Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC (1888PressRelease)
April 14, 2009 - Julie LaTerra Homes known for its women-focused approach to homebuilding, announces its newest collection of homes, Julie’s Jewel Box Collection – small homes for a simpler, eco-friendly, more cost-efficient way of life. Homes from this unique, new collection range from 800-1,500 square feet. Smaller, less expensive and lower maintenance costs make this collection of coastal cottages and mountain retreats a perfect solution in today’s second home real estate market. These delightful plans are also attracting first time home buyers.
“As a leader in trends and what women want, we saw an increased desire for weekend retreats where people could ‘cocoon’ and get-away,” explains Charlotte custom home builder, Julie LaTerra. “Call it a sign of the times, but cookie-cutter, puffed up ‘marshmallow’ homes are a thing of the past and it’s easy to understand why.” Julie LaTerra Homes also has reduced pricing on many name brands to help stretch budgets during these tough economic times.
Today’s changing economy has caused a paradigm shift for America’s homebuyers as they consider their options for a second or vacation home. High energy prices have tempered people’s enthusiasm to pay for conditioned space and square footage they don’t need. Tighter banking requirements have left homeowners with the ability to build less. Julie’s Jewel Box Collection is the ideal answer to a changing economic environment for baby-boomers, expanding or blended families, or single professionals.
First time home buyers say they don’t need a great room and a living room or a dining room and a breakfast nook. Many prefer smaller homes that take up less room and use less energy. As equity builders, these flexible plans have growth options allowing expansion for the future.
But building the weekend retreat as a haven in the mountains or beach requires a fresh approach. What do people do when they go to their mountain or water retreat? They take their friends or family so a second bedroom is needed, as well as space to eat, dine and socialize. Vacation homes should offer flex space to anticipate your changing needs as life goes on.
Julie’s Jewel Boxes are not only baby-doll cute, jewel box cute; they are also affordable. Well-designed around the way people live, these homes boast front porches large enough to serve as outdoor living rooms, built-in niches for pictures and knick knacks, and loft areas to create the illusion of space while maximizing storage. These right-sized homes live bigger than their size. Smaller houses also require less maintenance, saving time and money so you can do the things you enjoy while energy efficiency keeps monthly utility expenses down.
“You’ll find this collection of coastal cottages and mountain retreats are a perfect solution for a weekend retreat to get away!” says LaTerra. Julie LaTerra Homes is offering a $99 Energy Efficiency Package (a value of $3500), special financing rates as low as 3.99% and a mortgage payment protection payment for homes under contract by April 30, 2009.
For more information on Julie LaTerra Homes, contact Ashly Owens, Sales Administrator at 704-979-1188.
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