More than just a house: The value proposition of new construction
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The decision to buy a home is a big one. While price is important, it’s crucial to consider the long-term value offered by new construction.
Why New Construction May Offer More Value:
- Peace of Mind: Enjoy the security and reliability of the latest updates in building materials. Plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, etc.
- Energy Efficiency: New construction homes are typically built with the latest energy-saving features, reducing your monthly utility bills.
- Modern Amenities: Take advantage of modern amenities like smart home technology, community features, and a fresh, new aesthetic.
- Increased Resale Value: New construction homes often hold their value well due to modern features and lower maintenance needs.
Investing in your future, not just a house
River’s Edge in Knightstown and The Preserve in New Castle offer more than just a new house; they offer a smart investment for your future. Contact our team today to discuss the long-term value proposition of owning a new construction home at River’s Edge or The Preserve.
Let’s Connect
Is this for you or someone you know? Home prices are at a record high. Find out the value of your current home, and we can also explore these dream home possibilities together. Complete our contact form, and one of our experienced brokers will be in touch soon to discuss your needs.
Step Inside Your Dream Home Experience
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Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a home customized to your needs and dreams? When you explore life at one of our two new developments, you can take your dreams to the next level. We have stunning model homes open for tours at both River’s Edge in Knightstown and at The Preserve at Northfield Village in New Castle.
Experience the Dream Firsthand
- Explore the Possibilities: Walk through our beautifully decorated model homes and get a feel for the different floor plans and design options available at River’s Edge and The Preserve.
- Visualize Your Life Here: Imagine yourself relaxing in the living room, cooking in the gourmet kitchen, or enjoying a cozy evening in your sunroom.
- Ask Us Anything: We have been involved in all of the recently sold homes at River’s Edge and The Preserve. This experience means we can answer any questions you have about the process of building a new home and transitioning from your current home.
Don’t Miss Out!
Reach out to our team today to schedule your model home tour and discover why River’s Edge and The Preserve at Northfield Village are the perfect neighborhoods to build your dream home.
Let’s Connect
Is this for you or someone you know? Home prices are at a record high. Find out the value of your current home, and we can also explore these dream home possibilities together. Complete our contact form, and one of our experienced brokers will be in touch soon to discuss your needs.
New Construction Upgrades At River’s Edge In Knightstown
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Move in to a brand new home that is EXACTLY how you want it. The River’s Edge Townhomes are all nicely equipped with standard features that include quality craftsmanship and attractive finishing touches. There are also upgrades available which allow you to customize your townhome to make it exactly how you want it.
What upgrades are available at River’s Edge?
Our local builders will really work with you to help you determine which upgrades you want in your new home and do whatever they can to make your vision a reality. The material upgrades you think of with new construction upgrades are available including upgrading the countertop to granite, upgrading cabinets in size and quality, upgrading flooring quality and type, etc. Beyond these basic upgrades, you may also have the option to adapt a floorplan to make it better suit your needs, or enclose the screened in porch to make it an all-season room with a heater… and the list goes on and on of potential upgrades!
Which upgrades are worth the investment?
When deciding which upgrades to make, it’s important to consider your budget and how long you plan to stay in your new home. If you are planning to move within a few years, you may want to focus on upgrades that are more likely to appeal to buyers, such as kitchen and bathroom upgrades. If you’re planning to stay in the home for a longer period of time, you may want to consider upgrades that will make the home more comfortable and enjoyable for you, such as an enclosed sunroom or the flex room turned into a home office.
How do I decide which upgrades to make now?
Some upgrades, such as structural changes, are best left to the professionals and can actually save time and money to be completed by the builder when they are in the beginning stages of the building process. You can prioritize the upgrades you want to make now and save the ones you can live without until after your townhome is complete and you have moved in.
Considering a new home? We are working with River’s Edge in Knightstown. Let’s find an option that works for you!
Complete our contact form and one of our experienced brokers will be in touch soon.
River’s Edge Models You’ll Love
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Knightstown, Indiana has a new community of luxury townhomes. You can choose the floor plan that works for you. Are you looking for single story maintenance-free living in a location convenient for walkability to downtown shops and restaurants and access to I-70? Look no further!
What floor plan options are there?
There are 3 floorplans: the Oasis is the largest at 2,100 sq ft, the Tranquility and the Cottage. Each floor plan is professionally designed but there are opportunities to modify the design to meet a specific need you may have. All models offer zero grade entry, one level and quality construction.
Can I choose the exterior type?
The River’s Edge neighborhood has been carefully designed with a craftsman style exterior, the use of high-quality materials including stone and high-quality siding. The exteriors of the 3 models vary but with a cohesive overall look and the colors of the exterior have also been carefully selected to create a visually lovely neighborhood.
Want more?
The possibilities are endless to customize your townhome. From moving walls to making the floorplan work best for you to optional upgrades such as granite countertops, you can truly have your dream home with a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Considering a new home? We are working with River’s Edge in Knightstown and The Preserve at Northfield Village in New Castle. Let’s find an option that works for you!
Complete our contact form and one of our experienced brokers will be in touch soon.
Bridgenorth Homes: About the Builder
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Who is building all these homes?!
84 brand new, luxury homes sounds great, but how do we know homes at The Preserve at Northfield Village are built by a reputable company with a proven track record? We had the same question!
Who are they? Bridgenorth Homes was founded by Dave Sego and Carl McIntyre, both local to Indiana and both with backgrounds in home building and construction. Their first development was nearby in New Palestine in 2015. Since then, they have expanded across three counties in central Indiana, developing 4 new communities and counting, including The Preserve at Northfield Village. The mission of Bridgenorth Homes is “To create housing communities for families to live in and thrive that we can be proud of for years to come.”
Where can I see their work? Outside of the model home at The Preserve at Northfield Village, there are Bridgenorth neighborhoods you can visit in New Palestine, Shelbyville, Anderson and Indianapolis.
Why should I trust Bridgenorth to build my home? Bridgenorth brings high-quality and customizable design at an affordable price. You will receive the experience of a large-scale brand with the personal touch of a locally owned and operated business.
Is this for you or someone you know? Home prices are at a record high. Do you know the current value of your home? ERA Integrity can help! Please contact us so we can discuss your needs. Fill out this form, or give us a call at 765-529-2211.
Learn more about the development: https://eraintegrity.com/2023/10/19/new-construction-finally-comes-to-new-castle/
Discover maintenance options: https://eraintegrity.com/2023/12/19/homeowner-associations-and-maintenance-vs-non-maintenance/
Homeowner Associations and Maintenance vs Non-Maintenance
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To mow or not to mow…that is the question!
Since Homeowner Associations (HOAs) are not very common in Henry County, Indiana, let’s take a moment to discuss the options you have in Henry County’s new neighborhoods related to exterior maintenance.
At River’s Edge in Knightstown, the entire neighborhood is part of the HOA and exterior maintenance is taken care of. These homes are all considered maintenance-free.
At The Preserve at Northfield Village, there is a maintenance-free and a non-maintenance section. Both of these sections are in the HOA, the difference is simply how much exterior maintenance is included.
What does maintenance-free mean? If you buy a single-family home or condo in the maintenance-free section, this means much of the exterior maintenance is covered by the HOA. You do not have to worry about lawn care, shoveling snow, or roof or siding repairs. This will also likely reduce your homeowners insurance significantly.
What is the difference between “maintenance” and HOA? All homes at The Preserve are in the HOA but not all are maintenance-free. If you are in a non-maintenance section, this means you still have access to the neighborhood pickleball courts and the clubhouse, but you will be responsible for your own exterior maintenance including mowing your lawn, shoveling your snow, etc.
How much? There is a one-time capitalization fee and a one-time HOA fee that all River’s Edge and Preserve buyers will pay at closing. River’s Edge homeowners will also pay an annual HOA fee. After the fees at closing, the amount you pay at The Preserve will depend on what section you are in and whether you buy and condo or a single-family home. The maintenance-free section owners at The Preserve will pay a monthly fee depending on types of home and those in the non-maintenance section will pay a small, yearly HOA fee.
What type of home can I get? River’s Edge has a total of 22 condo-style townhomes, with several options still available. At The Preserve, there are a total of 84 planned units going in. Seventeen of these are single family homes in a non-maintenance section, 44 quad-condo style units in the maintenance-free section and another 23 single family units in the maintenance-free section.
Let’s Connect: Are these home possibilities for you or someone you know? Home prices are at a record high. Do you know the current value of your home? ERA Integrity can help! Please contact us so we can discuss your needs. Fill out this form, or give us a call at 765-529-2211.
Pick Your Favorite Bridgenorth Model
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New Castle has a new community with a mix of single-family homes and condo-style living. Bridgenorth Homes is developing The Preserve at Northfield Village, and the possibilities are many. You can choose the floor plan that works for you. Are you looking for single-story maintenance-free living or do you want bedrooms upstairs and your own lawn to mow? There is floor plan and home style for everyone.
What floor plan options are there? You certainly have a variety of options. Single family homes offer 9 different floor plans ranging from 1,687 square feet to 4,900. The quads or condos offer 5 different floorplans from 1,522 square feet to 2,633. Each floor plan is professionally designed but there are opportunities to modify the design to meet a specific need or want you may have.
Can I choose the exterior style? The Preserve at Northfield is designed to be reflective of the overall community plan while also allowing for each individual single-family home in the non-maintenance section to have the exterior style you choose. All the homes in the maintenance-free section will be Craftsman style. Style options in the non-maintenance section include Traditional, Farmhouse, Tudor, Craftsman. Additional options like stone or brink and color selections truly allow you personalize your home.
Want more? There are several additional options like a 3-car garage, sunroom, bonus room, second story, covered porch and more to choose from. You can truly have your dream home with maintenance-free living if you choose or non-maintenance lifestyle.
Let’s Connect: Is this for you or someone you know? Home prices are at a record high. Do you know the current value of your home? ERA Integrity can help! Please contact us so we can discuss your needs. Fill out this form, or give us a call at 765-529-2211.
Learn more about the excitement surrounding this new development: https://eraintegrity.com/2023/10/19/new-construction-finally-comes-to-new-castle/
New Home Options Abound: Preserve at Northfield Village
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ERA Integrity is proud to be working in collaboration with Bridgenorth Homes to sell brand-new custom-built home options in a new neighborhood on the north side of New Castle. The neighborhood is close to State Road 3, the Henry County YMCA, and the Wilbur Wright walking trail.
The Preserve at Northfield Village features single family and villa layouts starting from $299,490. Pond views, lawn care, and snow care are available options.
Bridgenorth Homes is planning a total of 84 units for The Preserve at Northfield Village, with unique building plans available for each type of unit. There are 17 single family homes where the homeowners will take care of their own home maintenance. In the maintenance-free section, there are 44 quad-condo style units and another 23 single family homes.
Bridgenorth Homes is an Indiana-based builder with more than 90 years of building experience. The company’s name is inspired by Bridgenorth Town in the United Kingdom, a quaint and charming community known for its scenic views in the Severn Valley. They brought this vision to life by developing four communities already, spanning three counties. Each home has a high level of quality craftsmanship, designed to last for years and provide maximum value for each homeowner.
It’s easy to schedule a tour of the model home at The Preserve at Northfield Village. Simply complete this form, and we’ll connect you with one of our knowledgeable team members to help walk you through the process.
Learn more about the excitement surrounding this new neighborhood: https://eraintegrity.com/2023/10/19/new-construction-finally-comes-to-new-castle/