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Winter Wonderland Home of the Week:: The Riverside in Sunset Bluffs

Winter Wonderland Home of the Week:: The Riverside in Sunset Bluffs

The Riverside at Sunset Bluffs is a picture perfect home with a classically timeless exterior. When you enter the front door from the covered porch, you are welcomed with beautiful espresso-stained floors and warm beige walls. The foyer unfolds into the formal dining room on your right and the choice of either a guest bedroom or study to your left. Whether you are a Top Chef hopeful or more of a quick-meal expert, you will appreciate the modern elegance of the kitchen with its sandstone cabinets and granite countertops. Grab a glass of your favorite beverage in anticipation of spending a quiet evening enjoying the view of your back yard and screen porch from your open living room. The first-floor master suite includes a generous walk-in closet and café inspired cabinetry and countertops in the luxurious bathroom. Stair railings, which complement the expansive hardwoods, draw your eye to the second floor where you will find an additional bedroom and full bath, along with a spacious rec room perfect for endless fun and games!  Whatever your season in life, The Riverside by Homes by Dickerson is ready to accommodate your needs.
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Enjoy the amenities and beautiful streetscapes of the award-winning Sunset Bluffs neighborhood in quaint Fuquay Varina.  If you are looking for the perks of a suburban neighborhood, with close proximity to the hustle and bustle of a city, Sunset Bluffs is the perfect place to call home.  With Research Triangle and Downtown Raleigh just minutes from this Carolina oasis, you will have the best of both worlds right at your fingertips.

For more information on how you can make Homes by Dickerson’s The Riverside in Sunset Bluffs “The Home of Your Life™”, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

Sunset Bluffs: The Riverside
2707 Greenbank Mill Drive, Fuquay Varina, NC
3 bedrooms, 3.0 bathrooms
2317 square feet
Homesite 25-MLS #2037987
$367,900

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“If These Walls Could Talk” Volume I: HERS Score Ratings

“If These Walls Could Talk” Volume I: HERS Score Ratings

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Here at Homes by Dickerson, building high-performance green homes is a part of our normal every day. It is what we believe in and what we are passionate about-not just for the security, health, and comfort of our clients but also for the environment.  Ensuring that each of our homes is built high-performance and green is not an additional option for our homeowners but rather part of their entire custom package.

So, while we may speak green for a living, we know that not all of our prospects are familiar with the terms and definitions with which we have become comfortable. Our new blog segment “If These Walls Could Talk” will focus on what goes into our homes that make them so energy efficient.  Each volume will address a specific aspect of our high-performance building efforts from certifications and HERS score ratings to conditioned crawl spaces and jumper ducts.  We want you to feel comfortable with the smart decisions you are making when you build with Homes by Dickerson.

The topic for today-HERS Score Ratings!

What is a HERS Score Rating?
HERS, the Home Energy Rating System, measures a home’s overall energy efficiency and then places it on the HERS Index. The lower the HERS score, the more energy efficient the home.  Most new construction homes built five years ago were given an approximate 120 HERS score, and a basic Energy Star home built today would be rated in the mid 80’s on the index.  Homes By Dickerson is proud to announce that our 2015 HERS Score rating averaged at 52!  While we did not start out at this number, we have made continuous strides every year to lower this number and improve the energy efficiency of all of our custom designs.  Let’s take a look at where we have come from:
Year                                HERS Score
2009                                   79
2010                                    73
2011                                     71
2012                                    64
2013                                    60
2014                                    55
2015                                    52

As you can see, Homes by Dickerson has lowered their average HERS Score by 17 points in the last seven years, meaning a better outcome for our environment and better living quality and cost savings for our homeowners!

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How is a HERS Score calculated?
To calculate your home’s HERS Index Score, a certified RESNET HERS Rater will do an energy rating on your home and compare the data against a “reference home”– a designed model home of the same size and shape, so your score is always relative.  Some of the variables included in the energy rating are the construction of and the materials used in: Exterior Walls Flooring over conditioned or unconditioned spaces Ceilings and Roofs Attics, foundations and crawlspaces Windows and doors, vents and ductwork HVAC systems, water heating systems and your thermostat Air leakage of the home Leakage in the heating and cooling system

So why does this matter?
When building “The Home of Your Life™”, we at Homes by Dickerson want to do more than just make it aesthetically pleasing. We want to ensure peace of mind about your comfort, health, money and impact on the environment. These factors are of the utmost important to us and the main reason we use building materials such as low VOC paints, green label carpeting and formaldehyde-free insulation. Living in North Carolina, you could easily use both air conditioning and heat in the same week so we understand the need to conserve and properly channel our homes’ energy and resources.  We also have systems in place to help manage water usage and we use more durable, recycled products. Ultimately this means that you are spending less money to maintain and operate your home. It’s no surprise that building a new home can consume a considerable amount of resources and energy to construct  but Homes By Dickerson gives our homebuyers ease of mind by properly sorting waste from jobsites, recycling when possible, and using products that have pre and post consumer recycled components.

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Want even more information on what a HERS Score is and how you can benefit from a lower rating?
Check out this educational video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klGa1rUdydo

For more information on any of our high-performance green homes, please view our website at www.HomesbyDickerson.com, call us at 919-917-3132 or email us at info@homesbydickerson.com

STAY TUNED FOR VOLUME II OF “IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK”-COMING SOON!

Winter Wonderland Home of the Week:: The Hemingway Craftsman in Briar Chapel

Winter Wonderland Home of the Week:: The Hemingway Craftsman in Briar Chapel

Two words that accurately describe Homes by Dickerson’s The Hemingway in Briar Chapel: Rustic Elegance. The mixture of stone, surrounding woods, natural wood details and enhanced landscaping give the feeling of a mountain retreat while the column supports, shutter details and window pediments create a stately façade.  The interior continues this rustically elegant theme through its combination of hand-stained wood features, custom trim, and appealing color palette.  Soft gray and blue walls contrast nicely with the dark wood floors, both of which are packaged with pleasant pops of white in the trim, ceiling detail and kitchen cabinetry.
Enjoy a spacious foyer, flanked by a private dining room as well as a cozy study. The rear of the high-performance, energy-efficient home is open to accommodate the light and airy kitchen, the breakfast nook, and family room complete with gorgeous coffered ceilings and custom-built shelving.  This floor plan also offers a lovely first-floor master suite, a screen porch with a great wooded view, and a rear-load two-car garage!  Two additional bedrooms and a loft complete the second floor.

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Make this move-in ready Hemingway Craftsman, a beautiful plan in the award-winning Briar Chapel community, The Home of Your Life™ today!

Briar Chapel:: The Hemingway Craftsman
481 Bennett Mountain Trace, Chapel Hill, NC
To view the full virtual tour, please click here.
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
2696 square feet
Homesite 205-MLS #2003922
$482,900

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Winter Wonderland Home of the Week:: The Jackson in Wendell Falls

Winter Wonderland Home of the Week:: The Jackson in Wendell Falls

As I watch the snow fall outside of my window, it is obvious that we are experiencing a true Winter Wonderland this weekend and I can honestly say that, of all of our communities, I wish I was spending this time in Wendell Falls. If you have not had the chance to visit this new neighborhood, I encourage you to add it to your immediate to-do list.  There is something wonderfully magical about sitting by the fireplace at The Farmhouse, sipping your hot beverage from Grounds Café, and staring at the beautiful surroundings including the peaceful lake and wooded areas.

The best news is that our Jackson model home is now complete and move-in ready so you can experience the next North Carolina snow in your new Homes by Dickerson Winter Wonderland home at Wendell Falls! Every inch of the Jackson English Cottage invites you to curl up with a good book and a cozy throw blanket.  Enjoy the separate dining room, spacious breakfast nook and open kitchen while you relax with your friends and family next to the charming fireplace.  A full wall of windows, as well as a comfortable screen porch, allows you a great view of the surrounding wooded areas and your detached two-car garage with its private alley access.  Your guests will enjoy the first floor guest bedroom and full bathroom while the rest of your family retreats to the upstairs master oasis, two additional bedrooms and the generous bonus room.

Also, despite the colder weather, you will be impressed and pleased with your utility bills as Homes by Dickerson is dedicated and passionate about building each of its homes to the highest available green building standards. Not only is the Jackson Energy Star 3.0 Certified but it is also crafted to the National Green Building Standard and voluntarily built to the NC HERO Code.  These included high-performance features ensure that your home will be perfect for the environment and will have a longer-lasting value for you.

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For more information or to schedule a private tour of The Jackson in the beautiful community of Wendell Falls, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

Wendell Falls:: The Jackson
1817 Iron Mill Drive, Wendell, NC
To view the full virtual tour, please click here.
4 bedrooms, 3.0 bathrooms
2380 square feet
Homesite 123-MLS #1996979
$320,900

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Winter Wonderland Home of the Week-The Riverwalk in Traditions at Wake Forest

Winter Wonderland Home of the Week-The Riverwalk in Traditions at Wake Forest

Welcome to the epitome of style, elegance and luxury at Homes by Dickerson!  Our Winter Wonderland Home of the Week, The Riverwalk in Traditions at Wake Forest, exudes all of these components and more in its unique exterior and quality interior details.   We have successfully blended a mixture of brick, board and batten, peaks, columns and decorative windows to create an incredibly stately façade, hinting at what lies behind the massive wooden front doors.  Walking inside, you are greeted by a generous foyer, expansive hardwood floors, arched entry ways and streaming natural light.  The interior design is a brilliant combination of old world charm and modern elegance.  While you can imagine family gatherings in the ballroom-like dining room and awe over the corniced-framed stovetop, the cool gray subway tiles and sleek cabinetry of the butler’s pantry and kitchen island evoke a refreshingly clean and crisp style.  The oversized kitchen island is truly a focal point with its solid black aesthetics contrasting against the lighter surrounding cabinets,  wood flooring, and beautiful brushed nickel fixtures.  Your view from the kitchen will result in either the wall of windows looking out into the backyard, the immense family room with its custom-built shelving and fireplace, or the wrought-iron staircase leading to the second floor.  Before heading upstairs, you will want to notice the first-floor guest suite boasting complimentary granite countertops and coordinating details.

Once you leave the main floor, you will encounter a wonderful master suite with a spa-like bath retreat, complete with a huge walk-in shower and claw-foot tub.  The adjoining closet also does not disappoint with its built-in armoire and open-face shelving and window seats.  Three secondary bedrooms and two bathrooms can be found on the second floor in addition to a great bonus room that is spacious enough to accommodate your hobbies and interests.  One of the most signature features of this home however, is actually on the outside.  The brick fireplace enhances the intimate screen porch and views of the home’s backyard.

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You do not want to miss the opportunity to make this high-performance, custom design “The Home of Your Life!”™

For more information or to schedule a private tour of The Riverwalk in the beautiful master-planned community of Traditions at Wake Forest, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

Traditions at Wake Forest:: The Riverwalk
1308 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest, NC
To view the full virtual tour, please click here.
5 bedrooms, 4.0 bathrooms
3748 square feet
Homesite 12-MLS #2017693
$664,900

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Red Ribbon Home of the Week:: The Wild Poppy in Sunset Bluffs

Red Ribbon Home of the Week:: The Wild Poppy in Sunset Bluffs

At the risk of cheesily referencing our company tagline…
“The excitement is definitely building at Homes by Dickerson!”

Whether it is the promise of the upcoming Holiday season or that we will soon be able to celebrate the end of another successful year, the Homes by Dickerson team has an extra spring in their step as they travel around The Triangle putting finishing touches on The Home of YOUR Life!

The latest Dickerson home to receive the infamous “polish and shine” treatment is our beautiful Wild Poppy floorplan in Sunset Bluffs. This high-performance, cottage-style design features a covered front porch perfect for a set of rocking chairs-setting the stage for the interior’s spacious yet cozy ambiance.  Once inside the move-in ready home, you will be impressed with the trim detail and abundance of windows throughout but the surprises continue to present themselves at every turn.  Open kitchen to the family room and breakfast nook, state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite countertops, walk-in pantry, a generous-sized bonus room and gorgeous views of the community park are just a few of the features you are sure to love!

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Don’t forget to inquire about our Red Ribbon Package Event where you can receive $5000 “to use as you choose” when you make The Wild Poppy “The Home of Your Life!” Need to purchase custom blinds, install a privacy fence or ease the obligation of closing costs?  Our $5000 gift to you can be used on a variety of options where it would be most beneficial for you and your family.*

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For more information on The Wild Poppy or to schedule a private tour, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@HomesbyDickerson.com

Sunset Bluffs:: The Wild Poppy
1298 Heritage Mill Way, Fuquay Varina, NC
To view the full virtual tour, please click here.
4 bedrooms, 3.0 baths
2698 square feet
Home site 186-MLS #2002490
$383,400

*$5000 towards options available on select inventory homes throughout the Triangle. Offer good on homes that close by December 17, 2015.  Promotion subject to change.  See Agent for details.

Homes by Dickerson’s Red Ribbon Package marks the beginning of our Holiday Season!

Homes by Dickerson’s Red Ribbon Package marks the beginning of our Holiday Season!

It is hard to believe that the end of the year is almost upon us and with it the excitement of the Holiday Season! In celebration of the festivities, Homes by Dickerson is excited to bring back its annual Red Ribbon Package Event showcasing our custom-built, move-in ready homes! This is the perfect time to tour these beautiful, high-performance models and find The Home of YOUR Life!

Fall in love with any of these select homes and take advantage of our “Use as You Choose Program” where you can apply our Holiday Gift to your closing costs, purchase price, blinds, fencing or additional landscaping needs.

For details on our Red Ribbon Package Event or to schedule a private showing of any of our move-in ready homes, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

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Fall in Love with Madison at Evan’s Creek!

Fall in Love with Madison at Evan’s Creek!

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It seems that new home communities are continuously popping up all over The Triangle, so it can sometimes be challenging to generate the interest and excitement worthy of the time and labor that has gone into developing, creating and building an enclave for families. However, there are those exceptions when a neighborhood takes shape and you can tell from the very first visit that you are home.  We would like to prove to you that Madison at Evan’s Creek is one of those exceptions.

Amidst falling leaves and cooler temperatures, Homes by Dickerson recently introduced its newest community to the Town of Apex. Close to 150 Realtors and members of the Apex community gathered for the Madison at Evan’s Creek Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the exclusive Homes by Dickerson neighborhood.

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While guests enjoyed the seasonal decorations and raved about the autumn-inspired menu and beverages, the highlight of the afternoon was the chance to view the beautiful streetscape and tour the six custom-built, high-performance model homes. Each of the unique designs on display, priced from the $430’s, represented the quality and craftsmanship which Homes by Dickerson is known for–including that of The Bristol, a 2015 Parade of Homes Silver Winner—while the combination of perfect weather, live outdoor music and finishing touches accurately portrayed Dickerson’s attention to detail and alluded to the “Small-Town America” lifestyle which we envision for Madison.

If you have not had the chance to visit Madison at Evan’s Creek, now is your opportunity to find The Home of  YOUR Life in the quaint Town of Apex, recently named “America’s #1 Best Place to Live” by Money Magazine.

For more information on Madison at Evan’s Creek, or to schedule a private tour of any of our custom-built, high-performance homes, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

We hope that your visit will have you falling in love with Madison!

Homes by Dickerson’s Newest Home of the Week:: The Millhaven Tudor in Briar Chapel

Homes by Dickerson’s Newest Home of the Week:: The Millhaven Tudor in Briar Chapel

Move-In Ready. High-Performance. Custom-designed.
These are just a few ways to describe the new Millhaven Tudor home in Briar Chapel! This first-floor master design offers a unique floorplan with a floating fireplace to separate the family from the cozy kitchen and dining areas. You will feel welcome from the moment you step on the stone-encased front porch to the time that you begin relaxing on your private screen porch. The real personality of this home, however, is found in the small touches such as the elegant pendant lights over the granite-covered kitchen island, the abundance of over-sized windows, and the gorgeous tiled shower in the master bathroom.  Upstairs are two secondary bedrooms, an open loft space and ample walk-in storage. Additional features include site-finished hardwoods, a tankless water heater, a washer and dryer in the easy-access laundry room, and an unbelievable 55 HERS score. Not only will your family enjoy better air quality and comfort in your new high-performance Homes by Dickerson plan but you will also enjoy the savings you will receive on your monthly utility bills!

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For more information on how you can make The Millhaven Tudor The Home of YOUR Life and to schedule a private tour, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

Briar Chapel:: The Millhaven Tudor
109 Old Piedmont Circle, Chapel Hill, NC
To view the full virtual tour, please click here.
3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
2027 square feet
Home site 919-MLS #1980552
$345,900

One Dickerson Home Remains in Heritage Wake Forest!

One Dickerson Home Remains in Heritage Wake Forest!

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Last chance opportunity to own a Homes by Dickerson design in award-winning Heritage Wake Forest!

For more information on this beautiful single-family, custom-built design with an unbelievable HERS score rating of 55, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@homesbydickerson.com

5517 Massey Branch Drive, Rolesville, NC
To view the virtual tour, please click here.
3 bedrooms, 3.0 bathrooms
3146 square feet
Homesite 3302-MLS # 1963923
$489,900