Stay Green and Save Green in 2016 with Keystone Custom Homes

Looking for ways to save green and stay green in 2016? Look no further than an Energy/Plus home from Keystone Custom Homes. These energy-efficient homes, built with loads of money and resource saving technology, offer high-quality and high-performance features.

20 specific features make each Energy/Plus a money and energy saving machine. Low Emittance (Low-E) windows reflect heat and allow natural light to pass through. Also, these windows block harmful UV rays from entering the home. In the summer, the windows will help reflect heat and reduce air

Swap Homes in 2016 with Keystone Custom Homes

Keystone Custom Homes’ House Swap program afford current homeowners looking to move with the perfect opportunity. From start to finish, the program caters to homeowners’ needs and makes the transition as simple as possible.

Also referred to as Certain Sale, the House Swap program allows buyers to sell their existing home quickly and at market value. Never make two mortgage payments or deal with two moves ever again!

Here are the steps:

Step 1: Apply – Buyers must apply for the program and get approved by Keystone's preferred lender.

Step 2: Build – Buyers are enrolled in the program and construction begins on a new Keystone home.

Step 3: Sell – Keystone contact a distinguished real estate professional or consultant to assist the buyer's with the marketing of the home.

Step 4: Move – After the home is sold, a settlement date is assigned and buyers will move into their new home!

Keystone Custom Homes Creates Infographic to Encourage New vs. Used Homes

Keystone Custom Homes wants buyers to understand why they should buy new vs. used homes. To do so, an infographic was created entitled, “Why Should You Buy New?: New vs. Used Homes.”

Many buyers do not think they can afford to purchase a new home; however, that is not the case. New homes can be maintained for 96 percent less than a used home built prior to 1980. Also, a new home bought at $300,000 and a used home bought at $208,000 will have the same monthly payment of approximately $2,000 due to maintenance and heating costs for the older home.

The infographic contains information in an easy to understand visual, using bright colors. The graphic features a tall house with bite-sized facts in compartments or rooms and shares how replacing the roof and flooring, remodeling the master bath and kitchen, and upgrading the furnace of an older home is costly.

First-Time Buyers: Avoid These Common Mistakes

As the flowers start to bloom and the weather warms up, families start looking to buy new homes. Even for veteran buyers, the process can be stressful. But for first-time buyers, moving into new homes can feel like a long road with no end in sight.

Lancaster home builder Keystone Custom Homes has worked for more than 20 years with buyers looking to purchase their new homes. Keystone agents have seen all of the mistakes that new buyers routinely make, and they do their best to make sure they are avoided.

Here are just a few common mistakes by first-time buyers:

• Forgetting a budget. New buyers often just look at home prices without figuring out what is the highest payment they can afford. Making a budget ahead of home shopping will alleviate some of the monetary issues that come up during the process.
• Skipping the inspection. The home looks fine, right? But if a professional does not inspect the home, buyers could end up with a home that needs significant repairs.
• Waiting to get prequalified. It’s never too early to get prequalified. The process can take time, especially if there are errors or changes, and that can cost valuable house hunting time.

Keystone Custom Homes wants to help new buyers this spring by offering a special seminar. The free seminar will be held on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Heritage Hotel at 500 Centerville Road in Lancaster.

Reservations are required. Call Jennifer Baxter at 717-464-9060 ext. 129 to reserve space. All attendees receive the book Automatic Millionaire by David Bach and a $50 gas card.

Visit www.keystonecustomhome.com to learn more about the seminar and search the single-family homes and townhomes Keystone Custom Homes builds in 44 counties across Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Family Fun Abounds in Beautiful York

Downtown York is an area rich with culture and fun, and all of it is close to the new Rolling Meadows community. Art galleries, local restaurants and trendy shops are waiting just around the corner from these gorgeous homes built by Keystone Custom Homes.

Discover local artists who specialize in a variety of mediums, from pottery to paintings, at the York Arts Gallery. Along with the galleries, improve your photography and fine-tune your illustrations with a wide range of offered classes.

Forget the chain restaurants when walking the streets of downtown York. Instead, grab a meal that won’t let you forget this amazing city. The motto of Sam and Tony’s Italian Restaurant is “Not Just Great Italian Food!” and it’s hard to argue with it. The Biohazard burger is topped with jalapenos and black pepper plus an atomic garlic sauce. Make sure to try the pasta with a tasty artichoke sauce too.

If sandwiches are more your thing, visit Flats Original Flatbead Café for delicious wraps and sandwiches. Afterward, grab a java at the lively coffeehouse, The Green Bean Roasting Company. Enjoy a gourmet cup of coffee while you relax, or order to go for a punch of caffeine on the road.

Every writer knows all stories begin with putting pen to paper, and Pippi’s Pen Shoppe is the place to find unique writing gifts for every author or artist. Just down the street is The Watchmaker’s Daughter, a locally owned shop that is more than just a jewelry store. Discover watches, rings and other jewelry that will stand out from the pieces found at national jewelry chains.

All of this and more is near Rolling Meadows, where homes built by Keystone Custom Homes are priced from the $150,000s. Families of all sizes can find a new home with a floor plan that matches their needs in York. Rolling Meadows also features amenities like tennis courts, a swimming pool and a pool house.

Learn more about Rolling Meadows by calling Barb DiBrito at 717-368-9831 today.

There’s Nothing Small about the Coolest Small Town in America

It’s easy to see why Lititz was voted America’s Coolest Small Town in a 2013 survey. Nestled between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, it’s a vibrant community full of life and activity, even after more than 250 years.

Less than 10,000 people live in this Pennsylvania town, but it’s far from being a dull place to live. Unique shops, gorgeous parks and historic buildings are on nearly every corner. Visit the first pretzel bakery in the country and get a hands-on lesson at Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery. The bakery opened in 1861, and more than 150 years later it is still baking the best pretzels around.

For the chocoholics, the Wilbur Chocolate Museum and Factory Store is a must-see. Willy Wonka has nothing on this five-story chocolate factory that was built in 1913. Chocolate is still made by hand in the modern kitchen located in the museum.

One-of-a-kind merchandise sits on shelves next to name-brand items in the shops of Lititz. Shoppers are almost guaranteed to go with something they didn’t expect to buy when visiting.

Eateries in Lititz range from four-star restaurants and tea shops to breweries and bakeries. Bring a big appetite, because the restaurants in Lititz are known for being some of the best in the area.

With so much to see and do, it’s no surprise Lancaster new home builder Keystone Custom Homes is excited to be building in the Stonehenge Reserve community in Lititz. Homes are priced from the $300,000s. Bay windows, full front porches and side load garages are just a few of the options available at Stonehenge Reserve.

The community is near the Bent Creek Country Club, known for its great golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool and fitness center. Homeowners looking to head into Philadelphia will find state routes just minutes away. Students in Stonehenge Reserve attend schools in the prestigious Manheim Township.

Visit the model home today. From Route 30, take the Oregon Pike North and turn left into Stonehenge Reserve on Royer Drive. Turn left on Prescot Street, and the home is the last one on the right. It is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 1p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.