Hailey Brownstone

More Neighbors

haileybrownstone — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:12:21 +0000

Here’s an easy question for you – What happens when the government provides up to $8,000 in tax credits for qualified first time buyers? I get more neighbors!

My Realtor Ben tells me that he has noticed more and more potential neighbors coming into the model every day since President Obama signed the stimulus package. A few of these visitors have decided to make the leap into home ownership. Can you blame them? Hubbell is offering their own stimulus to sweeten the pot – an extra $1,000! On top of that, they are running a special now called Six Weeks to Spring. One of the brownstones at GreenWay Crossing (#108) will receive an extra $6,000 to spend in a number of ways. You can check it out here: http://www.hubbellhomes.com/specials/index.asp

So why not join me at GreenWay Crossing? You’ll be happy you did!

PS Tell them that Hailey sent you.

What a deal!

haileybrownstone — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:38:29 +0000

Hey guys – I know it’s been awhile since I blogged but I have a great reason for this post! I’m not going to beat around the bush so here it is: Hubbell Homes will give you $1000 off a brownstone at GreenWay Crossing if you mention me or my blog. How cool is that? This deal is only until the end of February so you better hurry up and visit the model home. You can call either one of the Realtors if you want to schedule a private showing. Ben Van Zee can be reached at 453-6708 and Dan Rivenburgh can be reached at 453-6163. Talk to you later,

Back from Vacation

haileybrownstone — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:29:20 +0000

Hey guys, I hope you had a great time over the holidays. I spent a couple weeks with the fam in Glencoe (that’s on the north shore of Chicago for my Des Moines native friends). I am so excited to be back in West Des Moines though – it is my home afterall.

So remember how I wrote about snow removal being included in the HOA? Well being gone for 2 weeks in the winter made it all worth it. If you own a home you already know what a pain it is to shovel sidewalks. But did you know the city can fine you for not cleaning it up in a timely fashion? That means whenever you take a vacation in the winter, you need to have someone on call to clean your sidewalk or risk a fine. At GreenWay Crossing I don’t have to worry about that!

Anyway, so back to Des Moines. Is anyone else as happy as I am that we got a Chipotle here last year? I know I’m a little late on this, but man they’re good. Don’t make fun of me, but I use it as a treat for myself every week that I go to the gym 3 or more times. Does anyone else do something like that with their work out schedule?

Snow Removal - Another Benefit

haileybrownstone — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:04:44 +0000

So I was driving around town today and noticed how many streets were still a mess from the recent snow and ice storm. This is sooo different than Chicago where it seemed like the streets were cleaned within minutes of a storm.

I breathed a sigh of relief when I woke up to find that the streets at GreenWay Crossing were looking just like those Chicago streets. That’s right, snow removal is part of my homeowners dues (and lawn care for when the white stuff goes away)! Better yet, if there is ever a problem in the community, whether it’s snow removal or someone not cleaning up after their puppy, there is someone at Hubbell Community Management (that’s the HOA company) that I can talk to right away. Her name is April Tufano and she is super nice.

Um, so, there is going to be a little shindig at my place tomorrow night, and you’re invited. Yes, you. We’re talking tapas, sangria, professional DJ, tours, the works! Come find out why Hubbell’s brownstones rock. And if you’re on Twitter, start following @HubbellRealty (http://www.twitter.com/hubbellrealty) to find out the latest and greatest from them. Here’s some more info about TOMORROW’S P-A-R-T-Y:

Everything’s set for tomorrow’s party. Are you coming? Make sure to RSVP on facebook or just send me an email at hailey.brownstone@gmail.com. My address is 9160 Greenspire Drive, #118.

Directions: Take the University Avenue exit off I-35/80 and go west to 92nd Street. Turn south (left) at the intersection and then another left on Greenspire.

Or, you can take I-80 to Jordan Creek Parkway. Make a right at the exit, a left on University, a left on 92^nd, and another left on Greenspire. Mine is the one on the end that will be rockin’!

Ice, Ice, Everywhere But My Car

haileybrownstone — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:16:33 +0000

Anyone have to deal with snow this morning? On my way to work I didn’t know whether to laugh or feel sorry for the people that had snow and ice scraper marks all over their cars. And the worst part? When your door gets iced shut. I mean, that totally used to be me. Now that I have a garage, I don’t have to deal with that. I would have paid $75 a month to park in a garage at my old apartment just to avoid that, but my old place didn’t even have covered parking available!

Holiday Shopping - and Snow!

haileybrownstone — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:28:12 +0000

What a crazy weekend! I’ve been hearing a lot about people cutting back on gift giving this year, but that sure didn’t seem to be the case at Jordan Creek yesterday. I had to park almost as far away as my house. OK, not really, but I did figure out on Google Maps that my place is just under two and a half miles from the mall, so getting there was pretty easy. And no, I’m not saying what I bought. Nice try Rachel, Michelle and Lil!

I’m sure glad that I got there yesterday though. Have you heard that we’re about to have our first blizzard of the year tomorrow morning? I had the folks at Hubbell Homes help me set up my programmable thermostat yesterday so that when I get home, the place will be nice and toasty without having the heat run all day. Not that it would make a huge dent in my heating bill with the geothermal and all, but every little bit helps. I never thought I would be so in to green living!

Party on Thursday!!!

haileybrownstone — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:57:10 +0000

Hey guys – I wanted to remind you about my big party next week! I’m going shopping for the food on Tuesday with Michelle, and we’re going to try out some new recipes from Rachel Ray. What do you think? We’re going with a Tapas theme.

Tapas

My newlywed friend Lil helped me get Cory Gleason, the DJ from her wedding, to play us some sweet tunes. I promise there will be no YMCA or Macarena going on at this shindig. This party is going to rock!

Send me a message on facebook to let me know if you are coming !

Check out my new homes VIDEO

haileybrownstone — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:07:54 +0000

I made this video touring my new home at GreenWay Crossing Brownstones.

Come party with me!

haileybrownstone — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:17:54 +0000

The boxes are unpacked and I’m settled into my new home. Therefore, I’m hosting a housewarming party and you’re invited over for a tour, tapas and drinks. Here are the details and a link to the map.

Send me an email if you have any questions. See you soon.

When: 6:00 p.m Thursday, December 11th
Where: 9160 Greenspire Drive #118 in West Des Moines

Here is a link to a map to my place.

In the house

haileybrownstone — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:16:51 +0000

Hi friends! I’m so pumped! My parents and my sisters came to my brand new home this weekend and we painted the living room, downstairs bathroom, and yoga room. We found the awesome stencils for the pilates room and cityscape bathroom on our trip to Home Depot. Who knew professional painting could be such a breeze! Check it out!

My newly painted living room!

My awesome bathroom cityscape!

Sweet pilates room

My family was really impressed with the granite counters and hardwood floors. Top-of-the-line stuff!

We talked about a good time to have my housewarming party since I want everything to be in top shape for my friends and family’s first visit.