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Renovate vs Build a New Home

Renovate vs Build a New Home

Renovate vs Build a New Home  If you’re considering building a new home vs a renovation to your existing home, this information...

Make Your Home Work For You pt.3

Make Your Home Work For You pt.3

We all contribute somehow to our community, sometimes it’s through the corporate 9-5. Other times it’s through artisanal endeavors or homemaking. Either way, let your home help you in your goal to be the best in your field!  

How to Winterize Your Home: Hygge Style

How to Winterize Your Home: Hygge Style

Fall and winter are the perfect times to turn your home into a cozy haven. Scandinavian culture has mastered the art of cozy with hygge (pronounced Hoo-gah), meaning “to comfort.” The idea of this lifestyle is to create a comforting and cozy atmosphere in your home that allows you to truly rest and unwind while you are spending time at home. Here are a few things you can do to create a hygge environment in your home.  

Make Your Home Work for You pt.2

Make Your Home Work for You pt.2

Welcome back to one of our favorite series! Designing your dream home is such an exciting time for your and your family. Since they are probably one of the biggest reasons you are building a home, here are some things to consider to make your life easier.

Guest Room Must Haves

Guest Room Must Haves

We hope your guests feel at home in your space. During your planning phase of the build, be sure to plan for guests! They all may have different needs on the surface, but the most important thing you could do is welcome them with open arms. Enjoy your time together.

Make Your Home Work For You pt.1

Make Your Home Work For You pt.1

You are the sum of all your decisions and making compromises on something seemingly insignificant can truly impact the quality of your life. You need to prioritize what matters to you in the long run. If any of these goals resonate with you, consider building them in the home of your dreams. Don’t compromise on your goals due to lack of space in your current home. Build a home that is going to work for you.

Meet the Trenton!

Meet the Trenton!

Welcome to one of our newest floorplans-The Trenton! This Heritage series floorplan at 56’ wide and 44’ deep this  is great for wide but short lots. We recently built our first Trenton and we love it. Here’s an exclusive look at the floorplan.  

New Showcase Home in McLean!

New Showcase Home in McLean!

We just completed our Radford showcase home, and we LOVE IT! Here’s what you can expect to see when you visit our newest home.

What Floorplan works for me? Part 1

What Floorplan works for me? Part 1

Welcome to our new series! We're going to highlight a few different floorplans and you can decide which is best for your lifestyle. Each floorplan in part one comes from our Heritage Series. The Heritage Series is by far our most popular collection and works on a variety of lots in most suburban neighborhoods throughout Northern Virginia.

How to Pick the Perfect Floorplan 

How to Pick the Perfect Floorplan 

Building a home is such a unique experience! You create the space your family will make memories for years to come. The most important thing you need to do when building a home is pick a floorplan that matches your lifestyle. You can change fixtures or paint the cabinets whenever you want, but it's a lot harder to change a floorplan after years of living in the same house. Make the best choice the first time! Here's a guide to help get your decision process started.

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The Benefits of Two Primary Suites

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