41 Homes Sold in Lukenbill....Phase 2 is on the Horizon!

Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:02 a.m.

We've been saying all along that Lukenbill Estates would fill up quickly and it certainly has.  In a short amount of time we've sold  41 homes, the first couple of families have moved in over the last few weeks and Phase 1 has only 28 homes left.

 Lukenbill Estates has a lot to offer for many reasons.  It's located in a wonderful rural setting removed from the hustle, bustle and traffic of Williston, yet conveniently located less than 4 miles from Wal Mart and other amenities.  It offers rural water, community sewer, cable TV, High Speed internet and more.  With 3-5 bedroom plans available Lukenbill Estates is a great solution for families and company executive housing.

Can You Tell me How to Get to Lukenbill Estates?

Posted on April 3, 2012 at 2:45 p.m.

Since December 2011 Lukenbill Estates has grown and developed very rapidly.  Each day we have a new home arrive that needs to be set and finished.  Most of you know how to get to the site but maybe your friends or family don't know how.  Here's a slick map that can help you out!  If you'll notice models homes are open DAILY from 1-6pm, if you can't make it during those hours give us a call and we'll be happy to set up an appointment. 

An Inside Look at Lukenbill

Posted on March 16, 2012 at 2:16 p.m.

Come take a virtual walk through Lukenbill with these two new videos!  You can also see the most current map of Phase one.  To find out more give us a call or email us!

Phase 1 Filling Up!

Posted on March 5, 2012 at 3:45 p.m.

Congrats to our newest home owners in Lukenbill Estates! Take a look at Phase 1 ~ we'll be moving on to Phase 2 before you know it! 

Modular Technology can Provide Housing Solutions in North Dakota

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 11:14 a.m.

 Boomtown!

North Dakota town has thousands of open jobs but nowhere to live.

No matter where you live in this country, you have likely heard about Williston, North Dakota.  It has been featured on every national news program, featured in every major newspaper, and even highlighted on national evening shows like NBC’s 30 Rock.  It has been compared to a modern day gold rush, even to an economy reminiscent of the roaring 20’s.  If you need a job, you can find one in Williston.  Most of the jobs pay considerably more than in other parts of the country.  Truck drivers can earn 6-10 thousand dollars per month.  Oilfield services pay 8-12 thousand dollars per month.  Even fast food advertises help wanted paying $15 per hour!  There is however one problem….no housing.

People are staying wherever they can.  There is a waiting list at a new apartment building where the rent for a one bedroom apartment starts at $1,800 per month.  The going rate to rent a bedroom in someone’s home is $1,000 per month.  Some of the older apartment units in the area have raised their rental rates from under $500 / month to over $2,000, forcing long time residents to look for other options.  On any given night, you can find dozens of people living in their cars in the parking lot of the local Wal Mart.

It is not that there have not been any new housing units constructed; it is just that the new housing has not kept up with the demand.  A recent article by Jeff Zarling of The Williston Herald summarized a few statistics:

To define the scope of the problem, let's start with some basic facts and figures and a little historical perspective. The two most significant data points are population and housing units.

Population:

12,512 - Williston population in 2000 census

14,716 - Williston population in 2010 census

16,223 - Williston population in 2010 Housing Study

Below is a survey of numbers related to housing units according to the 2010 Housing Study. This includes single family homes, apartment units, and mobile homes. The units built data is sourced from the City of Williston building department. This information is also published on their website at www.cityofwilliston.com.

Housing Units:

5,944 - Total housing units in 2000

7,338 - Total housing units in 2010

738 - Housing units built 2003 - 2009

688 - Housing units built 2010

1,440 - Housing units built 2011

2,866 - Total built 2003 - 2011

48 percent increase in housing units in 9 years

We have increased our housing stock by nearly half and most of that has been in the last two years. An important note about 2011 units built is that less than 300 were single family homes.

As you can see, there has been a shortage of single family homes.  One company, Bakken Development Group, has teamed with Champion Home Builders and with Factory Homes Outlet to solve this problem.  The group has been working on a new single family home community called Lukenbill Estates, named after the family that has owned the land for years.  The project includes 180 homes and features a community club house, open spaces, and an incredible location.  There focus is affordable family housing and a real feeling of community.  “People can actually get into a big 3 bed / 2 bath home on their own property for under $1,200 / month” says Tony McClellan, a certified housing consultant for Factory Homes Outlet.  According to McClellan, houses are available in sizes ranging from 1,500 to 2,200 square feet.  There are 3 to 5 bedroom plans and standard features that include hardwood cabinets, carpet upgrades, 6/12 roof pitches, and a North Dakota Arctic insulation package.  Home buyers customize their homes, choose their own colors, and can add options like jetted tubs and covered porches. 

You can learn more or reserve a home by calling the Lukenbill sales office at 701-369-0266.

The growth forecasts for the next decade or two are staggering.  The oil fields of North Dakota are indeed a modern day land of opportunity.  The estimates for recoverable oil from the Bakken formation are nine to eleven billion barrels.  That will take dozens of years to recover and forever to maintain.  Housing demand will not be met for several years and the prices will increase steadily.  The website, housingpredictor.com, states that housing prices in the area will increase by 4.6% in 2012 alone. 

If you are looking for a change in your economic situation, the two things that you need are the desire to work…. and a place to live.  You bring your desire and Lukenbill estates will help with the place to live.

 Here are some example of our homes designed for Lukenbill: