Meet Alycia May, Site Broker for Ichijo at Ten Trails

Ten Trails is happy to introduce another great team member you will meet when you visit the community! Alycia May is the site broker for the Ichijo Duet model homes at Ten Trails and has been in the community every week since August helping potential residents find their dream home.

Real Estate Background

Alycia comes from a family with ties to real estate and new construction so she has been exposed to the industry most of her life. Her aunt and uncle are in the mortgage industry and her dad has worked in new construction for several companies since she was a little girl. Alycia has had her real estate license for the past two years, prefers working in new construction sales and especially loves the work setting at Ten Trails. “It’s much quieter out here and away from the hustle and bustle of the city,” she says. “It’s just so pretty to look at on my drive here with all of the trees and nature.”

Ichijo Homes at Ten Trails

When it comes to sharing information about the new Ichijo homes at Ten Trails, Alycia is passionate about letting buyers know about how innovative the homes are. “Our wall panel construction and the fact that we make our own cabinets, doors and windows is so unique for this industry,” she says. “When you buy an Ichijo House, you’re buying a genuine Ichijo house and not one that can be found with any other builder.”

Why Choose Ten Trails?

Alycia encourages buyers to consider buying an Ichijo home at Ten Trails for the lifestyle that the community offers. “The community is very family-oriented,” she says. “The amenities, parks and events are all geared toward bringing families and friends together and that’s not something you can find anywhere else.” Make sure you stop by and say hello to Alycia at the Duet models at Ten Trails the next time you’re in the community! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043        

Meet Arie DeQuilettes, New Home Consultant for Lennar at Ten Trails

Meet Arie DeQuilettes, one of the amazing team members you’ll meet when you visit the new master-planned community of Ten Trails in Black Diamond, WA! As one of the newer team members on Lennar’s Ten Trails Team, Arie brings tons of energy and enthusiasm to his role in helping customers select their dream home. Arie was raised in the Bothell area, one of four kids and the only boy among three sisters. Growing up, Arie spent a lot of time with his father who was a homebuilder and electrician. He has fond memories of days spent on jobsites. “I had a huge interest in construction and homebuilding from an early age,” says Arie. “As I got older, it seemed pretty clear that my career path should be in the real estate industry in the new construction side of home sales.”

Bringing Together a Community at Ten Trails in Black Diamond

Arie landed a job as a new home consultant for Lennar in April 2018, and joined the sales team at Ten Trails in the summer of 2019. “I love working on site at Ten Trails,” says Arie. “The strong sense of community that residents have here is something really unique and special. The community events really bring residents together, and there’s this feeling of living in a small town yet we are still so close to everything that Seattle and Tacoma have to offer.”

“Everything’s Included” with New Homes by Lennar at Ten Trails

Arie cites the value customers get when buying a home from Lennar as one of the many reasons to purchase from this award-winning, national builder. “Our homes offer so many extras that are included in the purchase price like the blinds and appliances. At Ten Trails, homebuyers also get a Wi-Fi certified home combined with the community’s one-gig speed internet. That’s a really powerful combination for today’s tech-savvy families.” Arie also notes that Lennar is heavily focused on the customer experience when purchasing a home. “We want to make sure the homebuyer has the best experience possible from the first time they tour our model homes to when they are settled in their new place. Our sales, construction and customer care teams all work together to ensure the process goes smoothly, and our goal is to create a lifelong relationship with our clients.”

Stop by and Say Hello to Arie at Lennar’s Showplex at Ten Trails

Visit Arie at Lennar’s Grand Model Showplex located in Ten Trails! These models and more are open seven days a week for touring. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com    

Meet Mike Calkins, Sales Agent for Conner Homes at Ten Trails 

Ten Trails is happy to share that Mike Calkins has joined the Conner Homes sales team in the community! Mike brings more than 27 years of real estate and new home construction experience to his new role, and is eager to help visitors to the community find the ideal Conner Homes floorplan that suits their family’s lifestyle.

A Background in New Home Construction 

Mike has been working for many years in the new construction field, but his career started on an entirely different path over in Leavenworth, WA where he ran a mountaineering school for four years. That opportunity led him to become a youth pastor for several years, then he left that calling to become a new home builder. Before going back into new construction sales in 2012, Mike also spent time as a developer in eastern Washington.

Enjoy a Sense of Community in a Gorgeous Setting in Nature 

One of the best parts of Mike’s job at Ten Trails is meeting all the different types of families that are looking for homes and sharing with them the developer’s vision for the community. “You just get such a great sense of community living here that you can’t find anywhere else,” says Mike. “It feels like living in a small, close-knit town, but you are nearby to shopping, restaurants and medical services.”

Conner Homes Single Family Homes at Ten Trails

Guests at the Conner model home at Ten Trails can learn from Mike about the builder’s thoughtful attention to detail. “Conner Homes has been building in the Seattle area for more than 60 years and has a positive reputation and following in the area,” says Mike. “I’ve met people at the model home who come here just because they own a Conner home already and are huge fans of the builder and want to see what we are working on currently.” Mike describes the Conner Homes at Ten Trails as “northwest contemporary” in style with low-maintenance yards, full-sized driveways and tons of windows. “The window placement is really something that sets these homes apart,” says Mike. “The location of all the windows really allows for tons of natural light to pour into the homes.”

Stop by and Say Hello to Mike at Ten Trails 

Mike is at the Conner Homes model at Ten Trails five days a week. Stop by and say hello and be sure to ask him about Conner Homes’ current “Home for the Holidays” new home promotion! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043    

Meet Ryan Summers, Sales Broker for Ichijo at Ten Trails

Meet Ryan Summers, a second generation broker from a family of brokers. Ryan grew up with discussion about the housing market part of his daily life since he was young. As he became an adult, his lifelong immersion in the real estate industry drew him to consider a career in that field. Ryan began his foray into the new construction industry as a journeyman carpenter, then went on to become a real estate photographer. Now, as a broker himself, Ryan draws on his past experience and family connection to the real estate industry to help clients find homes in today’s fast-paced Seattle market, and as a listing agent for Ichijo’s new duet models at Ten Trails!

Ichijo Duet Models at Ten Trails

According to Ryan, Ichijo has quite a few building practices that set the company apart. “Ichijo has its own proprietary features that stand out from other builders,” he says. “Things like the pull-down shelf in the kitchen, low-profile magnetic door stops, and our building envelope technology are included with the new duet homes at Ten Trails. The company is also very environmentally friendly,” says Ryan. “Energy efficiency is one of the key characteristics of all of Ichijo’s homes.”

Stop By and Meet Ryan at Ichijo’s Model Homes at Ten Trails

When he’s not at the Ichijo duet models at Ten Trails, or working with his clients, Ryan enjoys street photography, creating and editing video content for his YouTube channel, hiking trails, or checking out new vegan restaurants in the Seattle area with his girlfriend. Stop by the Ichijo duet models at Ten Trails and say hello to Ryan while you are there! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043                

Meet Marc Davidson, New Home Consultant for Lennar at Ten Trails

Meet Marc Davidson: one of the many friendly faces you’ll see when you visit Ten Trails and tour our 15 model homes! Marc works as part of the Lennar team who are onsite at Ten Trails seven days a week to show customers their gorgeous new model homes and answer questions about investing in a new home in the community.

Master Planned Community Concept 

Marc is huge advocate for master planned communities, having lived in one for the past 12 years. “My wife Lisa and I loved raising our three boys there,” Marc says. He bought his home when the planned community was just beginning to develop, and has seen firsthand the benefits that can come from living in a growing community.  “I tell all of my customers  that Ten Trails is going to be even more impressive as it continues to grow. The retail, schools and future development will all be within walking distance to homes, so residents can come, home, park their cars, walk to dinner, or check out one of the many events going on in the community.”

A Seattle Area Native with a Love of the Outdoors

Marc was raised in the Snoqualmie Valley and, like many northwest natives, grew up with a huge love of the outdoors and outdoor activities like skiing, mountain-biking, hiking and fishing. He even has the distinction of being one of the few people to have summited Mount Rainier, which he did with a mountaineering team five years ago. Marc loves sharing his love of the outdoors with his wife Lisa and three sons and, whenever they can, his family enjoys spending time in their cabin up at Mount Baker.

New Home Offerings by Lennar in a Growing Community

Marc is proud to sell Lennar homes at Ten Trails for many reasons, including the builder’s well-crafted home products, thoughtful designs, and detail-oriented customer care division. “Lennar offers one of the best home warranties in the business,” says Marc. “The builder is focused on delivering high-quality homes and maintains a standard of building that is really quite remarkable.” Marc also notes that Lennar’s partnership with Amazon to offer the first WiFi-certified smart homes as well as the builder’s “Everything’s Included” philosophy sets Lennar apart from other new home builders. “Home automation products like the Ring Doorbell, Amazon’s Echo dot and Schlage keyless smart locks are included with every home at Ten Trails,” says Marc. “Even things like the blinds are included, which adds up to quite a significant savings for our customers.” Learn more about Lennar homes at Ten Trails when you visit the community soon! Stop by Lennar’s two model home offices and make sure to say hello to Marc while you’re there! 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com  

Meet Christine Cordova, Sales Consultant for MainVue Homes at Ten Trails

Christine Cordova has worked in the real estate industry since beginning her career in 2006. She started in general brokerage and quickly decided that new construction was the place for her. “I just love it,” she says. “I can’t see myself doing anything else. I really enjoy talking to people and helping them meet their homeownership goals.”  Christine is the main point of contact for potential residents looking to purchase a MainVue home at Ten Trails, and she works onsite at the MainVue model home at Ten Trails five days week.

Luxury Inclusions at MainVue Homes at Ten Trails 

The new MainVue homes at Ten Trails are notable for their luxury inclusions that are standard with each home including frameless European-style cabinets, chrome Grohe faucets, quartz countertops, oversized kitchen islands, designer porcelain floor tiles in the master bathroom, a design free-standing soaking tub, and their signature outdoor rooms. “Our standard is often another builder’s upgrade,” says Christine. “It’s not just one thing that sets our homes apart from other builders, it’s the whole package. Each home is truly a work of art.”

Why Ten Trails? 

Christine is excited about being given the opportunity to work with new clients looking to purchase a home in Ten Trails. “If you love nature, this is the place to be,” she says. “The community has such close proximity to hiking, mountain-biking, and skiing, and the sense of community you get living here doesn’t compare to any other community in the area.” Christine likes the community so much, in fact, that she decided to buy a home here herself! Welcome to Ten Trails, Christine! To learn more about MainVue Homes at Ten Trails, visit our website’s builder page. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043  

Meet Stuart Sargent, New Home Consultant for Lennar at Ten Trails

Meet Stuart, one of the many friendly faces you’ll meet when you visit Ten Trails in Black Diamond, WA! In his position as New Home Consultant for Lennar, Stuart helps guests visiting the community select the perfect Lennar home to fit their family’s needs. Stuart began his sales career working for Magnolia Hi-Fi selling consumer electronics in the Seattle area. In 1989, Stuart made his move into the real estate industry and joined Windermere to work in their builder services division selling new construction throughout the Puget Sound area. Stuart then went on to work for several new home builders before joining the Lennar Seattle team last year along with his wife, Fay. “It was the best thing we could have ever done,” says Stuart. “Lennar is a huge company but it feels so much like a family-run business. Everyone is so warm and thoughtful and caring. The company offers a bunch of events and family days, so you really feel like you are part of a close-knit group rather than a large, national company.”

A Wide Variety of New Homes at Ten Trails

Having worked in the Seattle area real estate industry for many years, Stuart was aware of Ten Trails long before any homes were built in the community. He always knew he wanted to be involved with the project and, now that he is, enjoys working with potential homebuyers to help them select from a wide variety of home sites and styles in the community. “It’s great to have such diversity of product,” he says. “It’s so much fun for a sales professional to be able to help so many varied homebuyers who are in in different phases of their lives. I see a lot of buyers who are looking for first homes, looking to move up in their home, or buyers who want to downsize, and I am able to offer them a home to fit their needs.” When not working at Ten Trails, Stuart and his wife Fay enjoy spending time in their second home in Palm Springs as well as exploring new restaurants in the Seattle area. Stop by and say hello to Stuart on your next visit to Ten Trails! 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com

Meet Dayna Bedney, New Home Consultant with Lennar

Meet Dayna 

Dayna Bedney is one of the friendly Lennar team members you will meet when you tour the builder’s gorgeous 11 model homes located in Ten Trails! Dayna recently relocated to the Seattle area from Arizona, where she worked for another master-planned community. Prior to that, Dayna worked in city planning, project management and real estate in the Phoenix area.

“Everything’s Included” with Lennar 

Dayna has had the opportunity to work with different home builders, both on the builder side, and from the city planning perspective, and she is quick to point out what makes Lennar stand out among other home builders. “Our business model of ‘everything’s included’ is the unique component that makes our homes appealing to home buyers,” says Dayna. “It’s a simple concept that’s easy for the customers to understand and offers a lot of value.”

A Relatable Approach

Dayna enjoys working with potential home buyers to help them figure out the best floorplan to suit their family’s needs. “Buying a home is a huge decision and I want people to be happy with the experience,” says Dayna. “I love getting to know our clients and relating to them on a personal level so I’m better able to help assist them in finding their perfect home.” Stop by the Grand Model Showplex by Lennar and say hello to Dayna the next time you’re in the community! 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com  

Meet Steve Pursley, Direct Sales Rep for Wave Internet at Ten Trails 

Meet Steve with Wave 

Ten Trails is happy to introduce another friendly face you may see around our Ten Trails Welcome Center: Steve Pursley with Wave! Steve is your go-to person when getting your Wave internet service set up at your new Ten Trails home. All homes at Ten Trails come wired for 1-gigabit internet service, allowing for ultra-fast downloads, streaming and the ability to use multiple devices in the home with no lag time on service.

Chat with Steve at our Ten Trails Welcome Center 

Steve is at the Welcome Center to answer any questions future or current residents may have about Wave internet service to their Ten Trails home in addition to letting them know about the other great products Wave offers like the Wave G phone.

Cut the Cord with Wave

Steve is also able to assist any homeowners who are looking to “cut the cord” and get rid of their cable television service. Simply let Steve know which television channels you want to be able to watch with your Wave 1-gig internet service, and he can tell you which streaming channels you’ll need in order to continue enjoying the same great programming you love.

1-Gig Internet at Ten Trails 

The fiber internet offered at Ten Trails is unique to the area and a great amenity for residents. The service isn’t shared so every resident is able to get one-gigabit output to their home, allowing them to run all devices, alarm systems and even appliances off the service. Stop by our Welcome Center today and say hello to Steve! 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com

Meet Shelley! 

Meet Shelley McDonald, Sales Representative for Conner Homes at Ten Trails! Shelley works with Jerry Farfan to help visitors to the Conner Homes model at Ten Trails find their ideal home!

A Legacy of New Home Sales

Shelley has worked in the real estate and mortgage industries for more than 25 years. She started out as a document drawer for a mortgage company and ended up in what ultimately seemed like her destiny: new home sales. “My father was a spec builder in Spokane and my mom was a top real estate agent, so I guess you can say it’s in my blood,” she says. “I think I always knew I would end up working for a builder in new home sales.” Shelley was a real estate agent for Keller Williams in Kirkland when she was asked to sit in one of Conner Homes’ open houses one weekend. She fell in love with the builder’s style and craftsmanship and vowed to work for the company. “I just kept asking to sit in their homes one weekend after another until they hired me,” she says with a laugh.

A Fulfilling Role 

Shelley’s determination is an asset in her role as Sales Representative at Ten Trails. She loves finding out what people are looking for in their dream home, and helping them find the home that best suits their needs. “After months of working with clients, I love handing them their keys and seeing the joy on their faces when they get to move into a home that they love,” she says. “It’s so heartwarming to see every single time.”

A Personal Touch

Shelley is just one key player in an entire team of people at Conner Homes ready to offer assistance and a “personal touch” to their home buyers. “We are locally-owned and have been in business in the Puget Sound area for more than 60 years,” Shelley says. “When you buy a home from Conner Homes, you’re not just another number in the sales process. We get to know each and every client on a personal level, and take pride in maintaining a relationship with them that lasts years to come.” Stop by the Conner Homes Model at Ten Trails today and say hello to Shelley! 360-469-4043 www.TenTrails.com