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Stake Your Claim for Your Dream Home at Woodcreek Crossing

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Essex Homes Stake Your Claim Just like in the old Wild West, it’s time to claim your land for your new home! On Saturday, April 25, Essex Homes is hosting a Stake Your Claim event, where home buyers are invited to “stake their claim” on a gorgeous piece of land at Woodcreek Crossing located in Elgin, South Carolina from noon to 5 p.m.

During this event, the community’s sales team will be on-hand to answer any questions buyers may have about the community and to show them the different home sites that are available. The team will also sign future homeowners up for short-term site reservations or help with presales.

Not only will home buyers be able to claim their land at this event, but they will also be able to take advantage of a buyer’s incentive of up to $10,000 in designer options* on new homes that are purchased by April 30, 2015. Now is the perfect time to move into your new home this spring in one of Richland County’s most sought-after communities.

Woodcreek Crossing is located within the Woodcreek Farms master-planned community, and it offers single-family homes priced from the low $300,000s. Residents in this golf course community can relax with picturesque views of the lakes and a 100-acre nature preserve. Families will love taking their kids to the parks and trails where they can bike, run or walk.

The country club boasts many amenities homeowners will enjoy year-round with different events and gatherings for members, fine dining, six tennis courts, a swimming pool and an 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course complete with a driving range, a pro-shop and a bar and grill.

Additionally, Woodcreek Crossing is just a short drive from wonderful restaurants, award-winning schools, grocery stores and shopping at the upscale boutique shops of the Villages of Sandhills.

Hurry though, only a limited number of tickets are available for the Stake Your Claim event! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to reserve the perfect home site for your dream home at Woodcreek Crossing. Register today to reserve your spot by calling 844-456-2020 or emailing hjones@essexhomes.net.

For more information about Woodcreek Crossing, and other communities from Essex Homes, visit www.essexhomes.net.

*The $10,000 incentive is not available in combination with other offers, incentives or discounts. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. Prices, rates and terms are subject to change without notice. See the Woodcreek Crossing Community Sales Manager for details

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Opens First Model at Nexton

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Clearwing model homeJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce the grand opening of its new designer model home in Brighton Park Village at Nexton, South Carolina’s first gigabit community. Featuring the Clearwing design and part of the builder’s Windspring Collection, the home will be on display during the neighborhood’s Spring Home Collection Debut on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Built especially for Nexton, the model and the rest of our collection of homes blend the charm of classic, Low Country architecture with leading edge features, inside and out,” explained James Huffman, Vice President of John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods’ Charleston Division. “Among the largest homes built in Nexton, we wanted the Windspring Collection to emit a distinctive, friendly style. Buyers can see just that by touring the Clearwing.” Continue reading →

What is a Home Warranty and What Does it Cover?

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warranty for a new home in the CarolinasIf you’re in the market for a new home or just purchased one, chances are you’ve heard your real estate agent mention the words “home warranty” a time or two. Though the name may suggest that every inch of your home will be covered by the warranty, that’s not exactly true. If this sounds confusing, you’re not alone. Many homeowners feel lost when it comes to understanding home warranties. However, a recent Equifax Finance Blog article, What Does a Home Warranty Cover?, provides all the answers by explaining what a home warrant is, what it covers and if you should purchase one.

When you think of a home warranty, you may think it is synonymous with home insurance. However, there are some major differences between the two. Home insurance covers the house itself, as well as personal possessions, in the event of a catastrophic event such as a fire, theft or damage from another major event.

A home warranty, on the other hand, acts as a contract between homeowners and their warranty companies. It does not protect homeowners if there is something wrong with the actual structure of a home. It will, however, help cover the costs if something major in a home fails by offering discounts on repairs to or the replacement of a home’s major appliances including the furnace, electrical systems and air conditioning units. A warranty may even cover smaller items such as washers and dryers, garbage disposals or refrigerators, depending on the plan.

The cost of a home warranty can range from $400 to $600 each year and will cover a home for as little as three months or as long as a year. In addition, homeowners are responsible for paying the deductible on repairs.

So, should you buy a home warranty? Many times, when you purchase a new home the builder will offer a one-year home warranty. However, when you buy an older home the seller may not offer a warranty.  So, buying one may give you some peace of mind. Just remember, you don’t get to pick the brand if you need a replacement appliance.

These are just some of the things to keep in mind when determining if you should purchase a warranty. To learn more about home warranties, visit the Equifax Finance Blog.

 

 

 

New Model Home Now Open at Larkin Woods

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Springfield Model Home ExteiorEssex Homes is excited to announce that the professionally decorated model home is now open at Larkin Woods in Lexington, South Carolina.  This stunning model home features the Springfield plan and was named the Best Product Design in its class at the SMC REGAL Awards. The Springfield model home is spacious and is perfect for entertaining.

With five bedrooms and four baths, the Springfield model home is ideal for a growing family. The large upgraded kitchen is the heart of the home with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, tile backsplash and a large island that is open to the breakfast area and living room. Ideal for movie nights, the living room is a cozy place to sit by the stacked-stone fireplace or enjoy the detiails of the room such as the coffered ceiling. Also on the first floor are a guest suite with a full bath, formal living room, formal dining room, powder room, two-car side-entry garage and a rear patio with a fire pit.

Upstairs, the master retreat beckons for ultimate relaxation with a sitting area and his-and-hers walk-in closets. Homeowners can relax in the beautiful spa-like bathroom with a garden tub, separate shower with bench seating and marble surround, a dressing area and a double vanity with marble countertops. The three additional bedrooms are spacious and share a full hall bathroom. Also found on the second floor are the laundry room and a family playroom.Springfield Model Home Living Area

Homebuyers are welcome to visit the Springfield model home Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 until 6 p.m.

Located off Mineral Springs Road near I-20, Larkin Woods will have 65 all-brick homes priced from the low $200,000s when completely built out. Buyers can choose from nine unique home plans with options including three to six bedrooms and 2,400 to more than 4,000 square feet of living space.

Larkin Woods is located in the award-winning Lexington School District One. Children will attend Meadow Glen Elementary, Meadow Glen Middle and River Bluff High schools. These wonderful schools are new and only going into the second year of existence and have already begun to receive awards and titles for everything from academic to athletics.

Families will love being minutes from downtown Lexington, downtown Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport and Lexington Medical Center for great entertainment opportunities including a variety of dining and shopping destinations. Lark Woods is also nearby I-20, I-26 and Highway 378.

To learn more about the new Springfield model home or the Larkin Woods community, contact Essex Homes at 803-518-3638 or visit online at www.EssexHomes.net.

Essex Homes Sells 42 Homes in February

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Pinnacle Ridge Community in Columbia Essex Homes is excited to announce that its Columbia division sold 42 homes during February. As the shortest month of the year, February can be one of the slowest months for home sales. Despite the cold weather and post-holiday budgeting, Essex Homes is proud to have had a great month!

The Essex Homes sales team did a phenomenal job selling these 42 homes across several communities in the Columbia division. The hard work of the dedicated team members prior to February resulted in a successful month.

As warm weather continues and the spring buying season gets underway, housing experts agree that the real estate market will continue to improve nationwide. Not only is the warmer weather a factor, but low mortgage interest rates and pent-up demand make this season a perfect time for new home buyers in South Carolina.

“We are certainly seeing market improvement here in Columbia,” stated Kathie McDaniel, CGP, CSP, MIRM, Columbia Division Sales Manager of Essex Homes. “We also saw a 20 percent increase in our website traffic after hiring Marketing RELEVANCE to handle our public relations and social media, which clearly drove new traffic to the site. Our new online sales representative has also had great success, with one sale and 15 appointments in her first week in the position!”

Home buyers looking for a new home in Columbia or Charlotte are invited to check out what Essex Homes has to offer. With some of the most up-to-date, energy-efficient home designs available on the market, Essex Homes will make your dream home a reality. To learn more about Essex Homes, visit www.EssexHomes.net.