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Floor Plan Profile: Radford

Floor Plan Profile: Radford

Flexibility is one of the most important traits of a good northern VA build on your lot home design. You want a...

New Home, Same Address

New Home, Same Address

What does tear down and rebuild really mean? As homes age and our lifestyles evolve, the idea of tearing down an old...

What to Look for in a Home Builder

What to Look for in a Home Builder

When searching for a northern VA home builder to trust with your family’s home, what should you be looking for? How do...

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.  

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