Meridian Square One Newsletter

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Down to the Wire

Time is running out to take advantage of the $5k Promo! You have until the end of December to pick out your favorite CBH Home. Rates are still low, and the Tax Credit has been extended and expanded! $8,000 for first buyers and $6,500 for move up buyers. Call us today for details! 208.898.3955

Happy Shopping!

CBH Homes is qualified to build Energy Star Homes!

Meeting the requirements to display the Energy Star seal is not so easy. A home has to meet strict guidelines and then be independently verified. Homes that rate a minimum of 86 points are 30% more energy efficient than homes that are not certified. CBH Homes is qualified to build Energy Star homes and will continue to add more Energy Star certified homes to its roster of high-quality, affordable homes. Contact your Meridian Square One for more details! 208.898.39955

Congratulations!

Congratulations to those awesome people who decided to take advantage of our promotion and bought a NEW CBH HOME for the holiday! Christmas doesn't get any better than this, especially with a $8,000 First Home Buyer Tax Credit!! What store is doing that??
Congratulations to...
Tony Larsen
James & Ashley Conour
Jane Clinton
Thomas & Andrea Barber
Angie Nisbett
Renata Shumway
Steven Cantrell

Super Yummy Recipe for Beignets!

"Try this traditional recipe for beignets from a user who swears this tastes just like the ones served at the famous New Orleans hot spot, the Cafe du Monde. Pour a coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy these tender pillow-like doughnuts for any special occasion or weekend breakfast."

Ingredients:
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon yeast
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water 1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
7 1/2 cups flour
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions:
1. Pour 1/2 cup room temperature water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes to dissolve.
2. Combine the shortening, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the shortening mixture and then stir in the evaporated milk. Wait for the mixture to cool down until it is lukewarm. Then, add the yeast and water mixture and beaten eggs.
3. Slowly mix in the flour until the dough forms a ball. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Working with a small portion (a little larger than a baseball) at a time, roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut the rolled out dough into strips 2 to 3-inches wide, then cut again in the opposite direction and at an angle, making diamond shapes.
5. Heat your oil for frying in a deep and wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degree F (180 degrees C).
6. Slide dough slowly into the oil to avoid splattering and deep fry until they puff up and are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove onto a rack with paper towels underneath and allow to cool until you can handle them. Place in a clean paper bag with confectioners' sugar and shake gently until covered generously or, use a sifter to dust the beignets with powdered sugar.

CBH Homes Pop Quiz!

What's in it for you as a CBH Homeowner, when you refer a buyer to CBH Homes??

If you said $500 cold hard cash, you would be CORRECT!!

Yes, you heard right!! $500 Bucks!! Here are the details:

Are you a CBH homeowner and know of someone who is looking for a new house? Someone who is moving into town? Someone who is looking for a bigger home for their growing family? Tell them about CBH Homes and you will earn $500 in cash!



Here's how it works:

1.Click here to print out your coupon.
2.Fill out the coupon and give it to a family member or friend who is looking for a new home.
3.For each family member or friend who purchases a CBH Home you will receive $500.*


*Some restrictions apply. See coupon for details, or call 208-898-3955.

CBH is Qualifed to Build Energy Star Homes

Meeting the requirements to display the Energy Star seal is not so easy. A home has to meet strict guidelines and then be independently verified. Homes that rate a minimum of 86 points are 30% more energy efficient than homes that are not certified. CBH Homes is qualified to build Energy Star homes and will continue to add more Energy Star certified homes to its roster of high-quality, affordable homes.



There are many ways to make your home more green. Here’s just a few of the ways you can invest in making your home more energy efficient:

Energy efficient doors
LED lighting
Tankless water heaters
Energy efficient windows
High performance insulation
Energy efficient appliances
High-efficiency furnances
Programmable thermostats
‘Green’ flooring & countertops
Energy Star options


Contact us today for additional information!

Fun Times @ Ventana Kids' Holiday Event!

We had a absolute blast tonight in Ventana! Some very brave homeowners let us entertain their little ones for a few hours while they finished their Holiday shopping! We had crafts, Christmas movies, and of course cookies and milk! All in all we think everyone had a great time.



CBH Homes is more than just Idaho's number one home builder. CBH Homes is committed to building AMAZING communities home buyers can enjoy!

HUGE PRICE REDUCTIONS IN MERIDIAN!

CBH Homes in Meridian has had huge price reductions! We are so excited that Idaho's #1 New Home builder has slashed pricing. With interest rates so low and a first Home buyer tax credit-Meridian real estate is too great to pass up!! Call our office for pricing. 208.898.3955 We are open daily from 9-8 pm!

It pays to a CBH home owner!

How the Red Key Club Works
New CBH home owners will receive a red CBH-branded key following closing on your new CBH home. Existing CBH home owners can pick-up their red keys at CBH Square One Centers. The red key gives you access to special offers with participating local businesses. Simply display your Red Key at the point of purchase to receive the savings.

About CBH Homes, Idaho's #1 New Home Builder

CBH Homes has built over 10,000 homes in the Treasure Valley. We were founded in 1992 by Boise native, Corey Barton who has grown a one-man business operating out of a pick-up truck in to Idaho’s largest, and most respected, home builder.

Our beliefs are what make us unique: We believe that everyone should experience the joy of new home ownership. We believe that good design and outstanding quality can co-exist at down-to-earth prices. We believe that the buying process should be fun and free from pressure and hassle. We believe in the quality of our homes, offer outstanding warranties, and, yes, we live in our products.

Because we’re Idaho’s largest home builder we can offer our buyers things other companies cannot. We have a Design Studio where buyers can customize their home however they wish. We offer workable mortgages through CBH Home Loans. We’ve built multiple Square One locations in some of our communities where interested buyers can learn about and tour our homes in a no-pressure environment.

Our home prices start in the low $100s and extend to the upper $200s. And with CBH Homes buyers can live in one of over 40 communities located throughout the Treasure Valley.

We give back. Each spring we’re the title sponsor of Idaho Walk MS, an event that helps the national MS Society fund research and services for people with multiple sclerosis. We work closely with the Children’s Home Society of Idaho’s Bridge Program by providing workable arrangements of new homes for foster care children. And every winter we support Cozy Kids, a program designed to help needy children get winter coats and clothing.

COZY KIDS Delivery to Linder Elementry

Cozy Kid's update! We just dropped off coats, hats and gloves to Linder Elementry! CBH Homes is Super excited to be able to help those lil' kiddos stay warm this winter!

Last Minute Shopping Help...

Attention CBH Homeowners! Let us help you make time for last minute holiday shopping!!

When: Tuesday December 22nd from 5:30-8:00 pm
Where: Meridian Square One Ventana Community 5400 N Isla Ave
What: Drop off your kids for some fun while you run out and finish your shopping! There will be crafts, games, snacks, and more!

RSVP by Sunday Dec. 20th to 898-3955 or sieral@cbhhomes.com

Guess What's Tomorrow!!

If you said the Red Key, Red Carpet Event, you are CORRECT! New and Existing Homeowners join us at Macy's in the Mall (lower level)from 5:00 to 10:00 pm to pick up your NEW Red Key. Your Red Key will give you access to some of the hottest deals and discounts in town!

Interested in adding your business to CBH Homes Red Key Club? Contact Siera Lutz @ 208.340.3541 or sieraL@cbhhomes.com.

Home Prices on the Rise!

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Realtor Promo!!

Whoa, Whoa, Back up the BUS! Calling all of our Fabulous Realtor friends: For the month of December Realtors will recieve VISA gift cards for each home they sell...$250 first sale, $500 for the second sale, $750 for the third, and WHOLY shnikes $1,000 for the fourth.

Tis the Season...

For finding incredible DEALS!


We found a GREAT local site to find yourself some great deals from local businesses!

Check out http://dealchirp.com/


And don't forget to bookmark CBH Homes web page for Red Key Club! CBH Homes is constantly adding new businesses to offer homeowners smokin' deals through out the Treasure Valley.

Who doesn't like to save a little green?

Still on the fence?

Need a little reassurance? Don't we all? Take a peek at this article in Business Week. Take your mouse and click HERE

Here is a little highlight:

If You Don't Buy a House Now, You're Stupid or Broke
Interest rates are at historic lows but cyclical trends suggest they will soon rise. Home buyers may never see such a chance again, writes Marc Roth



There's your nudge.


You're welcome.

Yummy Holiday Recipe

Looking for the most delish Holiday treat to make? We found one that is sure to impress.

Ginger Crunch Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Crunch Topping
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped fine
1/2 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs (from about eight 2-inch gingersnaps)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted

Ginger Cake
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg, beaten lightly

3 cups well-chilled heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 pint strawberries
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Garnish: strawberries, with leaves and blossoms if desired (not recommended for eating)

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease three 8- by 2-inch cake pans.

For crunch topping:
In a small bowl combine crunch topping ingredients, stirring until combined. Divide topping among pans and press evenly onto bottom.

For ginger cake:
In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Add remaining ginger cake ingredients and with an electric mixer beat on high speed 2 minutes. Carefully spread batter over crunch topping in pans and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of pans in oven halfway through baking, 20 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center of each layer comes out clean.

Immediately invert cake layers onto racks lined with wax paper and cool completely. Cake layers may be made 2 weeks ahead and frozen, wrapped separately in plastic wrap. Thaw layers in refrigerator before proceeding with recipe.

In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters of an electric mixer beat 2 cups cream with vanilla and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until it just holds stiff peaks.

Cake Assembly:
Arrange 1 cake layer, crunch side up, on a cake plate and spread with a heaping cup whipped cream. Repeat with another cake layer and another heaping cup whipped cream and top with third cake layer, crunch side up. Leaving top plain, spread remaining whipped cream on side of cake to coat (a final coating will be added later). Chill cake, covered loosely with plastic wrap, at least 4 hours (to facilitate slicing) and up to 24.

Hull strawberries and slice half of them. In a bowl with a potato masher mash sliced berries with lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. In a food processor pure remaining berries and strain through a fine sieve into bowl with mashed berry mixture. Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

In a chilled bowl with chilled beaters of an electric mixer, beat remaining cup cream until it just holds stiff peaks and spread decoratively on side of cake. Arrange some whole strawberries on top of cake and garnish plate with additional whole strawberries.

Serve cake with strawberry sauce.


MMMMMMMMMM.....So Good!! Try it, we know you'll like it!

HOT Tips for Winterizing your CBH Home

For more tips and tricks--check out CBH Homes on YouTube

::RED KEY CLUB::

Red Key, Red Carpet Event.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 5-10 p.m.

Where: Macy’s, at the Boise Towne Square Mall

Who: New and existing CBH Homeowners

What: Pick up your CBH-branded red key


Details: You are invited to join CBH during the Macy's One Day Sale at Boise Towne Square Mall. Go to the lower level Macy's mall entrance, look for the red carpet which will lead you to your Red Key. Full details click here

An Easy Way to Donate for Cozy Kids

We know that everyone is especially busy during the holidays. We have made giving to the Cozsy Kids Fund quick and easy. Click on the link below and give $5, $10, or $20 to keep Treasure Valley kids warm with new coats this season. Thank you for giving MORE in 2009!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=10360584

NEW PROMO!

Realtor Cash In Your Pocket Promo. HOW IT WORKS:During the month of December for every CBH home you sell, you will receive a VISA gift card* in the following amounts:• $250 for the first sale• $500 for the second sale• $750 for the third sale• $1,000 for the fourth saleYour VISA gift cards will be delivered upon completion of... these terms: acceptance by all parties & loan commitment from CBH Guild Mortgage Lending Team.

It's a Christmas Mircle!

New pricing in Chesterfield! AND Deck Out Your Halls with $5,000! Merry Christmas from CBH Homes! Contact us for details NOW so you can be Home for the Holidays.

LIVE (with certainty)

Have you heard about our LIVE (with certainty) Mortgage Payment Protection Program?
Click below for details!!



http://www.cbhhomes.com/mortgage-payment-protection-program/index.as

Welcome Home Lil' Miss Amy Compton!!

Meridian Square One would like to introduce you to our newest team member!! Amy Compton has joined our Team, and we are so excited to have her. We did have to arm wrestle the Canyon County team to get her, but it was SO worth it!


Join us in congratualting Amy on her move to Meridian Square One!

WHAT?! Are You Kidding Me?

Yes, you heard right! CBH Homes has extended the $13k promo. Nice huh? We thought you'd like it. Now thru the end of December, buy a new CBH Home in Meridian or Star Idaho and get $5,000 to use towards closing costs, rate buy down, or design studio options. AND if your eligible to receive the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit--that's a whopping $13,000. Even buyers looking to purchase their 2nd or 3rd home are now eligible for a $6,500 tax credit!*

How's that for a Merry Christmas?

*call us for details

Cozy Kids Time!

In an effort to make sure no child goes without a coat, CBH Homes is proud to participate in Cozy Kids. We are now collecting clean, new and used coats of all sizes at Meridian Square One center @ The Ventana Clubhouse. Please help us in keeping the children in the Treasure Valley warm this winter!

Homebuyer's Club

Buying a home can be a complex process, especially if it's your first time. But, it doesn't have to be, and CBH wants to help. After all, we believe in the joy of home ownership and want EVERYONE to be able to have the home of their dreams.

It is in this spirit that we have created the CBH Homebuyers Club, a program designed to share all the tips and insights we've gathered from our 16 years in business and pass them along to you in a reoccurring, casual, monthly setting – ALL FOR FREE!



Join us at our upcoming Homeowner's Club Meeting:
Wednesday, December 2nd from 6-8 pm at the CBH Design Studio

Topic: New Home Construction 101:
Homesite to Dream Home
Raffle: $50 Home Depot Gift Card