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Believe in Better:
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO BUILD A HOME
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Fifty-one new single-family homes were built in the City of Helena in 2016 and so far this year 24 permits have been pulled for single-family new home construction.
Mountain View Meadows
developer Mark Runkle has set his sights on starting 36 single-family homes and three multi-family condo buildings this year and is well on his way to achieving that goal. Eight new homes have closed through July and five builders have a number of homes under construction or permitted and ready to begin. Sierra Custom Homes is currently in the process of building five single-family homes including one in the Aspen Park neighborhood and is ready to start a 3-unit condo building, two new homes in The Uplands neighborhood plus 2 more homes in Aspen Park. Weatherall Builders currently has one completed home for sale, three single-family homes and a 3-unit condo building under construction as well as a 2-unit condo building about to start. Grewett Construction is just completing a single-family 3,000 S.F. walkout in the Antelope Trace neighborhood with a single-level home ready to start in The Uplands. Casteel Construction and Diehl Builders each have one new home well underway in the Craftsman Village neighborhood. Director of Design, Rebecca Ryland and Weatherall Construction owner, Jon Cowie recently met onsite at a home under construction in the Aspen Park neighborhood to consult with Chris Williams of Finstad's Carpet One who was measuring the home for its new flooring. While measurements were underway, subcontractors Tony Cole of Hamper Plumbing and framers from Quality Construction were busy at work. Keystone Electric is scheduled to begin work in several days and BMC West will be sending out a representative to measure for cabinets within the week. Looking at all the building activity, Ryland reflected on the positive impact on local families and businesses for each new home built. "It takes a village to build a new home," said Ryland, "and it's exciting to see the number of families and business that benefit. It really shows how new construction in the City of Helena makes life better not only for our residents but for the entire community."
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Building a Better Community:
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St. Peter's Hospital presents Helena's premier health and wellness event Saturday, August 12th
8:30 AM - Noon. There will be a one-mile kids fun run held at Centennial Park and a health and wellness fair afterwards in the Great Northern Town Center including fun activities, giveaways, games, demonstrations and refreshments. Be sure to register by August 3rd
at stpetes.org for this free event to promote family health and wellness. Participants will receive a free T-shirt, which will get kids complimentary admission to the Great Northern Carousel and ExplorationWorks! All youth finishers will receive a free backpack with a complimentary coupon to swim at the YMCA. Parents are welcome to run along too!
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On Topic:
THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF NEW BUILDS
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The number of houses built translates into economic benefits for the entire community. Not only does the permitting process for the construction of a new home and tax revenues collected after the sale of a new home generate important revenues for city streets, parks, schools, and police and fire protection, but new home construction also provides significant economic benefit to local individuals, families, businesses and retailers.
In order to fully appreciate the positive impact residential construction has on a community, The NAHB (The National Association of Home Builders) developed a model that has been used to successfully estimate the impacts of construction in over 800 projects across the country. According to the NAHB, the model captures the effect of the construction activity itself, the ripple impact that occurs when income earned from construction activity is spent and recycles in the local economy, and the ongoing impact that results from new homes becoming occupied by residents who pay taxes and buy locally produced goods and services.
A 2015 NAHB report* estimated the one-year impact of building 100 new single-family homes in a typical local area translated to:
- $28.7 million in local income
- $3.6 million in taxes and other revenue for local governments
- 394 local jobs.
Additionally, according to the report, annually recurring impacts of building 100 single-family homes in a typical local area include:
- $4.1 million in local income
- $1.0 million in taxes and other revenue for local governments
- 69 local jobs.
NAHB depicts annually recurring impacts as those that are "ongoing": annual local impacts that result from the new homes becoming occupied, and the occupants paying taxes and otherwise participating in the local economy year after year. The ongoing impacts also include the effect of increased property taxes based on the difference between the value of raw land and the value of a completed housing unit on a finished lot.
*The Economic Impact of Home Building in a Typical Local Area; Income, Jobs, and Taxes Generated
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Benefits and Updates:
MOUNTAIN VIEW MEADOWS
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WOOD FENCE CARE:
Several Antelope Trace residents have stopped by the MVM office to pick up brochures on wood stain for their fences. Behr recommends using "Clean & Brighten" to clean and remove any existing mold or mildew stains on new or weathered wood to open clogged pores on the surface and to restore wood to its original, natural color. Just a reminder: the approved stain colors for wood fences are Behr Semi-transparent Cedar Naturaltone and Behr Semi-transparent Tugboat.
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EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS: As a homeowner in Mountain View Meadows you are a member of the HOA. Filed Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions intended to protect your home values and the look and feel of your neighborhoods set the steps for approving exterior home improvements. Improvements include fencing, landscaping, paint colors, hand-railings, decks, pergolas and other types of structures. To save you time and expense, exterior home improvements are to be reviewed by the Design Review Committee for amenability with design standards for each neighborhood. Please be sure and make an appointment to meet with a member of the Committee before initializing exterior home improvements. The process is easy and beneficial to you as a homeowner.
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New Homes F
or Sale:
PLANS TO BUILD AND BUILD TO SUIT
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A choice of new homes to meet your lifestyle and budget are ready for move-in at Mountain View Meadows with more under construction. Visit our Information & Sales Office at 431 S. Alice Street to tour our right-now homes, view plans to build and check out lot maps. Realtors always welcome. Have your own plan? Give us a call at 406-449-0800 to arrange a meeting. The availability of new homes and lots is subject to change so check back often. Below is a listing of some of the new homes ready for move-in or currently under construction.
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Aspen Park at Mountain View Meadows
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2938 Big Timber Loop: GORGEOUS SINGLE-STORY with all the style and quality you've come to expect from a Sierra Custom Home. Just shy of 2000 S.F., this brand new 3BD/2.5BA beauty includes a luxurious master suite, an office/flex room, walk-in pantry, fireplace, Hardieplank siding, concrete tile roof, stone and timber exterior accents, a 3-bay tandem garage and a covered outdoor living space for family fun and entertaining. Stop by the office to check out the floor plan or contact Dawn Purvis, Century 21 at 406.439.6380 for additional information and pricing.
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2930 Big Timber Loop: NEW UPSCALE HOME PLAN underway with 2460 S.F. of single-story living and an additional 280 S.F. finished bonus space above the garage. Vaulted living room, corner fireplace, breakfast bar, a huge pantry, den/office, wood doors and trim, wood floors, granite and tile throughout, an over sized garage, stone and timber exterior features, a concrete tile roof with a 75 year warranty, Hardieplank siding, a beautiful front porch entry and a huge covered outdoor living space are among the many amenities that set this home apart. Drop by the Information & Sales Center at 431 S. Alice Street to check out this brand new 3BD/2.5BA home plan priced at $415,900.
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Antelope Trace at Mountain View Meadows
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2789 Favor Loop:
The Wise. Talk about a "wise" choice! With 2123 totally finished S.F. this upscale home will provide you with all the space you need for single-level living on the main floor plus 2 bedrooms and a bath upstairs for family or guests. The master ensuite features dual walk-in closets, a separate tub and shower and a double vanity. You'll have plenty of time to relax on the front porch and entertain on the rear when you add low-maintenance landscaping. Be sure to check in early on this brand new floor plan just getting underway. Priced in the mid-300K's.
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2785 Favor Loop: The Sun.
Upscale 1872 S.F, single-level Weatherall-built home featuring an open floor plan sure to wow you with space and livability. The Sun features a fireplace, gas stove, pantry, 8-lite panel double doors leading into the flex room off the great room, a master suite with separate tub and shower, granite and tile throughout, soft-close cabinets, a concrete front porch with craftsman design elements, and a covered concrete patio in back. Call 406.449-0800 to lay your claim to this new home priced at only $299,900.
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2781 Favor Loop: The Big Sandy. Single-story with a whopping 1903 S.F. makes this contemporary designed open floor plan exceptionally desirable at $299,900. Home features a huge great room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling, a light and beautiful master suite with double vanity and large walk-in closet, granite countertops, soft-close doors, and concrete porches front
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back! Stop by the MVM office at 431 S. Alice Street for a personal walk-through or contact David Torgerson, Versant Real Estate Group, at 406-459-8565 for an appointment to view this exceptional Weatherall-built home. If you've seen this home, you'll want to sign a contract now before it is gone!
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491 Twilight: Over 3,000 S.F. to wrap your family in style and comfort! Built by family owned and operated Grewett Construction, you'll love the beautiful wood finishes, natural light, and upper rear deck that makes this home a real standout. With main floor living and an additional 1548 S.F. walk-out basement, you'll have all the room you need now with plenty more to design to fit your current and future needs. MLS#298491. $319,900.
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Craftsman Village at Mountain View Meadows
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531, 533 & 535 S. Alice Street: Three new condo units nearly finished; two 1216 S.F. single-story plans with a 200 S.F. covered outdoor living space and a 1521 S.F. two-story each priced at $219,900. All three condos feature soft close cabinets, laminate flooring, stainless appliances, granite countertops and tiled master baths plus attached 2-car garages. Call 406-449-0800 for a private walk-through. NOTE: All three condos are currently under contract. Construction on our next condo buildings start this month. Stop by the office while there is still time for a walk-through of our current building and get ahead of the game by reserving your new home in the next!
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2793 Alexis Avenue: The Town Hall. Location, location, location--directly across from Mountain View Park with unobstructed mountain views! Framed and ready for siding, this beautiful 3BD/2.5BA classic craftsman 4-square features a full front porch, great room with fireplace, separate dining area, office nook, an upstairs loft (could be a 4
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bedroom), air conditioning and a large 2-bay attached garage. Call 406.449-0800 while there's still time to choose colors. $289,900.
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Neighborhood:
The Best 4th of July Yet!
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It was only a month ago that Mountain View Meadows hosted the best 4
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of July celebration to date. Many of you showed off your holiday spirit by flying the American flag and decorating your porches in red white and blue. Thank you for welcoming all the hundreds of visitors to our neighborhoods as they mingled on streets and sidewalks, in Mountain View Park and throughout open spaces to enjoy the festivities. Below are some of the best photo highlights of the evening:
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Neighbors gather in the pavilion.
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Thank you, Chicago Title for supporting FREE Bounce Houses!...
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...Cause kids love to bounce...
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...And the playground is a great place, too!...
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...And volleyball is fun to play on a 4th of July family picnic.
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Cool Cat Hotdogs joins Life House Coffee and Saigon Alley serving food and drinks.
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As dusk settles in, people begin gathering on the open lawn.
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And at dark, the Prickly Pear Fireworks! Wow, what a show!
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Brendan & Cayla Norris
Have moved into their new home in Craftsman Village built by Sierra Custom Homes!
Congrat
ulations!
And Welcome to the Neighborhood!
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Fun & Fitness:
Family Work-Out
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Lana Runkle Titus, Guest Contributor
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Summer is my favorite time; less of a schedule, no rushing off to school in the morning, forcing homework or worrying about bedtime...But, with kids off school it always means less time for you and your fitness routine. Getting to the gym can be challenging, finding a sitter, making time for the drive to the gym and back or finding a gym with a daycare you trust can all be a turn off for parents and cause many to blow off exercise all together. But you don't have to! I have created a fun and effective workout that you can do in your backyard while the kids play/swim or at the park (my fav). Older kids can join in the fun and count reps, or do partner workouts with you. You can even spot each other on pull ups. It feels very empowering to help each other get stronger together. When you make time to give to your body you will have more energy for your kids and feel better knowing that you are setting a good example for them. Kids love watching mom and dad challenge themselves, struggle, even fail and get back up. It shows them that you don't have to be 'perfect' at something (soccer, dance etc.) that even mom and dad fall down, but we get back up and keep working on being our best. And that is the message we as parents should focus on sending to our children. Being active isn't about a jean size; it's about living a long, healthy life and being your personal best. Try this workout next time you are at the park. Little ones can swing or play while you get your workout on or have older ones join in the fun and make it a friendly competition who can go longest without stopping.
- Warm up with jumping jacks 30 seconds.
- Step ups on a park bench; try 20 each leg and a jump for advanced.
- Pull ups on a bar; use the bar on the playset at the park, just try to lift yourself over the bar, have your partner or older child help lift you.
- Lunges with one leg on the swing; if this is too difficult start with lunges on the ground or hold onto a stroller. Aim for 10 each leg.
- Plank to pike with legs in swing; go to failure and build up from there.
- Side squat; 1 leg on swing, 10 each side.
Be sure to finish with a stretch. You can add in a run around the park in between each exercise for more intensity.
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I used to love listening to "Car Talk" on NPR with Click & Clack the Tappet Brothers. They had a great sense of humor and I always learned something new. I couldn't help but chuckle every time they referred listeners to their "Shameless Commerce Division" where they were happy to sell you "
Car Talk
junk -- and actual good stuff from NPR, too!" So, in the same spirit, Mark and I would like to shamelessly refer you to Women's Health magazine's website where we ask that you vote for our daughter/step daughter, Lana Runkle Titus, who is one of five fitness aficionados selected from thousands across the country by the magazine to compete for America's next "Fitness Star". As Mark says, this is essentially the "Super Bowl" of women's fitness. Lana and her husband, Zac Titus, graduated from Carroll College and visit Montana as often as possible.
Lana trained at Crossroads Fitness in Helena and still guest teaches there when she is in town.
There are only a few more days to cast your ballots. You can vote as many times as you want through August 4 online at
WHNextFitnessStar.com.
To get to know Lana a little more, we would like to share with you her story as it appeared in last month's issue of Women's Health.
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Vote for Lana at
You can vote as many times as you want through Aug. 4!
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