Meet the Alegado Family – Ten Trails’ 500^th Family 

Meet the Alegado family, new residents in Ten Trails and our 500^th family to move into the community! Gideon and Katrina Alegado and their two teenage children move to Ten Trails in June from nearby Maple Valley and are loving their new Oakridge Homes home and the lifestyle offered in the community.

Home Shopping Remotely During the Pandemic 

Like many families, it became obvious to the Alegados during pandemic stay-at-home orders that they needed more room for their family. With their kids now teenagers and Gideon and Katrina working from home, they quickly realized their 1,660 square-foot home in Maple Valley, while cozy, just was not well-suited for the family any longer. The Alegados started their search for a new home online during the pandemic and they first toured their current home virtually while vacationing at a friend’s home in Hawaii.

“We were looking at photos of the house literally from the beach and then we made an offer the next day, sight unseen,” said Katrina. “A few days later we were signing paperwork on our friend’s patio overlooking the ocean.”

 

More Space to Spread Out in a Growing Community

As they get settled in a big and beautiful 2,800-square-foot home, the Alegados joke that they sometimes cannot find one another.

  “I’m sure it will fill up, but right now it feels massive,” said Gideon.

  The family is eager to explore all the amenities Ten Trails offers, like the many parks and green spaces, sports courts, and community pea patches.

  “We’ve been out on the trails many times,” said Katrina who enjoys walking the family’s dog, Echo, on the miles of nature trails.

    The Alegados are also looking forward to meeting more of their neighbors at upcoming community events, like the Sunset Markets.    

“We are so excited and honored to be recognized in this way and looking forward to settling in,” said Gideon.  

Welcome to the neighborhood, Alegados! We are so happy you chose Ten Trails as your new hometown. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

Tips for Working From Home 

Many American workers have switched from daily commutes to the office to working from home some or part of the time. With predictions that many businesses may adopt a part-time work-from-home policy even after the pandemic, it is more important than ever to follow some key guidelines to work from home productively.

Start the Day Right 

You will have a better experience all day at work if you start the day off on the right foot by doing a few simple things. First, make your bed to immediately set the tone for the day. Next, get dressed in clothes you would normally wear to work in your office, rather than lounge wear. Being dressed for the task at hand can help to promote a sense that you are engaged in work, rather than leisure. Finally, sit down and write a task list of what you need and want to accomplish for that day. That list will keep you focused throughout the day on the most immediate priorities.

Enjoy One-Gig Speed Internet to Work from Your Ten Trails Home 

At Ten Trails, workers who can work from home can take advantage of the community’s one-gig speed internet to smoothly navigate video calls and work online. Provided by Wave, the community’s internet is some of the fastest available in the Seattle area with downloads and uploads at up to 1,000 Mbps.

Set Aside Space in Your Home Just for Work 

If you have space in your home, set aside an area that is solely dedicated to workspace—even if that is just during the daytime hours. Having a dedicated workspace will keep your work items organized and help you shift your focus to work tasks at hand, rather than being distracted from the larger home around you. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

Home Designs Just Released for New Toll Brothers Lots at Ten Trails | Presale Starts September 25th

Toll Brothers just released a collection of home designs and site plan for their section of homes at Ten Trails that will begin pre-selling on September 25^th. With two home collections to choose from, there is a single-family home for a wide variety of buyers. Visit their website to browse floorplans and check out our TenTrails flipbook to see why so many homebuyers are making this growing master planned community their new hometown!

The Evergreen Collection by Toll Brothers at Ten Trails

Priced from the low $600,000s, this collection of homes by Toll Brothers features three to six-bedroom homes ranging from 1,575 to 3,200 square feet. The Evergreen Collection offers floorplans with single-level living, plans with the primary bedroom on the main level, multi-generational floorplans, and homes that include covered back patios.

The Cedarwood Collection by Toll Brothers at Ten Trails

The Cedarwood Collection by Toll Brothers features single-family detached homes priced from the mid $500,000s with three to five bedrooms. These homes range in size from 2,200 to 2,700 square feet and have covered patios on the side yard with garage access at the rear of the home creating a lovely street scene.

Personalize your Toll Brothers Home to Fit Your Needs

Toll Brothers offers homebuyers the ability to personalize their new homes with the help of a professional designer at their Design Studio located in Kirkland, WA. Want to know more or schedule time to speak with one of Toll Brothers’ sales consultants? Contact Kristi Brewer at kbrewer@tollbrothers.com or (425) 246-9899.   www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043    

Pulte Homes Releases Floorplans for New Homes at Ten Trails 

  Pulte Homes has released floorplan options for their new single-family detached homes at Ten Trails! Starting in the upper $400,000’s these two-story homes all include two-car garages and up to six bedrooms with some homes featuring walk-out basements! Visit Pulte Homes’ website to view each of the eight floorplan options and use their customizing and furniture-planning tools to design the home of your dreams!  

Eight Amazing Floorplan Options to Choose from with Pulte at Ten Trails in Black Diamond, WA 

  The new single-family detached homes by Pulte at Ten Trails start at 2,523 square feet and go up to 3,556 square feet in size. The Andover plan features an open main floor seamlessly connecting the kitchen, gathering room, and cafe. The second floor boasts an open loft, two secondary bedrooms, and a spacious owner’s suite with walk-in closet.   The Preston floorplan offers an open concept design with gathering room, kitchen, and dining area seamlessly connected. A private flex space can be used as an additional bedroom or private home office. The second floor boasts a spacious loft, secondary bedrooms, laundry room, and owner’s suite with two walk-in closets.   The Holston floorplan offers an open kitchen with dine-in island and desirable walk-in pantry. A private flex space can be used as a home office with option to turn into first-floor bedroom. The top floor boasts a loft, three secondary bedrooms, and owner’s suite with dual sinks, designer shower, and walk-in closet.   Ideal for large households or families who love entertaining, the Quincy floorplan has an open great room that includes the gourmet kitchen, cafe, and gathering room. The top floor boasts four bedrooms plus game room. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet while the spacious owner’s suite includes space for a seating area.   The Roslyn plan effortlessly connects the gourmet kitchen, cafe, and gathering room creating an ideal space to entertain. A private main-floor bedroom is great for overnight guests offering a full bath and walk-in closet. The second floor hosts the expansive owner’s suite, three secondary bedrooms, and an open loft.   The two-story Lynwood is built for everyday living. Boasting an open flow kitchen with generous storage pantry, the Pulte Planning Center® to keep your family organized, and a kitchen island that opens to the café and gathering room-perfect for entertaining. The spacious 2nd floor Owner’s Suite offers space for a sitting area. Upstairs offers a loft space perfect for a playroom or media room, and large bedrooms, each with walk-in closets.   The Andover II features an open main floor seamlessly connecting the kitchen, gathering room, and cafe. Enjoy a game room and ample storage space on the basement level. The second floor boasts an open loft, two secondary bedrooms, and a spacious owner’s suite with walk-in closet.   The charming Holston II home design offers an open kitchen with dine-in island and desirable walk-in pantry. A private flex space can be used as a home office with option to turn into first-floor bedroom. The top floor boasts a loft, 3 secondary bedrooms, and owner’s suite with dual sinks, designer shower, and walk-in closet. On the basement level, enjoy a game room and ample storage space.  

Contact Pulte to Learn More 

These new homes will be coming in near future to Ten Trails! To learn more or to be added to a VIP interest list, visit Pulte’s website and fill out their contact form. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043  

Two Floorplan Options for Multi-Generational Living at Ten Trails

Ten Trails is happy to announce there are now two floorplan options for multi-generational living in the community! Lennar at Ten Trails recently introduced the Camano floorplan which offers a unique “home within a home” for home buyers who are looking for added space in their homes for additional family members. The Camano joins the Bainbridge, which was the community’s original “NextGen” floorplan

Homes Designed for the Way We Live Today at Ten Trails

Today’s families are increasingly more blended with older parents living under the same roof as their younger family members, or college students returning home after school to live at home for a period of time. Ten Trails’ builder partner, Lennar, took note of this trend and was one of the first builders in the country to design homes to accommodate this new way of living.

Two Homes Under One Roof

The Ten Trails Bainbridge NextGen home and the Camano NextGen Home come with a secondary space within the main home with its own kitchenette, living area, full bathroom and separate entrance so family members can have their own privacy while still being part of the larger home.

Benefits of Lennar’s Next Gen Homes at Ten Trails

There are plenty of benefits to living in a Next Generation Home by Lennar. Style and function meet in the two gorgeous floorplans which offer families flexible living spaces. By sharing a home and expenses, families can decrease their overall utility costs and home and yard care costs. In the case of families with young children, having a grandparent or other relative living in the home can also help decrease childcare costs–not to mention increasing quality time spent with family members.

Tour the Next Gen Homes at Ten Trails 

Take a virtual tour of the Camano floorplan at Ten Trails via our Facebook page, or visit us on our website to chat live with one of our team members and schedule an appointment to tour these homes. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com