Construction on the Merecroft home is expected to be complete in October. Showcasing spacious interiors with 2,800 square feet, the home’s construction plan includes upgrades such as a sunroom, Energy Star Package, jetted tub, designer kitchen cabinets with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a private study. The home includes three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a two-car garage and a first floor owner’s suite.

Aside from becoming the owner of your dream home, purchasing the Merecroft home means giving up the burden of exterior maintenance. At Bellingham in Twin Hickory, Boone Homes takes the weight off your shoulders by building all homes maintenance free. Never again will you have to bother with landscaping, snow removal or painting, making your home easy to enjoy. Purchasing Richmond real estate in this community provides residents with access to amenities such as a swimming pool, community clubhouse, tennis courts and sidewalks.

Conveniently located in Glen Allen, Bellingham in Twin Hickory is located close to the local YMCA and library, as well as the Dominion and Hunting Hawk Golf Clubs. Children of this community attend Short Pump Elementary, Short Pump Middle and Deep Run High schools.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to seize the home of your dreams. After all, there is no time like the present! For more information about Home Site 28, or any of our other homes, please call 804-708-5126, or visit the community Monday-Saturday 12-5, or Sunday 1-5. For more information on all of our Richmond communities, visit www.BooneHomes.net.

One home in particular is currently available for immediate move-in. Located on home site 13-8, this stunning home features the Barcroft floor plan, showcases 3,100 square feet of well-designed living space and is priced at $559,000. All brick and maintenance free, this house has curb appeal like no other. The first floor is home to a beautiful designer kitchen with raised panel wood cabinets, granite countertops, a raised deluxe island, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile backsplash and a large closet pantry. An open layout leads to the spacious family room, equipped with custom built-in bookcases and a natural gas fireplace with a black granite surround and wooden mantle.

Other features of the main level include a spacious owner’s suite with two large walk-in closets. The owner’s bathroom is stunning with an upgraded travertine tile shower and jetted tub. While the first floor accommodates everyday living, the second floor is perfect for overnight guests with two bedrooms featuring individual bathrooms.

While enjoying all of these upscale interior features and fixtures, you will be saving money with our ENERGY STAR efficiency package that helps save up to 30 percent on heating and cooling bills.

Tarrington on the James Courtyard Homes is conveniently located near shopping and dining in ChesterfieldCountyand just a few short minutes from Route 288. For more information on all of our Richmond maintenance free homes, feel free to stop by Thursday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., call 804-784-6192 or visit www.BooneHomes.net.

The Villas at Grey Oaks is a luxury, maintenance-free community with 85 three- and four-bedroom homes. These homes provide easy one level living, allowing homeowners to enjoy a first floor owner’s suite while having the upstairs guest ready. At Boone Homes, we understand that empty nesters are looking for homes that offer well-design living space and convenience. With all of the homes maintenance-free, owners at the Villas at Grey Oaks can spend less time on yard work and more time with their children, grandchildren and each other.

Starting from the $480,000s, this Boone Homes community gives these empty nesters the chance to personalize and create their dream home. Luxurious granite countertops, hardwood flooring, raised panel cabinetry and other designer touches can be added and customized to buyer preference. Other options such as lofts, sunrooms and extra bedrooms are available to ensure our buyers can get all that they wish for in their Richmond new home.

If you’re an empty nester looking to downsize to your dream home, visit The Villas at Grey Oaks and check out our luxury maintenance free homes. For more information, call 804-708-5130 or visit www.BooneHomes.net.

Currently waiting for you is home site 12-8 which features the beautiful Hampworth floor plan. Priced at $559,000, this stunning red brick home has three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with a first floor owner’s suite. The suite contains two separate walk-in closets with a stunning bathroom equipped with a travertine tile shower and a jetted tub perfect for unwinding. From the owner’s suite you enter an open family room, breakfast area and kitchen with hardwood floors, raised panel wood cabinets, granite countertops, a raised deluxe island, a large closet pantry and much more. Curl up by a natural gas fireplace with black granite and a wooden mantle or admire the elegant coffered ceiling over a meal in the formal dining room.

Upstairs, you will find a loft adjoining two extra bedrooms with their own separate bathrooms. Between the two is a large game room, where you and your family can enjoy movie or game nights. While enjoying all of these interior features, you will also benefit from a reduction in energy bills by 30% due to our Energy Star Efficient package and a reduction in exterior maintenance due to our no-maintenance home policy!

This opportunity to make this stunning Richmond new home your own is right in front of you. Contact 804-784-6192 for more information, or visits us Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

To learn more about Tarrington on the James or any of our other Richmond communities, visit www.boonehomes.net.

Buyer can start living this luxury lifestyle now with homes available, including this beautiful Blakeshire home. This home has curb appeal unlike any other. The exterior exudes a unique whimsical charm, blending warm red brick with a classic English Tudor elevation. For a price of $719,950, you can be the proud owner of this five bedroom, four and a half bathroom estate.

Showcasing 4,440 square feet of pure elegance, this three-story home features a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a raised deluxe island, 36” stainless steel gas cook top and ceramic tile backsplash. The open family room is equipped with custom built bookcases, perfect for displaying photos, books and your own decorative prowess. Around the corner you will find a mudroom with ceramic tile and built-in cubbies and a sunroom that provides plenty of natural light. Continuing upstairs, one will enter the expansive owner’s suite that includes a sitting area, dressing area and his and her walk-in closets.

In addition to the luxurious features and finishes, this Richmond new home features an Energy Star efficiency package that helps to reduce energy bills by 30 percent.

Located just minutes from Route 288, Tarrington on the James is perfect for your family with children attending Robious Elementary, Robious Middle and James River High schools.  Additionally, residents are conveniently located near dining and shopping in Chesterfield County.

End your search just in time for summer and find your sanctuary today at Tarrington on the James. To learn more about this extraordinary community and the beautiful Blakeshire home, call 804-784-6192 or visit www.BooneHomes.net.

Within this community lies Home Site 29.  Featuring the popular Ashmont home design, this beautiful residence encompasses a timeless elegance with spacious interiors that feature 2,800 square feet of open living space. The classic brick exterior and two-car garage add curb appeal that is sure to be appreciated for years to come.

Through the lofty, elegant foyer, you will find a columned entrance to a tray-ceilinged dining room. At the heart of the home is an open living space featuring a spacious family room, designer kitchen and breakfast room. With granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a gas cook top, the kitchen is perfect for entertaining and preparing meals with the family. Homeowners are sure to enjoy unwinding in the first floor master suite that includes two walk-in closets and a luxurious master bathroom.

Other amenities include a sunroom, two upstairs bedrooms and a downstairs study. On top of that, this is an ENERGY STAR home, meaning it is approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deliver better quality, comfort, and durability to its owner.

Visit Bellingham in Twin Hickory today and make the move towards finding the Richmond new home of your dreams. For more information on the Ashmont and this extraordinary community, call 804-708-5126 or visit www.BooneHomes.net.

Currently available is the Bridgemont home located on Home Site 44. This estate home is 4,223 square feet and priced at $769,950. Harboring five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a three-car garage, this home is guaranteed to be the perfect fit for you and your family.

Beginning with a brick exterior, one enters the home to hardwood floors and a deluxe mudroom to hang their coats. A spacious gourmet kitchen showcases granite countertops, a raised deluxe island, Jenn Air stainless steel appliances and a stunning ceramic tile backsplash. The space and openness between the kitchen and living room accompanied with the back patio is perfect for a hors d’oeuvres party with the neighbors or a summer grill-out with the family.

The owner’s suite will be sure to please, with two separate walk-in-closets and vanities, a jetted tub and travertine tile shower. Cozy up with a book and a cup of tea in the window seat, all the while saving money on monthly bills thanks to the home’s ENERGY STAR efficiency package.

Start living the lifestyle you have always dreamed of today when you purchase the Bridgemont home at Westcott at Grey Oaks. For more information on Richmond real estate in this extraordinary community, call 804-708-5127 or visit www.BooneHomes.net.

Rocketts Red Glare

Residents looking to celebrate Memorial Day with music, food and fireworks will want to stop by Rocketts Landing on Sunday, May 26, 2013 for the Rocketts Red Glare. Festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. with The Kings of Swing expected to start playing at 6:30 p.m.  Food trucks from RVA Street Foodies will be at the event to provide delicious fare including: Chupacabra, Soul Ice, King of Pops, Habaneros, The Dog Wagon, Curbside Creations Food Truck, Sideways Mobile Bistro and The Meatball Company. The event will conclude with a firework show beginning at 9 p.m.

This family-friendly event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your blanket or chairs and celebrate Memorial Day along the James River. For more information, visit www.Richmond.com.

Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony

On Monday, May 27, 2013, celebrate Memorial Day with an inspirational tribute that is dedicated to the proposition that Freedom is Never Free. Highlights of the ceremony will include patriotic music, memorial wreath laying, playing of Taps and a speech from Governor Bob McDonnell. This event takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. and will take place rain or shine at the Virginia War Memorial.

Later in the day on Monday, members of the Thomas Jefferson High School Corps of Cadets Alumni Band will offer an informal concert of patriotic music in the Shrine of Memory. Visitors to the Virginia War Memorial will enjoy this talented group of musicians from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information on these events, visit www.vawarmemorial.org.

Memorial Day is a great time to honor those who have fallen and recognize those who currently fight for our freedom. Boone Homes encourages residents of our Richmond communities to bring your family and friends to these local events for a time of celebration and remembrance.

This spring should be no different; in fact, the market started heating up in February and experts predict this spring to be busier than usual. Mortgage giant Fannie Mae predicts this season to be the strongest real estate season since 2007.

Home buyers, first-time, move-up or downsizing, need to be aware of what’s happening in the market, so the real estate pros at the Equifax Finance Blog shared some of their top three real estate trends to watch this season in the article, “Real Estate Trends to Watch this Spring.” 

1. Home prices are on the rise. Home prices have been on an upward climb for the past few seasons. Home prices increased by 8 percent from early 2012 to early 2013—the most since mid-2006. Buyers shouldn’t be too worried that prices will just keep going up and up that fast; in fact, according to the article, prices will likely fluctuate up and down in communities across the U.S. Richmond luxury home buyers can rest assured though, that the homes in Boone Homes’ communities will be at the best value and the highest quality.

2. Housing inventory is limited. Fewer homes are on the market for sale at any given point in time right now than they have been in the past. The March 2013 housing inventory, according to Realtor.com, was down by more than 15 percent from 2012. Tighter inventories mean buyers are willing to pay more for their home, thus contributing to the overall rise in home prices. Many homeowners still cannot afford to sell their homes until prices rise even higher (especially considering the cost of selling a home is expensive); and this is especially true for the estimated 13.8 million homeowners whose homes are worth less than the mortgage amount owed on the home.  At Boone Homes, we have plenty of Richmond new home options throughout Henrico, Goochland and Chesterfield counties.

3. Interest rates remain low. Good news for buyers: interest rates are still at historically low levels, keeping homes affordable, despite the increase in home prices.

Now is a great time to purchase a Richmond new home. For more information on all of our beautiful communities, visit www.BooneHomes.net.

Whether it is hardwood floors and ceramic tile, or separate walk-in closets, this ENERGY STAR efficient home will fit all your wants and needs. For a price of $599,644, you can purchase this striking 3,540 square foot home featuring the Creekmore floor plan and located on Home Site 14. Highlighting the best of one level living with a first floor owner’s suite, this no-maintenance home showcases a designer kitchen with ceramic tile backsplash and granite countertops that encase an island that is perfect for cooking and spending time with family. On the raised patio in the back of the house, you might choose to entertain guests for a summer barbeque, or host an elegant dinner party beneath tray ceilings in the formal dining room. In this beautiful home, the possibilities are endless!

This community is unlike many others, integrating home and community to create a balance that may only be found at Founders Bridge Club Villas. With close proximity to fantastic dining, shopping and desired public schools, purchasing a Richmond no maintenance home at Founders Bridge Club Villas will truly allow you to “have it all.”

Homes at Founders Bridge Club Villas offer stunning views with homes located on the 13^th and 16^th fairways of Independence Golf Club. For more information on the Creekmore and to check out all that this community has to offer, call 804-784-6192 or visit www.boonehomes.net.