December 12, 2008

Holiday Lights Contest at The Maples in South Jordan

The excitement begins next Monday evening (December 15th) when The Maples at South Jordan holds its annual Holiday Lights Contest. The activity is sponsored by the HOA Board who is offering three gift cards from various retail stores just in time for the Holidays. Neighbors will gather at 6:00 pm at the clubhouse for hot chocolate, hot cider, and other treats and then begin to walk the neighborhood to view the lights. After viewing all the lights, neighbors will vote on the homes with the best Holiday Lights for 2008. Click here to view all the neighborhood Holiday Lights. For the locals, see if you can guess which homes are not in The Maples!

In a time when there is much financial stress, this is a great activity to bring neighbors together so they can get better acquainted and enjoy each other’s company. The Maples was developed by Hamlet Homes and is located about 7600 S. and 6700 W.. The best way to view the lights is to travel west on 7800 S. and then turn north on 6700 W.

Homes sold in the past 12 months in The Maples at Jordan Hills range from $185,000 to $265,000. These homes are two-story conventional homes, and range from 1500 square feet to over 3200 square feet. Most have 3-4 bedrooms with 2-3 baths. The most affordable home (enter in MLS #844417) in The Maples right know is listed at $175,000 and is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home. On the upper side of the neighborhood this home (enter in MLS # 829589) is listed for $240,000. Interested Buyers should contact our office to arrange showings.

Homes in this neighborhood and in Utah are very affordable right now and it is a great time to buy with low interest rates (5.37 for FHA Fixed 30-year) and affordable downpayment plans.

Conforming Fixed 30-year rate: 5%
Conforming Fixed 15-year rate: 5%
Conforming 5-year ARM: 6.625%
FHA Fixed 30-year rate: 5.375%
FHA Fixed 15-year rate: 5.5%
FHA 5-year ARM: n/a

Posted By: Steve Randall