Keystone Custom Homes Steals the Show

This year’s Building Industry Association of Lancaster County’s Parade of Homes featured 37 homes from the area’s best home builders. At the Lancaster Parade of Homes Gala, Keystone Custom Homes and their five entries stole the show, winning 28 awards. Of those 28, two were in the Best in Show category – the most prestigious award of the Parade. The homes will continue to be showcased through Sunday June 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. pm weekdays and noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

KeystoneCustom Homes’ five entries each feature a unique style and boast top of the line amenities sure to please anyone looking for a new home. If you aren’t on the market for a home, come get design inspiration from these fully decorated models.

Keystone’s entries and their awards are listed below:

 106 Countryside Lane; Angelsea

• Awards: Best Landscaping, honorable mentions in Interior Design, Kitchen, Bath, Decorated and Best of Show award categories
• $299,990

2205 Aberley Lane; Devon Creek

• Awards: Honorable mentions in Exterior and Landscaping categories
• $299,990

Keystone Springs Pinterest Campaigns into Gear

Keystone Custom Homes has sprung into gear with their latest campaign, “Decorate Keystone’s Model Home for Spring.” The campaign ran from April 7 to May 13, and integrated the use of both Pinterest and Facebook, increasing the campaign’s overall audience and involvement. Contestants were motivated to compete for the chance of winning a grand prize – a $250 gift card to Pottery Barn.

In order to be submitted into competition, participants had to follow a few easy steps. Participants were asked to pin at least 10 images to their “Decorate Keystone’s Model Home for Spring” Pinterest boards. All pins had to be of creative spring decorating ideas, and include the contest’s hashtag #DecorateKCHHomeForSpring. After finalizing their boards, participants were required to post the link to their board on Keystone’s Facebook page.

(P)inspire a Keystone Custom Homes Model Home to Win Big

What better way to forget the dreary days of winter than to spruce up your home with some fun colors? Pinterest is a wonderful site to get some (p)inspiration this spring. While looking through all the colorful images, why not pin for the chance to win a $250 Pottery Barn gift card?

Enter Keystone Custom Homes’ Pinterest contest, “Decorate Keystone’s Model Home for Spring,” by Wednesday, May 7, 2014 for your chance to win.

To enter, follow Keystone Custom Homes on Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/kchhomes/). Then, make a new board named “Decorate Keystone’s Model Home for Spring,” and pin at least 10 images of family rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, exteriors, bathrooms and more. Each image must be pinned with the hashtag #DecorateKCHHomeForSpring in the description.

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.

Smith Douglas Launches SDC Realty

Atlanta home builder Smith Douglas is proud to announce the launch of SDC Realty, a real estate brokerage that will handle the sales and marketing of Smith Douglas homes. The launch of SDC Realty follows a year of incredible growth for the home builder; in 2013 Smith Douglas Communities experienced 300 percent growth.

SDC Realty will exclusively represent Smith Douglas Communities’ new homes in Gwinnett, Hall, Cherokee, Paulding and Forsyth counties. Smith Douglas builds homes in more than 20 communities in and around metro Atlanta. The home builder has made its mark by constructing quality, affordable homes and offering the best in customer service. Their first-rate customer service will continue with SDC Realty with a knowledgeable sales team providing superior support and guidance to home buyers. That top level of customer satisfaction will be combined with the trust and expertise that has made Smith Douglas so successful and efficient. From 2011 to 2013, Smith Douglas experienced 1,000 percent growth and currently builds a new home in just 100 days.

In Gwinnett County, the Brynfield Townhomes are perfect for families looking to live in Suwanee with easy access to the Mall of Georgia, the Gwinnett Braves and other entertainment options. Amenities in this gated community include a pool and a playground. In Lawrenceville’s Gatewood Arbor community, residents love the spacious floor plans of homes that feature three to five bedrooms and up to three bathrooms. Roomy kitchens, large owner’s suites and spectacular finishes are just a few of the reasons so many buyers love Gatewood Arbor.

Learn more about all of the quality homes built by Smith Douglas by visiting www.smithdouglas.com. SDC Realty is seeking talented sales professionals; anyone interested in joining the SDC Realty team can visit www.realtybysdc.com. 

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.

Live at the Center of Suwanee with Brynfield Townhomes

Only two new homes by Smith Douglas Communities are left in the fast-selling Brynfield Townhomes community. Located in beautiful Suwanee, Brynfield is perfect for buyers looking for affordable and spacious Gwinnett County homes.

It’s no surprise there are only two townhomes left in the community. CNN Money Magazine named Suwanee one of the top 50 places to live in the country and Family Circle ranked the city in top 10 best towns for families.

These unbeatable townhomes feature three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with open floor plans perfect for a growing family. Homeowners can cook family dinners in a spacious kitchen with breakfast area, keep their car out of the rain with a one-car garage and enjoy the feel of plush carpeting throughout their home.

These new Gwinnett County homes by Smith Douglas Communities are built with energy efficiency in mind. Heat and cool only select portions of the home with separate thermostats on each floor. Highly efficient insulation and a complete house wrap keep the elements out and save on heating and cooling costs on the townhome.

The gated community offers privacy and quiet from the hustle of everyday life. Relax in the neighborhood pool or take the kids to the community playground. When the sun goes down, head out for a night on the town. Brynfield Townhomes is perfect for families looking to be near the action and fun of Gwinnett County. The Mall of Georgia and Discover Mills offer plenty of shopping and sports fans are a short drive from the Gwinnett Braves’ Coolray Field.

Check out the model home at 22 Reynoldston Court, Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about new Gwinnett County homes by Smith Douglas Communities, visit http://www.smithdouglas.com/our-communities/gwinnett-county/brynfield/.