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Honor Your Father with a Fun Day Out
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It’s stereotypical to say, but seems like many of us struggle to think outside the box when it comes to a special way to honor our Dads. While handing over complete reign of the TV or Xbox may be relaxing for Dad, it isn’t a particularly memorable way to spend the day.
Those living in the Pittsburgh area have no excuse to give in to this cliché and have many ways to treat their fathers to an exciting, unique way to celebrate the day. Check out these events and more by clicking here. Read More→
Garage Sale 101
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As the official start to summer approaches and schools let out, garage sale season is in full swing. Those disciplined enough to purge the old can be rewarded with a cleaner house and fatter pocket book simply by following these simple garage sale tips.
• Start Early – Depending on when your last sale was, it may take several seeks to properly sort through the keepers, losers and sellers.
• Check to See if Your Community Hosts a Garage Sale – Many of S&A Homes’ communities throughout PA & WV host a community garage sale. Choosing to sell when your neighbors do takes the pressure off of having to advertise and place signs to draw people to your home.
• Advertise! – If you aren’t fortunate enough to live in a neighborhood sponsoring a community yard sale, utilize free listing services like Craigslist, Instagram, Facebook and signage to promote your sale ahead of time. Read More→
Hard to Believe Hardwood Event
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Choosing to build a new home, for many, reflects their desire to make choices. Whether it’s deciding to bump out the kitchen, change a floor color or convert a dining room into a playroom, it is much easier to make changes before a home is built than after. While choices are a great thing, we personally don’t believe they always need to come with added expense.
During the month of June, any buyer who purchases an S&A Home will have the opportunity to choose from upgraded 5” wide oak hardwood in a variety of five different color choices from the Livingston by Columbia line. It’s more than having choices that makes this promotion special. Read More→
Relocating? We Have Your Back!
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Did you know that 20 percent of our home owners were once relocators? That means one out of every five people purchasing an S&A Home is relocating from somewhere else. Relocating from a different state or town brings a whole host of different priorities along with it.
We have found that while relocating families typically desire a brand new home, many of them are hesitant to look at new construction for fear the building process will take too long. Most relocating families need a new home, pronto. Read More→
Good News and More Good News
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Well, you have either boycotted the news completely or must be enjoying vacation somewhere if you’ve missed the fact that the stock market is up— in a big way. The Dow is at record-breaking levels, thanks in part to a strong resurgence in housing.
Housing is a large part of the reason stocks are up. According to The Case-Schiller Housing composite, home prices were up 1.1 percent in March, the largest rise in seven years. Couple that with low interest rates and pent-up demand, and the sluggish housing market is starting to seem like a thing of the past. Read More→
Model Homes Open for Tour This Weekend
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Those looking for soaring summer temps and an excuse to dip in an icy cold pool this Memorial Day weekend may need to put their plans on hold a couple of days. For most of us in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, this weekend’s forecast may feel a bit more like fall football weather than the unofficial start to summer.
That being said, there’s no reason to let the chilly temps get you down. Throughout the region, there is no better way to kill time than to stop in to one of our 12 model homes. Whether you live in Pittsburgh, State College or Gettysburg, there is a place for you to stop in and get inspired with some new looks.
For a complete list of model homes in your area, please visit www.sahomebuilder.com and call a community for their holiday hours.
Top Five Memorial Weekend Day Trips
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Memorial Day is coming up! However you choose to celebrate the holiday, there is no excuse not to do something fun this weekend. Although there are countless day trips to be had in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, we thought we’d count down our top five budget-friendly day trips for those looking to spice up their Memorial Day weekend.
1. Gettysburg Battlefield – This weekend, the town will be hosting battle re-enactments, tours through the National Park Service and even a traditional parade on Monday at 2:00 p.m.
2. Boalsburg, PA – Every year, Boalsburg, PA, which is also known as the birth place of Memorial Day, holds its annual festival. It provides music, carnival rides, art vendors and plenty of great food for those wishing to spend the day in this tranquil and scenic village. Read More→
Brand New Homesites Now Available in Brynwood
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Brynwood has always been one of State College’s most popular communities. Its wooded home sites, walking trails and exceptional location within the Gray’s Woods master planned development mean homeowners in the neighborhood can get the best of everything without breaking the bank.
The location is so great, in fact, that homeowners can literally walk their children to Gray’s Woods Elementary School or ABC Children’s Center, both of which are situated across the street from Brynwood. Playgrounds, baseball fields and picnic areas are just down the road. Read More→
S&A Homes Remains a Top 100 Builder
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Without a doubt, there are thousands of builders out there. Maybe even tens of thousands, come to think of it. But only a small sliver of those builders are on the 2012 Top 100 Builder list, and an even smaller chunk have been on the list for 2 consecutive years.
The list, recently released by Builder Magazine, compares builders nationwide based upon their total number of closings in order to compile the list. Read More→
Brand New Model Home at Venango Trails
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Anyone looking for a reason to kick off their weekend properly cannot afford to overlook the fact that we have a pretty special model home grand opening planned for this Saturday, May 11 at Venango Trails. From 1 to 7 p.m., those in the Pittsburgh area shouldn’t miss this incredible opportunity to get a first glance at the brand new Cottage Premiere VI model home opening up in this unique community. Not only can you take advantage of the warmer weather to peruse the community and our model homes, but we will be serving hors d’oeuvres and beverages to anyone that visits us during our grand opening event. Read More→
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