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Last Chance to Live in Chapel Hill’s “Best Neighborhood!”

July 30, 2021 Homes By Dickerson

Homes By Dickerson is excited to announce that the newest – and last – phase is now selling at Briar Chapel. This is your final opportunity to build The Home of Your Life in the community voted “Best Neighborhood in Chapel Hill” by Chapel Hill magazine for six years running.

There are seven homesites available in this final phase. Each of these homesites allow you the flexibility to build from a variety of estate-style Homes By Dickerson floor plans. These are larger lots, which means you have more backyard space to spread out and entertain, relax, play — whatever your heart desires. These estate-style homes will be priced from the $900s.

Green New Homes in Chapel Hill, NC

Briar Chapel is a unique new home community in Chapel Hill, NC that was expertly designed to blend in with its natural surroundings. With 900 acres of preserved open space, miles of walking and biking trails, and community gardens, this master planned community offers indoor/outdoor living reimagined. The homes themselves are built with a nod to the environment, too and are high-performance, energy efficient, and green certified.

In addition to the tremendous amount of green space within the community, there are numerous ways to be active, healthy, and well. Experience the two resort-style pools, water park, splash pad, fitness center, sports courts, and picnic pavilions. Of course, we couldn’t leave out man’s best friend. There are multiple dog parks so our furry BFFs can get the wiggles out. There’s even a full-time activities director to organize events and social gatherings to promote the connected, neighborly way of life that already exists.

And of course, there are all the opportunities, events, dining, and shopping at your doorstep in Chapel Hill and in the Triangle beyond.

For more information on how you can reserve one of our final homesites in Briar Chapel, call Whitney at (919) 646-8771 or request more information.

Sweet Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home

February 8, 2021 Homes By Dickerson

With the cooler temperatures of February, it’s so much fun to cozy up inside and celebrate love all month long. Because of course, there’s no place that defines love better than home. This year, shake up your usual date night routine and spend Valentine’s Day right where you feel most comfortable! Take a look at a few fun ideas to celebrate the sweetest holiday of all from The Home of Your Life.

How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home

Dinner For Two: With brand new appliances to cook with, treating your sweetheart to a special, homemade meal is so much fun. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres at your large island, then take the main course to your dining area. And if you like to feel fancy, dress up in something you’d wear out and create a five-star dining atmosphere right at home!

Light the Fire: When the sun goes down and the air gets chilly, there’s no better time to get cozy by the fireplace in your family room. Pair a nice bottle of wine with your favorite chocolates, and curl up under a fuzzy blanket together. There’s nothing more romantic than the embrace of a crackling fire at night.

Breakfast in Bed: Wake up to a little extra love! Enjoy eggs, bagels, and coffee from the comfort of your bed sheets before you start your day. Look into purchasing a bed tray table to keep your plates, silverware, and cups in place while you lounge and enjoy each other’s company.

Spa Day: Who says you have to leave home to enjoy the royal treatment of a spa? Step right into your retreat-like bathroom and let the pampering begin! Set the mood with scented candles, and enjoy a hot shower or relaxing bath along with a new face mask or body scrub for a little bit of added luxury.

Movie Date: In your family room or media room, relive teenhood memories of dates at the movies with classic movie theater popcorn, candy, and soda. This is also the perfect Valentine’s Day activity to share with your kids! Try a romantic comedy marathon with all of your favorites, from You’ve Got Mail to The Princess Bride.

Happy Hour: Head out to your screen porch with homemade cocktails to sip and savor as the sun goes down. (Use cranberry juice for a pink-colored drink, along with garnishes like grapefruit, raspberries, and strawberries.) Make sure to grab a blanket for extra warmth while you take in the beauty of the outdoors.

From all of us at Homes By Dickerson, we hope you enjoy a Valentine’s Day full of love!

Tour our Custom, Move-In Ready Homes!

August 15, 2019 Homes By Dickerson

-Simplify your choices by discovering custom, move-in ready homes from Homes By Dickerson–

Life seems to get busier every day. Between work obligations, raising a family, social engagements, hobbies, and more-we fill our calendars to the breaking point and often still do not feel we are doing enough. While we cannot remove these stresses from your life, we can help you find The Home of Your Life! A home with the rooms you need to hold the people and things that are most important to you.

When you decide to purchase a Homes By Dickerson home, you can go through the building process with our team, considering each detail and planning out your spaces and features. We love this time with our homeowners because it allows us to develop a relationship that goes beyond just company and client. However, if this option does not work with your timeline or your busy life, our talented team of builders and designers have already created beautiful homes across The Triangle, each custom drawn with hand-picked interior and exterior features. Our custom, move-in ready homes are waiting for you to complete them!

With a variety of floor plans in 14 North Carolina communities and one community in South Carolina, you are sure to find the right fit for your family’s needs! Click here to view all of our custom, move-in ready homes or see below for our August highlights.

For more information on any of our custom, move-in ready homes, please contact Whitney at 919-917-3132 or Whitney@HomesByDickerson.com

Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill
The Mill Park B, Home Site 1892
47 Logbridge Road, Chapel Hill
4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2347
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751 South, Durham
The Gregson, Home Site 289
917 Cella Saxon Drive, Durham
3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2000 sf
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Ethan’s Meadow, North Raleigh
The Madison G, Home Site 31
12404 Marsh Field Drive, Raleigh
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MacTavish, North Raleigh
The Chamborde A, Home Site 19
6924 Ray Family Farm Court, Raleigh
4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3726 sf
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Wendell Falls, Wendell
The Emerson A, Home Site 390
1017 Groveview Wynd, Wendell
3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, 2405 sf
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Traditions at Wake Forest
The Concord, Home Site 66
1421 Reservoir View Lane, Wake Forest
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Nexton, South Carolina
The Mendenhall A, Home Site 307
311 Bright Leaf Loop, Summerville, SC
3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2390 sf
$419,000

Reuniting Families, (Part 2:) Moving Your Parents to the Area

March 21, 2019 Homes By Dickerson

Reuniting Families, (Part 2:) Moving Your Parents to the Area

Last week Homes by Dickerson REALTOR/Broker extraordinaire, Peter Winkler, gave us the inside scoop on helping your kids (and grandkids!) relocate to your area. He returns this week with four key tips on another demographic he works with all the time: your parents.

While Peter jokes that your newborn baby and their cute grandkids are enough to make your parents move to the area , he shares extra wisdom to assist your parents through the transition.

Highlight the Great Retirement Lifestyle.

Showcasing the variety of community resources is one way to assure your parents that moving is a good choice. The Triangle area has a colorful culture, top-notch medical care and a lengthy list of organizations and recreational activities.

“I really don’t believe there is anywhere better than the Triangle,” Peter says. “It’s a great climate and a great location. Tons of people are coming from all parts of the country to live here.”

The prime location and all it has to offer can be a selling point. Your parents don’t just want a house; they want a community to put down roots.

Share Newsletters and Community Events.

Why tell your parents about the array of community events when you can just show them? Email them the HOA’s monthly newsletters to emphasize events geared towards adults in a similar life. Share information about the clubs and amenities, whether it’s pictures of the pickleball court or details about the bourbon-tasting club. Your parents will be able to lead their own life with the benefit of endless face time with their kids and grandkids.

Introduce Them to Customized Housing Options.

At Briar Chapel, the Encore by David Weekley Homes section sells a classic section of houses for ages 55+. Your parents can enjoy beautifully designed single-story homes with open, accessible floor plans. Many of the floor plans feature master bedrooms on the first floor (or “master downs”) for convenience. Residents within this community enjoy perks like yard maintenance, a full calendar of activities from the Encore neighborhood lifestyle director and a state-of-the-art private fitness center and pool.

For those exploring options outside of Encore, builders like Homes By Dickerson also offer single-story and 1.5-story master downs custom homes. Your parents can buy a house that is tailored specifically for them while still being just a short walk from your home.

Let Them Know They Aren’t Alone in the Process.

Reassure your parents there are plenty of other people who have also relocated. As Peter says, he sees parents moving regularly to be closer to their families and grandchildren.

Many parents want a community that provides the interaction and proximity to their kids and grandchildren, while continuing to enjoy a rich, independent life. A community like Briar Chapel offers the best of both worlds. The bonds formed and memories made will be irreplaceable when you have your family there with you.

Looking for more? You can read Peter Winkler’s pro tips to moving your kids to the area!

TAGS: Moving Tips

Reuniting Families (Part 1): Moving Your Children to the Area

March 15, 2019 Homes By Dickerson

Check out this great blog below by the Newland team in Briar Chapel! What a great reminder that the homes we build and the neighborhoods we build them in are all about families-whatever family may mean or look like to you! Homes By Dickerson is proud to be a part of this fantastic community focused on offering homes and spaces where those families can reunite! Thanks Peter Winkler for your thoughtful insight and participation in this project!

Reuniting Families (Part 1): Moving Your Children to the Area

Children inevitably spread their wings and leave the nest as they get older. Whether they move for school, jobs or new opportunities, sometimes families end up spread out across the country.

At Briar Chapel, we’ve seen several families reunite within our community: grandparents on one block with the children and grandkids nestled in a spacious home just a few streets around the corner.

Relocating your kids and their families to the area can be exciting, but it isn’t always an easy decision. Peter Winkler, a broker/REALTOR for one of our builders, Homes by Dickerson, gave us a few tips to successfully help your kids (and grandkids!) relocate to a new area near you!

Experience the Community.

Next time your family and the grandbabies come to visit, take them to one of the events that the community you’re considering offers. This is one of the best ways for your kids and grandkids to get a feel firsthand if the community is a fit. At Briar Chapel, it can be as simple as a walk to one of our many parks to see a concert, a holiday-themed pool party at the Briar Clubhouse or lunch at the Veranda. Every grassy picnic and barbecue they attend at Briar Chapel will soon have them envisioning their own lives in the community.

Make Introduction, Make Friends.

Many young families are hesitant to move into their parents’ neighborhood, because they view these areas as retirement communities. Briar Chapel, in contrast, caters to a diverse range of families of all ages. Introduce them to the broad variety of their interest groups, whether it’s a golfing club or Fit4Mom, a Chapel Hill prenatal and postnatal fitness group that provides a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. While your kids want to be close to you, they will also want support from friends their own age. Everyone yearns to know they aren’t alone in making the decision to move miles from their stomping ground, and Briar Chapel is home to families who have gone through the exact same process.

Share Research: Local Schools, Home Plans and Job Opportunities.

Before your kids come visit for the next holiday, do some of the legwork for them. What are the best elementary schools and daycares in the area? What about the type of homes available in Briar Chapel? If you prepare some of the initial research on local jobs and schools, the decision becomes even easier for your kids! For example, Briar Chapel hosts two schools on-site. Chatham County is home to Schools of Distinction, top SAT scores, “Teacher of the Year” awards and leading rankings from the US News & World Reportand The Washington Post.

Support Their Decision.

As Peter says, one of the most important tips is making sure that your kids feel like it is ultimately their decision to move here. Be strategic in introducing them to the community, but allow them to explore and weigh the options on their own. The good news is that once you’ve shown them the rich plethora of opportunities Briar Chapel has to offer, the community speaks for itself.!

Stay tuned for the second part of our blog post next week, as Peter Winkler gives us more advice on how to help your parents move closer to you.

TAGS: relocation guide, moving your kids to the area, moving tips, Chapel Hill guide

Parade to “The Home of Your Life!”

October 6, 2018 Homes By Dickerson

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!

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

August 16, 2018 Homes By Dickerson

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

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

March 15, 2018 Homes By Dickerson

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

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

January 17, 2018 Homes By Dickerson

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

Up to $20,000 to USE AS YOU CHOOSE on The Home of YOUR Life!

November 1, 2017 Homes By Dickerson

In a time of giving and thankfulness, Homes By Dickerson’s gift to you is up to $20,000^* to Use As You Choose and make one of these custom designs The Home of Your Life! Whether you need a fence, additional landscaping, closing costs or window blinds, the choice is yours! You can even apply half of your gift towards reducing the purchase price! For a scheduled tour of any of our move-in ready homes, please contact us at 919-917-3132 or info@HomesByDickerson.com. You may also view the list of homes below and accompanying tour videos!

Showcase Homes

Chapel Hill

Up to $20,000^* To Use As You Choose

Home site S3: 47 Ashwood Drive (The Sullivan) 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 1^st Flr Guest, Jack-n-Jill Bath, Bonus, 3-Car Gar, 3577 SF / $636,000

Home site S27: 454 Cliffdale Road (The Windham C2) 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Ranch Plan, 1^st Flr Study, Rec Rm, Unfinished Bedroom and Bath

2580 SF / $466,000, View Home

Home site 1080: 490 Old Piedmont Cr (The Montclair), 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 1^st Flr Master, Open Flrplan, Indoor/Outdoor FP, 2975 SF / $478,000, View Home

Home site 1081: 500 Old Piedmont Cr (The Bristol A), 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1^st Flr Guest Room, Dining/Study, Walk-Up Attic, Screened Porch

2871 SF / $477,000, View Home

Home site 1289: 100 Highveld Ave (The Fairfield B) 2017 Gold Parade Winner! 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1^st Flr Guest Room, 2^nd Flr Master and Rec Room, Unfinished Walk-Up Attic, 2915 SF / $506,000, View Home

Home site 1291: 72 Highveld Ave (The Franklin), 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Ranch-Style Home, 1^st Flr Master & Guest Rm, Bonus, 2732 SF / $445,000, View Home

Up to $10,000^* To Use As You Choose
Home site 1372: 286 Salt Cedar Lane (The Castlebrook), 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, Covered Front Porch, Study, 3^rd Flr with Full Bath, 2424 SF / $392,500, View Home
Home site 1463: 205 Quarter Gate Trace (The Sanderson), 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1^st Flr Master, Attached Garage, Screen Porch, 2309 SF / $387,000, View Home
Home site 1466: 179 Quarter Gate Trace (The Cambridge), 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1^st Flr Guest/Study, Attached Garage, Fin Bonus Rm & Screen Porch, 3577 SF / $636,000, View Home
Home site 1649: 293 Quarter Gate Trace (The Millhaven), 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Master on Main, Loft, Attached Garage, Screen Porch, 2052 SF / $374,000
Home site 1650: 287 Quarter Gate Trace (The Riverton), 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1^st Flr Master, Unfin Storage, Screen Porch, 2179 SF / $399,000, View Home
Home site 1651: 279 Quarter Gate Trace (The Kingspark), 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1^st Flr Master, Screened Porch, Study, Attached Garage, 2272 SF / $399,000

PITTSBORO

Up to $20,000^* To Use As You Choose

Home site 4258: 4258 Henderson Pl (The Covington), 2017 Silver Parade Winner! 3 Bed, 2 Bath, New Ranch Design with Rec Room and Walk-In Storage on 2^nd Flr, 2951 SF / $646,000, View Home

Home site 4255: 4255 Henderson Pl (The Sheldon), 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Ranch Design with Rec Room and Walk-In Storage on 2^nd Flr, 3173 SF / $655,000

APEX

Up to $20,000^* To Use As You Choose

Home site 18: 2130 Tordelo Place (The Windham), 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Open-Living Concept, 2^nd Flr Rec Room, Screen Porch, 2-Car Garage, Unfinished Storage, 2892 SF / $475,000, View Home

Home site 30: 2127 Tordelo Place (The Churchwood B), 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 1^st Flr Guest Rm, Cov. Porch, 2^nd Flr Owner Ste, Bonus

3007 SF / $488,000, View Home

WENDELL

Up to $15,000^* To Use As You Choose

Home site 40: 1700 Drift Falls Lane (The Windham), 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Ranch Plan, Large Kitchen, Study w/French Doors, Rec Room, Unfin. Storage, Corner Homesite, 2580 SF / $372,000

Up to $20,000^* To Use As You Choose

Home site 154: 1621 Cascade Falls Dr (The Concord III), 2017 Gold Parade Winner! 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Ranch Plan, Master and Guest on 1^st Flr, Study, Screened Porch, Basement w/Rec Room, Bedroom & Bath, Backs to Woods and Trails, 3200 SF / $499,900, View Home

Home site 182: 508 Batson Creek Cr (The Emerson II), 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1^st Flr Master Suite, Finished Basement with 4^th Bedroom, Full Bath and Rec Room, Unfinished Storage, 2796 SF / $446,000, View Home

Home site 457: 929 Groveview Wynd (The Franklin Craftsman), 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Ranch Plan, Master and Guest Flr, Study, Butler’s Pantry, Bonus and Additional Bedroom w/Bath Upstairs, Unfin Walk-In Storage, 2732 SF / $409,000

Home site 458: 933 Groveview Wynd (The Concord), 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Ranch Plan w/1^st Flr Master & Guest Bedrooms, Screen Porch, Backs to Woods & Trails, Walk-In Unfin Storage, 2645 SF / $416,000

Up to $10,000^* To Use As You Choose
Home site 489: 1000 Groveview Wynd (The Oberlin Farmhouse)

3 Bed, 2 Bath, Ranch Plan w/Large Master Ste & 2 Guest Bed, Study, Screened Porch, Attached Rear-Entry 2-Car Gar, 2004 SF / $332,500

Home site 490: 1004 Groveview Wynd (The Oberlin Craftsman), 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Ranch Plan w/Large Master Ste and 2 Guest Bed, Study, Screened Porch, Attached Rear-Entry 2-Car Gar, 2004 SF / $330,000

*Up to half of the Use As You Choose promotion can be used towards reducing the purchase price. Offer good on select inventory homes that go under contract between November 1^st and November 14^th and close by December 20^th. Promotion subject to change. See Agent for details.