When it comes to new homes in Richmond, there can be a sense of mystery surrounding the unknown. The mystery of the unknown is, “do I live with the devil of the house I’m in with all the shortcomings that are so apparent, or take a chance with the unknown quantity of what a new home would provide.” After all, many of us have heard reports of homes not performing to expectations. Though this may be the case with some builders, Boone Homes has raised the bar on performance as well as what can be expected.
Since it is summer in the Mid-Atlantic we can begin talking about the energy consumption one can expect from a home. To level the playing field a little, we will do this comparison on energy price per square foot. The homes surveyed are approximately 3,100 square feet in size with similar amounts of rooms, bathrooms and unfinished space.
Bob and Mora took their time in seeking out the right place to live. Their desire was to find a family estate neighborhood of new homes in Richmond that would be conveniently located with the best lifestyle features. Once they found the Haywood Village at Charter Colony, they realized that they had found their dream. After plenty of research, they realized that they could confidently commit to living in a Boone Homes’ luxury new home community. Their experience has been rewarded. Take a look at this video and judge for yourself. (more…)
Lazy summer days are best enjoyed on the low maintenance patio with an iPad, Kindle or other wireless reading devise. A gentle breeze can manipulate the senses as you read “The Count of Monte Cristo” and transform your yard into a high stakes duel with the ocean’s salt wind in your face. Sip a tangy fruit smoothie and catch up on the latest wireless version of “Food and Family” and find the best dessert recipe for the evening’s cook out. A patio is certainly the best place to spend lazy summer days – as long as you don’t have to consistently spend time maintaining it. You have more to do than spend time every year maintaining a wooden deck. Life is too short for unneeded maintenance.
For this reason, Boone Homes constructs luxury homes in Richmond with low maintenance aggregate patios. With each custom home built, the patio is designed in size and configuration by the purchaser to fit his or her lifestyle. Custom features such as outdoor kitchens, grilling stations, fire pits, built-in seating and more have been included into our custom patio designs. No time to wait? We build showcase homes ready for you to move into. Each showcase home is designed and finished inside and out with custom and luxury details. You simply cannot go wrong in purchasing a new home built by Boone. (more…)
Man food throughout the centuries has always been cooked over a raging fire. Brontosaurus, water buffalo, chicken, burgers, kabobs, steak and ribs all taste better over an open flame. Father’s Day (the day man proves his grill’n expertise) is where flame-broiled is the order of the day. What better place to grill than the low maintenance patio in the private sodded back yards of our luxury homes in Richmond?
Every new home needs a “man pad” for grilling. The best possible place to grill is on a low maintenance patio. These patios are poured out of concrete at the time in which the home is being built and offer a great non-flammable surface should the raging fire get a little out of hand. Adequately sized for furniture, the patio can serve as a location for that post-grilling quiet evening family dinner, the entertainment hub during a block party or the stadium seating for the kids pick up soccer game. Whether the agenda for the day is grilling a slab of triceratops while enjoying a glass of lemonade or just relaxing with a good book, the low maintenance patio can accommodate. (more…)
When considering a selling your existing home and moving there are several key factors to consider in the equation. In this post we will evaluate one key component to successfully navigate and purchase Richmond new homes.
In the world of Richmond real estate there are only two main groups of homes. The two groups are composed of new homes, where no one has ever lived before; and used homes, where someone has lived before. Seems basic enough, right? The challenge is filtering through these two groups. One will find there is plenty of room for conversation and error.
The first area to consider when discerning between new vs. used is simple: Am I willing to accept a home that has idiosyncrasies, used elements and maintenance needs, or would settling for anything other than a new home be compromise? This question needs to be addressed first and foremost in a logical way. For example: (more…)
“And they lived happily ever after….” if that had been the end of the story. In the case of Tarrington on the James, a community of luxury homes in Richmond, the dream is continuing to be built. The newest phase of this dream is the new river front park following the James River that is now open to the residents of Tarrington on the James. Just imagine a nice stroll in the park that will relax the senses, realign the lucky stars and transition you from the busy day to an organic walk into nature. The private neighborhood park has paths and seating along the river front and can sooth the worries of even the most troubled day.
The elegant new home neighborhood of Tarrington on the James has been one of the most desirable places to live in Richmond since the first new home sold. The entrance to the community speaks luxury; the views speak beauty; the sidewalks, playground, pool and pavilion speak family; and the private wooded home sites speak relaxation. Even the most professional business people can find refuge in this stately new home neighborhood conveniently located in Midlothian’s Robious corridor. All this married with award-winning architecture and award-winning schools and you have a combination that is sure to be sought after. (more…)
The history of Richmond is deep, colorful and diverse. Patrick Henry and his speech in Saint John’s Church and many more events have shaped the resolve and view of many Richmonders. If the past is any indication of where the future lies, Richmond will be at the forefront of innovation and leadership.
Boone Homes, a Richmond home builder, has a rich philosophy of improvement, innovation and leadership in the new home industry. Like the resolve, detail and delivery invested in Patrick Henry’s speech, every detail of a home is planned out in advance and executed completely. Boone Homes has internalized innovation and led the way by building all their homes with ENERGY STAR® features that save home owners more than 38 percent in heating and cooling costs. The detail showcased in every home has been rigorously planned by a staff architect who has won multiple awards in design. (more…)
Energy costs are going up. One of the most significant expenses in owning a home is the heating and cooling costs. What if I told you about a new home that could be cooled in the summer buy using a single ice cube? What would your reaction be? You’d be looking for the catch, which there certainly would be one unless you lived in an igloo.
What if the truth was that the Richmond new homes built by Boone Homes could save you 38 percent or more in just heating and cooling costs alone? What would your reaction be? What would your reaction be if I told you that the 38 percent savings is in comparison to other new homes? When the same home is compared to a used home, the savings increases even further. Would you be shocked to know it is true?
Boone Homes is now building Energy Star homes on prime real estate in prime planned communities in the Richmond area. These energy star homes are so efficient that even the unconditioned attic is cool in the summer time compared to any other home without Energy Star technology. All the new Richmond custom homes constructed by Boone Homes are now built with energy star technology. (more…)
Noise resonates around walls, under closed doors and slices through conversations. The rumble of sound consumes the silence with fervor. If only there was an office away from the office where things could actually be completed and progress accomplished. If only I could find a business oasis that would not devour family time, clutter the kitchen table and consume a guest bedroom. Has the noise epidemic ruined your home office? What if your home had an office? Not just another space, but a genuine office. What would the impact be? What if that office was on the first floor? Would the home suddenly be virtuous?
Boone Homes builds custom Richmond new homes, many of which have a first floor study. Though there are probably more, here are 3.5 virtues we have found in a first floor study. (more…)
Richmond new homes have drastically changed in the last few years. The high cost of energy has contributed directly to this change. Now it seem like a good plan to try and purchase a more energy efficient home, maybe even a new home with updated insulation and current energy features. Maybe you’ve been curious on all the new energy efficient products available today, but have thought the home is too expensive to really be a serious consideration. Maybe you didn’t know that ENERGY STAR® was not just for appliances, and that homes could also be ENERGY STAR® rated.
So what is the benefit of an ENERGY STAR® home?
Increased heating efficiency in the winter, about 38% savings
Increased cooling capacity in the summer, about 38% savings
High efficiency windows reduce drafts
Tax rebates depends on locality
Mortgage rebates depending on the lender some up to $1,000
Increased resale value
So what are the extra costs on owning an ENERGY STAR® home? Very little. (more…)
