Main-Floor Living in Demand at Tehaleh

Home shoppers have the unique chance to jump on a growing housing trend at Tehaleh, the Puget Sound’s top-selling new home community. A recent John Burns survey of 20,000 people across the nation found that 78 percent of Seattle-area home shoppers want main-floor living, whether in a one-story home, or in a two-story home where the primary living, including the master bedroom, is on the first floor.

Homes that offer main-floor living are a hot commodity both locally and around the nation. “These kinds of plans are specially designed to really maximize space and lifestyle,” said Mollie Carmichael, Principal at John Burns Real Estate Consulting. “One-level homes without stairs are really a perfect fit for all lifestyles, including young families with toddlers and mature consumers that do not want to worry about stairs.”

Buyers can tour a plethora of thoughtfully designed homes featuring main-floor living, daily at Tehaleh. Visitors will also enjoy touring 14 beautiful models and 11 quick move-in homes. The Post, Tehaleh’s community gathering and information center, is the perfect place to enjoy a handcrafted Italian coffee from Caffé D’arte, plus sandwiches, salads and pastries from CJ’s Deli.

 “It’s a great time in the market,” said Scott Jones, Vice President and General Manager for Newland Communities. “People are finally able to move into their dream home and the selection in Tehaleh is outstanding.”

The increase of potential buyers in recent years is a direct result of the expanding housing market. John Burns polled over 20,000 U.S. home shoppers this year, asking what they gauged as the top obstacle to their home search. The number one answer, both locally and nationally, was “What obstacles? It’s a great time to buy,” signifying that buyers are encountering fewer obstacles than in recent years.

Tehaleh builders make it easy for shoppers to find their dream home. Buyers can choose between a variety of plans from five renowned local and national builders, including Pulte, Trilogy at Tehaleh, Lennar, Quadrant Homes, and Richmond American Homes. The community’s large selection of quick move-in homes allow potential residents to move in as soon as this fall.

For one-story homes in particular, while the two top buying demographics are still young families and retirees, the audience is expanding. Many people choose one-stories as a way to stay better connected with their family, specifically people who want the layout of their home to make getting around easy for children and pets. The ability to accommodate guests with accessibility needs has also begun to resonate with a variety of new home-buyers.  

For one-story homes, real estate experts cite value, versatility, and the indoor and outdoor relationship of all one-level living. “People want to connect to the outdoors partly due to the over stimulation we all face with technology today,” Carmichael said. “A well-designed one-story home can offer views of the outdoors from every room.”

This is particularly good news for home shoppers looking at Tehaleh, where the outdoor lifestyle is king. The community’s miles of trails, seven parks and stunning views of Mount Rainier perfectly showcase the natural beauty of the area. The sights, smells and sounds of nature are right outside the window at Tehaleh.

Homes offering main-story living and optimal outdoor views are available at Tehaleh now, allowing buyers to experience the strong community and a close proximity to parks, pines, wetlands, alpine meadows and forest. According to real estate experts, main-floor-focused homes with a view of the outdoors are among the most-desired homes for 2014.

Tehaleh is owned in a joint venture between two strong companies; North America Sekisui House, LLC (NASH), the U.S. business unit and full subsidiary of Sekisui House Ltd., Japan’s largest homebuilder and leading diversified developer, and American Newland Communities, LLC, whose development business, Newland Communities, is the master developer of Tehaleh. Collectively, the NASH-Newland partnership owns or manages more than 30 communities across the country.

“Choosing the right place to live is crucial for quality of life,” said Carmichael. “Your home is where the best relationships and memories are made.” At Tehaleh, residents find their ideal home and a community that fosters critical connections to neighbors and the outdoors.

View these homes: Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily at 19001 Cascadia Blvd. E., Bonney Lake

Prices: Base prices starting in the mid $200,000s

Information: Tehaleh.com or 253-205-8190

Tehaleh Builders: Lennar, Pulte Homes, Quadrant Homes, Richmond American Homes, Trilogy at Tehaleh

Model Home Count: 14

Model Home Hours: Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily