1.30.2010
Clear Your Calendars!!
Home buyers Club is next week! When you ask? Wednesday, Feb.3 from 6-8 pm at the CBH Homes Design Studio. Need directions? Click here
Come prepared to learn all about Energy Star Homes, and how cool new homes are! And what's even cooler, is you will receive a $100 design studio credit for every meeting you attend. Just think, you could use towards some sweet new blinds, or even a new washer & dryer.
Oh, and don't forget about the drawing for a $50 Home Depot gift card!!
Come prepared to learn all about Energy Star Homes, and how cool new homes are! And what's even cooler, is you will receive a $100 design studio credit for every meeting you attend. Just think, you could use towards some sweet new blinds, or even a new washer & dryer.
Oh, and don't forget about the drawing for a $50 Home Depot gift card!!
1.29.2010
Corey's Picks!
WE LOVE, LOVE the Kincaid! Now, when you purchase a Kincaid in Meridian, you will receive a "Move-In-Ready Package". Package includes: Energy Star appliances (refrigerator, washer and dryer), garage door opener, and window coverings max value of $4500. PLUS backyard sprinklers and sod! Wowzers!! That's what we're talkin' bout!
Not feelin' the Kincaid? No need to worry your pretty little head! All available homes in Silverleaf to receive the following: 3% towards closing costs, PLUS backyard sprinklers and sod!*
Clicky, click here to see all the current homes available in Meridian.
Not feelin' the Kincaid? No need to worry your pretty little head! All available homes in Silverleaf to receive the following: 3% towards closing costs, PLUS backyard sprinklers and sod!*
Clicky, click here to see all the current homes available in Meridian.
1.28.2010
Mark your calendars for a great evening!
Mark your calendars for April 6th for MS Walk fundraiser. Idaho Fry Company will donate 20% of earnings to the MS Walk from 6-9 pm. Great bands too!
1.27.2010
Where your house becomes a home
Is 2010 the Year a House Once Again Becomes a Home? Friday, January 15, 2010
Dotloop.com posted an amazing story on January 13, 2010. We loved this article and wanted to share it with you.
They keep bringing little chocolates into the office.
This can’t be a good thing.
Every time I get up from my desk to get something I print off, I come back not only with a few sheets of paper, but a few miniature Krackels and Mr. Goodbars, too.
They’re delicious, but the holidays are over. I need to get back to the swing of things and start eating right again. I’ve had my months of gluttony—now it’s time to focus, to get back to the basics.
Likewise, the housing market needs to do the same thing. It had its years of gluttony, of record-breaking ROI, but the housing bubble–just like Christmas–is over. It’s 2010, not only a new year, but a new decade. Let’s get back to basics, starting with rule #1: a house should be a home first–not an investment.
Down the Drain?
Over the last few days, I’ve read many posts about people who purchased a home or a condo only to have lost a third or more of their equity. Obviously, losing equity in a home can be a hard pill to swallow, but unless you’re selling it tomorrow, you really haven’t “lost” anything.
Now, this is not in reference to the families who’ve lost their home, either through foreclosure due to job-loss or illness, but rather, folks who “lost” some imaginary notion of wealth based on the market value of their home.
After all, they still have a roof over their head, right? And if they’re lucky, their mortgage payment hasn’t changed.
The miniature Hershey bars are delicious. But if you told me that the “value” of Hershey miniatures went up to $400 an ounce, would they taste any better? Probably not. Likewise, if your house’s value goes up, it may make you feel better, but the house itself hasn’t changed.
More Than a Piggy Bank
Let’s get one thing straight: I don’t own my house. The bank owns my house; I’m just paying them off over the course of 30 years. I’m renting to own.
In the meantime, however, I have free reign to paint the hallway with orange stripes or add a deck made of cereal boxes in the back if I so choose. I can decorate it as I please and make the house reflect who I am. I don’t have to worry about noisy neighbors, jerky landlords, or weird smells emanating from someone else’s kitchen. If I have kids some day, I can raise them in the house. It’s my responsibility to keep it nice and not fall apart. It’s a lot of work, but anything worth having usually is.
My house is a place for me to live in, not a piggy bank. I don’t view my house as a source of income when I retire–that’s what my 401(k) and IRAs are for. My house is simply my haven from the world–a space that I can make my own and come “home” to.
The more we attach our worth and value as people to the things we own, the more stressed out we’ll be, and there’s already enough stress in being a home “ower”.
So, enjoy your house and make it a home. If it happens to go up in value, good for you; but if it happens to go down, don’t sweat it. After all, you have a roof over your head. A house should be about making a home, not about increasing your net worth. When it all comes down to it, a house is just a building. A home is something different entirely.
So, no more miniature candies for me. And no more stressing out whether or not my house is “worth” it. Because it’s worth it to me and, even if the world says it only has a value of $5.34, I can still walk into the front door and shut them out, in peace. Because I bought my house to live in, not as a barometer for success. The Joneses are more than welcome to pass me by if they like.
And hey, if it is only worth $5.34, think about how much money I’ll save in property taxes!
Dotloop.com posted an amazing story on January 13, 2010. We loved this article and wanted to share it with you.
They keep bringing little chocolates into the office.
This can’t be a good thing.
Every time I get up from my desk to get something I print off, I come back not only with a few sheets of paper, but a few miniature Krackels and Mr. Goodbars, too.
They’re delicious, but the holidays are over. I need to get back to the swing of things and start eating right again. I’ve had my months of gluttony—now it’s time to focus, to get back to the basics.
Likewise, the housing market needs to do the same thing. It had its years of gluttony, of record-breaking ROI, but the housing bubble–just like Christmas–is over. It’s 2010, not only a new year, but a new decade. Let’s get back to basics, starting with rule #1: a house should be a home first–not an investment.
Down the Drain?
Over the last few days, I’ve read many posts about people who purchased a home or a condo only to have lost a third or more of their equity. Obviously, losing equity in a home can be a hard pill to swallow, but unless you’re selling it tomorrow, you really haven’t “lost” anything.
Now, this is not in reference to the families who’ve lost their home, either through foreclosure due to job-loss or illness, but rather, folks who “lost” some imaginary notion of wealth based on the market value of their home.
After all, they still have a roof over their head, right? And if they’re lucky, their mortgage payment hasn’t changed.
The miniature Hershey bars are delicious. But if you told me that the “value” of Hershey miniatures went up to $400 an ounce, would they taste any better? Probably not. Likewise, if your house’s value goes up, it may make you feel better, but the house itself hasn’t changed.
More Than a Piggy Bank
Let’s get one thing straight: I don’t own my house. The bank owns my house; I’m just paying them off over the course of 30 years. I’m renting to own.
In the meantime, however, I have free reign to paint the hallway with orange stripes or add a deck made of cereal boxes in the back if I so choose. I can decorate it as I please and make the house reflect who I am. I don’t have to worry about noisy neighbors, jerky landlords, or weird smells emanating from someone else’s kitchen. If I have kids some day, I can raise them in the house. It’s my responsibility to keep it nice and not fall apart. It’s a lot of work, but anything worth having usually is.
My house is a place for me to live in, not a piggy bank. I don’t view my house as a source of income when I retire–that’s what my 401(k) and IRAs are for. My house is simply my haven from the world–a space that I can make my own and come “home” to.
The more we attach our worth and value as people to the things we own, the more stressed out we’ll be, and there’s already enough stress in being a home “ower”.
So, enjoy your house and make it a home. If it happens to go up in value, good for you; but if it happens to go down, don’t sweat it. After all, you have a roof over your head. A house should be about making a home, not about increasing your net worth. When it all comes down to it, a house is just a building. A home is something different entirely.
So, no more miniature candies for me. And no more stressing out whether or not my house is “worth” it. Because it’s worth it to me and, even if the world says it only has a value of $5.34, I can still walk into the front door and shut them out, in peace. Because I bought my house to live in, not as a barometer for success. The Joneses are more than welcome to pass me by if they like.
And hey, if it is only worth $5.34, think about how much money I’ll save in property taxes!
1.26.2010
CBH Homes Crew @ The International Builders' Show
The CBH Homes Crew was recently able to attend the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. We learned lots of RAD new stuff! 2010 is going to an AMAZING year for sure!
1.25.2010
Brand Spankin' New CBH Homes Community
Drum roll please............
You now have even MORE communities to choose from in Star, ID! We are so excited to announce our newest community, Colt Place. Colt Place, located in quaint Star, ID is conveniently located off Floating Feather and Star Rd. This new community has an abundance of large and over sized lots that will accommodate third car garages AND RV parking. Now you'll have room for all your toys! AND as if all that wasn't enough, pricing is starting in the $120's!
Come check out this new CBH Homes community in Star today!
You now have even MORE communities to choose from in Star, ID! We are so excited to announce our newest community, Colt Place. Colt Place, located in quaint Star, ID is conveniently located off Floating Feather and Star Rd. This new community has an abundance of large and over sized lots that will accommodate third car garages AND RV parking. Now you'll have room for all your toys! AND as if all that wasn't enough, pricing is starting in the $120's!
Come check out this new CBH Homes community in Star today!
1.24.2010
It's Just About That Time
So, you still have a few hours to get an offer in on your FAVORITE new CBH Home, so you can take advantage of this weekend's promotion!!!
Full Landscaping....CHECK!
3% Buyers Closing Costs....CHECK!
Energy Star (build jobs)....CHECK!
That was easy wasn't it? You get to have your cake and eat it to! What a sweet, sweet deal, agreed?
Visit our CBH Homes Meridian Square One NOW! 5600 N Isla Ave Meridian, ID 83646
Full Landscaping....CHECK!
3% Buyers Closing Costs....CHECK!
Energy Star (build jobs)....CHECK!
That was easy wasn't it? You get to have your cake and eat it to! What a sweet, sweet deal, agreed?
Visit our CBH Homes Meridian Square One NOW! 5600 N Isla Ave Meridian, ID 83646
1.23.2010
Small is the New Big!
Excellent article in The Wall Street Journal on how home buyers and builders are making the move to smaller homes. Affordability and energy saving features are a huge focus theses days.
LAS VEGAS -- "Data released Wednesday by the National Association of Home Builders found the average size of a new home that was completed in 2009 fell to 2,480 square feet from 2,520 square feet in 2008. The last time the average completed-home size fell by a statistically significant amount was 1982."
Read the whole article here
Find your perfect CBH Home floor plan at cbhhomes.com. Need help navigating through all the options? Call the Meridian Square One office at 208.898.3955
LAS VEGAS -- "Data released Wednesday by the National Association of Home Builders found the average size of a new home that was completed in 2009 fell to 2,480 square feet from 2,520 square feet in 2008. The last time the average completed-home size fell by a statistically significant amount was 1982."
Read the whole article here
Find your perfect CBH Home floor plan at cbhhomes.com. Need help navigating through all the options? Call the Meridian Square One office at 208.898.3955
1.22.2010
You Have Got to See This!
This weekend ONLY! As if you needed yet ANOTHER reason to buy a brand new CBH Home! Get your bad self down to our Meridian office this weekend, and we will help you find the CBH Home you have been dreaming about!
1.21.2010
Price Reductions in Meridian!
Wow! Price reductions in Chesterfield and Crossfield. You can't beat these prices!!
1.18.2010
Price Reductions in Star!
Just had crazy price reductions in Star! Yee Haw!! Call us for pricing, 208.898.3955
Where to Start?
Have you been throwing around the idea of purchasing a home? But fright end by the lending process? Just looking for answers to your mortgage questions? Our preferred lender Irma Echeverria is here to help YOU! She can answer all your questions, and set your mind at ease.
Don't believe us? Put Irma to the test today!
208.871.6085
irmae@guildmortgage.net
1.17.2010
Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2.In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
3.Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 56mg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2.In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
3.Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 56mg
1.16.2010
Did you know our homes are built tight?
CBH Homes are built tight!
http://www.cbhhomes.com/energyefficienthomes/
http://www.cbhhomes.com/energyefficienthomes/
1.15.2010
Price Reductions in Meridian and Star
CBH Homes has reduced pricing in Silverleaf, Lobo Creek, Ambercreek, and Cedarcreek. Call us for details! 898.3955
1.13.2010
We LOVE the madness!!
So excited, we have to repeat it! Oh, we LOVE, LOVE the madness!!! $10,000 off any home in inventory in VENTANA!! Wanna build? We'll give you $10,000 off the base price too!!
1.12.2010
Quote of the Day
"Make sure that on a daily basis you only allow good, clean, pure, powerful, and positive information to enter your mind."
- Zig Ziglar
- Zig Ziglar
1.11.2010
Want to Save Some Money Honey?
Who doesn't, right? We found some really great websites you can print coupons from!
Check out www.couponcart.com & www.coolsavings.com
And if you like to find screamin' deals on designer duds and other fabulous trinkets check out www.Ruelala.com and sign up!
Oh, and don't forget www.dealreader.com!
Let us know what you think. Or, if you have any Top Secret super awesome ways to make your dollars go further, let us KNOW!
1.10.2010
One Day Left!
CBH HOMES PROMO-THIS WEEKEND ONLY!!!! 1. BUILD JOBS-ENERGY STAR INCLUDED, $10,000 IN DESIGN STUDIO 2. AVAILABLE HOMES-3% FOR BUYERS CLOSING COST
1.09.2010
This weekend only!
THIS WEEKEND ONLY...
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME:
Energy Star upgrades included + receive $10,000 in Design Studio upgrades!!!*
ALL MOVE-IN NOW HOMES:
Receive 3% towards your closing costs!* Click link below to download a list of move-in ready homes.
To learn more about new CBH Homes' communities, floorplans, events and charities, become a fan and/or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME:
Energy Star upgrades included + receive $10,000 in Design Studio upgrades!!!*
ALL MOVE-IN NOW HOMES:
Receive 3% towards your closing costs!* Click link below to download a list of move-in ready homes.
To learn more about new CBH Homes' communities, floorplans, events and charities, become a fan and/or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
CBH HOMES PROMO-THIS WEEKEND ONLY!
CBH HOMES PROMO-THIS WEEKEND ONLY!!!! 1. BUILD JOBS-ENERGY STAR INCLUDED, $10,000 IN DESIGN STUDIO 2. AVAILABLE HOMES-3% FOR BUYERS CLOSING COST
1.08.2010
CBH HOMES PROMO!!!!
CBH HOMES PROMO-THIS WEEKEND ONLY!!!! 1. BUILD JOBS-ENERGY STAR INCLUDED, $10,000 IN DESIGN STUDIO 2. AVAILABLE HOMES-3% FOR BUYERS CLOSING COST
1.07.2010
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Frank and Jessica Moore. They won a $50 gift card to Home Depot for attending CBH Homes' Homebuyers Club. Thank you to all who attended!
1.06.2010
1.05.2010
We Just Added New Businesses to Red Key Club!
We are SO excited to have added Mary Kay Cosmetics (Kara Christian 208.867.1559), Guild Mortgage, KB Custom Cabinets (Ken Bowman 208.850.9144), and Cherry's Consignment Home Furnishings (208.887.9488)!!
Click here to see the AMAZING discounts
Want to add your business? looking to increase your exposure, and get more sales? Call us today 208.340.3541 or email SieraL@cbhhomes.com
1.04.2010
5 Reasons You Should Buy a NEW CBH Home...NOW
1) Inventory is shrinking! True Story! What does this mean to you? The longer you hold out, the more likely someone will snap up YOUR favorite home!
2) Interest rates are so stinkin' low. Historically, rates haven't been or STAYED this low in 40 years. When interest rates rise you loose...this means you can't buy as much house.
3) Prices are back to where they were in the early 90's. Are you kidding me?? Why wouldn't you want to get into a new CBH Home with super cool "90's retro" pricing??
4) $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. It will be gone before you know it! Just think $8,0000 cold hard cash in your hot little hand. That's what I'm talkin' about!
5) $6,500 Tax Credit for existing home owners who buy a new place after living in their current residence for at least five years.
It's pretty clear, the stars have aligned and the time is PERFECT to buy a new home. You were waiting for a sign right? Well, there you have it!
2) Interest rates are so stinkin' low. Historically, rates haven't been or STAYED this low in 40 years. When interest rates rise you loose...this means you can't buy as much house.
3) Prices are back to where they were in the early 90's. Are you kidding me?? Why wouldn't you want to get into a new CBH Home with super cool "90's retro" pricing??
4) $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. It will be gone before you know it! Just think $8,0000 cold hard cash in your hot little hand. That's what I'm talkin' about!
5) $6,500 Tax Credit for existing home owners who buy a new place after living in their current residence for at least five years.
It's pretty clear, the stars have aligned and the time is PERFECT to buy a new home. You were waiting for a sign right? Well, there you have it!
1.03.2010
Honey Mustard Chicken Bake
This delicious one dish meal is ready to pop into the oven in just a few minutes.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
•4 bone-in chicken breasts, skinned
•1 butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1" cubes
•1 onion, chopped
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•3/4 cup creamy honey mustard salad dressing
•1/2 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
•2 cups sugar snap peas
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken, squash, and onion in 15x10" jelly roll pan. Combine garlic, salad dressing, and dried tarragon and brush half of this mixture over chicken and vegetables. Roast at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Remove pan from oven, stir food and add sugar snap peas. Drizzle remaining honey mustard mixture over chicken and vegetables. Bake for 20-25 minutes longer until chicken's juices run clear when pricked with fork. 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
•4 bone-in chicken breasts, skinned
•1 butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1" cubes
•1 onion, chopped
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•3/4 cup creamy honey mustard salad dressing
•1/2 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
•2 cups sugar snap peas
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken, squash, and onion in 15x10" jelly roll pan. Combine garlic, salad dressing, and dried tarragon and brush half of this mixture over chicken and vegetables. Roast at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Remove pan from oven, stir food and add sugar snap peas. Drizzle remaining honey mustard mixture over chicken and vegetables. Bake for 20-25 minutes longer until chicken's juices run clear when pricked with fork. 4 servings
1.02.2010
Are you a local buisiness owner?
Would you be interested in joining our Red Key Club? New CBH homeowners receive a red CBH-branded key following closing on their new CBH Home. The red key gives you access to special offers with participating local business. Simply display your Red Key at the point of purchase to receive the savings. Call us for details! 208.898.3955
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