We’re excited to share with you the newest addition to our rambler floor plans, “The Wyndham”. We’ve give a great deal of thought coupled with love into the design & layout of this plan. This smaller floor plan packed with big features. Like any rambler it comes with vaulted ceilings on the main level creating a spacious living space, accompanied by a spacious kitchen with an island and comfortable dining room to gather round the table. The main level has a large master bedroom coupled with a jetted tub in the grand bathroom and walk-in closet. You also have two bedrooms with a joint bathroom. near the kitchen is a mud bench area before heading out to your two car garage. Make your way downstairs to a large family room and just around the corner is a media room to enjoy and entertain family and friends. The Wyndham has over 2,500 square feet, there is certainly room to love & live comfortably. This home includes all of our unparalleled Standard Features.

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Here are the specifications for the Wyndham 2600:

Total Sq. Ft. 2,570

Finished Sq. Ft. 1,270

Unfinished Sq. Ft. 1,300

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Baths
• Custom Railings
• Walk In Closet
• Mud Bench Area
• Tile Flooring
• Cold Storage Room
• Grand Bath with Jetted Tub
• Main Floor Laundry
• Vaulted Ceilings
• Covered Porch
• Bay Window in Dining
• Optional 4 Car Garage

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We’re excited to share with you the newest addition to our two story floor plans, “The Roman”. We’ve put alot of love into the design & layout of this plan. It has seamless functionality with open high ceilings on the main level creating a spacious living space, accompanied by a spacious kitchen with an island and large dining room to gather round the table. The main level has a spacious master bedroom with tray ceilings, jetted tub in the grand bathroom with a large walk-in closet that she’ll love. Head upstairs to 4 large rooms with 2 walk-in closets and an optional 5th bedroom in the spacious bonus room. The Roman has over 4,000 square feet, there is certainly a lot to LOVE. We’ll be building the first Roman in the kingdom of Weaver Park. This home includes all of our unparalleled Standard Features.

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Here are the specifications for the Roman 4000:

Total Sq. Ft. 4,075

Finished Sq. Ft. 2,535

Unfinished Sq. Ft. 1,490

• 4-5 Bedrooms
• 2 1/2 Baths
• Master on Main Level
• Covered Porch
• Open High Ceilings
• Tile Flooring
• Spacious Kitchen w/ Island
• French Doors
• (3) Walk In Closets
• 4 Car Capacity Garage
• Large Bonus Room
• Grand Bath w/Jetted Tub
• Mud Bench Area
• Tray Ceiling in Master
• Custom Railings Throughout
• Media Center w/ Desk
• Bay Window in Master

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Freddie Mac says all loan products covered in its regular weekly market survey eased to set new all-time lows for the week ending January 12, 2011.
The average rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage has been below 4.00 percent for six consecutive weeks now. This week, it dropped to 3.89 percent (0.7 point), down from 3.91 percent last week. Last year at this time, the 30-year rate averaged 4.71 percent.

The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage this week averaged 3.16 percent (0.8 point), falling from 3.23 percent last week. A year ago at this time, the 15-year fixed mortgage averaged 4.08 percent.
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) also declined to hit new record lows. The 5-year ARM is now averaging 2.82 percent (0.7 point), down from last week’s average of 2.86 percent. This time last year, the 5-year ARM was 3.72 percent.

The 1-year ARM averaged 2.76 percent (0.6 point) this week, compared to 2.80 percent last week. Dial back 12 months, and the 1-year ARM came in at 3.23 percent.

Freddie Mac’s chief economist Frank Nothaft notes that declines appeared across all loan products even with news of mixed indicators in the labor market.
“Although the economy added 1.6 million jobs in 2011, which was the most since 2006, the unemployment rate remained historically elevated. The 2009 to 2011 period had the highest three-year average unemployment rate since 1939 to 1941,” according to Nothaft.

He adds that “the Federal Reserve indicated in its January 11th regional economic review that most industries saw limited permanent hiring at the end of last year.”
Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage rate survey is based on data gathered from 125 lenders – including thrifts, credit unions, commercial banks, and mortgage companies – from across the country.

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See full article featured in DSNews.com, “Mortgage Rates Break Record Lows”

Home prices and mortgage rates have fallen so far that the monthly cost of owning a home is more affordable than at any point in the past 15 years and is less expensive than renting.

The Wall Street Journal’s third-quarter survey of housing-market conditions in 28 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. It found that home values declined, rent levels have risen, and mortgage rates are the lowest in six decades.

Home ownership is looking more affordable because after several years of declines, apartment rents will rise by around 4% this year, says Mr. Nadji. He says rents are poised “to pick up even more momentum across the country next year.”

A new development in Canonsburg, Pa. The inventory of homes on the market has fallen from levels seen a year ago, as prices and mortgage rates continued to decline.

Mortgage rates are a big reason why affordability continues to improve. In 1991, a $200,000 mortgage would give someone a $1,700 mortgage payment. Today, with current interest rates, the payment equals about $1,200 – $1,300/month, a 25% cost decrease for the same loan.

Inventories have fallen from their bloated levels of one year ago. All 28 cities in The Wall Street Journal’s latest survey saw homes listed for sale fall from one year ago, when markets were reeling with a substantial overhang of properties amid a big drop in demand.

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See full article featured in The Wall Street Journal, “Stronger Lure for Prospective Home Buyers”

Last week we had a local photographer come into the office to take new pictures of our Castle Creek Agents. We’re extremely happy with the quality of work and professionalism that was given by Michael Mangum Photography. As you can see the photo’s look phenomenal. If your looking to get new corporate headshot’s done for your company we highly recommend Michael Mangum Photography. If you have any questions about Castle Creek Homes, our agents have the answers.

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We are excited to inform everyone that we’re building two new model homes in the Kingdoms of Brookfield Meadows & Cole’s Crossing. These new model homes will be built & furnished for your viewing pleasure in the coming month. Brookfield Meadows which is located in Hooper, UT is building a Hampton 3100—Rambler. Cole’s Crossing is building a Spartan 3000—2 Story. This will give you an opportunity to view any of our 5 model homes:

• Brookfield Meadows—Hooper, UT
Model Home
Hampton 3100–Rambler

• Cherry Village—Syracuse, UT
Model Home
Hollister 3600—2 Story

• Cole’s Crossing—Layton, UT
Model Home
Spartan 3000—2 Story

• Madyson Acres—Clinton, UT
Model Home
Alexander 3900—Rambler

• Pheasant Place—Layton, UT
Model Home
Mirage 4200—2 Story

For directions to these model homes please visit our Kingdoms page.