Briar Chapel Expands Builder Team

Newland Communities recently selected two additional builders to join its builder team for Briar Chapel, both of whom will be required to build sustainable, environmentally responsible homes.

Homes by Dickerson and Morningstar Homes will join the existing builder team, which consists of Chatham Builder Guild, M/I Homes, McNeill Burbank and Vanguard Homes.

I will be posting information about their plans and homesites as details become available. In the mean time, please do not hesitate to contact me today if you are interested in learning more about Briar Chapel.

Time is Running Out for $5000 Credit

Now is the perfect time to move to the largest green community in the Triangle!

In addition to the $8000 or $6500 federal tax credit that you may qualify for (see my previous posts), Briar Chapel is offering a $5000 credit at closing if you sign a contract before March 9, 2010.

There truly isn’t a better time than now to find a healthier, more meaningful life in Briar Chapel. Contact me today if you are thinking of buying a home, and wish to have buyer representation throughout the process. It doesn't cost you a thing to have someone look out for your best interests.

Briar Chapel Custom Builder Wins National Award

Congratulations to JD Mahoney Construction for recently being named a Gold Winner in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Sales and Marketing Awards for Best Product Design Custom Home. The custom builder was recognized with this award for “Villa Sienna,” a historically accurate Robert Martignoni design located in Briar Chapel.



At 3,677 heated square feet, this 4 bedroom/4.5 bath Certified Silver Level Green Built/Energy Star^® home features extensive custom interior trim and select white oak hardwood floors with custom walnut borders throughout the first floor. The flowing floor plan is enhanced by an epicurean kitchen with Cambria^® countertops and Bosch^® appliances, overlooking a covered side porch connecting with a private side yard and patio for outdoor living options. Ten foot first floor and 9’ second floor ceilings augment the feeling of spaciousness in “Villa Sienna.” Oak stairwells in the front and back of the home, a stunning first floor owner’s suite with fabulous tile work in the luxury bath, and a full guest suite plus two more bedrooms upstairs combine with storage and a huge bonus room with a full bath and a wet bar over the expansive 3-car/rear-entry garage to make this entry stand out from all others.

“‘Villa Sienna’ has won every awards category in which it has been entered,” says Dan Mahoney, the company's president. “It won in its category in the Parade of Homes for the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties; it won at the NC Home Builders Association STAR Awards; it was a Silver Finalist for the NAHB National Sales and Marketing Awards; and now, it has captured the Gold Award for the NAHB Nationals, signifying it as the Best Product Design Custom Home for its size on an international level. I worked with the designer to modify this plan to fit at Briar Chapel, and I can personally say that the plan uses every inch to its advantage. ‘Villa Sienna’ is a beautiful, historically accurate, very cool home; totally livable. It’s rewarding that this home has received this recognition… I’m very proud of it.”

The Chatham Builder Guild has the exclusive rights to the portfolio of Robert Martignoni, a renowned designer specializing in award-winning custom historic home styles such as Victorian, Italianate, Greek Revival, and Bungalow. Martignoni’s designs are nationally recognized for their beautiful elevations and classic proportions while incorporating today’s open floor plans and innovative style. Called the New Urban Classic Collection at Briar Chapel, these homes are built to Certified Green Building and Energy Star^® standards. Many options to improve energy efficiency and to create healthy living environments are featured. Homes in the New Urban Classic Collection range in size from 2,600 to 4,200 square feet and are priced from the $400s.

Congratulations to Dan Mahoney and his entire team on this incredible accomplishment!

If you are interested in learning more about customizing a Martignoni designed home in Briar Chapel, please contact Peter Winkler.

Home Buyer Tax Credit Alert

First-Time Homebuyers MUST be under contract no later than April 30,2010 to be eligible for the $8000 federal tax credit. My recommendation is to find a home within the next few weeks and be under contract by late-March. This will allow some time to recover in case the purchase falls through at time of inspection.

The same holds true for existing homeowners and the $6500 tax credit. To learn more about the specifics of the tax credit program, see my earlier post.