Federal Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers.

For aspiring first time home owners who find their goal stubbornly elusive, legislation enacted earlier this year provide a tax credit of as much as $7,500 for first-time home buyers might just be the opportunity of a lifetime.

But like so many of the good things in life, time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity. Only homes purchased before July 1, 2009 are eligible. Here's the tax credit at a glance:

The tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only.
The maximum credit amount is $7,500
The credit is available for homes purchased before July 1, 2009
Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 are eligible for the full tax credit
The tax credit works like an interest-free loan and must be repaid over a 15-year period

If you live in Lubbock or moving to the Lubbock area, Vintage Township has several homes in each of their six communities that can close before the July 2009 deadline. Homes are priced between $166,900 and the$500,000's. There are even a few homes priced between $285,700 and $469,000 that are ready to close right now.

Vintage Township is a carefully designed, happening-kind-of-place which offers you and your family a whole new way of living. It's a special place where neighbors know each other, where walking to an outdoor farmer's market or a corner store is a pleasant activity that's only a short walk from your house or where weekend events and activities make learning-and living better-a lot more fun.

For more information about Vintage Township or the Federal Tax Credit for First Time Buyers, visit www.vintagetownship.com or call 806,771-1117.

Going Green for the Holidays in Lubbock, Texas

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:50:32 -0600

There are numerous ways you can have an effect on this season's environmental impact right in Lubbock, Texas. Basic goals in environmentally-friendly shopping can include buying locally-produced and grown food, purchasing locally created gifts and reducing consumption while recycling as much as possible. Here are a few "green" suggestions for this holiday season:

Buy locally grown and produced food for your holiday meals. Texas produces many fruits and vegetables year-round which are available at farmers markets and some grocers. Check packaging to see where the item was grown or produced.
Support your local artisans and buy local arts and crafts as gifts to support your town's culture. Check the internet and newspaper for local arts and crafts shows.
Give gift certificates to a local one-of-a-kind local restaurant.
Consider giving gifts that aren't "things" but experiences like tickets to a concert, yoga lessons, cooking classes or tickets to the local museum. Often these gifts are more meaningful and greatly appreciated.

Buying locally supports local jobs and local businesses in Lubbock. When you buy gifts and other products from smaller local shops, your help support your communities' businesses and jobs. That's good for you and for your community.

You can also live a "greener" life year-round in Lubbock when you live in a traditional neighborhood development like Vintage Township. Designed to be a walk-able community, Vintage Township is a community where you can live, work, play and shop right in your neighborhood. When built-out, Vintage Township will have homes in all price ranges, a neighborhood school, shops, offices, restaurants, plenty of recreational activities and even it's own Farmer's Market to purchase locally grown produce.

We invite you to explore all that Vintage Township has to offer...start your tour now by visiting our online Town Plan. If you visit any Friday or Saturday between December 5^th and December 20^th you can enjoy Vintage Township's Winter Wonderland where it's guaranteed to snow every 20 minutes.

Snowing soon in Lubbocks’ Vintage Township

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:20:59 -0600

Vintage Township is celebrating the Holiday Season in a big way and you are invited!

Vintage Township's Winter Wonderland begins December 5^th and continues every Friday and Saturday evening through December 20^th.

The first annual Vintage Christmas Home Tour is December 13^th from 2 - 5 pm.

Join in a Winter Wonderland's holiday spirit at Vintage Township's Founder's Park. Enjoy the beautiful decorations and Christmas scenes through out the park, take a ride on a "pony-drawn" carriage, sing Christmas Carols and, yes, enjoy a stroll in the snow! Snow is guaranteed to fall every 20 minutes!

Santa will also be there and waiting to hear the children's Christmas requests and wishes. This is a magical experience you and your family won't want to miss!

Hot Chocolate, cider and fresh basked cookies will be available for sale with proceeds going to Toys for Tots.

On Saturday, December 13^th you can tour six homes beautifully decorated for the holidays in the first annual Vintage Christmas Home Tour. This is a one-day event on December 13^th from 2 pm - 5 pm. Tickets are now on sale at the Vintage Township Information Center located at 11410 Trafalgar. Buy your tickets early - only a limited number will be sold!

Come out to Vintage Township any weekend between December 5^th and December 20^th and feel the magic of Christmas.

For more information about Vintage Township's Winter Wonderland or Vintage Christmas Home Tour visit www.vintagetownship.com or call the Information Center at 806-771-1117.

Moving to Your New Home in Lubbock Texas Checklist

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:04:26 -0600

Whether you're moving across town or across the country, moving is a big job. Planning and organization can make your move easier. Here are a few tips to help get your life and your possessions ready for an exciting new chapter in your life.

Getting Ready for the Move

Make lists of things to do and things you'll need.
If you're using a moving company, call early to get quotes and secure a moving date.
Stop by your local Post Office or go online to www.USPS.com to fill out a change of address. Do this a few weeks prior to your move date.
If moving out of the area, make sure you have all of your medical and prescription information handy.
Contact credit card companies, your bank, newspaper/magazines subscriptions and Insurance Providers.
Keep a list of service and utility companies easily accessible to make shutting off or transferring simpler.

Packing Tips

If you're packing yourself, have plenty off supplies - boxes, tape, markers, packing paper to wrap breakables, etc. Have more than you think you'll need.
Designate a color for each room and put a colored sticker on each box and on the door to each room so the movers know where each box belongs
Pack as much as possible in advance such as off-season clothes, seldom used kitchen supplies, extra towels and sheets.
Use luggage and duffle bags to pack
Have extra laundry baskets available. They're easy to pack, you can see what's in them and they're reusable.
Assign everyone in your family a "personal" storage tote for the items they will need right away in the new home
Pack your important papers together and carry them with you in the car or on the plane.
Moving is the perfect time to sort through your belongings and decide which items you don't need or want anymore. Have a garage sale, donate to a charity or give as gifts to your friends.

Moving probably isn't the most fun you've ever had, but if you plan ahead it will go a lot smoother. And visualizing your new home in Vintage Township will certainly keep you motivated to get the job done!

Need to know which utility companies you need to contact in Vintage Township, visit our website or give us a call at 1-806-771-1117...we're here to help!

Welcome to the neighborhood!

Lubbock, Texas, names one of top 20 cities to “ride out recession”

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:42:33 -0500

The decision to buy or build a new home is a momentous occasion at any stage of an individual's or family's life. Although price, size and floor plan of a home are important considerations, location has historically and continues to be the driving factor.

Location begins with the big picture - state and city AND then narrows to zip code and part of town. Final decisions are often based on lifestyle and/or life stage considerations such as schools, proximity to work or family, amenities and type of community.

Master planned community developments like Vintage Township offers something for families of all sizes, ages and life stages. Vintage Township, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, is located in the one of the fastest growing areas in Lubbock, Texas, with retail, medical, restaurants and entertainment just a few minutes away. As a matter of fact, according to the October 14^,2008 issue of BusinessWeek, Lubbock, Texas, was cited as one of the top 20 cities to "ride out a recession" because of ".....its resilience in higher education (home to Texas Tech), health care, agriculture and energy sectors."

Vintage Township offers a rich variety of homes both in size and price point to fit any stage of life. Some of the unique amenities at Vintage Township include more than 30 pocket parks, green space, an amphitheatre for weekend movies, two community pools, tennis and athletic club, a community garden and, at the heart of Vintage Township, a wonderful town center. At Vintage Township's town center you'll find shops, restaurants, grocery store, library, a hotel and even an Assisted Living Facility.

Vintage Township is a carefully designed, happening-kind-of-place which offers you, and your family, a whole new way of living unparalleled by any other new homes neighborhood in Lubbock.

Call our Vintage Township Welcome Center today to schedule your visit at 806-771-1117...the cookies are warm and the smiles are friendly!

The National Association of Realtors® Discovers Investment Opportunities in Communities Like Vintage Township

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:51:57 -0500

September 17, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Susie Stell
Vintage Township, Vintage Institute Director
(806)771-1117 office
(806) 438-6614 mobile                                                                                                                      www.VintageTownship.com

The National Association of Realtors^® Discovers Investment Opportunities in Communities Like Vintage Township

Peter Katz is the Founding Executive Director of the Congress for the New Urbanism and author of The New Urbanism: Toward the Architecture in which he predicted the rise in New Urbanism about 10 years ago.

In the article titled "Investing in New Urban Communities: It's Money in the Bag...If Done Right", The National Association of Realtors^® reports on the value and financial gains on buying homes and investing in New Urban Live/Work Communities like Vintage Township based on Peter Katz's expert advice on the subject.

In the article you will read and learn more about:

Katz in Habersham - Katz describes his experiences buying a home in a Traditional Neighborhood and selling the lot for 100,000 more than he paid.
What to look for in a New Urban Community - Katz offers 3 main points to look for when earning an optimal return in a New Urban Community.
What to buy as a home and as an investment - Katz explains to investors the first decisions to make and the important cautions to take when purchasing property in New Urbanism Developments.
Am I too late to buy and still make money? - Katz explains the issue of timing with a home in a New Urbanism Development; price appreciation, inflation and about how long to wait.

Excerpt:

"Investors who don't buy early often kick themselves for missing out on the lowest prices and pass up later opportunities to jump on the escalator."

For a PDF copy of the full article, "Investing in New Urban Communities: It's Money in the Bag...If Done Right", visit the Vintage Township Website www.vintagetownship.com and click on "In the News."

If you have other related articles that you would like to share, we encourage you send them to us at info@vintagetownship.com and have them posted on our website.

Porch Living is the right kind of living for Vintage Township

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:15:46 -0500

In many of Vintage Township's home styles and pre-constructed homes, a porch is a special feature that brings a lot of added value to a home. In this new traditional community in Lubbock, Texas, porches are intended to encourage interaction among families and fellow residents. Most of the community members take full advantage of their porches and love to be outside in the fresh air, and in the company of others.

Most of the things you can do in your home, you can also do outside on your porch. Being experts on porch living, some of Vintage Township's residents have listed their favorite porch activities:

Dinners by Sunset - No matter what you're having for supper, it can be enjoyed just as much outside. With the sun setting around dinnertime, it is a special experience to sit around the porch table with your family and unwind from a long day's work (or school.)

Tip: Bring an insect repellant candle to sit on your table. Not only will it keep your food bug-free, but it will smell yummy, too.

Game Night - In the evening times, many of the porches that are nestled in the front of Vintage Township homes are hushed. But ever so often, you will hear a few families laughing and shouting over a good game of Monopoly. With some candle- or porch-light, the outside atmosphere is not only intimate, but fun and collaborative, too!

Tip: Don't forget your paperweights. With a cool Texas breeze, you could watch your fake money fly right into the pockets of your opponent!

Recreational Reading - As hard working adults, reading is the easiest activity to put off until we have more time. But reading is also one of our favorite hobbies that we often wish we could do more of. Summer and weekends are the perfect times to dedicate to going through your reading wish list. Reading outside on a comfortable chair, couch or hammock can make is so much nicer.

Tip: Make some lemonade to quench your thirst. It's light and refreshing and will make your "porch reading" experience more indulging.

We invite you to come join us at Vintage Township. For information, visit www.vintagetownship.com or call 806-771-1117. If you do take a tour of our available homes in Lubbock Texas, feel free to sit on a porch and enjoy the Texas sunlight. While you're there, look out for neighbors walking and waving. They too, may be joining you one day on your very own Vintage porch.

A Stroll Through Life at Vintage Township

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:16:29 -0500

Have you ever been on a walk in your area and traffic is so loud you can’t hear yourself think? Or have you just nearly missed an accident while crossing the street on your bike?

I remember when I lived in a college town, where everyone walks, rides and drives to class. With 40,000 students trying to beat time because they are late, the streets were full of chaos.

Once I graduated, I knew I wanted to live somewhere more peaceful and quiet; more calm and relaxed. With more sanity!

I have always heard about traditional neighborhood developments, and how they were “pedestrian-friendly environments.” Vintage Township in Lubbock, Texas is just like that. Vintage Township offers a life outside-the-house. You can feel centered. You can feel at peace. Take a walk every morning and don’t have to strain to hear anyone!

From the beginning, Vintage Township was designed around the experience of walking and strolling around a safe environment that is beautiful and friendly. With its neighborhood shops and parks, the streets of Vintage are intended for a huge pedestrian population.

Vintage Township community members have the understanding that in this neighborhood, you can walk or ride anywhere…and stay healthy! I know a lot of men who look forward to bike ride to work. And most of us moms want to walk our children to school, saving gas mileage and staying fit.

Besides staying in a relaxed environment and having exercise become a natural part of your daily routine, you can be thankful for this pedestrian-friendly environment for your child’s sake. Children can feel safe in Vintage Township to run around, play with his friends, and play in the parks.

All in all, Vintage Township offers a lifestyle you can appreciate. You can wake up and spend some time in the sun with fresh air and a safe environment. You too can experience this way of life. If you are interested, you can always call the sales offices at 806-771-1117 to schedule a tour of the available homes.

The Perfect Home at Vintage Township

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:56:28 -0500

Recently, I had the pleasure of helping a woman search for a 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom home for her family of 5. When I asked them which style house the family preferred, I found that she wasn’t aware of the types of houses offered. I described to her our selection: Townhome, Cottage/ Garden Home, Estate Home, Manor Home, Neighborhood Home, Large Neighborhood Home and Village Home.

I described each type in detail and she was very much impressed by the Large Neighborhood. This type of home provided the space needed for her growing family. Typically this home has 4 bedrooms, formals and two living areas. She liked this home especially because of the large porches and because the backyard plans are large enough for a swimming pool. After choosing this home type, we further narrowed the search; she toured the Harmony, the Brant and the Allendale.

We went over each home, their location within the neighborhood, features and pricing, and she commented on how simple it was to find the perfect new home at Vintage Township.

I explained how the process of searching through the available homes section offered on the new Vintage Township Web site was as quick and easy as 3 clicks on a mouse starting at www.vintagetownship.com. You can get all sorts of information about monthly events on the Calendar of Events page, see all the different shops and dining spots at the Town Center in the Discover Vintage section, and view all the past events photos and videos that better tell the life story at Vintage Township.

The woman was impressed by it all, but I realized it wasn’t me that was doing the impressing, or selling, even. Vintage Township – the neo-traditional community in Lubbock, Texas – sold itself. She saw for herself everything that I have promised in a community and everything she had dreamed of in a new home.

We would love to get some feedback on our new website and the new homes at Vintage Township! Please check out the neighborhood for yourself. It would be a pleasure to introduce you to our community and let you experience the town for yourself. Call 806-771-1117 to schedule a tour today!

Finding your hidden talents

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:10:21 -0500

As Vintage Township’s Kids Talent Show approaches, kids in the neighborhood are searching high and low for a partner, a costume and the perfect song that will best show off their natural talents. But some children - along with many of us adults - are not yet aware of these exceptional abilities. Along with costumes, the children may also be searching high and low for their hidden talents.

Here are a few strategies you and your children can practice to help discover a passion that neither of you were aware of! This may help you and your child uncover an appreciation for the arts as well as give you some extra time to spend together!

Look for early signs – Did your children start wiggling around to music before they were even crawling? Dancing may be their thing! If they banged pots and pans together as a toddler, they may be natural percussionists! Looking back to when your kids were smaller, you may be able to point out some of their hidden talents. Think of these toddler times, write down all of the early signs, and see if any pan out!

Reenacting – Are your children exceptionally good at celebrity impressions? Do you think they could make better characters than the actors on TV? Try some exercises that may bring out the movie stars in them. Watch a TV show together and reenact a scene. Try having your children impersonate their favorite cartoon character. You may discover that acting has been their hidden talent all along!

Karaoke – Was your child singing before crawling? He/she may be the next Whitney Houston. Try inviting friends over for a Kickin’ Kids Karaoke Party. And if you lack the karaoke equipment, turn the sound low and sing really, REALLY LOUD!

After having fun discovering those hidden talents, take some time each day to practice, practice, practice! And on August 9^th, when the big moment arrives, show them off on August 16^th at the Vintage Township’s Kids Talent Show! While you’re there, get to know Vintage Township, the new traditional neighborhood, in Lubbock, Texas. Stay for a visit, meet the neighbors, and take a tour of their available new homes.

If you would like more information about the Kids Talent Show and more of the neighborhood events at Vintage, call the Vintage Institute Director, Susie Stell on her mobile 806-438-6614 or on her office line at 806-771-1117. Also, visit the website at www.vintagetownship.com today!

Vintage Township Shows Off Trey Strong’s Finest

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:57:01 -0500

It’s classic, it’s handsome and it’s for sale. Vintage Township is proud to introduce 11505 Topeka Street, built by Trey Strong, a reputable custom home builder from our very own town of Lubbock, Texas.

Vintage Township is a traditional new home community situated on 114^th between Quaker and Slide Avenue and Slide Road. Together, Trey Strong Custom Builders and Vintage Township have been bringing together some of the world’s most beautiful and classic home styles, each unique to a buyers’ individual taste.

The new home standards in Lubbock, Texas is improving, and Vintage Township is taking it one step further as they introduce this new 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath, Colonial-style home on Topeka Street. Along with its additional features like beautiful wood floors and custom tile and granite countertops, this home also comes with bonus features including a second story balcony and a garage/studio apartment.

You don’t see this kind of beauty in just any neighborhood. Full of life and energy, Vintage offers homes from 1,100 -5,000+ square feet at prices from as low as the $170s to over 1M. After touring this home in Vintage Township, it will become apparent that the neighborhood has made a name for itself in Lubbock, Texas as the community with events and recreation and homes full of comfort and style. For more information, visit our website at http://www.vintagetownship.com or call us today at (806) 771-1117!

Help Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Community in Lubbock Texas

Vintage Township (Vintage Township) — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:25:24 -0500

Getting to know your neighbors at a traditional new homes community entails more than just borrowing eggs or a cup of flour. It could be more than collecting their mail when they are out of town. There are times in our lives which present perfect opportunities to get acquainted with each other, to work together to build a sociable community, and to build trusting relationships with neighbors with whom you feel you can always turn to. Vintage Township invites you to learn how a traditional neighborhood can add so much more value to your life…schedule a visit with them today at (806) 771-1117!

Town Assemblies – Traditional neighborhoods, like Vintage Township, have neighborhood town assemblies for you to bring yours and your family’s thoughts to the table. Join this committee and relate to your neighbors by voicing your concerns for protecting the architectural and community integrity. By sharing your ideas, you will find yourself bonding with your neighbors and sharing a lot more than just lawn maintenance tips.

School Functions – Helping your children practice their lines for the school play just isn’t the same as having them practice with the neighbor next store. Building school projects together can promote friendship without the help of mom or dad. Neighborhood friends can be lifelong friends and school functions are the best way to spark that friendship.

Holidays – Even a little friendly competition like neighborhood Christmas lights contest can help build neighborhood relationships. Have your neighbors and their children over to construct ginger bread houses. Go trick-or-treating together and double up on parent supervision. Holidays are great ways to share fun and safe times together and more importantly, to share memories.

Forming relationships with neighbors could really bring fulfillment to a person’s life and can generate a sense of belonging in the community. Neighborhoods like Vintage Township, in Lubbock, Texas offer so much opportunity to mingle with the neighbors through neighborhood organizations like The Vintage Institute and parties like the Summer Bash. By attending these events and reaching out to your neighbors, you’ll really start thinking of them as friends and successfully turn your neighborhood into a fun-and life-filled community.

Vintage Township is a new traditional neighborhood where families can truly live, work & play! This community offers homes ranging from 1,100 -5,000+ square feet at prices from as low as the $170s to over 1M! The Township will have over 36 parks and greens and two main street districts filled with shopping, dining and entertainment venues. For more information, visit our website at http://www.vintagetownship.com or call us today at (806) 771-1117!