Timber Banks Golf Club & Marina Form Alliance of Golf Talent

Timber Banks Golf Club & Marina announces the appointment of Jim Roy as playing professional and special instructor at the Nicklaus Design course in Baldwinsville, NY….

Jim joins Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction- Kevin Savage (the player of the year and teacher of the year in the Central New York PGA Section in 2009) to form an alliance of golf talent combining knowledge, experience, teaching skills and playing ability unique to golf in Upstate NY.

Since 1975, Jim Roy has built a reputation for being one of CNY’s and New York State’s top amateur golfers. As a student at the University of South Florida he won several Florida titles as a Sun Belt All- Conference member for 3 straight years and winning the Florida State Championship.

In 1981, Jim won the New York State Amateur Championship and in 1983 qualified for the PGA Tour and the U.S. Open at Oakmont. He was runner- up in the 1986 Cosco Open and the Rhode Island Open and came in third in the New York State Open. In 1989, he played in the U.S. Open at Oak Hill. In 1993, he decided to regain his amateur status and turned in his pro card. From 1998 to 2009 Jim was a 4 time New York State Mid Amateur Champion and competed in 5 U.S. Amateur Championships. In 2006 Jim completed the sweep of the Ashe, District, Post Standard and player of the Year honors, the first player to do so in local golfing history. In 2007 Jim was inducted into the Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame. In 2010 he earned his card on the PGA Champions Tour as a full time member.

Jim will be offering individual lessons as well as combining with Kevin to offer specialized golf clinics. The first clinic is scheduled for May 7^th that will cover the full swing (from irons to woods). On May 14^th they will cover the short game (putting and chipping). Call 635-8800 for more information.

A Letter From A VERY Happy Homeowner

Dear @home Builders,

I have been in my home for just over a year now. This has been a year of getting things in order, downsizing, adjusting and rearranging. The move to the city was a big one for me. I am in a period of discovery. I never knew the city had so much to offer. Along that discovery path is a place I now call home. Just the other day a friend complimented my house and said "This place is more than a house, it's a home. It feels so good when I come here." I have had so many compliments on my home and I wanted to let you know what a great treasure it is. I have you and your company to thank for a comment such as that.

So all in all, this has been a busy year, but a most peaceful one. I have done some upgrades (deck, fence, shed, landscaping) as I settle in; but the base product was and still is your design. I consider it an honor that you initially took the time to consult with me, design and plan a home that would reflect my tastes while keeping in mind that we needed to construct something that looked liked it belonged in the city. You ultimately followed through on giving me a finished product that turned out to be hassle free and a joy to live in.

Over the past year, I literally have had more than a dozen people ring the doorbell and ask such things as "Who built this place? Is this house brand new? What color is the siding? Where did you get the front door?" One woman even took a piece of siding and a chip of the trim color and went to Sherwin Williams to match my colors.

So I just want to say THANK YOU! You have more than lived up to your side of the bargain by giving me something to be proud of; something I truly enjoy; and more than that, a place that I can welcome both friends and strangers into that embodies the warmth and style that you helped to create.

Warmest regards,

Roger

Why are Ranches more expensive than Colonial style homes?

Good Question! With only one floor it would seem logical that a Ranch would be less expensive than a 2-story home right? This is a very common misconception among buyers.

The answer is simple, the basement and the roof. In a Ranch home, all of the square footage is on one floor therefore the basement and roof are double what they would be in a Colonial of the same size. Colonials are simply more economical to build and can guarantee to give you a larger home for less money.

Of course, if a Ranch is the home of your dreams, there are ways you can keep your home more affordable. A helpful hint to keeping costs down in any home is to focus on structural items rather than surface items. Surface items such as flooring or counter tops can be changed anytime, however raising your ceilings from 8 feet to 9 feet would be impossible after the fact. If you are on a budget (and most people are), this is a good rule of thumb.

Also, consider looking at homes with more of a rectangular shape, simple rooflines and standard windows compared to a complicated roof with lots of gables or a hip roof. This will without a doubt keep more money in your pocket. Using simple things like house colors and landscaping to enhance the look of your home will always give you a great looking house for less.

Canandaigua Christkindl Market Begins November 12th!

Come enjoy the 2010 Canandaigua Christkindl Market and Festival of Trees at The Granger Homestead on November 12th, 13th and 14th. This is a European inspired event that will include over 100 juried artisans, musical acts to delight the entire family, delicious holiday treats and beverages, Austrian, French and German foods, horse-drawn carriage rides, and so much more! There will be over 100 decorated trees, wreathes, mantel displays and other holiday pieces on display inside the elegant mansion.

General admission is $6 for the Christkindl Market and $5 for the Festival of Trees exhibit. Group tours are also available. Contact Jane Clark by phone at (585) 394-1472 or by email at jclark@grangerhomestead.org. For more information go to www.CanandaiguaChristkindlMarket.com . Hope to see you all there!

Carrie Erwin
Advertising & Marketing Administrator

New Home Sales & Design Center Open in Victor!

If you're planning to remodel or you are looking forward to creating the home of your dreams, there is a new Home Sales & Design Center that will help you do just that! The @home Builders New Home Sales & Design Center, located in Victor/Farmington, holds all of the latest and greatest options – not only from a design standpoint, but from a technology stand point as well. Designing a new home can be stressful, but with the help of the professionals here at @home Builders, it can be fun. We will help you with everything you need, and help you to make the decisions necessary to making your new home perfect in every way. From fixtures to cabinets to countertops, we’ll ensure everything fulfills your ultimate vision. This one-stop shop allows you to mix and match and see how different colors and patterns look together before you install them in your home. All of our vendors, staff members and contractors not only help provide our new home owners with every option available, but we make sure that everything we’re offering is of the highest quality imaginable.

The New Home Sales & Design Center is the only one of its kind in New York, so stop in to see all that this amazing place has to offer!

Carrie Erwin
Advertising & Marketing Administrator

Riedman Development Corporation

Don’t miss your chance to live at The Preserve!

The pond has been extended at The Preserve! Phase 7 sold out in record time and Phase 8 is quickly taking shape. Who wouldn’t want to have their home back up to these spectacular views that will be forever wild? The Preserve offers the only water-front homes in Henrietta so you will want to reserve your space here as soon as possible.

Nowhere else will you find lots like these. Don’t miss your chance to live at the beautiful and peaceful Preserve!

Carrie Erwin
Advertising & Marketing Administrator

Factors Walk using solar powered generators on the site during construction

Factors Walk is now using solar powered generators to run our machinery and lights throughout the site during construction. In the face of a global energy crisis, @Home Builders is taking the necessary steps to help through the use of renewable energy. Solar powered generators use energy from the sun, so they are a pure, environmentally-friendly option.There’s no pollution with solar powered generators, and they can be recharged daily by simply keeping the panels in the sun. One of the beneficial features of solar panels is their ability to store power for use at night or for a cloudy day. An inverter allows the stored energy to be used when appropriate.

With the use of this generator, Factors Walk can now extend the workday and won’t have to worry about losing valuable working time due to power outages. In turn, that will help us meet deadlines and continue to be as efficient as possible. While some people choose to use their solar powered generators solely at the time of a power outage, @Home Builders has decided to go the extra mile and use our generators full-time.

It is projected that the quest for renewable power sources will increase by fifty percent in the next several years. Solar panels like the ones used at Factors Walk are extremely reliable and operate silently since there are no moving parts. This definitely isn’t your typical construction site!