Lauren Stonehouse

Wanda “Finance Phenom” Mangin: A Look at the Unsung Finance Heroes of Thomsen

June 20, 2019 by Lauren Stonehouse

Wanda is the head honcho, the queen, the “godmother” of the Finance department! She oversees all the finance & accounting, office management and acts as the Human Resources outlet. She brings a TON of spunk and pep to the team and even has some KILLER athletic ability (can we say Corporate Cup MVP). Get to know Wanda below!

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue? Painting / Drawing, Playing piano

What fictional place would you most like to go? My Happy Place : )

Look at your last song listened to on your phone. What is it? Ed Sheeran, Thinking Out Loud

My favorite word in the English language is? Huckleberry

If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what movie and why? “The Fugitive.” It is suspenseful, yet plausible. Plus, Tommy Lee Jones is awesome!

Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up? A dentist

Where would you spend all your time if you could? With family.

What is one of your favorite smells? Apple blossoms

If you had to change your name, what would you change it to? Victoria

What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? “Crazy Train!”

Who inspires you to be better? My best friend

When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with? Excel files

What are some small things that make your day better? Sunshine, sunrises, sunsets!

What’s a typical day like for you at work? Typical??? I have not yet seen that!

What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? Flexibility, able to handle a variety of challenges.

What do you love most about your job? Learning, learning, learning

Lego Drive Thomsen Homes

June 12, 2019 by Lauren Stonehouse

We need Legos! Join Thomsen Homes and Life 97.9 in supporting a Lego Drive for the Do It Well organization. Do It Well, Inc is dedicated to enriching lives of local children by providing a gift to those in need at our area hospitals and children in foster care throughout Cass and Richland counties.

New boy, girl or toddler Legos are being collected at Thomsen Homes office now through June, 30th during normal business hours.

Our office is located:
3280 VETERANS BOULEVARD
FARGO, ND 58104

June National Homeownership Month-Join us June 23rd

June 7, 2019 by Lauren Stonehouse

June, the kick off to summer! Schools out and it’s time to enjoy the warm weather! Seems like this month always goes by fast but if you take a quick second you should know that the whole month of June is National Home ownership Month! Yayyy! Homeownership is a dream that so many people have and the team here at Thomsen Homes is honored to be a part of and make that dream happen.

To celebrate National Homeownership month Thomsen Homes along with, Lindsey Svir, Mortgage Loan Originator with TCF Home Loans, and Jessica Bloomquist with Keller Williams Inspire Realty are hosting an event at one of our model homes on Sunday, June 23rd. Join us for some food, cold beverages, fun and get your questions answered about new construction homes, home loan options and benefits of working with a realtor.

This is a family friendly event and a way to get all the questions you may have answered in one spot, by our team of experts. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Event Details:

Where: 6351 Deer Creek Parkway, Fargo

When: Sunday, June 23rd

Time: 3pm- 5pm

Molly “Accounting Guru” Torson: A Look at the Unsung Finance Heroes of Thomsen

May 31, 2019 by Lauren Stonehouse

The finance department is a department many in the public eye don’t get to meet often. Without them, Thomsen wouldn’t be where it is today. We’re taking this next “Get to Know” series to them and putting them front and center! Molly is our “accounting guru” here at Thomsen and she pays the bills ’round here, so show your receipt peeps! Molly’s got spunk and pep and brings a lot fo fun and enthusiasm to the office! See her answers to come crazy questions below!

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?

Vacationing to the most luxurious beaches.

What fictional place would you most like to go?

Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.

Look at your last song listened to on your phone. What is it?

“The Bones” – Maren Morris

My favorite word in the English language is?

Dessert

Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up?

A Spice Girl – Baby Spice was my hero.

Where would you spend all your time if you could?

At the lake.

What is one of your favorite smells?

Burgers in the grill!

What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?

“Always on the Move” It’s been a crazy, busy year thus far.

Who inspires you to be better?

Tom Bilyeu – His podcast is so inspiring!

When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?

Keto tips!

What are some small things that make your day better?

A nice sunny and some good laughs with friends.

What’s a typical day like for you at work?

Answering emails, entering bills, making payments, and working with sub-contractors.

What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?

Reliability and a positive attitude!

What do you love most about your job?

The fun environment and a great group of people who love to work hard and have a good time.

If you catch yourself in the Thomsen Homes office, make sure to stop by and see Molly! You’ll probably have to yell though, she wears her headphones pretty much 24/7 🙂

Brent “Finance Wizard” Plante: A Look at the Unsung Finance Heroes of Thomsen

May 20, 2019 by Lauren Stonehouse

The finance department is a department many in the public eye don’t get to meet often. Without them, Thomsen wouldn’t be where it is today. We’re taking this next “Get to Know” series to them and putting them front and center! Brent is our “finance wizard” here at Thomsen and if you have a question about anything spreadsheets, he’s the man to go to! He is full of witty remarks and always greets you with a smile and a “how’s your day going.” Get to know Brent below!

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?

Traveling to golf all over.

What fictional place would you most like to go?

Jurassic Park.

Look at your last song listened to on your phone. What is it?

“Finest Wine” by Six60.

My favorite word in the English language is?

Cattywampus.

If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what movie and why?

Home Alone 2. I could watch Marv and Harry getting pranked every day and I would still laugh just as hard each time.

Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up?

Professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings.

Where would you spend all your time if you could?

At an all-inclusive resort somewhere warm with drink(s) in hand!

What is one of your favorite smells?

Frying bacon!

If you had to change your name, what would you change it to?

I would add some tilde’s to my name to make it look and sound cooler.

What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?

Rosetta Stone – Toddler Lingo.

Who inspires you to be better?

My wife and son.

When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?

Either help with a spreadsheet or help coordinating payments to vendors.

What are some small things that make your day better?

Getting a hug and smiles from my little man before and after work.

What’s a typical day like for you at work?

A lot of people associate a career in accounting as downright boring with a bunch of number crunching. At Thomsen, that is far from the case and every day is different. We still have the day to day accounting work, but each day also provides unique challenges and tasks.

What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job?

My Excel skills. We use a ton of spreadsheets here at Thomsen.

What do you love most about your job?

My coworkers and the culture. We truly have an amazing team at Thomsen Homes! Also, thirsty Thursday is pretty neat.

If you catch yourself in the Thomsen Homes office, make sure to stop by and see Brent! You can’t miss him (he’s pretty tall) ;).

Home Is Where Mom Is

May 10, 2019 by Lauren Stonehouse

No matter what stage you are in, in Motherhood, being a mom is hard work. Whether your littles are 30 years old or 3 years old, Moms have been the center of the home.

So, what about the different types of mom’s? – The mom that loves to cook, or the neat freak mom, the “mom boss”, whatever type of mom you are there are so many different things to think about when building your new home to suit your “mom lifestyle”. We picked 3 different types of mom’s that maybe you can relate to and different ideas when it comes to building a home to suit your lifestyle.

For the Empty Nester:

Kids are grown and out of the home. Maybe, you are looking to downsize or have grandchildren. Whatever kind of empty nester you are when building your new home here are some things to consider:

Do you need extra space for visitors? – Whether the grand kids come to stay, or you have your grown kiddos stay. Think about any extra bedrooms and a floor plan that maybe allows for that extra space for guests.

Or maybe you want a floor plan with all main level living? Look at different slab-on grade plans that are low maintenance.

Turn a bedroom into a closet, have that space you always dreamed of for your hobbies, clothing, trinkets or whatever you want!

For the Neat Freak:

No matter what stage you are in this neat freak stage maybe kicked in before motherhood or afterwards, either way it doesn’t matter. When it comes to building your home there are things you can do within your floor plan to make sure those messes can be tidy and organized!

Think about different storage options, maybe invest in an over-sized mudroom with built in- lockers to keep the family organized.

This can trickle throughout the home whether it’s additional pantry storage, or a built- in buffet in the dining area to keep all those platters and items that may not fit within the kitchen cabinetry.

For the Chef:

The kitchen can be the heart of the home and if you are a mom that loves to cook this room in the home is especially important! When building think about what kind of counter space you want. Maybe, consider an over-sized island, or a pot filler for ease of access to the stove. Pantry space, custom niches or open shelving to display cookbooks or dishes the options are endless!

Need more ideas? Head on out to our Open Houses every Sunday to get inspired! This is a great opportunity to hone in on what is important to you and what you want in your home to fit your lifestyle. Happy home building mamma’s!

All Things Home with Kaylee Holmstrom

May 8, 2019 by Lauren Stonehouse

Kaylee is Thomsen Homes’ newest addition to the Design Team and brings a whirlwind of knowledge, planning and thoughtfulness to the design process. Kaylee manages day to day pricing and designing, keeping each and every home build process flowing smoothly. She assists our Designers with every project and helps make tough decisions, easier. You can also find Kaylee working part-time at Brewtus in Moorhead where she will serve you up some amazing food and cold beverages!

Name three words that you describe you. Active, outgoing, caring
Do you have any hidden talents or skills? I can eat a whole pizza in a sitting.
If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be? By a pool, napping while I get a good tan.
Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up? A Photographer.
My favorite word in the English language is? Food
If you were a superhero, what super power would you have? Control the weather.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working? Having a beer on a patio.
What would be your personal motto? I run on coffee, sarcasm and dry shampoo.
Choose a movie title for the story of your life. A Series of Unfortunate Events.
What, or who, are you a “closet fan” of? I’ve seen 450 episodes of Law and Order SVU.
Look at your last song listened to. What is it? “On My way To You” by Cody Johnson.
What’s a typical day like for you at work? Meetings, phone calls & drinking coffee And a gallon of water.
What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? I’m persistent and very organized.
What do you love most about your job? Working with my coworkers!

Making the move- Top 3 reasons to build

May 1, 2019 by Lauren Stonehouse

“There’s no place like home” and no better time to build your dream home with Thomsen Homes! Here are the top 3 reasons why so many home buyers prefer new construction homes:

Design your dream home your way

Why settle? You work hard, and home ownership is such a milestone in a person’s life, so why settle for someone else’s taste and why not have the option to make your own choices when it comes to your new home. New construction you can pick out everything from the counter tops, to paint color, appliances, flooring and so much more, you call the shots and design the home how you want it. This is your opportunity to reflect your style and your very own taste. At Thomsen Homes our Design Team will help guide you and explore all the different options you can pick from to build your new home!

Choose a floor plan that meets your needs

Want a large mudroom? Want an over sized island in your kitchen? Or maybe a large master suite with a big walk-in closet? Having the flexibility to pick a floor plan and personalize it the way you live and fits for your family is a huge perk of building a new home. You have options and can accommodate to what fits your needs and wants when it comes to building a new home. Choose from a variety of our different floor plans and personalize them in your own way to make the home fit your needs.

That new home feel

You know that feeling when you get a new car and that “New car smell” everything is clean and shiny, it’s awesome! Well, building a new home you can get that same feeling but better! An existing home won’t be quite the same feeling when you walk in, like that carpet you would want to replace or that stained counter top that you can’t scrub off, that home was someone else’s dream, not yours.

Building a new home and new construction you have that luxury of that never been lived-in feel. A new home can provide a care-free lifestyle so you don’t have to worry about fixing up anything and just enjoy this new home that you worked hard on to build for you and your family.