Tour Custom One Homes During the Parade of Homes

Spring Preview March 5 – 28

Be sure and add these two Woodbury addresses to your Spring Preview “must see” list:

• 1591 Deephaven Drive in Dancing Waters>>
• 3430 Windmill Curve in Stonemill Farms>>

And Don’t Miss These Four Custom One Homes Events Created Especially for You:

FASCINATING, INFORMATIVE AND  FREE!

Interior Design Updates

Sunday, March 14^th at 1:00 p.m.

1591 Deephaven Drive in Woodbury

Discover the latest in home decorating and staging. Our woman-centric interior designer will be here to answer questions and introduce ideas to improve the look and feel of your home.

“New Home Guarantee” Webinar

Thursday, March 18^th from 7–8pm (online seminar- webinar)

Discover how you can purchase the new Custom One home of your dreams without the stress of selling your current home. You can get more information on our Guaranteed New Home program and registration details by clicking on this link>>

Architectural Design for Today

Sunday, March 21^st from 1–4pm

3430 Windmill Curve in Woodbury

Layout is everything! If you’re looking for our ideas for your next home, our architectural designer will be on site to sit down with you. We’ll show you how your home should flow based on your needs. You never knew there were so many floor plan options that make so much sense. This is a great- no cost- opportunity to get professional design suggestions!

Cabinet Design Trends

Sunday, March 28th from 1-4pm

1591 Deephaven Drive in Woodbury

What finishes are the best-dressed cabinets wearing today? Our cabinet designer will be offering advice and answering questions on the latest in cabinetry. Come and see the latest in cabinet designs and finishes that will help you create the kitchen and bath appointments you’ve always wanted.

Want to learn more about Custom One Homes?

Visit our neighborhoods and models by clicking here>> or for more information, call Cheryl Mann at 651-459-1972, ext. 12 or email Cheryl by clicking here>>.

The Parade of Homes is a service mark of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities and used with permission.

At Home in Everwood

Leigh had read about Custom One Homes’ Women-Centric designs in the Star Tribune and was intrigued. She and her husband, Paul, had been contemplating a move, so they toured a model in Woodbury during the Parade of Homes. Although they found the home very impressive, it was a two-story and they needed a rambler.

Leigh has a sister with special needs who will move in with the couple some day and the two wanted to build a home they would love that would be handicap accessible for Paula. Rob Fritz, Custom One Homes’ New Home Specialist suggested Leigh and Paul take a look at one of their rambler models in Everwood in Cottage Grove>> and they not only loved the model, they found a wooded homesite there that was perfect. So they began to make plans.

The Foyer

“Rob immediately started asking questions so he could understand how we envisioned our future and how we wanted our life to be,” says Leigh. “We began with Custom One’s Summit design>> and began modifying the plans to better suit our needs.”

Paul and Leigh felt a little intimidated at the thought of building their first home, but their anxieties didn’t last long. “Custom One Homes’ process is so good and so well-organized that we never felt overwhelmed,” says Leigh. “The decisions we had to make didn’t happen all at once, and it all came together quite nicely.”

“Working with Custom One Homes president, Mike Rygh, was a truly great experience,” says Paul. “He stays very involved, is detail oriented and always has the big picture in mind.”

Paul and Leigh appreciated Mike’s practical side and he seemed to always have their best interests in mind. “Whenever Mike encountered a problem, he immediately set out to resolve it,” says Paul. “He also called it to our attention rather than have us discover it ourselves. We really admired him for that.”

Building a handicap-accessible home means anticipating every possible obstacle. “Mike noticed a threshold in the shower that would have been a barrier,” says Paul. “He took it out.” He also made suggestions that the couple hadn’t considered. “We have a finished lower level,” says Leigh. “Mike recommended we add a large closet on the lower level that matched the same square footage on the main floor. He said an elevator could be easily added to that space in the future if my sister is confined to a wheelchair.” Whenever they had a plan review he would bring things up and make suggestions.

The Kitchen

Paul and Leigh’s confidence in Custom One Homes was confirmed by the subcontractors who worked on their home. “Everyone we met talked about how much they enjoyed working for Mike,” says Paul. “That certainly says a lot about his integrity.”

Even the closing of their new home worked in Paul and Leigh’s favor. “We were given a move-in date and they stepped it up so that we could get in even earlier,” says Paul. “They even arranged to have the closing at their office for our convenience. We couldn’t be happier.”

If you’d like more information about Custom One Homes, visit our website>>

Or contact Rob Fritz — the New Home Specialist at 651-248-5491

Fred and Heidi

Fred and Heidi weren’t exactly in the market for a new home when they fell in love during the Parade of Homes Spring Preview in 2009 — at least not a home of this size and floor plan.  Instead they were contemplating downsizing, without a deadline in mind. One of their two sons is already in college and the second is graduating high school this spring. There was no real hurry.

“We came out to the Parade on a whim,” Heidi says with a laugh. “When we came through Custom One Homes Raleigh model>>, we knew we were doomed from the start.” Fred is quick to agree. “Heidi fell head over heels —but  I was afraid we’d be in over our heads.”

Grand Entrance

“When we walked around this house, we suddenly realized we weren’t ready for less square footage,” says Heidi. “The layout was perfect for us! Not too small when the boys are home — and not too large when we’re alone. I was hooked.”

Being a practical man, Fred decided they needed to see more homes to compare. “The problem was,” says Fred, “nothing else we saw measured up to a Custom One Home.”

They were both so impressed by the quality construction and attention to detail. “It’s the little things in this house that, once you discover them, you see every other house as imperfect,” says Fred.

Because their current home wasn’t even on the market, Fred and Heidi met with Custom One Homes Specialist, Jeremiah Rygh about their New Home Guarantee>> — a plan where the builder buys your home if it isn’t sold by the time the new home closes. “The New Home Guarantee really made the process worry-free,” says Heidi. “Just knowing our move-in date made everything less stressful.”

Foyer and Stairway

Heidi and Fred also have nothing but good things to say about living in the community of Stonemill Farms. “I wish we had come here earlier, when the boys were younger,” says Heidi. “We love the walking paths, the gym and other amenities I know we’ll use this summer. There’s such a great sense of community here.”

Gourmet Kitchen

Heidi beams as she talks about their new Custom One Home by Mike Rygh. “I can’t imagine not living in a Mike Rygh home now,” says Heidi. “Everything is taken care of. It would be really hard to go back to a lesser built home.”  Fred agrees that their new home is a dream come true. “Heidi says, ‘I keep thinking someone is going to wake us up and ask for their home back,’” laughs Fred. “But it’s our home, and we’re here to stay.”

For more information on Custom One Homes by Mike Rygh, visit our website>> Or call Jeremiah Rygh, New Home Specialist, at 651-592-6211

Sneak Preview

If you have a large family that appreciates sophisticated design yet loves lots of family-friendly features and amenities that make your busy life more manageable and comfortable, you must see this 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 4,000 sq ft home.

You’re Invited to a “One-Time-Only Customer Home Preview” Event

Sunday, February 21, 2010 from noon to 4:00 pm

3503 Windmill Curve

Stone Mill Farms in Woodbury

Woman-Centric Design

Featuring:

• Five bedrooms/three bathrooms upstairs
• Informal and formal dining
• Butler pantry and prep area
• Large rear foyer
• Spacious great room
• And so much more

This is an enhanced version of our Reggie Award-winning “Raleigh” model design.  Check out these improvements:

• Pocket office on main level
• Two-sided center island for improved seating options
• Master suite with privatized master shower and full tile surround
• Beautiful hickory floors, white enameled trim and bold, dark maple cabinets

This is a Woman-Centric “Claire” design you’ll love the moment you see it.

To discover other neighborhoods and models and preview our work, visit our website>> Or for more information, contact Rob Fritz at 651-248-5491 or Jeremiah Rygh at 651-592-6211

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Like any devoted parents searching for a new home, Kari and Scott were adamant about living close to the schools their children attend. “When you have school-age children, location takes top priority,” begins Kari. “We really loved our old neighborhood, but staying there would have meant long bus rides to school and a lot of additional driving to activities.”

Kari and Scott had never built a home before but they found a Custom One Homes’ model in Dancing Waters a year ago and really liked the home design. Then they met with Custom One’ New Home Specialist, Rob Fritz, who provided information on how they could customize one for themselves. Undecided about whether they wanted to tread on new construction territory, they started looking at newer existing homes but found them still pretty expensive, plus they knew they’d have to live with another homeowner’s floor plan.

Then they visited Stonemill Farms in Woodbury and discovered the last remaining Custom One Home’s home site on the north end of the community. “We loved the whole community aspect of Stonemill Farms,” says Kari. “We also knew some of the families whose kids played sports with ours — and they couldn’t say enough good things about living there. When we found out it was a Custom One Homes’ lot, we got back in contact with Rob Fritz right away and he put the home building process in forward motion.”

Celebrating the Groundbreaking

After they sold their home, Kari and Scott moved their family into a town home while their new home was being built. “Mike Rygh was extremely great to work with during the entire construction process,” says Kari. “He was working on several other job sites at the time, but he gave us a lot of personal attention. It made the entire experience a pleasant one.”

Kari is quick to acknowledge the professionalism and great rapport they also enjoyed with the Custom One Home’s Staff, Cheryl Mann and Rob Fritz.  “Cheryl put together a huge binder that gave us the step-by-step construction details, so we knew exactly what was happening next and what decisions had to be made,” says Kari  “The Selection Centers worked closely and carefully with us for every feature and product we needed inside and outside of our home. And Rob kept in contact with us from the ground-breaking ceremony to the closing when he surprised us with a photo book that chronicled the entire construction process.  He made the entire process very family oriented and we have some great memories as a result!”

Perfect for Entertaining

A Relaxing Master Bath

That wasn’t the only surprise Kari and Scott got with their first building experience. “Our home was completed a week before it was promised — including all of the landscaping,” concludes Kari. “How often do you hear of that happening with new home construction? Mike Rygh and Custom One Homes stayed true to their word and they are all absolutely wonderful to work with.”

If you’ve thought about building a new home, you owe it to yourself to take a tour of Custom One Homes. Visit our website for model home locations>> or call one of our New Home Specialists Rob Fritz at 651-248-5491 or Jeremiah Rygh at 651-592-6211.

Gourmet Kitchen

Join us for another one-time-only “Customer Home Open House”

Sunday, January 31st – from Noon to 4:00 p.m.

1641 Deephaven Drive – Dancing Waters

Woodbury

Join Us!

As we are putting the finishing touches on this remarkable custom-built home, the homeowners are kindly letting us showcase the highlights and amenities, many of which are not shown in our current models. Come out and see for yourself.

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath two story features 3046 sq ft of finished living space that backs up to a scenic, private, wooded parkland.

Dining Room

Featuring:

• Many built-ins, including a dining room hutch, book shelves in the den and an entertainment center flanking the Great room fireplace
• Specially engineered foundation with boulder retaining wall that illustrates how to achieve natural light and full windows in a basement on a flat lot
• Large walk-in master shower with amazing tile deco’s and accents
• Massive work-in laundry room
• Spacious rear foyer with drop zone, bench, walk-in closet and pocket office
• Butler serving area across from large walk-in pantry
• Screen porch with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling
• High-end commercial grade appliance package

See you here!

Family Room

For more information, contact Rob Fritz at 651-248-5491 or Jeremiah Rygh at 651-592-6211 or visit our website www.customonehomesmn.com>>

6824 Pointe Place – Cottage Grove

Join Us for a Sneak Preview

of This Exclusive Pre-Sold Home

At Custom One Homes, we give you every opportunity to find the home of your dreams. Take this amazing new, two-story home in the Highland Hills neighborhood of Cottage Grove for instance. Same outstanding Custom One Homes quality and attention to detail and loaded with unique features unlike any you’ll see in our current models. And just wait until you see the inside!

Featuring:

• 3,000 finished square feet
• Stunning woman-centric design
• Rear den/flex room
• Three bathrooms up
• Formal dining room, plus dinette
• Pocket office
• Back staircase
• Beautiful lower-level walk-out

Saturday ONLY, December 19th, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The proud homeowners are moving in soon, but thrilled to show off their remarkable new home for one day only! Click here and go to 6824 Point Place for driving directions>>

For more information about this home or other Custom One Homes’ designs and neighborhoods, go to www.customonehomesmn.com Or call Jeremiah Rygh at  651-592-6211.