Keystone Presents New Pennsylvania Communities

Continuing their year of growth, Keystone Custom Homes has recently announced their two new communities at Timberlake in Berks County and Charleston Ridings in Dauphin County. Both communities offer single-family homes moderately priced from the $200,000s.

Peacefully located in Wernersville, Timberlake provides a wonderful location, just minutes from Route 422 and local shopping and dining. Homes in this community range from the $230,000s, and provide access to the Wilson School District. One of the many floor plans available for selection is the Ethan. This plan consists of four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and 3,200 square feet. Priced at $262,205, you will receive a spacious kitchen with island and breakfast nook, dining room, second floor laundry room and walk-in closets. The plan allows buyers to make additions to the layout, including options such as a deck, walk-in pantry, basement, upgraded bathrooms and an extra bathroom.

Keystone’s other new community, Charleston Ridings, is located in Harrisburg with prices starting in the $260,000s. Residents gain access to the popular Central Dauphin School District, major routes, a bordering local park, and local entertainment and shopping. One of the community’s available floor plans is the Oxford. Priced at $312,235, this home includes four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and 3,028 square feet. Highlights of the plan include a large kitchen with island and breakfast nook, a butler’s pantry, second floor laundry room and a conjoining Jack and Jill upstairs bathroom.

To learn more about these communities and their floor plans, visit www.keystonecustomhomes.com.

Richmond Home Builder Offers Quick-Delivery Home at Tarrington on the James

Richmond-area home buyers searching for a maintenance-free, amenity-rich lifestyle can make their dream a reality today at Tarrington on the James. Built by Boone Homes, there is currently one move-in ready Courtyard home available in this outstanding master-planned community.

The popular Hampworth plan features four-sides brick construction and a two-car garage on the outside along with three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms on the inside. Priced at $613,216, this home offers more than 3,200 square feet of living space, including the large owner’s suite on the main floor. The new homeowners will enjoy spending time in this retreat that is complete with a bay window, dressing area, his-and-hers walk-in closets and a spacious bathroom that has a frameless shower, jetted spa tub and double vanities.

Also located on the first floor of the Hampworth home is a gourmet kitchen that features a breakfast area, a butler’s pantry that opens into the formal dining room, a deluxe island and a beautiful tile backsplash. The kitchen is open to the spacious family room, which includes a coffered ceiling and a cozy fireplace surrounded by built-in bookcases.

Upstairs, home buyers will find an open loft space and a completed game room perfect for young family members. In addition, there are two second bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom.

Like all Boone homes, the new Hampworth home at Tarrington on the James will offer a variety of energy efficient features designed to reduce energy costs while keeping the homeowner comfortable. Some of the energy efficient features that can be found in this home include touch-screen, programmable thermostats, super low-E windows and a Rinnai tankless hot water heater®.

All of the Courtyard Homes at Tarrington on the James feature beautiful curb appeal, as all lawn maintenance, weekly trash service, snow removal, gutter cleaning and more is available through the community homeowner’s association.

Thanks to Tarrington on the James’ maintenance-free lifestyle, homeowners can enjoy the community’s many fabulous amenities, such as the 10-acre riverfront park, tree-lined sidewalks, fitness center and clubhouse. In addition, residents can spend time at the triple pool complex, which includes a toddler’s pool with water jets, an adults-only pool and a main pool with a water slide and lap lanes for swim meets.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to begin living the maintenance-free, amenity-rich lifestyle at Tarrington on the James today. For more information on the new Courtyard homes being offered by Boone Homes, call 804-784-6192 or visit www.BooneHomes.net.

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.