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Introducing 5 Brand New Floor Plans for PA New Homes in Centennial Pointe
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S&A Homes Introduces Five New Floor Plans at Centennial Pointe
We are in the PA new home business, so of course, we have a pretty good idea of what buyers are looking for. Great locations close to major roadways, downtown work areas, shopping and the best school districts always seem to top the list. And price point is more important now than ever. However, for some to gain all of these benefits, they often have to overlook the fact that their neighborhood looks a bit cookie-cutter, or sacrifice on amenities.
At Centennial Pointe, located just 1 mile from Robinson Town Centre and just 15 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, there is no reason to sacrifice anything for affordable convenience. This community not only features an amazing location close to everything, but also includes a proposed swimming pool, clubhouse, basketball courts and tot lot.
And now, there is something even more special about Centennial Pointe. Our brand new product line up was rolled out on Feb. 1, and includes 5 brand new, Craftsman style homes that definitely defy the typical 4 bed, 2.5 bath home. Quaint covered porches, cedar-shake style siding and completely unique interiors are just part of what define these Pittsburgh new homes. The charm of yesteryear is no more evident than in these homes, and yet homeowners won’t have to give up anything in terms of modern amenities. Read More→
Foxmoor Grand Opening of Pittsburgh New Homes in Cranberry Township, PA
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S&A Homes introduces Foxmoor, a community of Pittsburgh new homes
When it comes to picking new homes in Pittsburgh on prime real estate, few people will dispute that Cranberry Township is about as ripe as the pickings get. With an ideal location just off of Route 19, I-79 and the PA Turnpike, the area is better known for having some of the best jobs around, even better schools and all of the shopping and restaurants anyone could wish for.
So, it seems likely that living in this area must come with a steep price tag, right? Wrong! Foxmoor, S&A’s newest community, breaks all of the rules about best location and highest price. How about getting the best location at an extremely affordable price point?
This brand new, townhome community offers a whole lot more than affordable Pittsburgh new homes. The gated community offers maintenance-free living with home sites that range from ¼ acre all the way up to a ½ acre. The neighborhood even offers its residents access to a community pool, clubhouse and open space, so those living in Foxmoor can retreat to their community as though it is a resort destination! Read More→
Pittsburgh New Homes Among Top 5 Housing Markets in USA
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Pittsburgh Named in Top Five Housing Markets in USA
Buyers looking for Pittsburgh new homes know the power of Zillow. It houses (pardon the pun) all pricing data for listings, pending sales and sold homes throughout the nation, and is one of the most powerful websites out there to help buyers sort through homes and get a feel of what price is right for their next new home.
Zillow also crunches the numbers on all of that data to see which housing markets are faring well and what others need a little TLC. So the numbers are out this year and Pittsburgh, once again, makes the list for one of the top 5 housing markets with the best home price increases during 2011. This is no small feat, considering the nation’s housing prices are down 4.1% overall as a whole.
So, what are the top 5 housing markets experiencing price growth? Read More→
Pittsburgh Builder S&A Recognized at 2012 BAMP Awards
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S&A Recognized at 2012 BAMP Awards
S&A Homes, one of area’s largest Pittsburgh builders, walked away with yet another Housing Excellence Award at the 2012 Builder’s Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh. The hugely popular Hawthorne model home was the recipient of the Best Single Family Home in the Pittsburgh Region from $251,000 – $450,000.
The home is more than deserving of the award. Its family friendly layout features ample living space in all of the right areas and the ever popular craftsman-style exterior that buyers are seeking today.
The home is a big hit in terms of energy efficiency too. Featuring a dramatically low HERS Score of 63, the Hawthrone home offers home buyers nearly twice the energy efficiency of the typical new construction home built today, and saves them hundreds of dollars a month in utility savings. Read More→
Pittsburgh Builder Offers Early Holiday Treats for Realtors
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Pittsburgh Builder Offers Early Holiday Treats for Realtors
As a top Pittsburgh builder, we know that many families try to stretch their budgets as far as possible this time of year. It begins as we start to haul out the decorations and think about the “must have” items we will add to this year’s holiday list. This causes many of us to reexamine that wish list and think about how it works with our budgets. Luckily, if you are a Realtor in the Pittsburgh area, we have a way for you to reach for the stars without worrying about your budget.
Any Realtor that brings in a customer to our Burwood Acres community, located in Robinson Township, PA to purchase our only remaining quick delivery home by December 31, 2011, will get an added bonus of $2,500 on top of our normal 3 percent co-broke fee.
The home is situated in an estate-home community just minutes from all of the main commuting routes, not to mention shopping and great schools. But what sets this particular house apart are its numerous upgrades. This Energy Star® certified home, The Hawthorne, features hardwood flooring, granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances, a morning room and much more for just $439,900. Read More→
Pittsburgh New Homes Rank No.3 for Retirees
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Pittsburgh No. 3 City for Retirees
Those thinking about retiring may not be considering Pittsburgh new homes as a viable option. In fact, retirees probably have images of Disney World and tropical paradise swirling through their heads, but the results of a recent study conducted by Sperling’s Best Places offers a surprising realization for those thinking of packing up and heading to the Sunbelt. The study, recently featured in US News, points out that not only are northern cities making the list as top places to retire, but not one sunbelt city even made the top 10.
At a first glance, cities like Pittsburgh (which scored No.3 best city for seniors) and Portland, Ore. don’t exactly conjure up the idyllic beach scene many envision for their retirement. However, the study delves into factors more important than the weather when determining which cities offered the highest quality of life for seniors. Read More→
Opportunities Abound for Energy Efficient New Homes at Cobblestone
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New Release of Homes at Cobblestone
It seems like common sense that a PA homebuilder who boasts a 95% customer referral rating isn’t in business to disappoint customers. However, lately, that’s exactly what we’ve been doing – but maybe not in the way you think.
In Cobblestone, the only new home community located just 8 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, we have dealt with a number of disappointed homebuyers who missed out on an opportunity to purchase a home in this ultra popular community. So, we are thrilled to announce that we have just released our Phase 4 home sites. In fact, there has probably never been a better time to purchase in this community – with low interest rates, energy efficient new home designs and your dream backyard waiting, what’s holding you back?
To truly appreciate why we have been maintaining a wait list for these home sites, you need to experience Cobblestone for yourself. The neighborhood is really a community within a community. Despite its super convenient location just outside of downtown Pittsburgh, the neighborhood boasts a tranquil wooded setting and amenities to go with it. A clubhouse, community pool…even walking trails for the kiddos to walk to school are just some of what make this neighborhood so special. Read More→
Pittsburgh, State College on Forbes Top 25 Recession-Resistant List
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A stunning Pittsburgh sunset.
If you were to take the entire United States and chop it into individual real estate markets, you would end up with 499 different areas. Each individual market has different economic drivers, unemployment rates, and of course, geographic desirability.
Given the different factors, it is logical that while the average home price across the nation has dropped since the peak of the market, how much (if anything) each market has dropped varies widely. A recent Forbes article, America’s Recession Resistant Cities for Real Estate, used data from each of these individual markets to analyze the top 25 most recession-proof real estate markets.
Two of S&A Homes’ main markets, Pittsburgh, PA and State College, PA ended up on the top 25 list. Forbes analyzed the markets that have experienced continual price increases since the beginning of 2011 to come up with the list. And while that is a relatively small time frame, we believe the trends captured in the article are indicative of long-term pricing trends that we have observed for a number of years.
Unlike many American towns with industrial and manufacturing roots that have failed to adapt to the changing economic times, Pittsburgh has succeeded in revamping its image to attract a diverse range of companies and industries to keep the economy churning. The city has invested an incredible amount of effort into revitalizing the downtown areas and a number of neighborhoods around it. The result is an affordable city with a healthy economy and plenty to keep residents busy and happy, including beautiful Pittsburgh new homes.
State College, PA, on the other hand, is on the list for different reasons. The Read More→
S&A Homes Showcases Quality of Construction, Energy Efficiency, Curb Appeal
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“From the very beginning of our home search we were very impressed with S&A Homes. The quality of construction, energy efficiency, and curb appeal of the various home designs made us choose S&A above all the other builders we researched. We have been in our lovely new home for one year and are very pleased with all aspects of our home.”
Dean & Sandy – Pittsburgh
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“We never thought about buying a house until we met with Monica from S&A Homes, who walked us through the whole process. We could not be happier with our decision.”
Allison & Brad – Pittsburgh
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