Like most historic cities, homebuyers in the Charlotte, NC area are often faced with the decision of buying a new home in a newer community or an older home in the more charming historic districts of the city. While many people favor living in a historic neighborhood for the wide assortment of architectural design and quaint streets with large trees, older homes can be more than a new homeowner wants to take on. Older homes often have structural issues and maintenance is almost always to be expected. New communities don’t always offer the same charm, but homeowners confidently know their home is move in ready with new builds. Evans Coghill is offering the best of both worlds with their new homes located in historic areas of Charlotte, including the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood and Cotswold.

Plaza Midwood, one of Charlotte’s oldest neighborhoods, is conveniently located, with just a short commute uptown. Many small shops and local restaurants are just a short walk or bike ride away. The neighborhood hosts community events, even parades, which makes ideal living for families. These homes are very popular, due to their innovative design and location.

Evans Coghill has also started building new homes in the Cotswold neighborhood. The neighborhood developed in the 1950s to 1960s and is still popular today among Charlotte locals. The Cotswold mall is in within walking distance from the community and it’s location is just a quick drive away from uptown Charlotte.

Evans Coghill also offers custom homes in newer communities as well, for more information about Evans Coghill and their homes and neighborhoods, visit their website or call them at 704-334-6789.

ABOUT THE BUILDER

DJK Custom Homes, based out of Plainfield, Illinois, have constructed environmentally conscious homes in the greater Chicago metropolitan area since 1988. They also remodel homes to create stunning updates and additions, while focusing on energy efficiency as well. DJK uses products and suppliers that use recycled materials and they have received the highest level of NAHB Green and LEED certification for past projects. Green homes are not only good for the environment, they’re also good for homeowners. Eco-friendly homes save homeowners money with reduction in utility bills, in addition to a healthier lifestyle for the homes’ occupants. DJK focuses on high quality craftsmanship, efficient design, and superior customer service to build beautiful, one-of-a-kind homes for their clients.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

Stewart Ridge is located in the scenic community of Plainfield, Illinois. About 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Plainfield has the charms of suburban living while also being easily accessible to major interstates. Great shopping and dining are within a ten minute drive of the community. Stewart Ridge features winding roads, ponds, and walking and biking trails that connect to neighboring developments. Students living in Stewart Ridge will attend the Oswega 308 School District.  The development features 96 lots, averaging around 14,000 square feet each. Some lots even feature look out and walk out capabilities. DJK offers homes ranging from $425,000 to $2 million dollars with a wide array of floor plans and custom options to accommodate different budgets and styles for their clients. The spectacular views of the community and handcrafted homes make Stewart Ridge a exceptional living experience.

To learn more about about DJK’s custom homes and the Stewart Ridge community, visit their website.

L.R. Hill Custom Builders is known in Virginia Beach for being one of the top choices for custom homebuilders. Having won awards for their design, craftsmanship, and customer service, the team at L.R. Hill is dedicated to creating lasting dream homes made of only the finest materials. L.R. Hill homeowners rave about their experiences with Larry Hill and the L.R. Hill team, and some even say that they won’t build with anyone but L.R. Hill in the future.

L.R. Hill builds in several communities in Virginia Beach, including Ashville Park, Hanbury Woods, and White’s Landing. The East Beach community has two phases–one with luxury townhomes and one with coastal cottages. East Beach is a waterfront community in Norfolk, Virginia designed in the tradition of Atlantic coastal villages.

Character abounds in these luxury cottages and townhomes. Residents can walk down to the beach where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. The Norfolk International Airport is just ten minutes away. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, and fitness center along with marina access, parks, and local shops and restaurants within the community.

The Carlisle House is a signature townhome plan in the East Beach community, with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Floor plans are open concept with Brazilian cherry hardwood throughout the first floor. The detached garage has an option for a finished studio apartment, which could be ideal for renting out to out-of-town vacationers.

If you would like to know more about L.R. Hill Custom Homes and their available homes and floor plans in Virginia Beach, visit them online at www.lrhillcustombuilders.com.

Fischer & Frichtel, one of Missouri’s top custom homebuilders, has recently opened a new phase of cottage homes at Miralago. Located in Cottleville, MO, this multi-village new home community features incredible nearby amenities, including Cottleville City Park, walking trails, lakes, greenspace, and more.

Fischer & Frichtel’s cottage series in Miralago are a collection of 1.5- and 2-story homes ranging from 1300 square feet to over 1600 square feet. Each home has 3 bedroom and 2 – 2.5 bathrooms. Priced under $200K, these homes are ideal for both first-time buyers and those looking to downsize.

Currently, there are seven available home sites to choose from, along with three different floor plans: The Oxford, the Windsor, and the Devonshire. Each of these plans from Fischer & Frichtel are exclusive to the Miralago community. Some second floor options include an open loft space or laundry room add-on. Each bedroom has its own walk-in closet for ample storage space. The lower floor of each cottage is an open concept that gives the home a bright, airy feel.

Also located within the Miralago subdivision are Miralago Estates and Miralago Manors, both offering larger homes and home sites. One of the available homes for sale in Miralago Estates is a Wyndham Classic plan with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in nearly 4,000 square feet of living space. The home features the master bedroom on the main floor, floor-to-ceiling windows in a 2-story great room, and a bright, airy kitchen with granite countertops.

To learn more about Fischer & Frichtel and their new and custom homes in Missouri, visit www.fandfhomes.com.

No, they’re not the Magnolia Homes of HGTV, but Magnolia Homes in Memphis, TN has a deeply rooted reputation in the area for being an extraordinary builder of new and custom homes. Their services to the greater Memphis area extend into remodeling existing homes, providing homeowners even more opportunity to live in their dream home.

Remodeling options from Magnolia Homes include the master bedroom suite, kitchen, additions, finished attics, covered porches, pool houses, outdoor kitchens, and even upgrades to windows and siding for energy efficiency.

Magnolia Homes is most renowned for their gourmet chef’s kitchen designs. The focus centers on their custom cabinetry, and from there the design team selects the most complementary countertops, flooring, appliances, and even small hardware finishes to truly transform a kitchen space into something Houzz-worthy.

For those that need extra space and don’t want to carry the cost of a full addition to the home, Magnolia Homes suggests the option of utilizing unfinished attic space to create a game room, media room, guest suite, home office, or extra bedroom.

Magnolia Homes’ remodeling option is a great way to get the builder’s special touch in your existing home. Another specialized opportunity the builder offers is to build a fully custom home on the lot of your choice. Imagine sitting down with their designers to sketch out the home plan of your dreams and watch it become a reality. With experience building in the area since 1987, the Magnolia Homes team is also an excellent resource in finding the right home site for your future dream home.

To learn more about Magnolia Homes and their work building custom homes in Memphis, visit them online at www.yourmagnoliahome.com.

Dalamar Homes began building custom homes in Middle Tennessee in 2006 to fill the need for “livable design”–homes designed and built with an understanding of the occupants’ needs. The company began building one or two custom luxury homes per year and has since grown to include an array of floor plans to suit any lifestyle.

Their Malibu plan features an open floor plan with the master bedroom on the first floor and three bedrooms upstairs along with a bonus room perfect for creating a separate living space for kids or guests. Each bedroom has its own walk-in closet–evidence of the “Dalamar touch.” An optional basement provides even more living space.

The Cocoa includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths in 2,400 square feet of living space. A first-floor master bedroom provides separation from the upstairs bedrooms. In addition to two bedrooms, which share a full bath, the second floor features a bonus room, media room, and half bath. The half bathroom upstairs is a thoughtful touch–with the two additional living spaces on the floor, it provides usability for guests as well as a space to alleviate any conflicts between the kids in the morning.

These are only a few examples of the ways Dalamar Homes designs livable spaces. While they have an inventory of floor plans to choose from, the builder distinguishes these plans as “Idea Homes,” opening the possibilities for customers to tweak the plans and make them into something much more custom.

If you would like to know more about Dalamar Homes and their work in Middle Tennessee, visit them online at www.dalamarhomes.com or give them a call at 615-953-6611.

Baessler Homes offers Northern Colorado the unique opportunity to customize homes and build on their own lot without inflating the cost of their home project. Family owned-and-operated since 1968, Baessler Homes has a wealth of experience in new home sales and construction. This experience has earned them an outstanding reputation throughout Loveland, Windsor, Fort Collins, and Greeley.

Despite how easy Baessler makes it to build one of their homes on the home site of your choice, their communities should be equally considered—they’ve actually snapped up some prime real estate on the east side of I-25. Their communities are conveniently close to each city without getting swept into the traffic that’s become unavoidable in recent years. Plus, being just east of I-25 means being far enough away from the foothills to see the snow-capped Rocky Mountains.

Imagine living in a quiet neighborhood where you can watch the sun rise over the mountains from your kitchen window as you drink your morning coffee, but being able to get to downtown Fort Collins or the shops at Centerra in minutes. You’re also on the good side of the highway for dodging south-bound traffic when you need to get to Denver.

Baessler offers two home plan series: The Renaissance, which starts in the low $200s, and the Frontier, which starts in the low $400s. Whichever series fits your style and budget, you can be sure that Baessler will roll out the red carpet for you, allowing you to customize your home design and providing you with a personal concierge to see you through your entire homebuilding process.

If you’d like to learn more about building a new home with Baessler Homes in Northern Colorado, visit them online at http://www.baesslerhomes.com/ or give them a call at 970-356-6251.

Keystone Custom Homes, Central Pennsylvania’s largest independent homebuilder, is building homes in 44 communities throughout Pennsylvania’s Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Cumberland, Chester, and Dauphin counties. The first builder ever to be named America’s Best Builder three times by Builder Magazine and the National Association of Home Builders, Keystone’s philosophy is simple: “build above and beyond for customers, fellow team members, and the global community.”

Part of what Keystone does to build above and beyond offering “Energy Plus” homes that save homeowners energy and money while helping to preserve natural resources. They work to minimize construction waste by recycling drywall and siding scrap. To learn more about how Keystone makes their homes more energy efficient, check out their Energy Plus interactive home.

Although “custom” is in their name, Keystone also has a stock of available inventory ranging from the $100s to above $500K. This gorgeous 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath is located in the Devon Creek community in Lancaster, PA. The community offers a variety of new home styles: estate homes, manor homes, townhomes, garden apartments, and more, all with sidewalks and tree-lined streets. The community also features a park with a playground and convenient access to major highways. Go here to learn more about the Devon Creek community.

Keystone offers buyers a unique online tool to aid them in designing their Keystone custom home. Their KeyChoices system allows homebuyers to log in and choose from over 1500 Value Added features per floor plan. The program calculates the home price based on the chosen features and shows photos of what homebuyers can expect their choices to look like, adding valuable peace of mind early in the building process.

To learn more about Keystone Custom Homes and their communities in Pennsylvania, visit www.keystonecustomhome.com or give them a call at 877-513-0385.

If you’re looking to build a custom home in Virginia Beach, L.R. Hill Custom Builders is the clear favorite. Their home designs combine a mixture of traditional and modern that results in just the sort of timelessness you’d want to see in your custom-built home.

Perhaps above all, L.R. Hill’s claim to fame is their unbeatable customer care. Larry Hill, the president and founder, personally oversees every single project, but their efforts don’t stop there. The entire staff is extraordinarily attentive, and many of their customers have felt compelled to write letters expressing their thanks, a trend that reflects how personal an experience L.R. Hill Custom Builders creates when building a home.

L.R. Hill builds mostly in the Virginia Beach area, and offers a quick-move-in inventory and luxury townhomes in addition to custom homes. L.R. Hill’s townhomes are exclusively designed and built for the East Beach community and feature open interiors and brick exteriors.

Each row of townhomes looks like a mansion you might see in the English countryside. They come with detached garages and the option of a finished studio apartment above the garage. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and oak hardwood throughout the first floor, it’s easy to see why these townhomes deserve the luxury distinction.

L.R. Hill’s East Beach community in Norfolk, VA also features beach cottages and homes right on the waterfront. Located just ten minutes from the Norfolk International Airport makes this community a great option for out-of-towners looking for a beachfront getaway.

If you’d like to learn more about L.R. Hill Custom Builders in Virginia, visit them online at www.lrhillcustombuilders.com or give them a call at 757-340-0530.

If you’re looking for a custom home builder in Kansas City, you’ve likely already heard of Summit Custom Homes. Since 2002, they’ve built more than 1,000 single family homes and have won more than 100 awards for their excellence in design. Their current homeowners have nothing but glowing things to say about the builder, which is evident from what is likely the largest collection of positive testimonials from any homebuilder online.

So why does everyone seem to want to build their custom home with Summit? For one, their homes are gorgeous. Summit’s designs are simple and classic, yet still distinct. Their fingerprint is subtle, but it’s there. You can look at a Summit home and know that they built it.

Secondly, Summit goes to great lengths to ensure their homes are energy efficient. On average, a Summit home is 30% more energy efficient than new homes built to the current energy code standard. Their homeowners have noticed a difference–one couple even reported that their energy bills in their Summit home were lower than their previous home, which was 15 years older and half the size.

Another part of Summit’s Green Build Advantage is their sustainable building practices. They work to reduce material waste during the building process and even include built-in recycling space into your kitchen cabinetry. They also offer an optional zoned irrigation system to reduce water waste in the maintenance of your lawn.

To learn more about why Summit Custom Homes is one of Kansas City’s most well known homebuilders, visit www.summitcustomhomeskc.comor give them a call at (816) 246-6700.