Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Home ownership is more affordable than you may think



Home ownership is more affordable now than it has been in the past 11 years! In 2004, the median home price in Maricopa County was $180,000 and interest rates were at 5.84% making your monthly payment about $1418. Today median home prices are $219,000 with RECORD LOW interest rates of 3.67% making your monthly payment roughly $1433 (interest rates according to Freddie Mac, down payment 3%, based on approved credit). Call The Ehlen Team today if you are Interested in learning more about how to get the home buying process started. Information courtesy of the Cromford Report.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

February Builder Incentives

For a limited time in February, home builders at The Bridges at Gilbert are offering great incentives if you choose to purchase a new build home or go with a move-in ready home.*

The Ehlen Team's February promotion for clients looking to purchase a new build or quick move-in at The Bridges at Gilbert will receive $1,000 towards their closing costs from us (disclosed on settlement statement, must bring us with you on your first visit to the models)! Call for details. Are you looking to sell your home and buy a new home? If so contact us to learn more about our exclusive Buy and Sell Program putting THOUSANDS more in your pocket! In the past 60 days we have put over $20,000 back in our clients pockets!

Contact The Ehlen Team today if you would like to view any of the models or move-in ready homes at the Bridges at Gilbert. We have extensive community knowledge and can help you with your new home buying experience and save you money as we have been able to negotiate for several of our clients purchasing new construction homes saving them THOUSANDS of dollars. If you have any questions regarding area real estate call us or email us today. Visit www.TheEhlenTeam.com or www.BuyandSellProgram.com for more details. 


Ashton Woods, The Bridges at Gilbert "Brookside at the Bridges"
75% off options up to $15,000 for maximum savings of $11,250

Ashton Woods, The Bridges at Gilbert "Reflections at the Bridges"
75% off options up to $20,000 for maximum savings of $15,000
Plus $5,000 towards closing costs with our approved lender Wells Fargo, they also contribute .50% of the loan amount to closing costs too.

Taylor Morrison, The Bridges at Gilbert "Landmark Collection"
$25,000 towards design center options
$30,000 price reductions on spec homes (move-in ready)
$8,500 towards closing costs with preferred lender

Pulte Homes, The Bridges at Gilbert "Majesty Series"
$20,000 to use towards options
FREE front yard landscaping
2% back of the base price when you use Pulte Mortgage


Woodside Homes, The Bridges at Gilbert "The Bridges Legacy Series" and "The Bridges Premier Series"
3% towards closing costs (off base price) with builder lender
TW Lewis, The Bridges at Gilbert "Lake Park at the Bridges"
$5k towards design upgrades and
1% of loan value towards closing costs with builder lender.

Maracay Homes, The Bridges at Gilbert "Arch Crossing"
50% off options up to $30,000 (spend $15k, get $15k) and
$5,000 towards closing costs with builder lender.

Maracay Homes, The Bridges at Gilbert "Trestle Place"
$20,000 to use towards options
$5,000 towards closing costs with preferred lender
Currently including Paragon Package with some great upgrades included. Call The Ehlen Team for details!

Shea Home, The Bridges at Gilbert "Retreat at the Bridges"
TBD--Call The Ehlen Team for details.

Gehan Homes, The Bridges at Gilbert "Palazzo Series"
$5,000 towards options
$5,000 towards closing costs with builder lender
Save $20,000-$30,000 off Spec (move-in ready) homes

Lennar Homes, The Bridges at Gilbert "Horizon at the Bridges" and "Discovery at the Bridges"
Up to 4% of the purchase price towards closing costs through builder lender and possible buy down of interest rate. 

Meritage Homes, The Bridges at Gilbert "Lakeview at Bridges North Majestic Collection"
50% off options up to $30k (spend $15k, get $15k) and
up to $10k towards closing cost when you go with builder lender.

Meritage Homes, The Bridges at Gilbert "Edgewater at Bridges North Estates & Liberty Collection"
50% off options up to $30k (spend $15k, get $15k) and
up to $10k towards closing cost when you go with builder lender.

*These offers were valid as of 2/6/15 for a limited time and are subject to change based on builder promotions that change periodically. Contact The Ehlen Team for up to date information regarding builder incentives within all the Bridges at Gilbert community.