Archive for March, 2012
Friday, March 30th, 2012
Exploring No Maintenance Living
Life is a one-time event. Time is needed to make memories, though memories are measured in moments and experiences, not in time. Why should those experiences and moments be spent cleaning gutters, raking leaves, cutting grass and painting? At what point in time does it make sense to exchange the yard and maintenance experience for moments and experiences that will last a lifetime? Should age be a component of this decision? What would you do if you could escape the seasonal routine of maintenance? What moments and memories could you create? Is the reason you are not able to design magical moments because you are tied to a routine? What value would there be in replacing your routines with Richmond no maintenance homes?
In the next few posts we will be discussing no maintenance communities and investigating why so many have chosen this lifestyle. We will be exploring what decisions need to be made to take advantage of this lifestyle, and we will be discussing the advantages of timing. A quick guide on selling your home will cap off the discussion of how to explore a no maintenance home lifestyle and convert that lifestyle in to more memories, moments and experiences.
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Tags: Bellingham at Twin Hickory, boone homes, Luxury Homes in Richmond, new homes, New Homes in Richmond, no maintenance, no maintenance homes, no maintenance lifestyle, no maintenance living, Richmond no maintenance homes
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Richmond No Maintenance Homes Available this Spring
This spring, don’t waste time bothering with time consuming yard work: Buy one of our Richmond no maintenance homes instead. We’re introducing new floor plans and pricing for spring at our Grey Oaks Villas. This luxury, no maintenance community takes care of all your exterior maintenance so that you can spend your time enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Imagine days of leisurely strolls, tennis matches, wine tastings or even extended vacations while someone else worries about spreading the fertilizer, lime treating your yard and cutting the grass this spring, and even raking leaves in the fall and shoveling snow this winter.
Conveniently nestled in Short Pump, the Villas at Grey Oaks is located at within the exclusive Grey Oaks community. Homeowners enjoy easy access to everything the town has to offer including the Shady Grove YMCA, West Creek, Innsbrook, the Twin Hickory County Library and a bevy of dining choices. (more…)
Tags: boone homes, grey oaks villas, Richmond maintenance free homes, Richmond no maintenance homes
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Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Community of Richmond new homes introduces new plan.
Spring is officially here, and if you’re not looking forward to all of the lawn care that comes with the season, then you need to check out the Richmond new homes at the Villas at Grey Oaks. This no maintenance community takes care of all the spring yard work for you. Plus, you get the added convenience of living in the highly sought-after Glen Allen area of Henrico County.
No maintenance services include lawn maintenance, seasonal treatment and aerating, irrigation, exterior painting, gutter cleaning, roof maintenance, snow removal and trash service. So, what will you do with all of your extra time? Well, you can enjoy the community’s excellent amenities including a sparkling swimming pool and tennis courts, or take an extended vacation this summer. Without the inconvenience of lawn work, you’ll now have the time to do all of those things you’ve been putting off! (more…)
Tags: boone homes, croftmore, Luxury Homes in Richmond, richmond new homes, Villas at Grey Oaks
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Make sure your home sparkles inside and out.
The final stage of getting ready for your new homes in Richmond would be to make sure your home sparkles inside and out. A few areas easy to miss, but would ensure your that home sparkles include cleaning items that are not regularly maintained such as baseboard trim, chandelier lights and light domes. If the prospect of a deep clean has the palm of your hands in a cold, clammy sweat then you might consider hiring a cleaning service for a one time deep cleaning. A few hundred dollars of deep cleaning will be well spent.
Ensuring your home is sparkling on the outside is just as important. Take some time to observe your own home with a critical eye or ask a neighbor for suggestions. Other simple improvements what will pay off in rewards will be in pressure washing the home, planting some colored annuals, or maybe even painting the mail box. These simple steps will bring the curb appeal of your home to life, which is what you truly want right before the first showing. (more…)
Tags: New Homes in Richmond, Richmond Home builder, richmond new home builder, richmond new homes
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Friday, March 16th, 2012
New homes in Richmond perfectly crafted for your family.
So far we’ve disassociated ourselves from our used home so we can create fresh memories in the new homes in Richmond that we are buying. We’ve depersonalized the home to make sure it appeals to as many buyers as possible and we’ve de-cluttered the home and organized every space. We are officially more than half way to our goal of getting our used home ready for sale. Now we will focus our time on minor improvements with big payoffs.
Some very minor improvements that will pay off great dividends begin with repairs. The handle that has been sticking may be part of life for your family, but a red flag of “what else is wrong” for the potential buyer. Every opportunity to remove these potential objections should be taken as the reward will prove itself in the end. Wall repairs, paint touch up, window screen repairs and more will invoke feelings of quality to the buyer. Any possible repair should be addressed and completed prior to making a first impression. Statistics show that homes well groomed will command a better price and sell quicker than homes where allowances are made for the future homeowner to make repairs. (more…)
Tags: boone homes, New Homes in Richmond, no maintenance, richmond new home builder
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Richmond New Homes for Every Family's Needs
The next phase in getting ready for your Richmond new homes is to de-clutter. There are three main actions to de-cluttering. These actions are organize, store or dispose. We will start with dispose as it is the easiest to discuss. Though we don’t anticipate you will ever be featured on the show Hoarders, the concept to begin with is: if you have not used the item in question in the last year, then get rid of it. Items in this category range from the sweater Aunt Sally gave as a gift last year to the collection of teaspoons left in the box from the last move. Sifting through each item with care and thoughtful analysis will reveal if the item should stay or go.
The items that are too personal to discard should go into storage. You should store these items in a location outside of your home as removing items will help. Removing unneeded items to a self-storage unit or to a portable storage unit will help the home feel open and accommodating to the prospective buyer who can now visualize their items in that same space. Removing items to storage will also allow more space to organize. Potential buyers are going to look in every nook possible of the home to ensure they are not missing any detail. Organizing closets, cabinets and especially the kitchen will ensure the potential buyer gives your home the thumbs up it needs so you can move into your new Boone home. (more…)
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Friday, March 9th, 2012
Tips to help you sell your current home and purchase new homes in Richmond.
The second step in getting ready for your new homes in Richmond is to take steps to depersonalize your used home. As harsh as that sounds, what we really mean is it is time to neutralize the home. There are several areas that you may consider neutralizing. The first area that will make a dramatic statement will be your wall coverings. Keep in mind that you are not losing your soul by changing wall colors. The paint that spelled home to you may only scream “work” to the potential buyer looking at your home. Statistics have shown that if a home is neutralized it appeals to a wider range of possible buyers, and this home is now meant for someone else, as we talked about in part one.
Neutralizing your homes as you get ready for your Richmond custom homes also entails packing. Many collectables adorn the walls of our homes. The special feeling and memory they evoke to our psyche may deliver a personal message to our happiness, while the same collectable may hinder your ability to sell your used home. That Bavarian Stein collection will feel good on the wall of your new home. So, go ahead and pack the steins up and keep them safe as you prepare for your new Boone Home. Depersonalizing the home will not only help you attract more buyers, you may even get a head start on packing. (more…)
Tags: New Homes in Richmond, richmond custom homes, richmond new homes, Richmond no maintenance homes, rihcmond custom home builder
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
Create memories in your Richmond new homes.
Those ready to sell their current houses so that they can buy Richmond new homes should know that the best time to sell a used home is in the spring after the winter’s hibernation. Home sales in general tend to be more active in the spring, and people are more likely to be optimistic about buying. As you consider your move into a new home, you should consider what will be necessary to prepare your used home for someone else’s enjoyment.
The preparation to leave your home could be difficult, as you have lived in a place filled with memories of events which will soon be in the care of another person. A chapter in life will be left behind, only to open a new chapter with more life to experience. For a successful transition, you need to first and foremost believe the next chapter in your life will be filled with just as many experiences and wonderful memories as the last. As you anticipate the beginning of a new set of experiences, you may need to disassociate yourself with your home and let go of the past. Not because you want to forget life’s best memories, but because you are anticipating new ones. (more…)
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