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    

Family-owned and local area business, Conner Homes, has been building homes in the Pacific Northwest for more than 60 years and is now selling new homes at Ten Trails in Black Diamond, WA.

New and Modern Homes in a Master Planned Community 

Conner Homes offers new single-family detached homes at Ten Trails that range from 2,026 to 2,657 square feet and are priced from the mid $400’s. These two-story homes have 3-4 bedrooms with 2.5 to 3 baths, and two-car garages. Three of the builder’s four floorplans also include additional shop space in the garage—perfect for home hobby projects, woodworking, crafts, or simply for extra storage space!

End-of-Year Sales Opportunities with Conner Homes at Ten Trails 

Conner Homes homesites at Ten Trails are more than halfway sold out! The builder has five homes currently available with November to January completion dates, so now is a good time to purchase with Conner and be able to close before the end of 2019! Right now, Conner is offering a $7,500 buyer bonus special promotion. Contact their sales team for further details on this limited time offer!

Model Home Open Daily 

Conner Homes’ model home is open daily at Ten Trails at 32931 Pine Ave SE, Black Diamond, WA 98010 from 10 am-6 pm Tuesday to Sunday, and Mondays  2 to 6 pm. Stop by our Welcome Center for a map to this and other model homes in the community. 360-469-4043 www.TenTrails.com  

First-Time Home Buyer Education Class Presented by Conner Homes

Interested in purchasing a new home and are a first-time home buyer? We have the class for you! Learn about no down to low down payment programs., down payment assistance programs, and how to qualify at this educational class put on by Conner Homes! Those who attend the class will receive at $5,000 buyer bonus gift certificate when purchasing a new Conner Home.*

Sunday February 24 from 10 am to 3pm

Head to Ten Trails on Sunday, February 24th from 10 am to 3 pm for the first time home buyer educational class which will take place in one of the  Conner Homes  Ten Trails homes at 32945 Crystal Lakes Lane, Black Diamond, WA 98010. Lunch will be provided.

RSVP to Reserve Your Spot

Make sure to RSVP to the first-time home buyer education event via Debbie Leviton at 206.406.1058 or debbie.leviton@caliberHomeLoans.com While you are at Ten Trails, be sure to stop by our Welcome Center to learn all about our community and visit our builders’ model homes! *Some restrictions apply…see a Conner Homes site agent for specifics and details. www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043

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  

Meet Jerry Farfan, Area Sales Manager/Sales Representative for Conner Homes 

Meet Jerry

Jerry has lived in the Northwest for the past 20 years, and has been working in new construction sales for about 16 of those years. After having worked for several different home builders in the area, Jerry is happy to now be the Area Sales Manager/Sales Representative for local builder, Conner Homes.

Conner Homes

According to Jerry, as a locally-owned and private company, Conner Homes is different from many home builders in the area. This family-owned business maintains a familiarity and comradery with its employees and buyers that typically cannot be found with major corporate builders. “I always tell my customers don’t be surprised if [Conner Homes owner] Charlie Conner shows up on your doorstep one day to ask how you are enjoying your house,” Farfan says. Jerry says that Conner Homes offers homes with a contemporary look and feel that is popular with many homebuyers. Accented with unique wood trusses and clean lines, these homes offer the best in modern home construction.

Why Buy in Ten Trails?

“Try to imagine Issaquah Highlands 20 years ago and if you had bought then?” Jerry says when asked why customers should consider purchasing a home in Ten Trails. He goes on to add that Ten Trails offers many things that other communities don’t which includes the one-gig internet service that’s included in every home in the community, a well-planned retail space, and all of the surrounding beauty of Black Diamond for residents to enjoy.

Fun Facts

When he’s not selling homes for Conner Homes, Jerry trying new Pacific Northwest craft beers and planning long road trips to take on his motorcycle. Want to get to know Jerry better? Stop by Conner Homes at Ten Trails and he’ll be happy to tell you all about the community and homes available! www.TenTrails.com 360-469-4043