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What’s Trending: Courtyards & Outdoor Living Spaces

Kaylie Austin By Kaylie Austin, in All Communities
May 23, 2017 | Comments Off on What’s Trending: Courtyards & Outdoor Living Spaces

With spring in full swing and summer on the way, outdoor living spaces are as popular as ever, with buyers showing a heightened interest in expanding their interior horizons to allow for more space to enjoy time with family and friends in their new home. Whether you envision yourself propping your feet up at the end […]

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Sized Perfectly: Introducing the Coastal Cottage Series

Ali Gilliam By Ali Gilliam, in Bayside
May 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Sized Perfectly: Introducing the Coastal Cottage Series

A home is so much more than four square walls, which is why we offer numerous floor plan options, each with high-end finishes and innovative spaces adapted perfectly for the way you live. “Your home just feels better” is something we hear often from people visiting our model homes, and it’s that exact sentiment that […]

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Planning for Your Outdoor Living Space

Ali Gilliam By Ali Gilliam, in All Communities
April 6, 2017 | Comments Off on Planning for Your Outdoor Living Space

Now that spring has officially arrived, bringing warm weather and sunshine in tow, it’s natural to gravitate towards the outdoors to soak up the sun and enjoy all of those vibrant pops of color from the blue skies and spring flowers. It’s also the perfect time to revel in your outdoor living space. And if you […]

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Choosing a Flexible Floor Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle

Vicki Wilkins By Vicki Wilkins, in All Communities
March 14, 2017 | Comments Off on Choosing a Flexible Floor Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle

Current buying trends dictate new home designs and living spaces that feature versatile and flexible floor plans; however, finding this characteristic in a home plan that is less than 2,500 square feet in size can be challenging, particularly for the buyer interested in purchasing a home that can house two or more generations. Enter the […]

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Tips for Downsizing and Moving to a New Area

Ali Gilliam By Ali Gilliam, in All Communities
March 4, 2017 | Comments Off on Tips for Downsizing and Moving to a New Area

With the kids moving out, it’s natural to start thinking about leaving a house that is too big for you or requires too much maintenance. Perhaps you’re not ready to make the leap to condo or apartment living. Or you know that you want a home that’s not quite as big as what you have now, […]

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HERS – The 4 Most Important Letters in Energy Efficiency

Charlie Waltjen By Charlie Waltjen, in All Communities
November 13, 2016 | Comments (1)

On the road to your dream home, it’s easy to get bogged down in the decision making process. What started as a grand vision of building the perfect home can quickly be mired by your valiant attempts to choose the absolute best options for your new home without completely breaking the bank. The good news is, when […]

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Ranch Homes: Not Your Grandmother’s Rancher

Vicki Wilkins By Vicki Wilkins, in All Communities
September 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Ranch Homes: Not Your Grandmother’s Rancher

When you hear the words “ranch home”, what do you think of? Do you think of your grandmother’s rancher? Or perhaps something from the 60’s-70’s with long, narrow hallways and small, closed-in rooms? It’s alright; most people do! Also referred to as ‘ramblers’ or ‘starter homes’ ranch-style floor plans are best known for their simple, close-to-the […]

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Deciding When You’re ‘Ready’ to Buy a New Home

Lynn Cattafi By Lynn Cattafi, in All Communities
August 8, 2016 | Comments Off on Deciding When You’re ‘Ready’ to Buy a New Home

“We found the perfect home…but we are just not ready yet.” This is a very common reaction. Many people that are happily enjoying their new Schell Brothers home today had this exact reaction when they realized they had found the floor plan and community of their dreams and that it could all be possible. Not […]

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Local’s Corner: Spencer for Hire

Adam Pettengell By Adam Pettengell, in All Communities
July 5, 2016 | Comments Off on Local’s Corner: Spencer for Hire

Another common question I get asked from homeowners is whom do I recommend to help them move from their home/storage to their amazing, new, Schell Brothers home.  Well, we’ve hopefully used him for the last time BUT we’ve done a few moves in the local area and can honestly say that Spencer For Hire have been amazing […]

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Why My Parents Chose to Retire to Delaware

Gary Desch By Gary Desch, in All Communities
April 20, 2016 | Comments Off on Why My Parents Chose to Retire to Delaware

Some people think when you retire you have to move all the way to the Carolinas or even Florida to get the tax benefits. Not anymore.  Just ask my parents who made the move from Maryland to Delaware, ranked the #1 state to retire.  They love it and haven’t looked back. My parents wanted to […]

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