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What’s NEW at Homes By Dickerson!

 

Despite the snow and ice of this past week, Homes By Dickerson is already prepared for the upcoming Spring!  Inspired by the thought of budding shrubs, sunny skies and warmer weather, we are embracing all that is NEW and incorporating it into every facet of our company.  HBD knows that life moves at a fast pace, tastes change and ideas are born every day.  Our commitment to our clients is that we will be knowledgeable about the latest designs, offer the best high-performance options available and provide the most talented, dedicated team possible.  Come see all that is NEW at Homes By Dickerson!

NEW Plans
We continue to create floorplans that are right for your life! Owner’s entries, data ports, ample closet space, storage, green features and so much more are available for you to choose!  Ask us how we can build The Home of YOUR Life!

NEW Communities
Ask us about our newest Raleigh communities-Haywood and the next phase of Barton’s Grove.  Also, we are excited about our new upcoming communities-Wendell Falls in Wendell and Madison at Evan’s Creek in Apex.  Homes By Dickerson is spreading further over the Triangle!

 

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NEW Homes
Schedule a private tour today to view any of our Move-In Ready homes across the Triangle!  These stunning, high-performance homes are perfect examples of the benefits of buying new:

  • Brand-new appliances and build­ing products
  • High-performance, green features
  • Lower monthly utility bills
  • Compliance with updated building codes for maximum perfor­mance, safety and efficiency
  • Warranties on products and workmanship
  • Higher ceilings
  • More spacious, modernized floorplan designs
  • Custom interior choices includ­ing the most modern fixtures and elements
  • Save on your remodeling or renovation budget
  • Lower maintenance
  • Current technology features
  • Security and peace of mind in building efforts
  • Ample storage space
  • Specialty rooms including owner’s entries, mud rooms and homework nooks

NEW High-Performance Accomplishments
We achieved a 2014 average HERS score of 56 and our lowest HERS Score to date, a 49 in Briar Chapel! We will continue to find ways to improve our building process and our high-performance green efforts.

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NEW Team Members
We are committed to the growth of our dedicated and talented team! In order to give our valued clients the customizable home buying experience that they deserve, we have expanded our full-time staff to include a Certified Architect, Marketing Manager and Online Sales Counselor. We invite you to meet our team!

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For more information on “What is NEW at Homes By Dickerson”, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@HomesByDickerson.com and don’t forget to attend our Briar Chapel Open House this Saturday, February 21, from 12noon to 5pm at our model home to see “What is NEW at Briar Chapel!”

We look forward to building a NEW relationship with you!

 

Red Ribbon Home of the Week:: The Riverwalk in Barton’s Grove

Red Ribbon Home of the Week:: The Riverwalk in Barton’s Grove

 

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1101 Margaret’s Lane, Raleigh, NC
To view the virtual tour, click here.
4 bedrooms, 4.0 bathrooms
3977 square feet
Homesite 7-MLS # 1937404
$709,900

 

There is no doubt that this coming week is one of the busiest of the year; however, once your Holiday activities are over, what better way to relax and spend time with visiting family and friends than viewing a beautiful new home by Homes By Dickerson? And what better home to tour than the Riverwalk floorplan, a perfect complement to the secluded, elegant enclave that is Barton’s Grove?

From the moment you pass the stone entry monuments on the private driveway, the view only continues to get better when you see the exterior of the home-a mixture of multi-paned windows, lattice trim, board and batten shutters, brick, and stone on the cozy front porch and wing wall. Swing open the solid wooden door and you will be transported into a charming foyer where quality matters and details are highlighted via the wainscoating, arched entryways and a view of the beautiful staircase with stained stairs and newel post. Feel the expanse of stunning stained hardwoods throughout the main floor as you tour from one room to the other. Stop in the kitchen and take notice of all of the “extras” from the butler’s pantry with ample cabinet space, under cabinet lighting and tile backsplash; the crescent-shaped island, pendant lights and intricate tile design above the range; and the custom scroll wood work above and below the range itself. Your 360◦ view in your kitchen will show you an openness to the living room with its custom-built shelves and fireplace mantel; a well-lit breakfast nook; a glimpse of your owner’s entry full of custom trim work at the drop zone area, coat closet and pocket desk; and a keeping room boasting another fireplace and stained coffer beams on the ceiling. The wainscoating extends into the formal dining room along with a trey ceiling and expansive windows. An airy guest suite with granite countertops in the full bath completes the main floor.

 

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As you travel to the second floor, encounter our floor-to-ceiling shelving on the upstairs landing which is perfect for displaying your collectibles or your family’s library. The generous master suite on the second floor also possesses an elegant tray ceiling, two large walk-in closets and a wide entry into the master bathroom which features a free-standing tub, shower and double vanities. Two more bedrooms and bathrooms can be found on this level in addition to a huge bonus room that lies beyond French Doors and features built-in shelves and plenty of wide windows for natural lighting.

A screen porch off the rear of the home gives additional living and entertaining space as well as plenty of terrific wooded views. Energy Star 3 & NAHB Green for comfort and monthly savings.

Contact us today at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com to get a private tour of the Riverwalk located off Creedmoor Road in Raleigh. Don’t forget that our Red Ribbon Package Event

ends December 31st-don’t miss your chance to receive up to $7500 to use as you choose on this beautiful estate home in Barton’s Grove. Make the Riverwalk “The Home of YOUR Life!”

 

 

Homes by Dickerson receives a Perfect Score at the Parade of Homes

Homes by Dickerson receives a Perfect Score at the Parade of Homes

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Just before the emcees announced the winners for one of our categories, you could look around the Dickerson tables and see a range of emotions from the team members. Some were playing it cool, knowing that we had done everything possible and could not change the outcome at this point. Some had white knuckle grips on the table, crossing fingers and toes in obedience to the rules of superstition. Some were just trying to remember to breathe. Seconds later we heard the name of our St. James Parade Home and not just that it had won the GOLD Award in that category but that it was the only home of the evening to receive a Perfect Score! Our President sat stunned for a moment with something close to disbelief on his face. Not because he didn’t think we could do it or didn’t deserve it but rather he was in awe due to the amazing competition we had gone up against…

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Last night over 700 talented and hardworking builders came together in a size and temperature-challenged ballroom to celebrate the Wake County Home Builder’s Association’s 49th Annual Parade of Homes Awards Banquet. For months, all of these men and women have planned, cleared land, built, cleaned, decorated and spruced up their Parade Homes in hopes of earning the coveted Gold, Silver or Bronze banners they can hang outside their homes. Congratulations to all of the winners from last night and to all of the entrants-we know how hard each of you worked!

Homes By Dickerson is proud to announce that in addition to our Perfect Score bragging rights, we also brought home two Gold Awards and one Silver Award!

Gold Award and Perfect Score!-The St. James II at Traditions in Wake Forest
1225 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest
$675,900 | Virtual Tour

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Gold Award! -The Oakmont at Heritage Wake Forest
5721 Massey Branch Drive, Rolesville
$674,900 | Virtual Tour

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Silver Award! -The Walden Pond at Barton’s Grove
1025 Margaret’s Lane, Raleigh
$761,900 | Virtual Tour

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Here are some pictures of the celebration.  We would love for you to visit any of our Parade Homes or Move-In Ready Homes throughout The Triangle! There is still time to make one of these stunning, Award-Winning Parade Homes, The Home of YOUR Life!  Homes will be open one last weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm each day.

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For more information or to schedule a private tour, please call 919-917-3132 or email us at info@homesbydickerson.com

Home of the Week :: The Riverwalk in Barton’s Grove

Home of the Week :: The Riverwalk in Barton’s Grove

The Riverwalk :: Barton's Grove
The Riverwalk :: Barton’s Grove

 

 

Barton’s Grove
1101 Margaret’s Lane, Raleigh, NC
To view the full virtual tour, click here.
4 bedrooms, 4.0 bathrooms
3977 square feet
Homesite 7 – MLS# 1937404
$736,900

 

 

This Riverwalk home is a perfect complement to the secluded, elegant enclave that is Barton’s Grove. From the moment you pass the stone entry monuments on the private driveway, the view only continues to get better when you see the exterior of the home-a mixture of multi-paned windows, lattice trim, board and batten shutters, brick, and stone on the cozy front porch and wing wall. Swing open the solid wood door and you will be transported into a charming foyer where quality matters and details are highlighted via the wainscoating, arched entryways and a view of the beautiful staircase with stained stairs and newel post.

Feel the expanse of stunning stained hardwoods throughout the main floor as you tour from one room to the other. Stop in the kitchen and take notice of all of the “extras” from the butler’s pantry with ample cabinet space, under cabinet lighting and tile backsplash; the crescent-shaped island, pendant lights and intricate tile design above the range; and the custom scroll wood work above and below the range itself. Your 360◦ view in your kitchen will show you an openness to the living room with its custom-built shelves and fireplace mantel; a well-lit breakfast nook; a glimpse of your owner’s entry full of custom trim work at the drop zone area, coat closet and pocket desk; and a keeping room boasting another fireplace and stained coffer beams on the ceiling. The wainscoating extends into the formal dining room along with a trey ceiling and expansive windows. An airy guest suite with granite countertops in the full bath completes the main floor.

As you travel to the second floor, encounter our floor-to-ceiling shelving on the upstairs landing which is perfect for displaying your collectibles or your family’s library. The generous master suite on the second floor also possesses an elegant tray ceiling, two large walk-in closets and a wide entry into the master bathroom which features a free-standing tub, shower and double vanities. Two more bedrooms and bathrooms can be found on this level in addition to a huge bonus room that lies beyond French Doors and features built-in shelves and plenty of wide windows for natural lighting.

A screen porch off the rear of the home gives additional living and entertaining space as well as plenty of terrific wooded views. Energy Star 3 and NAHB Green certifications for comfort and monthly savings.

Contact us today at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com to get a private tour of the Riverwalk located off Creedmoor Road in Raleigh. Make the Riverwalk “The Home of YOUR Life!”

Homes By Dickerson On Parade!

Homes By Dickerson On Parade!

It seems fitting to talk about The Parade of Homes today on this the first day of fall! Even the weather is following suit with cooler temperatures and a scattering of leaves on the ground. We at Homes By Dickerson are excited about the change of seasons but more importantly we are looking forward to the upcoming Parade as we put finishing touches on each of our eight Parade Homes across the Triangle.

Most of you are familiar with the Parade of Homes and all that it entails. Three weekends of Open House opportunities across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas where one can “ooh and aah” over incredible structural options, outstanding trim work, great landscaping features and gorgeous interior designs. It is no wonder that this 49th annual event is one of the most popular new home showcases of the year and Homes By Dickerson takes advantage of every moment. As a custom builder we see this as an excellent chance to highlight our strengths of building a home with our five key concepts in mind: Quality, Service, Design, Commitment and Craftsmanship. We are not just putting eight specific homes on Parade but we are putting our company and reputation on Parade as well!

Some builders may consider The Parade as an afterthought, something that is fit into their fall schedule; however, at Homes By Dickerson, we take a different approach where we carefully pick our location, home sites, plans and options for each of our Parade entries early in the year and give ourselves months of planning and design time. We know how important it is for our homes to stand out and “Wow” passersby so we pull out all of the stops from unique design to intricate detail work and complementary furnishings and interior decorating. Months of preparation and care go into each home with no detail overlooked so that each home boasts its own personality and character. We hope that each person that walks through the door feels at home and knows that the quality and attention to detail they see goes into every home we build, whether it is a Parade Home or your future home.

We know you have a lot of options when it comes to viewing Homes on Parade but we encourage you to visit a Dickerson Parade Home during the first three weeks of October:
October 4-5th
October 10-12th
October 17th-19th

Who knows, you may find The Home of Your Life!

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HOMES BY DICKERSON HOMES ON PARADE 2014
The Franklin at Briar Chapel, 307 Dark Forest, Chapel Hill, $597,900
The Chamborde at Briar Chapel, 183 Bennett Mountain Trace, Chapel Hill, $614,900
The Lakeview Manor at Croasdaile Farms, 3402 Trail Wood Drive, Raleigh, $910,000
The Sullivan II at Traditions, 1301 Reservoir Lane, Wake Forest, $617,900
The Walden Pond at Barton’s Grove, 1025 Margaret’s Lane, Raleigh, $761,900
The Arramore at Sunset Bluffs, 114 Sunset Bluffs Lane, Fuquay-Varina, $439,900
The Oakmont at Heritage Wake Forest, 5721 Massey Branch Drive, Rolesville, $594,900
The St. James II at Traditions, 1225 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest, $675,900

For more information on our Parade Homes or any of our other inventory homes in the Triangle, please visit our website at www.HomesByDickerson.com or call us at (919) 917-3132.

Home of the Week:: The Langley Forest in Barton’s Grove

Home of the Week:: The Langley Forest in Barton’s Grove

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7001 Barton’s Grove Place, Raleigh, NC
To view the full virtual tour, click here.
4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
3678 square feet
Home site 42– MLS# 1923189
$691,900

If you are looking for “The Home of Your Life”, look no further than the Langley Forest in Barton’s Grove.  This plan boasts a master suite, two guest bedrooms and a study all on the first floor.  From the first floor laundry room with a sink, lockers in the mudroom and custom built-in shelves to the open living space perfect for entertaining and social gatherings, every nook and cranny of this home was designed with the needs of a family in mind.  Relax in the cozy study, complete with a fireplace and stained beams, or lounge on the screened porch with gorgeous wooded views.  You will be amazed by the beautiful trim details throughout the home from the wainscoating in the foyer to the multiple trey ceilings and the elegant tile work and flooring in the lavish master bathroom.  Last but not least is the spacious upstairs bonus room, a great versatile space perfect for a playroom, man cave or movie theater. 

With a HERS score in the mid 50’ and an Energy Star 3.0 Certification rating, this high-performance, green home features 2×6 exterior wall construction and will increase your comfort, provide you with a healthier indoor environment and save you money.

The only thing needed to complete this spacious home in the private enclave of Barton’s Grove is your family!

Contact us today at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com to get a private tour of the Langley Forest located off Creedmoor Road in Raleigh.

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Home of the Week :: the River Forest in Barton’s Grove

Home of the Week :: the River Forest in Barton’s Grove

The River Forest built by Homes by Dickerson
The River Forest

Barton’s Grove
7000 Barton’s Grove Place, Raleigh, NC
To view the full virtual tour, click here.
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
3856 square feet
Homesite 41 – MLS# 1927959
$701,900

 

 

“Detail” is the key word for The River Forest in Barton’s Grove, our current “Home of the Week.”  From trim work to built-ins, custom details are found throughout this almost 4000 square foot design which sits on a spacious, wooded, corner home site and features an angled 3-car garage.  The exterior façade is a stately mixture of stone, board and batten, and English Tudor-style windows with an arched covered front entry.

The first floor features an airy master suite complete with a pedestal bathtub and custom mirrors, a guest bedroom and an open family area leading to the gourmet kitchen and screened porch.  Gorgeous stained wood, iron balusters and barn-inspired pantry doors give both grace and elegance to the overall design while the owner’s entry with built-in lockers and desk provide both functionality and practicality.

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The real star of this design though can be found on the second floor which shows two large flex spaces, three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms and a generous walk-in storage area.  The flex space above the garage, perfect for a playroom, library or man’s cave boasts floor to ceiling built-in bookshelves, angled ceilings and multiple window seats with plenty of natural light.  This is the perfect place for your favorite armchair and a good book!  You will also be surprised at the Energy Efficiency savings you will receive with this Energy Star 3.0 and NAHB Green Certified Home that has a HERS rating in the 50’s.

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Do not wait to view this stunning home and all of the benefits of our Barton’s Grove neighborhood, a private enclave of Estate homes off Creedmoor Road in Raleigh.  Make an appointment to get your private tour today!  To schedule a tour, or for questions, call 919-917-3132 or email us at info@homesbydickerson.com

 

Homes by Dickerson Parade of Homes Sneak Peek

Homes by Dickerson Parade of Homes Sneak Peek

The 49th annual Wake County Parade of Homes will be here in less than a month and Homes By Dickerson has pulled out all of the stops! It is hard to believe it is already the time of year again when the weather gets a little cooler and the leaves begin to fall from the trees. Pumpkins and brightly colored mums will soon be gracing front porches of our neighborhoods and children will be visiting their local costume stores for that all important Fall Festival and Halloween outfits.

At Homes By Dickerson, Autumn is one of our favorite times of the year. For months we have brainstormed, dreamed, planned and tapped our creative resources to imagine, create and build a series of unique, beautiful home designs that could be considered worthy for the Parade of Homes tour! This year we will be showcasing eight different Parade Homes throughout the Triangle during the first three weekends of October. But even more exciting is the fact that we are offering private tours of our Parade Homes starting now! Want to see our great floor plans, custom trim details, original fixtures and relaxing outdoor living spaces before the Parade rush? Contact us today to get a sneak peek of any of our eight Parade Homes listed below:

  • The Franklin at Briar Chapel, 307 Dark Forest, Chapel Hill, $597,900
  • The Chamborde at Briar Chapel, 183 Bennett Mountain Trace, Chapel Hill, $614,900
  • The Lakeview Manor at Croasdaile Farms, 3402 Trail Wood Drive, Raleigh, $910,000
  • The Sullivan II at Traditions, 1301 Reservoir Lane, Wake Forest, $617,900
  • The Walden Pond at Barton’s Grove, 1025 Margaret’s Lane, Raleigh, $761,900
  • The Arramore at Sunset Bluffs, 114 Sunset Bluffs Lane, Fuquay-Varina, $439,900
  • The Oakmont at Heritage Wake Forest, 5721 Massey Branch Drive, Rolesville, $594,900
  • The St. James II at Traditions, 1225 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest, $675,900

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This year the Wake County Parade of Homes and the Durham, Orange, and Chatham Parade of Homes will both take place on the same weekends. Homes will officially be open October 3rd-4th; 11th-13th; and 17th-19th from 12pm to 5pm each day.  This is a free, self guided tour that is open to the general public.   If you would like to schedule a private tour prior to the Parade beginning or to learn more about any of our homes or communities, call 919.917.3132 or email info@homesbydickerson.com

Barton’s Grove Grand Opening Luncheon

Barton’s Grove Grand Opening Luncheon

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Thank you to everyone who came and attended our Barton’s Grove Grand Opening Luncheon! Barton’s Grove is Homes by Dickerson’s newest community in North Raleigh offering new high performance green homes on 2 acre wooded home sites starting from the $650’s!

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It was a beautiful summer day for guests to walk the community and take in the street scape and notice the exterior details and elements on the homes.  Hardscape stonewall and lantern details greet each driveway welcoming you home.  Homes are tucked into the trees on each home site to create privacy and a relaxing retreat.

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Our model is currently located at 7001 Barton’s Grove Place in the Langley Forest on home site 2.  Homes by Dickerson is the exclusive builder in this community.  Buyers can select from our current plan portfolio or design something from scratch to meet their needs and lifestyle. There are 9 homes currently under contract and a few homes under construction and ready for move-in August/September time-frame in this first phase of 22 homes.  We will have our Walden Pond plan coming up in the 2014 Wake County Parade of Homes in October.

Here are some pictures from the garden themed event where guests enjoyed great music by Chris Hendricks, delicious appetizers and lunch by Chef Jessie Scott and SweetWater Ices to stay cool in the heat.   There were four homes open to view- the Langley Forest, the River Forest, the Banbury and the Riverwalk.

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Congratulations to our winners from the day’s gift card drawings:

  • Kathy Brearley – Coldwell Banker HPW Falls
  • Taryn Mele – Coldwell Banker HPW Strickland
  • Gilbert Hensgen – Hodge & Kittrell
  • Deborah Role Booker – Infinity Property Group

A big thanks also goes Kerri Doyle with BB&T, Robby Oakes with Corporate Investors Mortgage Group, and Patrick O’Connor with Wells Fargo, Homes by Dickerson’s preferred lending team, for helping make it a great event as well!

For more information on Barton’s Grove or to schedule a private tour, contact Linda Bohling at 919-413-7104 or info@homesbydickerson.com.  We look forward to seeing you out in our communities soon.

Join us for the Barton’s Grove Grand Opening Luncheon on June 24th

Join us for the Barton’s Grove Grand Opening Luncheon on June 24th

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Join us for the Grand Opening of Barton’s Grove, Homes by Dickerson’s newest exclusive North Raleigh community.  On Tuesday June 24th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm we will have a garden themed event under the tent!  Chef Jessie Scott will greet you with delicious hors d’oeuvres as you stroll our streets to see finished homes tucked on 2 acre wooded home sites.  Chris Hendricks will be providing great tunes to set the mood while you learn about this community and socialize with the entire Homes by Dickerson Team! Lunch will waiting for you along with SweetWater Ices to keep you cool on a hot summer day!  We can’t wait for you to see these new home designs and the streetscape taking shape in this tucked away community just off of Creedmoor Road and Mount Vernon Church Road.  Complimentary Valet parking will be available.  Be sure to bring your business cards for chances to win prizes.

Address is 7001 Barton’s Grove Place, Raleigh, NC 27614.  The address may not come up on your GPS since the community is brand new.  Follow Creedmoor Road N (Rt. 50) past 540, make Right onto Mount Vernon Church Road and then immediate Left onto Peed Road.  Barton’s Grove is ahead on the right hand side.   Valet attendants will greet you at the front of the community.

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Thank you so much to our preferred lenders who are co-sponsoring some of our features:
Kerri Doyle with BB&T; Robby Oakes with Corporate Investors Mortgage Group; Patrick O’Connor with Wells Fargo.

Be sure to RSVP so we will have enough food and drinks for everyone! RSVP to Jenn@homesbydickerson.com | 919.454.8173.  If you cannot attend, but want to set up a time for a private tour call 919.413.7104 email info@homesbydickerson.com