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New Home for Sale: 15928 Sarno Lane

We have a beautiful new home for sale in Deer Creek Park! 15928 Sarno Lane is a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom with 1,737 square feet. One of our favorite parts is the cobalt blue kitchen island that adds the perfect pop of color. The master bathroom is also a showstopper with a gorgeous sink, vanity, and separate bathtub and shower. 

Welcome home from Westpoint Homes! Call 405-366-0000 for more information or to schedule your tour!

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Take a video tour of 6413 NW 158th Terrace! Located in Deer Creek Park, this home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Built with the Oakmont SE floor plan, this beautiful home is 1,898 square feet. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 405.366.0000!

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Get Gardening! The Best Plants for March

If you’re like us, we’re so relieved that spring is just around the corner. As temperatures begin to warm up and we start to put our coats and gloves away, thoughts of fresh vegetables and herbs start stirring in our heads. If you’ve got a green thumb, you’ll be happy to hear that you can already begin your spring planting! Here is a list of plants that are ideally suited to be planted in March:

Beets Sow beets now for a fast, early summer treat.

Broccoli If you live in a warmer climate and can find a quick growing Broccoli variety you can harvest until it bolts in the hot summer sun!

Cabbage Cabbage is one of the easier plants to grow in the garden. Select a variety that is right for your location (size and maturity length). Be sure to fertilize and water when cabbage head begins to form.

Carrots Planting carrots by mid-July yields a fall crop that will keep in the garden until used.

Corn One of the most rewarding and fast growing crops to grow. Corn is delicious when cooked only minutes after being pulled off the stalk. Try a small plot of corn, working your way to a large field of several varieties.

Cucumbers Fast growing vine or bush cucumber plants can produce an abundance of cucumber fruits. Be careful to pick a variety for the space you have in your garden. Vine cucumbers can be the best tasting but need far more space than bush varieties.

Herbs Plant heat-loving herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, and sage.

Lettuce Start a crop of salad mix greens that gets bright sun but not all day. Great for late summer and early fall crops.

Melons Melons are some of the most rewarding plants to grow. Great for hot, long summers. A staple for summer picnics and family fun.

Onions Get those onion seeds growing. Be careful to select an onion variety appropriate for your garden zone. Northern areas should plant long day onions. Southern regions should plant short day onions.

Peas Green peas and sugar peas are good to plant in July and will produce a moderate fall harvest.

Peppers Fresh, crisp peppers are a garden favorite. Peppers take up little space and can produce high yields when planted close together. Plant as many different varieties as possible. They come small, big, hot, mild, and an array of different colors.

Spinach Spinach is more of a cool weather vegetable and will produce until hot weather of summer. Planting in early March will ensure you have plenty of harvest before bolting.

Summer Squash Yum! Summer squash sowing in June will lead to fresh squash and zucchini in July and August.

Tomatoes The most popular garden vegetable. Growing tomatoes is not only fun but treats you to some of the best-tasting fruits in the world. Tomatoes come in many colors, shapes, taste, and sizes. Grow a few varieties every year to find your favorites!

Learn more from Urban Farmer (https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/what-to-plant-now/)

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Time is Running Out

There are only 6 days left on our current promotion, so don’t miss out! 

Now through February 25, 2018, buy a home in Deer Creek Village and get up to $6,000 towards upgrades, or up to $2,000 in Deer Creek Park!* This offer can be applied to almost any upgrade choice you can dream of and will go a long way in making your next home the home of your dreams. 

So what would you do with $6,000? New hardwood floors? Different carpet? Gorgeous new tile in the bathroom? Shiny, new appliances? Well, start thinking about it, because Westpoint Homes is here to make this dream your reality.

But you have to hurry! This amazing deal is only around for 6 more days! Call or email Jim Burkett, our Community Manager, at [phone]/[email protected] to schedule a tour or for more details.

*This offer is valid through February 25 on home purchases closed by March 30, 2018.

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Winter is Here!

It’s hard not to notice that the temperatures have dropped substantially lately, signaling to everyone that winter has officially begun. Highs are supposed to stay somewhat mild during the next week or so, but we’re certain that the coldest parts of winter are still to come. If you’re a new homeowner, here are some tips to get your home winter-ready in the face of freezing temperatures and precipitation.

Be Prepared

- Buy a snow shovel now so you’ll have it before the severe winter weather hits.

- Keep extra water and canned food in your pantry, just in case.

Gutters and Downspouts

- Ideally, we recommend that you clean gutters and downspouts in mid-fall and double-check them before winter, but if you’re a little late in the game, that’s okay! Clean them out now, before the temperatures drop again. 

- Install leaf guards to keep falling leaves and other debris out of cleared gutters.

Doors and Windows

- Examine doors and windows for gaps where warm air can escape.

- Caulk or apply weatherstripping around problem draft areas.

- Install double-paned windows to increase energy efficiency.

Heating System

- Replace the filter in your furnace.

- Hire a heating/cooling expert to check your furnace’s efficiency.

Roofing, Chimneys, and Decks

- Have a contractor look for damages roof shingles and loose gutters.

- Make sure your chimney is clean and the flue is open if you have a working fireplace.

- Give your deck a fresh coat of sealer to protect it from the winter elements.

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The Smartest Way to Save During Winter

We introduced our newest energy-saving initiative, Blue Rated by Westpoint Homes, this time last year. Our Blue Rated index shows you our homes’ exact rating on the HERS Index, the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured and the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance. 

Each of our homes is assessed by a certified RESNET Home Energy Rater. The lower the number, the more energy efficient the home. Most existing homes built without energy-saving features range from 100-150 index value, but all of our homes have a rating of 65 or lower!

The variables included in an energy rating are: - all exterior walls - floors over unconditioned spaces (garage) - ceilings and roofs - attics, foundations, and crawlspaces - windows and doors, vents and ductwork - HVAC system, water heating system, and thermostat - air leakage of the home - leakage in the heating and cooling distribution system

So, all of this means that winter and summer, the most expensive seasons for most people, will actually bring you savings in your new Blue Rated home. 

To find the Blue Rating of any of our new homes, view our available homes on our website. If the home has been Blue Rated, you’ll see this scale:

For more information or to schedule a tour, contact our Community Manager for Deer Creek Park and Deer Creek Village: Jim Burkett, 405-361-5799

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10,000 More Reasons to Love 6413 NW 158th Terrace

When you’re searching for your new home, it can sometimes be hard to choose “the one”. Every home by Westpoint Homes is built with high-quality materials, is located in a beautiful, amenity-packed community, and is beautiful inside and out. So how do you choose?

Well, when it comes to 6413 NW 158th Terrace in Deer Creek Park, the icing on this gorgeous cake is the fact that you get $10,000 in upgrades. That’s a lot of upgrades, making the possibilities practically endless. Think of everything you could do — change out the tile in your bathroom, the backsplash in your kitchen, or the flooring in the bedrooms — to truly make it the home of your dreams.

So what’s the catch? There isn’t one! All you have to do is sign by February 15th. Contact Jim at 405-361-5799 for details.

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New Home for Sale: 15708 Bending Oak Court, Deer Creek Village

We have a new home for sale in Deer Creek Village! 15708 Bending Oak Court has a Blue Rated/Hers Index score of 65, so it’s appliances and windows will save you a pretty penny on your energy bill.

Built with the Orlando floor plan, this home features a lovely master suite with two walk-in closets, as well as a covered patio for all of your favorite outdoor family events. Additionally, this 2,117-square-foot home features:

- Bed: 3 - Bath: 2.5 - Study: 1 - Living: 1 - Dining: 1 - Garage: 3

The Deer Creek Village community features a pond, basketball court, walking trails, and a community park make it easy to relax after a long day of work. Sign your contract by February 15th and get up to $6000 in upgrades of your choice! Contact Community Manager Jim Burkett at 405-361-5799 for details and to schedule your tour!

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New Home for Sale: 15712 Bending Oak Court, Deer Creek Village

We have a new home for sale! 15712 Bending Oak Court has a Blue Rated/Hers Index score of 63, so it’s appliances and windows will save you money on your energy bill. It is also located in Deer Creek Village, which features a pond, basketball court, walking trails, and a community park make it easy to relax after a long day of work.

With 2,328 square feet and a spacious, open floor plan, 15712 Bending Oak Court has:

Bed: 3 

Bath: 2.5 

Study: 1 

Living: 1 

Dining: 1 

Garage: 3

Don’t forget: Sign your contract by February 15th and get up to $6000 in upgrades of your choice! Contact Community Manager Jim Burkett at 405-361-5799 for details and to schedule your tour!

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Holiday Mantel Décor Ideas

It is now December, which means that everyone is merrily putting up their holiday decorations. So, to complement last week’s blog post featuring our partner, Trinity Hearth & Home, Westpoint Homes would like to share a few of our favorite mantel décor designs for the season. We encourage all of you to try something new this year, keeping in mind that your hearth is the focal point and heart of your home, so let’s do something special this year!

Simple & Classic

Try a simple wreath over your mantel, paired with two twin candle lanterns with matching bows. Photo courtesy of Christy @ Our Southern Home.

Rustic & Natural

A chalkboard on the mantel with some simple baby potted evergreens and plaid stockings makes this a perfect rustic design. Photo courtesy of Our Faux Farmhouse.

All Of The Lights

Light it up with a lighted garland and wreath. This makes for a cozy scene snuggled up with a book and a cup of hot cocoa. Photo courtesy of Onekindesign.

Simple & Sophisticated

Candlesticks and greenery can go a long way. This simple and elegant design can also transition into other seasons. Photo courtesy of Fresh Farmhouse.

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The Heart(h) of It All

Your fireplace is the heart of your home. It’s where you curl up and read a book, open Christmas presents, gather around with friends and family, and warm up after a cold winter day. 

Trinity Hearth and Home is our trusted partner for supplying, installing, and maintaining fireplaces in our homes. They offer the best quality fireplaces—both woodburning and gas—that are beautifully designed and sure to last for a lifetime of memories. 

Not only does Trinity provide the best quality and best design, they also offer the highest level of customer service. Their service technicians have over 100 years of experience in best installation and servicing practices and are factory trained, NFI certified, and field trained to ensure they deliver the appropriate levels of service required for fireplaces. 

Here’s what one of our homeowners had to say about his experience with Trinity:

“I just wanted you to know that the guys came by and fixed our fireplace this morning. They were so nice, professional, and thorough. My wife and I were both so impressed! I sincerely appreciate this kind of service.” —Bill

Thank you for being our trusted partner, Trinity! Here’s making the cold days of winter warm and wonderful for our homeowners for many years to come!

Visit our Houzz profile to see more. 

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Build a Custom Home with Westpoint Homes

Many people are discouraged from building or customizing a home because most builders dump the responsibility on you. You sign a contract, and then they direct you to several different stores to visit in order to choose your color selections–all by yourself. This can be overwhelming for many people, and having to go to multiple places to select your elements means you may be less than pleased when you see everything together.

Fortunately, Westpoint Homes is different. Convenience and selection are the two primary goals of our Design Center and Kathy with Silver Tree Interiors is there to help you put everything together. Spend just one day with her and every detail–from the cabinet style to the bathroom faucets–will be carefully selected. Working from the outside in, Kathy will walk you through every step of designing your home with samples of everything right there for you to see. Compare our process with other builders - which sends buyers all over the city to make selections without giving you the opportunity to see everything together before it gets delivered to your home!

Westpoint Homes makes the process as simple and worry-free as possible, and most options are included in the base price of your home. 

Experience the Westpoint Homes difference for yourself! Contact Jim Burkett at 405-361-5799 to find a lot and floor plan in Deer Creek Park, Deer Creek Village, and Rockwell Parke. 

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Our Drive to End Hunger

Westpoint Homes + Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

We are happy to announce that we are hosting a food donation drive benefitting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma! The drive will take place November 6 through December 11 and we have two drop-off locations available for those who would like to participate:

Deer Creek Village model home: 15521 Brook Hill Dr, Edmond, OK 73013

Westpoint Homes office: 2731 S I-35 Service Road, Moore, OK 73160

Food collected at the Deer Creek Village model home will benefit Project 66 Food & Resource Center in Edmond, while food collected at the Westpoint Homes offices in Moore will go to the Regional Food Bank’s Moore Food & Resource Center.

We are asking for the following non-perishable food items: 

· Canned meats (tuna, chicken) · Canned and boxed meals (soup, chili, mac and cheese) · Canned or dried beans and peas · Pasta, rice, and cereal · Canned fruits (light syrup or in own juices) and vegetables · Peanut butter · Powdered or flaked potatoes · Powdered milk · Whole grain crackers

Please refrain from donating items in glass containers or perishable foods such as fresh bread.

Join us in supporting the state's largest private hunger-relief organization! Because of them, 136,000 hungry Oklahomans each week are provided meals through a network of more than 1,300 schools and charitable feeding programs in 53 central and western Oklahoma counties. Let's do our part! 

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Do Something Different this Halloween

Of course, Halloween includes trick-or-treating, haunted warehouses, and scary cornfields, but what if you want to do something different this year? Westpoint Homes has you covered. 

Here is a list of some Halloween events in Oklahoma City that celebrate the holiday with a twist! Here’s to thinking outside the jack-o-lantern!

Halloween on the Green

Will Rogers Gardens, 3400 NW 36th Street

Saturday, October 28   10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All Ages   

Halloween on the Green guarantees outdoor Halloween fun for the whole family. Activities include: sugar skulls decoration, face painting, spooky crafts, and potting your very own plant to take home! Cost: $5

No registration required.

Muttster Mash

Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Shelter, 2811 SE 29th Street

Saturday, October 28   12-5:30 p.m. All Ages

Join the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Shelter for Halloween fun for a good cause! Activities include refreshments and face painting, free tags and pictures, and special goodie bags for new adoptive pet parents!

Nighttime is the Right Time for Scorpions

Martin Park Nature Center, 5000 West Memorial

Saturday, October 28   6:30 (first hike time) through 8:30 p.m. (last hike time) Ages 6+ Cost: Free

Scorpions are mysterious nocturnal animals that have captured the human imagination for centuries. Come learn about these ancient arachnids - the scary and the fun- and find out how these secretive and mysterious animals make their way through the environment. Minimum age is 6 years old.

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Supporting Our Community

Westpoint Homes strives to foster a sense of community in our neighborhoods, Deer Creek Park and Deer Creek Village. In the greater sense, we extend our pride and dedication to the community of Edmond, Oklahoma, and specifically the Deer Creek area. 

We are proud to announce a new initiative to further support this area and to benefit Deer Creek Public Schools. Starting October 2017, we will donate a portion of the proceeds from every home sold to the school district. At closing, the homebuyer has the opportunity to select which department — academics, art, athletics, or classroom supplies — they want their donation to benefit.

We are passionate about helping our community to grow and thrive, and we believe there's no better way to accomplish this than by investing in education. 

Stay up-to-date on the campaign's progress by following us on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

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5933 NW 159th St., Edmond, OK | Deer Creek Park

It’s a great day to introduce you to a new home–5933 NW 159th St. in Edmond, OK. This home is in the Deer Creek Park neighborhood, which has a pool and cabana, pond and walking trails, and a playground. 

Contact Community Manager Blake Kramer at 405-409-6724 or email [email protected] for more information or to schedule a tour. 

This is a Blue Rated home, which means it was built with energy-saving features. Read more about our Blue Rated initiative here. 

Entertain guests in this open floor plan, which has abundant natural lighting. 

Granite counters, under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, and designer faucets create a beautify and inviting kitchen. 

The master bathroom is a luxurious oasis, complete with Italian marble countertops. 

Deer Creek Park is located at MacArthur Blvd and NW 158th St. in the award-winning Deer Creek School District. 

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The Best Sherwin-Williams Paint and Stain Colors for Exterior Trim and Doors

We pride ourselves on using the very best products for the homes we build, which is why we selected Sherwin-Williams as our exclusive paint provider. 

If you’re building a home or giving your existing home a fresh coat of paint, here are some of our most popular exterior trim and door colors, as well as the complimentary paint and stain colors we chose. 

Visit our website or our Houzz profile for more photos of our projects. 

Tavern Taupe SW 7508; Trim and garage doors

Belvedere Tan SW 3002; Garage Doors, Trim, and Siding

Meadowbrook SW 3012 (with Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 glaze); Front Door  Other colors: Lodge Brown Stain SW 3007 (Trim/Siding); Sand Castle Stain SW 3006 (Garage Doors) 

Fine Wine SW 6307; Front Door Other colors: Summerhouse Beige Stain SW 3004 (Siding)

Caribou SW 3025; Trim Other colors: Almond Tree Stain SW 3047 (Garage Doors); Stolen Kiss SW 7586 (Front Door) 

Cape Cod SW 3020; Front Door Other colors: Tavern Taupe SW 7508 (Trim and Garage Doors) 

Palmetto Stain SW 3038; Garage Doors and Siding Other colors: Praire Grass SW 7546 with Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 glaze (Front Door); Black Alder Stain SW 3022 (Trim) 

Need help with interior white paint colors? Read this blog post with our tried and true favorites.

Visit Sherwin-Williams for educational resources and information on the best painting techniques.