(Re-printed from The News Tribune of Tacoma, WA)

Buyer, Be Confident!

By David Chesanow

When you buy a new home, you want to feel great about it – not unsure or apprehensive. It’s a milestone in your life: Savor it!

At Horizon Pointe in Lacey, Trans Northwest Construction has only ten homes left in its first phase, a 68-home collection of craftsman-style single family homes. This collection boasts all the comforts, amenities and conveniences you’ve ever dreamt of in a Northwest home….and rest assured that the quality of the construction is nothing short of exceptional.

“Trans Northwest entered one of its Horizon Pointe models in the Tour of Homes (sponsored by the Olympia Master Builders) and won the People’s Choice award for both 2005 and 2006,” said Julie Brannberg, coordinator of community relations for Trans Northwest Conctruction. “Every time our Horizon homes were a part of the competition, we beat out at least three other competitors within Horizon Pointe. We’re good!”

Trans Northwest is commited to building the highest level of quality through the use of superior construction materials, skilled craftsmen and detailed project management. President and master builder Mike Optiz, is a mechanical engineer and West Point graduate whose discipline and work ethic have been the driving forces behind Trans Northwest’s success. Opitz selects only the most highly qualified employees and subcontractors to meet the company’s uncompromising requirements for fine workmanship.

Trans Northwest’s premier collection in Horizon Pointe offers seven great three- and four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom floor plans to choose from, ranging from 1,706 and 2,129 square feet. Standard features of the elegantly styled exterior of a Trans Northwest home include a 30-year architectural composition roof, Hardiplank or Hardipanel cement fiber siding on all sides, cultured stone masonry; a covered front porch with distinctive columns; professionally designed front yard landscaping with sprinkler systems; and a spacious two-car garage.

Interior features include nine-foot ceilings on the main floor, rounded corners; maple or oak laminate flooring in the entry; custom Formica countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms; a gas log fireplace with tile surround; vaulted ceilings in some models; white-painted millwork; spacious closets and additional storage; solid wood cabinets with flat panel doors with choice of maple or oak in most models; an island counter in the kitchen; GE appliances; and much, much more!

Horizon Pointe is convenient to shopping, services and all cultural and recreational opportunities and attract people to the South Sound.
Heather Dockery, a resident of Horizon Pointe since July, loves shopping at the Olympia Farmers Market and likes the fact that the Chehalis Western Trail is only a five-minute walk and enjoys “just being able to go out with the family easily and accessibly….

“We’re very pleased with the neighborhood and the surrounding community,” she added. “We’re delighted to be here.”