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		<title>New Home Community: Creekside in Kent, WA</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RickNHS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Creekside is a Polygon Homes community of single-family homes in Kent, Washington. The community is located in the Kent School District near dining, shopping and recreation. Residents will enjoy community greenbelts, walking trails and easy access to I-5, I-405, SR 516 and SeaTac Airport.
There are six two-story floor plans available in Creekside; they offer three [...]]]></description>
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<p>Creekside is a Polygon Homes community of single-family homes in Kent, Washington. The community is located in the Kent School District near dining, shopping and recreation. Residents will enjoy community greenbelts, walking trails and easy access to I-5, I-405, SR 516 and <a title="Port of Seattle: Sea-Tac Airport" href="http://www.portseattle.org/seatac/" target="_blank">SeaTac Airport</a>.</p>
<p>There are six two-story floor plans available in Creekside; they offer three to four bedrooms, two and-a-half to three bathrooms, den and bonus room options, and two and three-car garages. These single-family homes in Kent are built to green standards and come with energy efficient appliances and impressive standard features; the homes start from $269,990.</p>
<h3>Reasons to Buy a New Polygon Home</h3>
<ul>
<li>100% Satisfaction Guarantee</li>
<li>Polygon Triple Service – 3 to 5 years of “Whatever you need with your new home…just give us a call!” service</li>
<li>10 Year Structural Warranty Coverage</li>
<li><em>Energy Efficient Homes</em> built to green standards and include energy star rated appliances</li>
<li>From the initial visit to the annual inspections, Polygon Homes’ goal is to WOW a home buyer</li>
</ul>
<h3>Community Overview</h3>
<ul>
<li>Location: Kent, Washington</li>
<li>Price: From $269,990</li>
<li>Home-type: Single-family</li>
<li>Beds: 3 – 4</li>
<li>Baths: 2.5 – 3</li>
</ul>
<h3>Creekside Community Contact Information</h3>
<ul>
<li>Phone: 253-872-2447</li>
<li>Email: creekside@polygonhomes.com</li>
<li>Hours: Monday 2pm &#8211; 6pm, Tuesday &#8211; Sunday 10am &#8211; 6pm</li>
<li>Directions: <span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDirections">From I-5, take the 188th/Orillia Rd exit and head east.  Follow to the left as the street becomes 212th.  Creekside will be on your right.</span></li>
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<p>To view individual floor plans and home pricing in Creekside, visit <a title="Creekside Community Webpage: Polygon Homes" rel="nofollow" href="http://polygonhomes.com/polygon/communities/ThisCommunity.aspx?Community=Creekside36" target="_blank">Polygon Homes online</a></p>

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<p>The information above was gathered from the Polygon Homes website and is considered accurate and reliable. Please contact a Polygon Homes&#8217; sales associate for up-to-date information about new homes for sale in Creekside.</p>
<p>See Also:</p>
<p><a title="Kent School District - Homepage" href="http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/webnav/default-non-std.aspx" target="_blank">Kent School District</a></p>
<p><a title="Kent School District - Homepage" href="http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/webnav/default-non-std.aspx" target="_blank"></a></p>
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		<title>Washington Active Adult Community: Cascara at the Villages</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RickNHS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cascara at the Villages is a Quadrant Homes master planned community located in Redmond, Washington near Microsoft, downtown Redmond and SR 202 and 520. This townhome community is an active adult community for reserved for adults 55 or better.
In Cascara at the Villages, homeowners enjoy easy access to a shuttle service, RV storage, community parks, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-121 alignleft" style="margin: 5px;" title="livingroomquadrant" src="http://newhomessection.com/washington-real-estate/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/livingroomquadrant.jpg" alt="active adult living room in Cascara at the Villages" width="231" height="154" />Cascara at the Villages is a Quadrant Homes master planned community located in Redmond, Washington near <a title="Microsoft Homepage" href="http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/default.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft</a>, downtown Redmond and SR 202 and 520. This townhome community is an active adult community for reserved for adults 55 or better.</p>
<p>In Cascara at the Villages, homeowners enjoy easy access to a shuttle service, RV storage, community parks, playgrounds, trails, lawn bowling, tennis courts, bocce courts and many more attractive amenities that support an active lifestyle. Cascara at the Villages is located across the street from The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge and is located close to shopping and 800 acres of open space at the <a title="Information about the Redmond Watershed Preserve" href="http://www.redmond.gov/insidecityhall/parksrec/parks/watershed.asp" target="_blank">Redmond Watershed Preserve</a>.</p>
<p>There are eight floor plans available in this community priced from the $200s. These floor plans offer from 1,108 square feet to 1,610 square feet and include . The community’s condominium association handles the landscaping and exterior maintenance so residents can enjoy a life with less to worry about.</p>
<p>For more information about this active adult community located in Redmond, Washington, visit the community online &#8211; <a title="Quadrant Homes Community: Cascara at the Villages" href="http://www.quadranthomes.com/findyourhome/cascara/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cascara at the Villages</a></p>
<h3>Community Overview</h3>
<ul>
<li> Location: Redmond, WA</li>
<li> Price Range: $200s to the low $300s</li>
<li> Home-type: Active Lifestyle townhomes</li>
<li> Size: 1,108 square feet &#8211; 1,610 square feet</li>
<li> Near: shopping, golf, parks, trails, RV Storage, shuttle service, Microsoft, SR 202 &amp; 520, commercial centers</li>
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<p>See Also:</p>
<p>Redmond, WA &#8211; <a title="Redmond, Washington on Wikipedia.org" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redmond,_Washington" target="_blank">www.Wikipedia.org</a></p>
<p>Schools in Redmond, WA &#8211; <a title="Search Schools in Redmond, Washington" href="http://www.greatschools.net/city/Redmond/WA" target="_blank">www.GreatSchools.net</a></p>
<p>The information and images above were gathered from www.QuadrantHomes.com.  The information about the community and pricing is considered accurate and reliable, but please contact a Quadrant Homes sales associate for the most up-to-date information about the community, floor plans and pricing.</p>
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		<title>Is Wallpaper Making a Comeback?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RickNHS</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many home owners are using wallpaper in over half the rooms in their home, adding earthy organic wallpaper such as an earth tone pattern with blades of straw in the kitchen...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_110" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-110" title="Is Wallpaper Making A Comeback?" src="http://newhomessection.com/washington-real-estate/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wallpaper-for-homes-300x300.jpg" alt="Is Wallpaper Making A Comeback?" width="300" height="300" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Is Wallpaper Making A Comeback?</p></div>
<p>If you’re looking for texture, if you’re looking for warmth, or if you’re looking for personality, wallpaper might just be the way you should go.</p>
<p>With smart fashionable patterns and textures selling for around $30 a roll, applying wallpaper can be about the same cost as a good paint job. Many decorators agree that investing in wallpaper in your home is a good idea. Wallpaper decorates a room without having to go out and by artwork, mirrors, etc., for your walls.</p>
<p>Many home owners are using wallpaper in over half the rooms in their home, adding earthy organic wallpaper such as an earth tone pattern with blades of straw in the kitchen or a cork pattern in a study. Wallpaper comes in many colors, patterns, and textures. The cost of putting up wallpaper in your home is higher than painting, but most feel the cost is worth the while, because of the overall improvement to the feel of the room.</p>
<p>When it comes to installing wallpaper in your home, unless you are good at following instructions and are an exceptionally patient person, you shouldn’t try it yourself. There are many DYI books on how to install wallpaper; however, if you don’t possess the qualities mentioned above, hire a professional to do the work. A professional will clean and prep your walls, which is very important, because any imperfection will show through the wallpaper.</p>
<p>Not all of us have the eye of a decorator when it comes to picking out our own wallpaper. A good suggestion is that you take home samples in order to find one that you like and reduce the risk that you wallpaper your home with a pattern, or color, that you don’t like in the long run.</p>
<p>You can start by putting up wallpaper in smaller areas like the hallway. If you absolutely have to have a particular pattern, but it is extremely costly, just hang it on one wall and paint the rest of the room. Remember that wallpaper goes naturally in the bathroom, where a vivid pattern will keep one’s attention off of the plumbing fixtures. You can always to with a more natural look of grass cloth, which adds a lot of warmth and texture to a room.</p>
<p>See more:<br />
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://interiordec.about.com/od/wallpaperhanging/Wallpaper_Hanging_Instructions_and_Tips.htm">Wallpaper Hanging Instructions and Tips</a><br />
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.home-decorating-room-by-room.com/choosingwallpaper.html">Shopping For and Choosing Wallpaper</a><br />
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.naturalhandyman.com/qa/qapaintwallpaper.html">Wallpaper vs Paint</a></p>
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		<title>Which Flooring Do I Want In My New Home?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RickNHS</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When buying a new home, <a href="http://www.newhomessection.com/new-home-builders/">home builders</a> will often encourage the buyer to take full advantage of customizing specific features, such as cabinet colors, countertops, fans, paint schemes, and, of course, floorings. Selecting the right flooring is important for most homeowners, not only because of the added value a well-decorated home offers, but because of the self gratifying sense of accomplishment that comes with decorating your own home.</p>
<p>These days the options for fashionable floors are endless. Acid-stained concrete, vintage hardwood, and high tech environmentally friendly laminates in an array of textures and colors are just to name a few. Floors are a design element that’s too often ignored by many homeowners, but that doesn’t have to be the case for you. Below is information on what’s hot in the exciting world of flooring.</p>
<div id="attachment_100" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><img src="http://newhomessection.com/washington-real-estate/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wood-flooring-finished-installed-300x243.png" alt="Hardwood Flooring" title="Hardwood Flooring" width="300" height="243" class="size-medium wp-image-100" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Hardwood Flooring</p></div>
<p><strong>Classic Wood</strong> – If you have the resources, and the time, hardwood flooring is considered by many industry professionals as the best flooring option for kitchens, entryways, and living areas. Many homeowners will opt for hardwood floors throughout their entire house, including bathrooms and bedrooms.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.hometips.com/diy-how-to/installing-hardwood-floors.html">Installation and staining the wood</a> is a messy job, which can often be expensive in comparison to other flooring options; however, the results are worth the while. A variation on traditional hardwood is hardwood veneers. Hardwood veneers are made from a thin layer of real hardwood attached to boards made of engineered wood or pressboard. Hardwood veneers are less expensive and easier to install than traditional hardwood floors.</p>
<div id="attachment_101" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><img src="http://newhomessection.com/washington-real-estate/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/concrete-flooring-decoration-300x243.png" alt="Concrete Flooring" title="Concrete Flooring" width="300" height="243" class="size-medium wp-image-101" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Concrete Flooring</p></div>
<p><strong>Concrete</strong> – Concrete floors can be casual or elegant, they last for life, and they are very hard to damage. A common misconception about concrete flooring is that all concrete floors look the same. This, however, is not true. The customizable options for concrete floors are nearly endless. A popular option that many homeowners are going with is the wet look, which is accomplished by applying a high-gloss clear coat finish. This option also makes the room appear bigger than it is by reflecting more light around the space in the room.</p>
<div id="attachment_102" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><img src="http://newhomessection.com/washington-real-estate/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/flor-tile-carpet-tiles-300x243.png" alt="Flor Tile Flooring" title="Flor Tile Flooring" width="300" height="243" class="size-medium wp-image-102" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Flor Tile Flooring</p></div>
<p><strong>Rugs &amp; Tile</strong> – Area rugs are popular in many shapes, patterns, colors, and textures. Area rugs are often a good idea if you have young children, pets, or high traffic areas where you would like to prevent damage to the underlying floor. Area rugs are often as easy to clean as hosing them off and letting them dry outside.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.flor.com/">Flor Tiles</a>, modular squares with a carpet like texture are simple to install, durable, easy to replace and can even be taken with you if you decide to move. With tile carpeting, if a section of your floor is damaged, you don’t need to replace the whole thing, you simply need to pull-up the damaged tile are replace it. Similarly to ceramic tile, it is a good idea to have half a dozen to a dozen extra tiles, just in case a section does need to be replaced.</p>
<div id="attachment_103" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><img src="http://newhomessection.com/washington-real-estate/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/laminate-wood-flooring-300x243.png" alt="Laminate Wood Flooring" title="Laminate Wood Flooring" width="300" height="243" class="size-medium wp-image-103" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Laminate Wood Flooring</p></div>
<p><strong>Go Fake</strong> – If you love the look of wood floors, but you just don’t want to pay for something that involves days of installation, sanding, and finishing; you should definitely consider looking into pre-finished laminates that will mimic the look of exotic hardwoods. Laminates such as these are usually installed with tongue-and-groove joints that  often only need a table saw to properly cut end pieces. Laminates are often installed as “floating” over the existing floor. In other words the laminate flooring is not nailed or glued to the existing floor, rather the laminate boards are glued to one another in order to keep them in place.  The average cost for pre-finished laminates is around three to four dollars per square foot, which is considerable lower than traditional hardwood flooring.</p>
<p>See more:<br />
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/design-and-decor/flooring-options-choosing-the-right-floor/">Flooring Options: Choosing the Right Floor</a><br />
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://homerenovations.about.com/od/bathrooms/a/artbathflooring.htm">Top 7 Bathroom Flooring Options</a><br />
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.paystolivegreen.com/2009/07/environmentally-friendly-flooring-options/">Environmentally Friendly Flooring Options</a><br />
<a href="http://www.newhomessection.com/blog/how-do-i-make-a-greener-home/2009/08/12/">How do I make a greener home?</a></p>
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