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Great Designs...Great Locations...Great Value!
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Great Things Happening at
Harlow Farms
We are happy to announce several exciting developments at Harlow Farms in
the Spring of 2012:
- Coming soon, "The Briarton," a new model in our Horizons neighborhood
- Phase III of Brookstone Condominiums now available
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Neighborhood News:
Pizza Party
On a snowy Sunday we hosted a pizza party at the community center. Having lunch with neighbors was enjoyed by all. Seeing families together and children playing was a warming sight. We welcome our new neighbors Tom and Kathy Kelley from Missouri. Paula and Myron told us their story on how they 'stumbled upon' Harlow Farms through Craig's List. Who knew?
Something New at the Community Center:
Put-N-Take
This wonderful idea came from Jill Lamere. Stop by the community center and please help yourself. Put a book on the shelf and take a book from the shelf (next to the fireplace). Happy Reading
Upcoming Events:
Harlow Farms Book Club - Wine, brownies, and getting together... who could ask for more! Not only do we read and talk about the selected book, we talk about our other favorites as well. Our March book is by Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees. Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 29th at 6:30 p.m.
Easter Tea - Sunday, April 1st at 1:00 p.m. Join neighbors and relax. Coffee, tea, sweet treats will be served at the community center. Treat yourself to a nice afternoon with friends.
If you have an event idea, let me know. I would love to hear from you. I can be reached at: simvaj@yahoo.com or call me at 273-0053.
Simone Vajda, Community Events
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Introducing:
Jennifer Cosco
 We would like to introduce Jennifer Cosco as the new addition to our Sunrise Builders and Harlow Farms family. Jennifer has begun work already as our new Sales and Marketing Manager. Jennifer has obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Northern Michigan University and has twenty years of experience in real estate advertising and marketing, mortgage finance, and customer service. Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself to Jennifer at the Community/Sales center Monday through Friday from 1pm to 5pm or during our weekend open house on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. We are excited to have Jennifer as a part of our team! Welcome Jennifer!
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Spring Checklist
After a long, dark winter, spring's bright sun and warm winds are, well, a breath of fresh air. The only downside? All that sunshine spotlights your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in last year's flower beds. Dwight Barnett, a certified master inspector with the American Society of Home Inspectors, shared this checklist to help you target the areas that need maintenance so you can get your chores done quickly, leaving you time to go outside and play in the sunshine.
Check for loose or leaky gutters. Improper drainage can lead to water in the basement or crawl space. Make sure downspouts drain away from the foundation and are clear and free of debris.
Low areas in the yard or next to the foundation should be filled with compacted soil. Spring rains can cause yard flooding, which can lead to foundation flooding and damage. Also, when water pools in these low areas in summer, it creates a breeding ground for insects.
Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and decks. Make repairs now before the spring rains do more damage to the exposed wood.
From the ground, examine roof shingles to see if any were lost or damaged during winter. If your home has an older roof covering, you may want to start a budget for replacement. The summer sun can really damage roof shingles. Shingles that are cracked, buckled or loose or are missing granules need to be replaced. Flashing around plumbing vents, skylights and chimneys need to be checked and repaired by a qualified roofer.
Examine the exterior of the chimney for signs of damage. Have the flue cleaned and inspected by a certified chimney sweep.
Inspect concrete slabs for signs of cracks or movement. All exterior slabs except pool decks should drain away from the home's foundation. Fill cracks with a concrete crack filler or silicone caulk. When weather permits, power-wash and then seal the concrete.
Remove firewood stored near the home. Firewood should be stored at least 18 inches off the ground at least 2 feet from the structure.
Check outside hose faucets for freeze damage. Turn the water on and place your thumb or finger over the opening. If you can stop the flow of water, it is likely the pipe inside the home is damaged and will need to be replaced. While you're at it, check the garden hose for dry rot.
Have a qualified heating and cooling contractor clean and service the outside unit of the air conditioning system. Clean coils operate more efficiently, and an annual service call will keep the system working at peak performance levels. Change interior filters on a regular basis.
Check your gas- and battery-powered lawn equipment to make sure it is ready for summer use. Clean equipment and sharp cutting blades will make yard work easier. |
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Open House
513 Brookstone
Sat 10 am - 2 pm
Welcome Center
Monday thru Friday
1 pm - 5 pm
For a personal tour!
Call
Jennifer Cosco
Sales Manager
906-631-7094
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Furnished Model
Newly completed 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1,330 square foot ranch home with an open design, full walk-out basement and attached 2 car garage. This beautiful Craftsman style home is surrounded by picturesque wooded rolling hills that provide stunning trails for biking, hiking or a stroll under the sunset. Located in Harlow Farms, the ideal place to call home. $ 259,500, see Sales Representative for details.
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Brookstone Phase II
Now Open!
Brookstone Phase II consists of six stand alone, Clearwater floor plan, 1,330 square foot condominiums. These homes offer easy access, open design living space and two bedrooms, two baths, including a master suite which has a private bath and walk-in closet, a walk-out basement, an attached two car garage and the high performance features you have come to expect! Phase II is our most affordable option in Brookstone where these homes start at only $249,500.
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