Save Money with a Energy Plus Home

The New Year is here, and resolutions have begun. For many, this may consist of saving money and paying debt off. Keystone Custom Homes builds energy-efficient homes and guarantees instant savings!

Keystone’s homes are built to Energy Plus standards that are designed to help save money year after year. The builder guarantees heating bills will not exceed $490 per year for the first two years of homeownership, or Keystone will pay the difference. That equals to a savings of up to $1,500 a year! That means a savings of $25,000 that can be used towards a new gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, upgraded floors or both!

The Orchards Group Begins Construction on Amenities at New Community

New construction is underway at The Orchards Group’s newest community, The Orchards of Stoney Point. Located in Cumming, construction on the community’s clubhouse is set to be fully complete and ready to be enjoyed by the community’s very first resident.

“As the focal point of the social scene, we understand the value of having the amenity package operational when the first homeowners move in,” stated Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing with The Orchards Group. “Thanks to the mid-September start date, the amenities will be open by the time the first homes are complete.”

The Orchards of Stoney Point clubhouse will be like all of the clubhouses built by The Orchards Group. It will include a grand room, which will host large community gatherings, a sitting room, a kitchen and a fitness center. Residents will also be able to enjoy The Orchards Group’s first saltwater swimming pool!

Construction has also begun on the five model home for The Orchards of Stoney Point. Two of the homes will showcase the Southern Heritage Collection that features ranch condominiums, while the remaining three will showcase the master-on-the-main townhomes from the Arbors Collection.

More than 20 percent of the homes have already been sold at The Orchards of Stoney Point. Prices of these homes range from the $270,000s through the $380,000s and will feature both the Southern Heritage and Arbors Collections. There will be more information to come about these homes in future posts.

This community is located just south of Peachtree Parkway (High 141) and only one mile east of GA 400 at exit 13. Located in the desirable Cumming area, residents will live near multiple golf courses, North Point Mall, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Lake Lanier and the Collection at Forsyth.

Please contact Sales Associates Craig Smith and Deborah Reahm at 678-513-8879 for more information or visit www.orchardsgroup.com. 

Wedding Bells Ring for Keystone Custom Homes’ Pinterest Contest

Whether there is a ring on your finger or simply a dream wedding board, be sure to enter Keystone Custom Homes’ latest Pinterest contest, Say “I Do” to Your New Home. Now through November 14, 2014, participants can enter to win a $250 Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card.

The contest promoted Keystone’s unique wedding program that encourages engaged couples to register on the Wells Fargo Bank gift registry to help with down payments for their first home. Just like a checking or savings account, the couple, or any contributor, can easily put in money. All the money in the account will belong to the couple, and they are not obligated to purchase from Keystone.

Spice up the Fall with Keystone Custom Homes

Looking for something new to spice up the fall? Keystone Custom Homes is proud to announce its newest home, the Parker, to do just that. The Parker is a spacious, four bedroom, two-and-a-half bath single family home with a dual stone/siding exterior design and columned front porch.

Available at two Keystone communities, the Parker fits right into both the elaborate luxury of The Links at Gettysburg and the country living style of Applewood. Both communities are in Adams county and take advantage of the beautiful views and countryside of rural Pennsylvania. Homes at The Links at Gettysburg overlook the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Applewood residents are just minutes from 85,000 acres of beauty in Michaux State Forest.

Final Active Adult Homes Remain at Cherokee County Community

Now is the time to fall in love with a new active adult home at The Orchards of East Cherokee, as just four homes remain! With 136 of the 140 total homes already sold, this community is expected to be completely sold out before the end of the year, meaning buyers have a limited time to purchase the home of their dreams.

The final four homes available at The Orchards of East Cherokee showcase The Orchards Group’s popular ranch condominium homes. Priced from the $220,000s through the $250,000s, these homes include the Beaumont, Charleston and Ashewood plans.

Two of the final homes feature the Beaumont plan, a spacious two bedroom and two bathroom home. One Beaumont will be move-in ready by mid-November, while the second home will be complete by the end of December.

The Charleston plan also features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a den that can be used as a third bedroom. This home will be ready to close in mid-November.

The final available home at The Orchards of East Cherokee showcases the Ashewood plan, a two bedroom home with a screened porch that will be move-in ready in mid-October. Upstairs, this home has an activities room with a full third bathroom.

Like all of the communities from The Orchards Group, The Orchards of East Cherokee offers low-maintenance living. All landscaping and exterior building maintenance is taken care of, leaving residents with plenty of free time to enjoy the community’s amenities and active social scene.

The amenities available at The Orchards of East Cherokee perfectly complement the active adult lifestyle. Homeowners can enjoy a spacious clubhouse with a media room, fitness center and a gourmet kitchen, as well as a swimming pool and waterfall plaza.

For more information on the final active adult homes available at The Orchards of East Cherokee, contact the community sales center by calling 770-345-5409 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

Keystone Custom Homes Supports Green Living

With energy costs on the rise and environmental responsibility coming more and more to the forefront, Keystone Custom Homes is proud to offer environmentally friendly and energy efficient homes to Pennsylvania.

Keystone focuses on architectural integrity and energy efficiency right from the start when it builds, ensuring lowered heating and cooling costs for homeowners. These beautiful homes are designed to be architecturally sound and eco-friendly, saving the buyer on heating and cooling in the long run with the most up-to-date technology for energy efficiency.

Active Adult Buyers Running Out of Time to Call The Orchards of East Cherokee Home

Home buyers are running out of time to purchase an active adult home at The Orchards of East Cherokee, the first Cherokee County community from The Orchards Group. Since June 1, 2014, 13 homes have sold in this fantastic community, bringing the total homes sold so far this year to 31. With just 10 homes remaining and the incredible sales pace seen so far this year, these final homes won’t last long!

The final 10 homes that are available at The Orchards of East Cherokee feature the builder’s popular ranch condominium floor plans. Priced from the low- to mid-$200,000s, these homes include a maintenance-free lifestyle with a variety of options, including screened porches or sunrooms. With completion dates ranging from August through December 2014, buyers still have time to make some of the sections for the interior options, colors and upgrades for many of the remaining homes.

In addition to beautiful homes, residents at The Orchards of East Cherokee will enjoy fabulous amenities that perfectly complement the active adult lifestyle. Amenities at this community include a waterfall plaza, swimming pool and clubhouse complete with a media room, fitness center and gourmet kitchen.

Located in Cherokee County, this community is convenient to four popular downtown areas that offer a variety of shopping and dining destinations, including Roswell, Canton, Alpharetta and Woodstock. Another bonus of the community’s location is its low property taxes, as homeowners aged 62 and better aren't required to pay the local school tax.

For more information on these final active adult homes, contact The Orchards of East Cherokee community sales center by calling 770-345-5409 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.  

Live Free for a Year with Keystone Custom Homes

Pennsylvania home builder, Keystone Custom Homes, is wowing their buyers with an incredible deal. When home buyers purchase one of Keystone’s new homes, the builder is offering to pay the buyer’s mortgage payment for the first 12 months of ownership. With 44 communities located throughout the Pennsylvania and Maryland areas, the Live Free for a Year program can be taken advantage of by many.

Keystone’s acclaimed single-family homes range from the low $140s to the $400s, so there is something for everyone’s budget. The builder even provides buyers with great financing options to help make the purchase even easier. Their preferred lenders will also work with buyers to help them select the financing option that best fits their lifestyle.

The Live Free for a Year program is Keystone’s unique “housewarming gift” to their buyers. They offer other home buying specials as well, including the popular House Swap program. This provides incentive to buyers who are concerned with taking on two mortgages upon purchasing a new home. With the House Swap program, buyers can simply “swap” their old home for a new one, and eliminate the burden of taking on two mortgages.

It is differences like these that make Keystone the number one home builder in central Pennsylvania, and one of the top 100 home builders in the nation. A percentage of each homes’ sales also goes to HOPE International, a non-profit charitable network founded by Keystone’s CEO, Jeff Rutt.

To learn more about Keystone’s Live Free for a Year program, visit their website at www.keystonecustomhome.com.

Keystone Takes Home the Gold

Lancaster home builder, Keystone Custom Homes, had the recent honor of accepting 28 awards at the Lancaster Parade of Homes Gala. The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County’s Parade of Homes began on June 14, and will run through Sunday, June 22. Keystone submitted five entries into this year’s parade, two of which winning Best in Show awards. All entries can be viewed from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight and from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

KeystoneCustom Homes’ entries in the Parade included four single family homes and one townhome featured throughout their communities in the Lancaster area. These five homes and their awards include:

106 Countryside Lane

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

• This Angelsea community home is priced at $299,990 with four bedrooms and two-and-a -half bathrooms. The open floor plan features a first floor owner’s sweet with his and her walk in closets, a spacious family room and an eat-in kitchen and breakfast area

Keystone’s Spring Success

Spring has successfully sprung for Keystone Custom Homes! From April 7 to May 13, the Lancaster, PA home builder ran their most recent social media campaign through Pinterest, “Decorate Keystone’s Model Home for Spring.” Participants were encouraged to enter Pinterest boards with spring décor ideas for the chance to win a $250 gift card to Pottery Barn."

Participants were instructed to use their creativity while pinning to their “Decorate Keystone’s Model Home for Spring” boards. Contestants were required to pin a minimum of 10 images and use the #DecorateKCHHomeForSpring hashtag on each one. Upon completing their board, the 11 contestants posted the link to the board on Keystone’s Facebook page to be submitted for voting.

Keystone took a unique approach to selecting a winner using a Facebook polling application through their page. Everyone was encouraged to vote by submitting their name, email address and favorite board through the application. 50 individuals voted, and were all entered for the chance to win a $50 Pottery Barn gift card.

Enter to Win a Pottery Barn Gift Card from Keystone Custom Homes

Search “Pottery Barn” on Pinterest, and what pops up? Whether it’s furniture or décor, hundreds of beautiful Pottery Barn ideas to adopt for your home are there for you to look through. Imagine winning a $250 or $50 Pottery Barn gift card. What would you do with it?

Keystone Custom Homes is having its first 2014 Pinterest contest, “Decorate Keystone’s Model Home for Spring.” The contest is happening now until Wednesday, May 7 and is giving pinners and voters the chance to pin and win or vote and win!

Entering is easy and only takes a few simple steps. First, follow Keystone Custom Homes on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/kchhomes. Then, create a board named “Decorate Keystone’s Model Home for Spring,” and start pinning images of family rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, exteriors and more. Once you have pinned at least 10 images, head to Keystone Custom Homes’ Facebook page, and comment on the page with a link to your board.

Find Answers to Your Biggest Home Buying Questions

Whether you’re about to begin the process of becoming a first time home buyer or whether you’ve bought a house or two, having some good advice when purchasing your first home can make a world of difference. On Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Heritage Hotel in Lancaster, Penn., Keystone Custom Homes will host a free seminar for first time home buyers.

This free first time home buyer seminar will teach attendees about building, buying and financing a new home. It will also tackle some of the stressful questions that come along with buying a home, such as how to purchase a home in Lancaster with no money down and a responsible financing plan, how to improve your credit score, what two mistakes first time home buyers make most often and how to avoid them as well as how to save money.

Keystone Custom Homes Promotes Newest Community

Keystone Custom Homes has officially announced its newest community, Rolling Meadows, in Manchester Township. The home builder successfully used its blog as well as local media outlets to share the news even though these homes in York can speak for themselves!

The community features Keystone Custom Homes’ Hamilton, Belmont and Windsor floor plans, which are priced from the $150,000s. A swimming pool, pool house, tennis courts and other features make it an ideal social community.  Additionally, Rolling Meadows is located near Routes 30 and 283 and is a short distance from dining, entertainment, shopping and recreational activities.

Keystone Custom Homes Announces New Community

Keystone Custom Homes is currently using the power of real estate public relations to spread the news about its latest community, Stonehenge Reserve. Priced from the $300,000s, this community offers gorgeous homes in Lititz, Pa. near Bent Creek Country Club.

The community offers a variety of floor plans, including:

• Augusta floor plan with Vintage elevation. This Lancaster new home boasts a side load garage, formal dining room, study, spacious family room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen with island, breakfast space and first floor owner's suite. Upstairs, there is a loft area and three large bedrooms.