We often receive inquiries from buyers regarding what sets our new home floorplans apart. The answer is simple: We believe that when it comes to floorplans for new homes, Keystone Custom Homes designs the best of the best. That doesn’t mean the most opulent features; it means practical. That doesn’t mean palatial accommodations; it means functional, for families like yours.
One of the new home floorplans we use as an example of this is the Ariel, which is available at communities like London Croft. This one story home has a generous foyer entryway, spacious kitchen, large family room and formal dining room on the first floor, and a private master suite that is 15×12 feet flanked by two smaller bedrooms (apx. 11 feet x 13 feet each) all on the main floor. It’s not “fancy” per se, but it’s elegant nonetheless – especially when you consider the choices in facing packages that are available for the exterior as well as 100’s of personalization choices for inside the home.
This is the kind of home you want your family to have; for many of our customers, the Ariel (or our other floorplans for new homes) are considered their dream home. To learn more regarding any of our new home floorplans, contact Keystone Custom Homes today. We will be glad to show you a selection of homes that meet your specific buying criteria. To read more about choosing the right floorplan for you, download our white paper today.
Now available in Mechanicsburg, PA are the new homes of Deer Trace at Penn Valley, an enclave of 8 beautiful wooded view homesites in East Pennsboro Township and a new Keystone Custom Homes community. Here, buyers can choose from more than a dozen floorplans for new homes, including our very popular:
And many more! We offer several elevation choices for these homes, but each one is designed to be both beautiful and functional. Read about any of these floorplans here, then return for information on how to get to Deer Trace if you would like to view the new homesites and ask about possible floorplans for new homes.
How do you find out more? Contact our Online New Home Advisor today at 877-513-0385, she will be happy to help you learn more about this new community.
When buyers hear “new home community,” they often think that means there will be no opportunity to choose the home’s most important feature: the floorplan. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth when with Keystone Custom Homes. We offer dozens – yes, dozens – of floor plans for new homes at our Keystone communities, both one and two story options. A few of our favorites are described here:
The Hamilton: Available in Heritage, Vintage and Traditional elevations, The Hamilton is a two story model that emanates the potential for family legacy. A three bedroom, two bath with a fourth bedroom layout option, The Hamilton is a great choice for the traditionally-minded buyer.
The Windsor: Available in the same three elevations with your choice of exterior materials (three choices of stone and brick inspired facades), The Windsor includes a formal dining room and a study, with an avilable family room fireplace and classic kitchen. As far as floorplans for new homes go, this is a winner among lots of buyers.
The Candace: One of our exclusive one story home floor plans, The Candace is available in two elevation choices: Traditional or Manor. These three bedroom homes are perfect for growing families, downsizers and other types of lifestyles.
If any of these floor plans for new homes strike your fancy, contact Keystone Custom Homes today! If not, don’t worry: We have plenty more plans to choose from!
If you’re relocating to one of our Pennsylvania new homes from another area of the country, there are plenty of events, attractions and activities nearby to take advantage of. Keystone Custom Home communities are located within hours (and in some cases, minutes) of some of the most popular destinations in the region, including:
Hershey Park
The Poconos
Knoebels amusement park
Amish County attractions
In Amish Country, there are endless activities available, including shopping for handmade Amish crafts, sampling delicious Pennsylvania Dutch food or touring the beautiful countryside in a horse and buggy. This is family fun the way it used to be! Don’t forget, historic Philadelphia and even our nation’s capital aren’t too far from here either.
We invite you to explore the area when coming to view our Pennsylvania new homes. In fact, feel free to ask us questions about the area as well. We look forward to welcoming you!
Everyone knows that home prices are low right now, but did you know that U.S. house prices have plunged by nearly one-third in the past five years? That’s an astounding figure that should excite buyers who are ready to take the plunge. Yes, it’s a sobering fact that the nation’s homeownership rate is falling at the fastest pace since the Great Depression; but the good news is, you can help change that! If you’re ready to buy, now is the time – period.
According to SmartMoney.com, two key measures reflect this. First, the nation’s ratio of house prices to yearly rents is nearly restored to its pre-bubble average, suggesting the financial advantages of homeownership have been reinstated. Second, the aforementioned affordability of the market. In fact, when ultra-low mortgage rates are taken into consideration, houses are the most affordable they’ve been in four decades of data. Simply put, when it comes to buying vs. renting, the math is again in favor of buyers.
Speaking of mortgage rates, they factor in as well. Rates are so low right now that homes in many markets look like deep discount bargains. The 30-year mortgage rate rose to 4.12% this week from a record low of 3.94% last week, Freddie Mac said Thursday. As a result, house payments are more affordable than they’ve been in at least four decades of data.
We definitely count our Pennsylvania new homes among the most affordable you’ll find anywhere in the country, especially when you consider their quality and value. To learn how much home you can afford at a Keystone Custom Home community, contact one of our friendly new home consultants today
Our Pennsylvania new homes offer buyers a number of key advantages. One such advantage pertains to wall thickness – specifically, our 2×6 inch walls.
Most older homes were built with 2×4 inch walls. These walls are less expensive, and they are what most buyers are already accustomed to, so many new home builders believe their buyers won’t know the difference if they build their new homes with these same walls. The problem is, 2×4 inch walls offer far less insulation than more costly 2×6 inch walls. That means colder indoor temperatures in the winter, warmer indoor temperatures in the summer and skyrocketing energy bills. Plus, they are not nearly as strong as 2×6 inch walls. That means a weaker house structure.
Keystone Custom Homes believes that whether or not buyers know the differences when it comes to wall thickness, they deserve quality building materials for their money. Our Pennsylvania new homes are built with 2×6 inch walls for a stronger structure, better insulation and lower energy bills. In fact, some say that this wall thickness provides about 40% better energy efficiency. You don’t have to be “green” to get excited about that; you just need to be a homeowner that likes saving money on utility bills.
To learn more regarding our Key Advantages, continue visiting our blog regularly. We look forward to discussing more of our unique advantages with you.
Is any of it really true? Of course, but if you need a visual aid to help you understand the advantages of buying vs. renting, we suggest this buy-rent-calculator published in the New York Times. It demonstrates how renting may make sense at first, but over time, annual home price changes and rent adjustments make it far more sensible to invest in buying a home.
Of course, the record low prices right now should make the decision even easier. For instance, our Pennsylvania new homes are currently being offered at a 20% discount on the original price. This means a savings of anywhere from $30,000-$95,000 on a beautiful new home in the glorious countryside settings of Central Pennsylvania (we also offer communities in Maryland). For those looking to buy outside of the area, there’s still good news: Builders are lowering prices on new homes across the country.
To learn more about the advantages of buying vs. renting a home, contact Keystone Custom Homes today. We will be glad to discuss your homebuying options. Or, you can download our white paper here
There are lots of reasons to love York, Pennsylvania: the Haines Shoe House, the quaint small town streets and York College are among them. Keystone Custom Homes has just given you one more reason to love the town of York – our new community of York PA new homes, Sheridan Manor.
Apparently, lots of buyers have already fallen in love with Sheridan Manor, because there are only eight available homesites remaining at the community. Yes, only eight spots left to move into, because the others were snatched up quickly. People love that there are a total of 18 floorplans available to choose from, and they love that they can purchase a beautiful estate home for around $200,000.
These York, PA new homes are perfect for all types of buyers; could you be one of them? To find out, visit our Addington Reserve model, take Route 30 to Route 83 N. and take the Emigsville exit. Make a left at the end of the ramp, stay straight for the next two lights and make a left on Church St./Rte 238. Then, make a right on Sinking Springs Road. At the stop sign, make a right on Lewisberry Road and a right into the community on East Sorrel St., then a right on Biscayne Lane. The model will be straight ahead. We can’t wait to see you!
Buyers have many reasons for choosing Keystone Custom Homes. Some are impressed that according to the industry’s leading trade journal, Builder Magazine, we are one of the top 100 home builders in the nation and the first builder ever to be named America’s Best Builder (an incredible distinction!) by the National Association of Home Builders, a 200,000-member trade organization. We have actually won this award three times over the past 15 years.
Others appreciate that they can go nearly anywhere in Central Pennsylvania and part of Maryland and find our outstanding new home communities. We are located throughout Cecil, Adams, Lancaster, York, Dauphin, Cumberland, Chester, Lebanon and Washington counties, some of the most beautiful counties in the eastern United States. These regions boast beautiful countrysides that serve as the perfect backdrop for our pleasant Pennsylvania new homes.
Finally, the vast majority of our buyers choose Keystone Custom Homes because our homes are designed skillfully and executed masterfully. We offer dozens of floorplans, to ensure that our buyers can enjoy a home that is all their own. We also offer buyers numerous key advantages, such as a 20-year warranty against structural defects in material or workmanship, which significantly affects the load bearing portions of your home. You can rest assured that our homes are designed to remain in your family for years to come, if not generations.
For more information, contact Keystone Custom Homes today. We look forward to discussing your homebuying options.
We’re opened many new communities as of late, but they’re filling up quickly. It seems today’s buyers are hungry for homes that are built with quality, especially those that can offer them a quaint country setting as a means of escape from life’s daily pressures. One example of this is our new Millstone community. Located in Harrisburg, this neighborhood has only 7 sites remaining. People are eager to take advantage of the opportunity to live in a community of superior Pennsylvania new homes, conveniently located near Route 81 and Route 283 yet set among amazing open space and breathtaking views.
Of course, one thing that never goes out of style is a good price. Fortunately, Millstone offers that as well. These 3 and 4 bedroom homes, available in a variety of traditionally attractive floorplans, are priced from the $180,000s, which definitely makes them accessible to the average buyer. If Millstone intrigues you and you’d like to learn more, why not come see these Pennsylvania new homes for yourself? Visit Millstone by taking Route 81, Exit 77, then Route 39 West to Linglestown Rd. Follow Linglestown Road and make a left onto Manor Dr. Follow to Sandy Hollow Rd and make a right. Then you’re there! Or call (877) 513-0385 for more information.
We often receive inquiries from buyers regarding what sets our new home floorplans apart. The answer is simple: We believe that when it comes to floorplans for new homes, Keystone Custom Homes designs the best of the best. That doesn’t mean the most opulent features; it means practical. That doesn’t mean palatial accommodations; it means functional, for families like yours.
