Kelli Tolocka has been actively involved in the marketing and advertising fields for 10 years and holds an MBA with a marketing emphasis from Pennsylvania State University. Her work background includes advertising agency, national builder, and regional builder experience with experience in active adult marketing from both a developer and builder perspective. Currently, Kelli is the Marketing Manager for Winchester Homes, where she has been actively involved in launching the company’s active adult division. She holds the MIRM (Member of Institute of Residential Marketing), CAASH (Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing), and CSP (Certified Sales Professional) designations, and serves as a volunteer on both WMSMC’s MAME Committee and the Greater Washington 50+ Housing Council. Kelli can be contacted at kelli.tolocka@whihomes.com.

• Gwynne Lammon - Accounts Payable
• Kaye Stewart - Purchasing Manager
• Doug Griffith - Purchasing Manager
• Esad Omerhodzic - Field Technician
• Gary Phelps - Customer Service Manager
• Jim Zollman - Project Manager
• JD Green - Project Manager
• Chad Waddell - Project Manager
• Adriel Rodriquez - Project Manager
• Don Thurman - Project Manager
• Chris Kuehn - Project Manager
• Miguel Solares - Project Manager

• Tot lots
• Fenced dog run
• Play fields
• Wood chip trails
• Picnic tables
• Rain gardens
• Tree save areas
• Pavilion

• Service members who have served outside their country for 90 days or more between January 1, 2009 and this Friday.
• Qualified personnel is defined as members of the uniformed services of the United States military, a member of the Foreign Service of the United States, or an employee of the intelligence community
•  The repayment terms are waived if the homes sold in connection with orders to a new duty station at least 50 miles away

• 61 Winchester Homes' volunteers
• 107 bags of trash removed
• 525 plastic shopping bags removed
• 675 pounds of non-bagged trash

• 3 bike frames
• Grocery cart
• Hatchback door from Nissan
• Top of large swing set
• Propane tank
• Dead snapping turtle

• Interest rates are still at the low end of the spectrum. Even with the past few weeks increases, the market continues to see historically low interest rates.
• The DC market is starting to see signs of a housing recovery. Home prices are low now but there is no guarantee that they won't start increasing in the near future.
• Forecasters suggest that rates won't exceed 6% through 2010 on a 30 year fixed mortgage

• Local home prices are 78% above their January 2000 levels compared with a composite 20 city average of 45%. Total growth over a 10 year time period is also much higher than the 20 city average.
• Unemployment rates continue to be low in the DC Metropolitan area. DC has a joblessness rate of 6.9 which is considered the second best rate in the country. If you review the graph, it become clear that DC continues to have one of the strongest job markets in the nation which in turn fuels demand for housing.

1. It's one of the fastest growing counties in the US.
2. It has the nation's highest median household income.
3. It posted dramatic job increases.
4. Its highway system and airport makes it accessible for business or employment.
5. It has an established reputation as an international center for technology, communications and transportation.
6. It has a first rate educational system.
7. It is a family friendly area with a strong sense of community.
8. Its mixed use and town center projects, such as Brambleton, are a perfect compliment for those after a downtown atmosphere.

1. Large kitchens with islands - it's no surprise that kitchens are still the number one feature that people look for in a home. With Your Home. Your Way., customers can make a  kitchen to suit their lifestyle needs. Increasing or changing the island shape, changing cabinetry configuration or expanding the room are a few of the things that can be done through the program.
2. Energy efficiency - green building is the buzzword these days and everyone is looking for ways to save energy and the environment. The Design for the Ages program offers a full range of energy efficient options for customers to choose from. They can go as big or as little as they want when it comes to green features...the choice is theirs.
3. Home office/studies - telecommuting is a popular thing around Maryland and Virginia so a home office is very important to customers. Most of Winchester's floorplan include an office on the main level; however, Your Home. Your Way. can create this space wherever the customer needs it. Maybe it is a second floor bonus room turned into an office instead of the two story foyer or family room...or an extra space carved out in the lower level. There are few limitations with Winchester Homes.
4. Main floor master suite - Universal Design is a popular topic these days, and main floor owner's suite are a part of this subject. People of all ages want ease of living. Winchester offers several first floor owner's suites floorplans, and with Your Home. Your Way., customers can turn create this space in most of our available floorplans.
5. Outdoor living - people are adding extra living space to their home through the creation of outdoor living spaces. Winchester Homes can assist customers in designing this space. Whether it is a simple deck off the family room or an entire patio with built in kitchen, Your Home. Your Way. has the resources to create that perfect outdoor living area.

The dining room and the living room of the Danfield were redesigned into a luxurious owner's suite. The connecting owner's bath included dual vanities and a separate bath tub and shower. The second floor was also redesigned making room for a two story family room and creating more space in the secondary bedrooms.

The entire first floor of the Spencer was redesigned to accommodate a first floor owner's suite including a sitting room and large walk in closet.


If you’re looking for a first floor master, stop by the sales center at Brambleton. Ann can show you some great redesigns and learn more about what your looking for in your next home. Visit our website at www.winchesterhomes.com for directions or feel free to call us at 703-327-7238.

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and this St. Andrews had the “bones” necessary to start the process of creating a truly unique residence that would meet the lifestyle needs of this blended family.

The desire of the client was to create the feeling of two entirely separate living spaces under a single level rooftop. Mom and Dad on one side of the home, older daughter and granddaughter living on the other side. The need for space and privacy, but the desire to reside at the same address. Let the Your Home. Your Way.™ creative process begin!

The team successfully constructed a private entrance on the right side of the house, next to the garage. From the street, the entrance is visible but not compromising in overall curb appeal.

 Now the REALLY creative stuff. Extending the garage expanded the 2 car garage into a 3 car garage, allowing each adult to park inside the garage. Notice as well the 2 separate entries – right stair leads into daughter's "home" and the left stair leads into the parent's "home". Perfect balance of family and private life

 First, the team flipped the footprint to accommodate the private entry need, and also to accommodate the 8 foot bump out and expansion of the Breakfast Nook – check out the brilliant Kitchen/Breakfast Nook. Located off the Breakfast Nook is a custom deck, expanding the interior living space to the great outdoors...

 A more intimate setting for elegant dining is easily accomplished with the addition of French doors and a smaller room entry area.

 

On the daughter’s side of the home, a Master Bedroom was added, as well as a homey Living Room and a butler area to accommodate a small refrigerator, sink and cooking area. A secondary bedroom was also created for the granddaughter.

Completing the look and feel of this mini “home” is the sense of arrival in the foyer area, accessible from the exterior and the garage. Both families enjoy the same amenities, yet separate lives in this unique floorplan.

On the other side of the home, Mom and Dad requested separate water closets off their master suite.

What began as a conversation with a knowledgeable sales counselor, a pen and a set of plans, ended with this one of a kind home for a family that knew what they wanted! What can Your Home. Your Way.™ do for you?

Your Home. Your Way.™ Floorplan:

Original Floorplan:

• Buyers must sign a contract prior to April 30th, 2010 and close on their new home before the end of June.
• Up to $8,000 tax credit (10% of the purchase price of the new home) for first time homebuyers.
• Up to $6,500 tax credit (10% of the purchase price of the new home ) offered to homebuyers who have lived in their current home for at least 5 concurrent years and who want to move up or downsize and buy a new primary residence.
• Couples earning up to $225,000 per year and individuals earning up to $125,000 now qualify for the credit.
• Tax credit is not available for homes priced over $800,000.
• Buyers who sell their new home or decide not to use it as their primary residence within three years would need to repay the credit.
• Special rules for active duty military - military personnel are not required to pay back the credit if he/she needs to stop using the home as a residence because of extended duty. Also, those serving outside the U.S. during any part of 2009 or the early part of 2010 will get an additional year to claim the credit.

Universal Design seems to be a concept that is popping up everywhere these days but many people still don't understand why it is important when building a new home. Universal Design can be defined as the creation of products and environments that are usable by all people regardless of age, gender, culture, or physical ability. So how exactly does that translate into building a new home? Here are a few things to consider:

• One story living - at least one bedroom and full bathroom along with laundry facilities are located on the first floor
• Zero step entry - entrance to the home and major rooms are absent of stairs
• Wider hallways/doorways - movement from room to room is easier
• Lever door handles/rocker light switches - ease of access when loaded down with packages or for an individual with poor hand strength.
• Accessible kitchens - multi-level work stations, intuitive work stations, and pull out cabinetry allow people of all ages work efficiently in the kitchen

Universal Design features in the home can benefit all types of families, making a home safer, more comfortable, and more convenient. And the best part about Universal Design is that when it is done correctly, it is virtually invisible to the homeowner. Homeowners can choose to add any number of Universal Design elements through Winchester Homes' "Your Home. Your Way." customization program. View the short video to see how Winchester Homes incorporated these principles into the Universal Design and Green Building showhome that was built in Clarksburg Village as part of Montgomery County's Design for Life program.
 

Winchester Homes is excited to announce that they have ranked #1 in quality for the D.C. Metropolitan area by J.D. Power and Associates. This is our third consecutive #1 ranking - ranking #1 in quality in 2007 and #1 in customer satisfaction in 2008. Here are a few facts:
 

• Winchester Homes' New Home Quality Scores indexed almost 60 points higher than the market average, beating 14 other Virginia and Maryland new home builders.
• Winchester Homes is the only home builder to be ranked in the Top 5 for Overall Market Performance since the inception of the J.D. Power and Associates Home Owner survey.
• Winchester Homes has consistently ranked in the Top 5 for the New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study by J.D. Power and Associates.

Poplar Run, Montgomery County’s newest master planned community located in Silver Spring, will feature 773 single family homes and townhomes.. There’s a home for everyone at Poplar Run. Our Lifestyle Collection and Village Collection of single family homes offers five home styles ranging from 2,812 square feet to 3,562 square feet. The Manor Collection of townhomes feature seven different floorplans that range from 1770 square feet to 2355 square feet.

Winchester Homes designs homes that fit your lifestyle now and into the future. Whether you want major or minor changes, the Your Home. Your Way.™  signature customization program allows you to create a truly unique home, inside and out. Move walls, redesign kitchens, or add energy efficient and universal design features…if you can dream it, we can do it. Visit our website to learn more about our Your Home. Your Way.™ process.

This new home community in Maryland has a lot more going for it than just a great location. There’s something for everyone to love at Poplar Run. Nature lovers will cherish the abundant green space. Hikers and bikers will adore the miles of interconnecting hard and natural surface trails. And the three swimming pools and planned 6,700 sq. ft. clubhouse will make a splash with everyone. And, it is 25 minutes away from Fort Meade making it an excellent choice for your BRAC relocation needs in Maryland.