homes on acreage: New Home on Acreage in Hamlet Grove - Just 15 Minutes from Chapel Hill! - 11/19/09 04:53 AM
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homes on acreage: Stevens Oaks - Quiet, Pretty Garner NC Neighborhood - Build on Your Lot - 10/14/08 12:45 AM
Looking for Custom Homes Near Raleigh NC? Available Land and Lots in Garner, NC - Bring Your Own Builder Stevens Oaks - Half Acre or Larger Lots Available  We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Garner, NC? Check out the Stevens Oaks new home community.
Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  

 
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homes on acreage: Chatham County Relocation Package - Sept 2008 - Moving Near Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Jordan Lake, Apex, or Pittsboro? - 09/15/08 11:15 PM
Chatham County Relocation Package Everything You Need to Know About Relocating Near Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Apex, Pittsboro or Jordan Lake!   What is Chatham County, NC Like? Chatham County has the best of all worlds.  It's peaceful countryside - but just minutes from shopping and big city life. 
North Carolina has over 1500 lakes, and Chatham County surrounds one of the largest of these: Jordan Lake.  
There are golf courses, wineries, and the Haw River. 
Whether you're looking for a multi-million dollar estate in an exclusive golf community, or an affordable new custom home on land of your own, you'll find something you love … (2 comments)

homes on acreage: How to Find Land for Horses in the Triangle Area of North Carolina - 09/09/08 11:20 PM
Horse Properties in the Raleigh, NC Area Requirements and Guidelines for Finding Land for Horses in North Carolina If you're considering a move to the Raleigh area, and have horses, you're probably wondering what the local requirements are and what you should look for.
Minimum Land Requirement In the Raleigh area, you'll need to have at least 1 acre of grazing land for each horse.  
In addition, you'll probably want to check with the county to make sure horses are allowed on your property, AND make sure that if you're in a neighborhood, the neighborhood covenants do allow horses.
Equestrian Communities There are … (5 comments)

homes on acreage: High Speed Internet Now Available in Cattail Creek! - 09/07/08 11:19 PM
Embarq offers High Speed Internet in Cattail Creek, a custom home community featuring Stanton Homes, near Pittsboro and Chapel Hill.  

 
Stanton Homes is pleased to announce the availability of high speed internet through Embarq, for Chatham County's popular Cattail Creek custom home community.
Embarq offers a variety of packages and plans, with high speed internet at a variety of speeds, including 768K, 1.5M, 3.0M, and 5.0M. 
A selection of options for Cattail Creek can be found at Embarq by entering the address of the home. 
  
 

 
"Cattail Creek offers some of the best homes at the … (0 comments)

homes on acreage: Chatham County Relocation Package - July 2008 - Moving Near Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Jordan Lake, Apex, or Pittsboro? - 07/13/08 10:40 PM
Chatham County Relocation Package
Everything You Need to Know About Relocating Near Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Apex, Pittsboro or Jordan Lake!

Chatham County has the best of all worlds.  It's peaceful countryside - but just minutes from shopping and big city life.  North Carolina has over 1500 lakes, and Chatham County surrounds one of the largest of these: Jordan Lake.   There are golf courses, wineries, and the Haw River. 
Whether you're looking for a multi-million dollar estate in an exclusive golf community, or an affordable new custom home on land of your own, you'll find something you love in Chatham County.  Chatham … (3 comments)

homes on acreage: Can I move the pantry on this floorplan? It might be easier than you think.... - 05/27/08 10:53 PM
Custom Home Floor Plan Modifications Kitchen Design - How to Move a Pantry  
We were recently asked this question:  "Can I move the pantry on this floor plan?  I really need some more storage space."
The answer, almost always, is YES.  When working with a custom home builder, you should be able to adjust a floor plan to better suit your needs.  Here's a recent example.

 
In the original floorplan for this home, the kitchen area was a bit awkward. 
The laundry closet impacted space in the breakfast room, and the kitchen felt small because of the entrance … (4 comments)

homes on acreage: Thinking Green Building? Cary Might Be Getting Greener Soon! - 05/17/08 07:39 AM
Green Homes in Cary, NC  
Great news for anyone who wants to go green in Cary, NC.
In many towns and cities, green and energy efficient building is encouraged by the state and local government.  Incentives or rebates are often used to help builders and homeowners make building decisions that are better for the environment. 
Now a bill has been introduced to the North Carolina Senate that may bring some green building incentives our way!
This legislation would authorize the Town of Cary to give developers incentives to build energy efficient homes and offices. 
Read the full story here.
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homes on acreage: Cattail Creek now one of the Top Ranked Neighborhoods in Chatham County - 05/05/08 10:55 PM
Custom Homes on Acreage Cattail Creek offers 1-2 acre lots Custom Homes on wooded acreage remain in demand, and Cattail Creek has a popular combination - affordable homes with custom designs on private 1-2 acre lots.
Stanton Homes is pleased to announce that Cattail Creek is now the number five top community in all of Chatham County on a total unit sales basis, according to first quarter real estate results.  
Sales are monitored for all subdivisions and neighborhoods in Chatham County, for both new homes and resales.  Cattail Creek offers new homes on acreage in Chatham County. 

 
"We have been seeing … (0 comments)

homes on acreage: Meet The Builder Event - Custom Home Builder Offers Insight on Home Building and Remodeling Projects - Sunday September 21 12-4pm - 04/28/08 07:06 AM
Meet the Builder Event in Chatham County  
Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes offers one-on-one conversation forum, with insight for your custom projects from a local builder perspective
Raleigh, NC - Meet-the-Builder, "One Neighbor to Another," at a question-and-answer forum hosted by Stanton Homes on Sunday, September 21, from noon to 4pm at 680 Rebecca Lane in Cattail Creek, just northwest of Pittsboro in Chatham County.
"This is a conversation opportunity for people who aren't sure where to start with their custom home projects," said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes.  "It's all about you - and the questions you have about new … (2 comments)

homes on acreage: Cattail Creek Offers New Custom Homes on Acreage in Chatham County - Near Pittsboro, Jordan Lake, the Haw River, and More! - 04/23/08 05:12 AM
Looking for a home on land of your own in the Raleigh area? Have you seen Cattail Creek?  
Beautiful custom homes on heavily wooded acreage are available at Cattail Creek, in the gorgeous Silk Hope area of Chatham County, NC.   And with homes in the $250s-$350s, you'll want to check out these incredible values.  
Here are some examples of the kinds of extraordinary craftsmanship you'll find inside a Stanton Home at Cattail Creek:
 

  Signature Radius and Elliptical Archways Our signature radius and elliptical archways are hard to find details that make an ordinary room unique.  Stanton Homes also offers rounded corners, another elusive detail … (3 comments)

homes on acreage: Sherman Pines in Fuquay Varina - Acreage Lots Available - Waterfront Lots - 03/28/08 12:33 AM
Sherman Pines offers New Homes in Fuquay-Varina NC Acreage and Waterfront Lots - New Custom Homes in Sherman Pines  We've discovered another great Raleigh area lot you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Fuquay-Varina? Check out these available lots in Sherman Pines, courtesy of C-21 Becky Medlin Realty, Front Porch Realty, and Coldwell Banker Advantage.
Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout central North Carolina.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.   

 
Sherman Pines is a custom … (2 comments)

homes on acreage: SOLD!! Pittsboro/Silk Hope, NC - 2100+ Sq Ft Custom Home on Wooded Acreage - Barrel Vaults, Archways, Tile, Hardwood and More - 03/06/08 11:40 AM
Gorgeous Custom Home on Acreage in Cattail Creek Stanton Homes Signature Archways and Architectural Details

 
 
This gorgeous custom home includes all the details that Stanton Homes is known for.  Starting with the breathtaking two-story foyer, this home is a masterpiece.
The barrel vaulted foyer incorporates three different curves, accentuating the two stories of arched windows on the front of the home. 
 
Wrought iron balisters and oak handrails add to the details.  Also note the wood, well-trimmed plant shelf and the extensive, two-piece crown molding.  The brushed nickel lighting adds to the elegant feel at the entrance.
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homes on acreage: Main Floor Master Bedrooms - Demand is Rising! A Builder's Perspective on Construction (and Cost) Differences - 03/02/08 12:01 PM
Main Floor Master Suites - A Growing Trend A Builder's Perspective on Main Floor Master Plans vs Traditional Second Floor Master Plans 
 
If you are retired or planning to retire soon, and are looking for a new home, chances are you're considering floor plans with a main floor master suite.   
But "boomers" aren't the only home owners eyeing downstairs sleeping arrangements.  Even some younger families are starting to consider a home with a main floor master bedroom... once the kids are in school, there's not as much reason to have a bedroom just down the hall.  
Benefits to Main Floor Master Suite Homes  There are certainly … (4 comments)

homes on acreage: Kitchen Countertops - More Than a Place to Put the Coffeemaker - 11/26/07 11:10 PM
Buying a Home in the Raleigh/Triangle Area? Wondering What Kind of Countertops to Consider?  
Here's a Raleigh Custom Home Builder's Perspective on Today's Kitchen Countertops 
From stone to stone-look laminate, from marble to concrete, from tile to solid surface - choices for countertops are more extensive, and sometimes more confusing, than ever before.  Here's a little education about what goes into, and what can go on top of, a variety of countertops. 
Laminate - This isn't your mother's laminate anymore.  Today's laminate is durable, stain resistant, and available in an extensive array of colors and textures, including granite, marble, and … (8 comments)

homes on acreage: Cabinets - Basic Materials and Construction - Things Every Buyer Should Know - 11/20/07 11:39 PM
New Home Design - What Should You Look For in Kitchen Cabinets?  
A Raleigh Custom Home Builder's Guide to Cabinet Types and Terms 
Walk into a kitchen, and you like it... or you don't.  But do you know what the cabinets are made of, and does it matter?  You love dark, textured wood...Are there options in your price point?  Knowing the general structure of cabinet choices and pricing will help you make decisions. 
  
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Laundry Rooms.... and even the Home Office can have cabinets!
There are long lists of features in new home flyers and listing information.  But how do you know what the words really … (5 comments)

homes on acreage: Raleigh Custom Builder Tips - Interior Trim Information, from Baseboards to Crown Molding and Everything In Between - 11/20/07 10:43 PM
Interior Trim - What to Look For in Your New Home by Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes 
A house built by a custom builder usually stands out because of the craftsmanship involved.   Some of the most visible details are in the interior trim work.  There are many different ways that decorative pieces of wood can be attached to walls.  
Knowing some of the terms and definitions can help home buyers determine what to ask about when purchasing a home or having one built - or what they can do to change and improve an existing home.  Interior trim, or molding (sometimes referred to … (5 comments)

 
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