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Another Wake County Parade of Homes for the Books!

Another Wake County Parade of Homes for the Books!

Every year The Homes By Dickerson team spends countless months, long days into long nights, making sure that Parade of Homes accurately represents the best of our talents, the best of our resources, and the best of our passions.  Our reasoning is clear: We want our buyers to know that we can make their dreams a reality.  We want our homeowners to walk through the rooms we have built for them,  envisioning their life held within those very walls.  We want to continue researching, brainstorming, perfecting, designing, and building the best custom, high-performance homes available.  Parade of Homes allows us to do just that.  At the end of the day, it is not about the awards or the accolades within our industry-though we are honored to receive them.  We are just excited to take a breath, enjoy the moment, and start planning our showstoppers for 2019.  Here is to another fantastic Parade of Homes and to some incredible results from the Wake County and Durham/Orange/Chatham Parade of Homes Galas with all 8 of our 2018 Parade Homes winning an award!

 

2018 Homes By Dickerson Parade Winners

GOLD WINNER!
MacTavish: The Garrison A “Tangled up in Blue”
6901 Ray Family Farm Court, Raleigh
To view this tour, please click here
4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4196 sf
Home Site 11
$800,000

GOLD WINNER!
Wendell Falls: The Concord B “Southern Comfort”
416 Vintage Point Lane, Wendell
To view this tour, please click here
3 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, 2969 sf
Home Site 231
$500,000


GOLD WINNER!
Wendell Falls: The Preston B “By the Bluff”
1657 Tunnel Street, Wendell
To view this tour, please click here
4 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, 2004 sf
Home Site 553
$350,000

GOLD WINNER!
Briar Chapel: The Concord E “In the City”
146 Logbridge Road, Chapel Hill
To view this tour, please click here
3 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, 2966 sf
Home Site 1824
$577,000

GOLD WINNER!
Henderson Place: The Chatham Forest I “Moody Modern”
4215 Henderson Place, Pittsboro
To view this tour, please click here
4 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, 3680 sf
Home Site 4215
$760,000

SILVER WINNER!
Traditions at Wake Forest: The Arramore B “Easy Living”
1209 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest
To view this tour, please click here
4 bedrooms, 4.0 baths, 3451 sf
Home Site 68
$650,000

 

BRONZE WINNER!
Sunset Bluffs: The Essington B “Quiet Moments”
2501 Plowridge Road, Fuquay Varina
To view this tour, please click here
4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2973 sf
Home Site 236
$475,000

BRONZE WINNER!
Briar Chapel: The Hamilton B “Chippy Chic”
635 Boulder Point Drive, Chapel Hill
To view this tour, please click here
4 bedrooms, 4.0 baths, 3302 sf
Home Site 1615
$659,900

For more information on any of our Parade Homes or to make one of our  Move-In Ready Homes   “The Home of YOUR Life!”, please visit our website www.HomesbyDickerson.com or contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

Parade to “The Home of Your Life!”

Parade to “The Home of Your Life!”

It always takes me a while to mentally transition from summer to fall-more so than with other changes of season-but then I see the slight tinges of orange and red slowly painting the leaves or get a whiff of autumn spices and realize that fall is in fact here!   For The Homes By Dickerson team, the beginning of fall is a flurry of activity as we prepare for the largest showcase of homes throughout the year-The Triangle Parade of Homes.  We have poured through design ideas, sketched, and dreamed.  We have swept, scrubbed, painted, and planted.  We have walked each community, searching for ways to improve all of the little details to ensure a stellar experience for you.  Now we take a breath, step back and present you with 9 amazing homes that embody everything we are and believe in as a custom, high-performance builder.

We invite you to join us over the next three weekends (October 6-7th, 12-14th, and 19th-21st: 12pm-5pm each day) for the 2018 Parade of Homes where you will see your dreams and visions come to life! Intricate trim detail, gorgeous woodwork, decadent tile patterns, custom layouts, beautiful elevations, curb appeal, and so much more await you at every turn.  The only thing that is missing is you!  Tour Homes By Dickerson’s 2018 Parade of Homes and find “The Home of Your Life” today!

 

Homes By Dickerson’s 2018 Parade Homes
Briar Chapel-“The Chippy Chic”-635 Boulder Point Drive, Chapel Hill-$659,900
Briar Chapel-“In the City”-146 Logbridge Road, Chapel Hill-$577,000
751 South-“A Touch of Brass”-1324 Bradburn Drive, Durham-$612,000
Sunset Bluffs-“Quiet Moments”-2501 Plowridge Road, Fuquay Varina-$475,000
MacTavish-“Tangled Up in Blue”-6901 Ray Family Farm Court-$800,000
Henderson Place-“Moody Modern”-4215 Henderson Place Drive, Pittsboro-$760,000
Traditions-“Easy Living”-1209 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest-$650,000
Wendell Falls-“By the Bluff”-1657 Tunnel Street, Wendell-$350,000
Wendell Falls-“Southern Comfort”-416 Vintage Point Lane, Wendell-$500,000

For more information on any of our homes, communities or The Triangle Parade of Homes, please contact Whitney White at 919-296-3820 or Whitney@HomesByDickerson.com 

Also, stay tuned as we will reveal the design inspirations for each of our homes and some wonderful detail photos of the finished product!  Even if you have walked through the home, it is easy to miss something with so much to see!

Life in Wendell Falls

Life in Wendell Falls

Life in Wendell Falls. If you’re looking for more than just a home, you’ve found it. If you’re looking for a community in the truest sense of the word, look no further. If you’re looking for a place to call home that has everything you could possible wish for within an arm’s reach, welcome to Wendell Falls.

Now my perspective is unique. Yes, I am a new home consultant with Homes By Dickerson but I was a Wendell Falls resident first. Two years ago, my wife and I were looking for a new home community. We had a 2-year-old daughter, we were expecting our son any day and we had a really big dog.  We were busting out of our townhome. Like busting. #NeedSpaceNow
Oh yeah, and there was some serious 9 months pregnancy nesting happening.

We did what I imagine many new home customers would do that consider themselves “city people”.  We looked for a new home in our price range everywhere in Raleigh but found almost nothing that would work for us. Yet it was important that we stay close to downtown Raleigh. So, we started to look South. Nothing. And West. Nope. And North. Definitely nope. Zilch. And it wasn’t until a friend suggested we look East that we stumbled, almost literally, upon Wendell Falls.

I had really never been East of Raleigh but we were blown away to discover that it had almost everything we were looking for in a new home community and what it lacked is now under development and on the way. Even though it had all of the things that were important to us (close distance to downtown Raleigh but with a quaint small town feel; outdoor amenities like hiking/biking trails, a pool, amphitheater for outdoor music, etc.; a brand new home that we could afford), it wasn’t until we actually spent some time in Wendell Falls that we decided to call it home. #LifeinWendellFalls



Here is what we did. Every Sunday we would hang out at The Farmhouse, more specifically Grounds Café, like we lived here. We would come out, let our daughter play on the playground while we sipped on some of the best coffee we’ve ever tasted. We did the “Resident for a Day” program, swam in the pool and enjoyed a delicious lunch. We would get to know the people that already lived in the neighborhood and tell them we were thinking of moving here. Funny thing, we met SO MANY people that were doing just what we were doing. Some of our closest friends in the neighborhood came from those initial visits. We drove and timed the drive to downtown Raleigh. 18 minutes BTW if you drive like me. And what was probably most fun was coming out to enjoy ourselves at the Farmhouse Jams Summer Concert Series. They say “The music is free but it’s B.Y.O.C (bring your own chair).” So that’s what we did. And. It. Was. Awesome. Food, fun, music, beverages, kids’ games, adult games, sunshine. It is what sealed the deal for us.

As a side note, the next Farmhouse Jams is coming up at 5:30 pm on September 8th, (which happens to be my birthday FYI) and features JOHNNY FOLSOM 4, a Johnny Cash cover band. You’re welcome.

If you’re thinking about life in Wendell Falls, come test it out and have some fun with us. If Wendell Falls hadn’t yet made your radar, I hope it is on there now and that you’ll join us for some fun and community.

Ok, now I will use my sales person voice.
For more information on the lifestyle, amenities or our custom, high-performance homes in Wendell Falls, please email me at Chuck@HomesByDickerson.com or call me at 919-986-2692.  Of course, you can always come and visit our beautiful model home at 1816 Iron Mill Drive, here in Wendell.  Would love to help you find “The Home of Your Life!”

Homes By Dickerson once again named Best of the Best in Chapel Hill!

Homes By Dickerson once again named Best of the Best in Chapel Hill!

Homes By Dickerson is proud to announce that we were once again named Best of the Best in Chapel Hill!  Specifically Best of the Best Construction Builder by Chapel Hill Magazine for our work in Briar Chapel.  We could not be more pleased with this honor as we strive to build the best custom, high-performance homes in The Triangle area.  The August edition of the Best of the Best in Chapel Hill by Chapel Hill Magazine touted four area home builders in this category as the best that Chapel Hill has to offer its residents and we are excited to be a part of this elite group.

Briar Chapel is the Triangle’s largest green community located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Homes By Dickerson offers an array of high-performance, green-certified, single-family homes in this planned community, starting from the $300s-$750s. We have a portfolio of plans to choose from that you can customize and tailor to fit your lifestyle and needs! Briar Chapel is a unique community that blends in with its natural surroundings. Amenities abound here with approximately 900 acres of preserved open space that incorporates 24 miles of walking trails, parks, community gardens and dog parks. The Briar Club is a great spot to unwind with neighbors and friends, attend community events, or fit in a quick workout or group fitness class. With two saltwater swimming pools, a splash pad for the little ones, two water slides and picnic pavilions, you don’t have to look far for lots to do! Briar Chapel even has a full-time activities director on staff who coordinates a number of interest groups and events for all ages to enjoy!







Located right off of 15/501 in Chatham County, Briar Chapel is just minutes from Chapel Hill, Durham and Research Triangle Park. With I-64, I-54, and I-440 not far, it makes Briar Chapel a convenient place to call home to have the best of it all!

Visit us at our Sales and Design Center located at 307 Dark Forest Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Whitney at 919-205-3404 or info@homesbydickerson.com

Tour The Holly Craftsman in MacTavish!

Tour The Holly Craftsman in MacTavish!

It is amazing to see the developments in prestigious North Raleigh.  Beautiful communities such as MacTavish by Homes By Dickerson are expanding and growing across this desirable area, offering open floorplans, custom features, and gorgeous wooded views.  Let’s take a closer look into our private enclave of custom homes being built in MacTavish-specifically the stunning Holly Craftsman with its exterior combination of stone and shake in lovely gray hues and its welcoming Southern front porch.

The main floor offers ranch-style living with both a master and guest suite as well as a formal dining room and study.  The entire home boasts a light and airy feel through its color palette of soft grays, greens and blues as well as the white trim details.  There is a comfortable merge between traditional and modern which can be seen in the gourmet kitchen through the elegant pendant light fixtures, sleek drawer pulls, glass subway tiles, and clean lines of the island built-in shelving.

One of the biggest wow-factors of this home is definitely the view from the back screen porch as you are met with an expanse of thick, green grass and a dense line of trees.  Of course when the weather begins to cool down, you can still enjoy that view from your cozy living room as you gaze through your triple slider door and enjoy your elegant fireplace flanked by custom built-in bookcases.

 

Upstairs there is plenty of space for family and guests alike with two bedrooms en suite, a generous bonus room, and a plethora of convenient storage!  A mudroom, upgraded laundry room, and third garage bay complete this family and entertaining-friendly floorplan.

The only thing it is missing is you!  Ask us how you can make the beautiful Holly Craftsman in the new home community of MacTavish “The Home of YOUR Life!” today!

For more information on any of our new home communities or move-in ready designs, please contact Whitney White at 919-917-3132 or info@HomesByDickerson.com

MacTavish:: The Holly Craftsman
6913 Ray Family Farm Court, Raleigh
To see the virtual tour, please click here.
3883 square feet
4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
Home site 14-MLS# 2174896
$729,000

 

“All Paths Lead to ‘The Home of YOUR Life!'” at the next Briar Chapel Open House

“All Paths Lead to ‘The Home of YOUR Life!'” at the next Briar Chapel Open House

Join us this Saturday, March 17th from 12pm-5pm for our next Open House in Briar Chapel!  The theme may not be St. Patrick’s Day but you will see a lot of green as you explore all of the paths and trails winding through this beautiful master-planned community.  This month we are featuring the fantastic outdoor amenities of Briar Chapel including the 24 miles of walking and hiking trails as well as the 20 different parks you will find along the way.  Imagine having access to these natural views and activities every day!  Whether you are looking to purchase one of our move-in ready homes or customize your own design from the ground up, Homes By Dickerson can help you to make that dream a reality.  Visit us this weekend to view our gorgeous model homes and meet with our experienced sales team to find out how “All Paths Lead to ‘The Home of YOUR Life!'”  You will have the opportunity to see where your home will be located in relation to all of the paths and parks as well as the chance to register to win our hiker’s picnic back pack!

For more information on any of our move-in ready homes or the amenities at Briar Chapel, please contact us at 919-917-3132 0r info@HomesByDickerson.com

BC Trail Map

 

 

“Find YOUR Style” at our next Briar Chapel Open House!

“Find YOUR Style” at our next Briar Chapel Open House!

Join us on Saturday, January 20th from 12noon-5pm for our first Open House event of 2018.  We look forward to helping you “Find YOUR Style!”  Take this opportunity to meet with our Design Team and find out what Homes By Dickerson style best suits you and then ask us how we can help you Find “The Home of YOUR Life!”  We will have exciting giveaways for everyone who participates in our “Find YOUR Style” activities and you can enter for the chance to win a free consultation with our award-winning staging company!  We will also have a wonderful “Find YOUR Coffee Style” bar with lots of delicious treats!

While at our Briar Chapel model home, you can get a private tour of any of our move-in ready, custom designs!  See for YOURself all of the different ways we can customize to fit YOUR own personal style.  For more information on the Open House series, our homes or our communities, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

BC Open House Flyer

Bridgewater in Traditions at Wake Forest Preview Night!

Bridgewater in Traditions at Wake Forest Preview Night!

There is nothing more exciting for a builder than going to the next phase of a community!  Homes By Dickerson recently announced our newest section of Bridgewater in Traditions at Wake Forest with our fantastic Grand Opening in our new model home The Whitaker.  Last night we followed up this activity with our Preview Night for our Traditions VIP List.  Individuals who had shown an interest in building a custom design in this award-winning neighborhood met with our team, reviewed home sites and inquired on home designs.  These prospective homeowners were introduced to the entire Traditions team from the VP of Construction to Sales and Design.  They were also able to spend some one-on-one time with our licensed architect while he sketched new ideas!
Homes by Dickerson is proud to be the custom builder in the new phase of Bridgewater which focuses on Estate-Style custom designs. Our high-performance homes, priced from the $570’s, are on ¼ to ½-acre wooded home sites and adjacent to the Wake Forest Reservoir with its 100+ acres of natural preservation.

Amenities abound with miles of trails, pocket parks and open spaces. The Traditions Amenity Center and Club features a zero-entry resort-style pool with cabanas, a wet deck, and kid’s splash zone. In addition, the community proudly displays a pavilion amphitheater with fire pit, playground, and sand volleyball court. The community is surrounded by great shops, dining, grocery stores, and so much more!

For more information on how you can join our VIP list and get updated information on this exciting community, please contact us at  919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com.  You can also visit our fully-decorated model home, The Whitaker, at 1105 Grande Water Way, Wake Forest!

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Join the VIP list for Bridgewater in Traditions at Wake Forest!

Join the VIP list for Bridgewater in Traditions at Wake Forest!

Homes By Dickerson is excited to bring you the next phase in the exclusive Bridgewater section of Traditions at Wake Forest!  Not only will this be the last phase built exclusively by Homes By Dickerson but these custom homes will offer wooded home sites and views of the Wake Forest Reservoir!  Choose from a range of designs 3000 square feet+ with master down opportunities and an array of design options.  You will also be able to take advantage of the resort-style amenities of this master-planned community including a Zero-entry salt water pool, amphitheater, clubhouse, volleyball courts, pocket parks, and so much more!

To join our VIP List and receive the latest updates, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@HomesByDickerson.com
You are also invited to attend our Preview Event on Thursday, December 7th from 4pm-7pm where you can tour The Whitaker, our stunning new model home at 1105 Grande Water Way in Wake Forest!

Preview Event Invitation

Whether you need more space, upgraded amenities, or just want to build a custom home with an award-winning builder, ask us how you can make Bridgewater at Traditions “The Home of YOUR Life!”

Rise and Shine in MacTavish!

Rise and Shine in MacTavish!

Life is hectic and mornings are one of the worst contributors.  Whether you are dealing with traffic, carpool, or just struggling to get out of bed, Homes By Dickerson would like to brighten the day of our Realtors at our Rise and Shine Event in MacTavish!  Join us at our newest community in North Raleigh, MacTavish, where you can grab a quick and delicious breakfast, a hot beverage of your choice, and learn more about this exciting new neighborhood-all while your car is being washed and hand-dried for you!  At Homes By Dickerson we know how to start the day off right!
Wednesday, November 8th
8am-10am

Rise and Shine Event October 2018

MacTavish, 12208 Old Creedmoor Road, Raleigh

Please RSVP to Julia by November 5th at Julia@HomesByDickerson.com or 919-260-7225

We hope to see you there!