07 January . 2019
Ring in 2019 with New Home Trends!
With the New Year, comes new home trends, outdoor living, and a fresh start for home buyers discovering the latest model homes in Tehaleh, Washington’s best-selling community of new single-family homes. “Our innovative home builders continue to lead the industry with their designs in Tehaleh,” said Scott Jones, senior vice president for Newland. “As we welcome the new year, we invite shoppers to come out and discover their dream home among our extensive selection of model homes and floor plans.”
A continuing home trend, outdoor rooms showcase the beauty of the Northwest lifestyle and a desire to connect with nature throughout the seasons. Popular Tehaleh builder, MainVue Homes, includes exclusive, covered outdoor rooms in the Calisto, Astoria and Marcello floor plans, which start in the high-$500,000s. The rooms feature three floor-to-ceiling window walls, effortlessly creating an ideal space for relaxation and entertaining year-round.
Builder, Richmond American Homes, recently rolled out the luxurious Hemingway model home that sits on an exquisite greenbelt lot. Optimizing outdoor living, this floor plan includes an optional sunroom and covered patio with picturesque views of the evergreen forests and Olympic mountain range. Starting in the mid-$400,000s, the home features an open floor plan with a large kitchen, and a sprawling great room in the basement, perfect for game day entertaining.
Local builder, Noffke Homes, prioritizes craftsmanship and originality, including oversized sliding French doors that open up to a large covered patio, bringing the outdoors in. The chef-inspired kitchen comes standard with quartz countertops and an Italian oven that can be color-matched to luxury race cars. With homes starting in the low-$500,000s, buyers have the option of adding a wine refrigerator, pantry with sliding barn door, pot-filler faucet over the stove, and more.
Azure Northwest Homes recently debuted its Alki Crest model home, starting in the high-$300,000s. With a covered outdoor patio, cozy den, and intimate dining room, this floor plan allows buyers to enjoy life with ease while also having the option of comfortably entertaining guests.
As technology advances, homebuilders are incorporating high-tech tools into their home designs. Nationally-renowned builder, Lennar, is at the forefront of this trend. Their “Everything’s Included” package offers smart technology, all of their popular features and upgrades as a standard feature.
Brookstone Homes also offer tech options for energy efficient buyers, including upgrades for rooftop solar panels and an electric car recharge station.
Visitors can learn more about Tehaleh by visiting The Post, Tehaleh’s Visitor HQ. Tours of the community’s model homes are available by appointment.