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Peebles Homes Builds Annual Showcase Home

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Locally owned, fourth generation Dayton new home builder, Peebles Homes, is excited to announce the opening of the annual Home Builders Association of Dayton Showcase Home.  A featured home in the 2018 Dayton Homearama, the Showcase Home by Peebles Homes showcases affordable, single level living in one of the area’s most popular new home communities, Prugh Woods.

Minutes from the outstanding recreational opportunities at the Kettering Recreation Center, Prugh Woods is conveniently located to the Greene Town Center and 675 for commuting to Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

At 1538 finished square feet, this year’s Showcase Home by Peebles Homes features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an open concept family room and kitchen with dining area.  Hardwood floors, quartz countertops, elegant tile, and gourmet appliances are just a handful of the features included.

Open daily, the Showcase Home is located at 2716 E. Millstone Dr., off Dorothy Lane. The Dayton Homearama runs July 27 – August 12.

Monday – Thursday:  4 – 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday:  noon to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday:  noon to 6 p.m.

About Peebles Homes: As one of the top Dayton new home builders, Peebles Homes is a third generation home builder specializing in new homes in Dayton, the Miami Valley, and surrounding areas for eighty years. An award-winning Dayton new homebuilder, Peebles Homes specializes in building high performance (we call them ComfortSmart) homes in southern Ohio. PeeblesHomes.com

About Homearama: Are you thinking about building a new home? Considering changes to your existing home? Love looking at beautiful homes to appreciate the craftsmanship or garner ideas for yourself? Then the Home Builders Association of Dayton’s 2018 Homearama Touring Edition presented by Vectren is for you!

The 2018 Homearama Touring Edition, presented by Vectren, is a scattered-site home show featuring seven gorgeous new homes and showcases a variety of architectural styles, amenities, and locations throughout the Miami Valley.

Peebles Homes Celebrates Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day

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This week the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is celebrating their annual Women in Construction (WIC) Week. 120 chapters and over 4,000 members of the organization are striving to bring awareness to the role of women in the construction industry.

The construction industry is facing a massive labor shortage. The labor and skill needed to relieve that shortage, however, are readily available. Despite making up a fraction of the current construction workforce, women are poised to move toward the forefront of the industry with a slow, but steady influx of female engineers, architects, project leaders, tradeswomen, contractors, and more.

As well, it’s International Women’s Day. Observed since the early 1900’s, International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women

“We’re fortunate to have gifted women on the team at Peebles Homes,” Tom Peebles, Owner of Peebles Homes, said. “The inspiration, passion and talent these spirited professionals bring to the table are what sets us apart from other builders in the area!”

Sandy PeeblesSandy Peebles, Co-Owner: A licensed nurse, a talented special events planner, homebuilder, community philanthropist, these are just some of the titles worn by co-owner of Peebles Homes, Sandy Peebles. From managing our office to working with our trade partners and clients, Sandy (a graduate of Kettering College) plays a vital role in the success of Peebles Homes.

 

Kim SchroderKim Schroder, Sales Manager: An experienced new home sales professional, Kim has been a dynamic part of our team for over twenty years. Active in the community and raising three teenaged triplets, Kim’s passion for new home sales, thoughtful design, and product development are just a few of the qualities that we appreciate about having Kim on our team.

 

Shelley La JudiceShelley La Judice, Director of Marketing: With three decades of experience in the construction industry, Shelley, is a graduate of Regis University with a BS in Marketing. In addition to her community involvement, Shelley, an award-winning marketing professional, is active in the Dayton construction industry volunteering her time in numerous housing related venues including serving on the Home Builders Association’s Sales Marketing and Associate Council and Homearama.

About Peebles Homes: As one of the top Dayton new home builders, Peebles Homes is a third generation home builder specializing in new homes in Dayton, the Miami Valley, and surrounding areas for eighty years. An award-winning Dayton new homebuilder, Peebles Homes specializes in building high performance (we call them ComfortSmart) homes in southern Ohio. PeeblesHomes.com

About NAWIC: The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. Sixteen women working in the construction industry founded it in 1953. Knowing that women represented only a small fraction of the construction industry, the founders organized NAWIC to create a support network. Women in Construction of Fort Worth was so successful that it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction. With a core purpose to enhance the success of women in the construction industry, NAWIC provides its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more.

Inspect Your Sump Pump And Protect Your Investment

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Homeowners across the Miami Valley are experiencing wet basements and soggy carpet. A high water table and sump pumps are a fact of life for those of us living in the Miami Valley of Ohio. With the higher than average amount of rainfall we’ve experienced over the last several weeks, many homeowners are finding that their sump pumps either failed or just couldn’t keep up with the amount of ground water being created by torrential rains.

The team at Allstate has created an excellent list of tips for protecting your most important investment – your home.

A sump pump is a key component in your home that helps prevent ground- or rainwater from building up in your basement — pushing water out from under your home and helping to keep it away from the foundation. As with any other system or appliance in your home, a sump pump needs regular maintenance to help make sure its functioning properly. Additionally, it’s not entirely uncommon for homeowners to install an emergency backup pump with an alarm that alerts you if it’s being used. Here are a few simple sump pump inspection tips to consider.

How Often?
There are many different types of sump pumps, so remember to consult your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s advice on the right maintenance and service. However, the Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturer’s Association generally recommends the following maintenance frequency on sump pumps:

Monthly: If your sump pump disposes water from a washing machine, a monthly cleaning of the pump screen or inlet opening is needed.
Quarterly: If your sump pump does not dispose washing machine water, the pump screen or inlet opening can be cleaned once every three to four months.
Remember, you should always have a professional inspect your sump pump each year to make sure it is working properly, says the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI).

Are you tired of spending your weekends doing home maintenance and updates to the interior and exterior of your home? Peebles Homes builds new homes in the Greater Dayton area including new homes in Warren County, new homes in Montgomery County, and new homes in Greene County.

Ideas From The Kitchen And Bath Show – 2018

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We attended this year’s Kitchen and Bath Idea Show while at The 2018 International Home Builders Show. If you’re building a new home in Dayton and looking for insight into the coming kitchen trends for 2018 and beyond, take a look at the great ideas collected by our friends at Houzz. Some of ideas from the 2018 Kitchen and Bath Show include:

1. Transitional style. Transitional decor is continuing to dominate kitchen design for the foreseeable future, with true traditional style becoming less popular. After all, why would you want to choose just one style when you can get the best of both worlds?

Transitional kitchens mix traditional and contemporary elements, so the space can feel rich and inviting but also up-to-date. The somewhat relaxed nature of a transitional kitchen works well with other minor trend elements like furniture-style islands and open shelves, giving you the freedom to follow traditional rules when they suit you and break the rules when it suits your mood.

2. Farmhouse style. Alternatively, another enduring style trend for kitchens is farmhouse or farmhouse-inspired style. Beadboard, soft heritage colors, rustic hardware and lighting, and planks of knotty wood all give a room a lived-in feel, in a less stuffy or fussy way than traditional styles can sometimes feel.

The humble beauty of farmhouse kitchens can be a great inspiration for homes of any size or budget, so expect to see more and more of this style in 2018 and beyond.

3. Apron-front sinks. Speaking of farmhouse style, kitchens all over are embracing the beauty of apron-front sinks. This farmhouse essential works with a variety of styles, especially since it can look great in softly rounded porcelain, sleek stainless steel (possibly the top choice) or other metals and materials to create a variety of looks.

This style of sink requires a different cabinet than a typical drop-in or undermount sink, so if you too are planning to add one to your kitchen, make sure to design with it in mind from the start.

4. Single-lever faucets. A great complement to an apron-front sink, or practically any style of sink really, is the beautifully simple single-lever faucet. The simple silhouette of this style of faucet suits a contemporary kitchen but also provides a smart modern counterpoint to traditional elements to achieve a transitional look.

Look for models with a subtle pull-down hand spray to get multifunctionality while still preserving the sleek and simple look.

5. Undermount sinks. Not charmed by the apron-front style? Another one of my personal favorites, and a popular choice at seemingly every trade show, is a crisply rectangular stainless steel undermount sink.

The practicality of this style is high because the undercounter style avoids seams above the counter that can catch crumbs and debris. Stylewise, the look is understated, letting the bold features of the kitchen be the star but giving a subtly clean and modern look that says you have an eye for details.

6. Painted cabinets. Regardless of the kitchen style, an undeniable trend in cabinets is a painted finish. While wood will always have its proponents, painted cabinets are a very visible trend with a range of colors being spotted besides classic white.

Blue is an especially popular choice for kitchens going into 2018, either as an all-over cabinet hue or as an accent to a more neutral scheme. It’s technically a cool hue, but it’s a cheerful color that is many people’s favorite, so it’s a natural choice for those who want to try a less-neutral painted finish without taking a wild color risk they might regret.

Sometimes, to create a beautiful kitchen you don’t need a pop of color at all. More and more designers are proving this by creating beautiful kitchens with a simple white-and-gray color scheme, often using a bit of wood and some gleaming metallics for interest, but no other accent hues.

For those who find all-white kitchens too stark, welcome gray as “the new black” in kitchen design to add sophistication and develop creative two-tone looks.

7. Wood floors. Designers have been encouraging clients to use wood flooring in both the living areas and the kitchen for years because it gives a home a beautiful sense of consistency.

Yes, it is true that a wood floor will not handle major water spills or leaks in the same way as hard tile, but with a little care and upkeep, the beautiful, inviting look (and subtle softness underfoot) is more than worth it, so you can expect this trend to last and last.

8. Quartz countertops. Speaking of surfaces, where you really need a hard-wearing material is on your counters, and for that reason engineered quartz has definitely solidified its spot as the top counter material (as confirmed by Houzz’s latest kitchen trends study).

As a manufactured but natural stone-based material, quartz has the ability to mimic marble, slate or other stones, or create a solid-hued modern look, meaning it can truly suit any kitchen. This is probably why we’re seeing it so often, and why it won’t go away any time soon. The look may change, but the hard-wearing practicality won’t.

9. Appliance columns. In today’s market, people expect to be able to customize their product purchases, and individual fridge and freezer columns allow you to include the exact size of refrigerator or freezer you need, in whatever combination and placement best suits your needs.

Compared to a traditional fridge-freezer combo with fixed proportions, the choices feel a lot less limited, so you can expect more homeowners to pursue this option in 2018 and beyond.

10. French door fridges. Another strong option for refrigerators is the French door style, which includes side-by-side compartments, or two doors for the main fridge compartment. The practical advantage here is that the multiple doors need less swing space to open, which can help your kitchen feel less cramped, compared with a single door that swings out twice as far.

11. Functional lighting. Designers have been attesting to the importance of good lighting for ages, but with technology ever improving and the kitchen being such a central fixture of the home, people are embracing layered lighting in kitchens in a big way.

LED undercabinet lighting and sleek recessed ceiling lights provide an even wash of light over your counters that makes the space feel larger while helping with delicate tasks like chopping. Add a few pendant lights for ambience and you’ve got a great three-point lighting scheme for a kitchen of any decor.

 

At Peebles Homes, we pride ourselves on offering the families of Dayton trendsetting homes that feature the latest in home designs and features. See these trends and more at our Wildwood model home in Prugh Woods, just minutes from the Greene Town Center in Kettering, Ohio.

Make The Most Of Your Weekend With These Declutter Tips

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We have the best of intentions to declutter our homes! With a plethora of ideas (all easy to do in a weekend), we love these ideas to help us redecorate, re-purpose, and reorganize our lives! Stay on track with our New Year’s resolutions for a clutter free life and use some time this weekend to knock this one off your list of things to do! 1. Create space in your kitchen for healthy eating. If eating smarter is one of your New Year’s resolutions, be sure your kitchen is helping and not hindering your mission. Clear unhealthy snack foods from the cupboards, and stock up on fresh, colorful fruits and veggies instead. Clean counters make it easier to get started cooking, so put away small appliances you don’t use daily, along with other clutter that has accumulated there. Splurge on pantry organization tools like clear square plastic containers that fit tidy on shelves and allow you to see the contents inside. We also love the idea of labeling containers so when empty, you can easily add to your shopping list. Transitional Bathroom by Plumbers Supply Co. 2. Organize The Cabinets. Getting organized feels much easier when you are motivated and inspired — that’s why we often start with a bang around the new year but fizzle out later. Revive your excitement, the house experts at Houzz suggest by picking up a  beautiful new books on the subject, like New Minimalism, by Cary Telander Fortin and Kyle Louise Quilici (a photograph from Fortin and Quilici’s book is shown here), or Remodelista: The Organized Home, by Julie Carlson and Margot Guralnick. Both are packed with inspiring images of clutter-free, neatly organized spaces and include smart, actionable ideas. One of our favorite recommendations is on containment. Install pull out shelves or baskets under cabinets that allow you to organize by category (towels, hair care products, etc. in the bathroom or plastic lids, glass lids in pots and pans, etc. in the kitchen). 3. Organize your desk. It’s a wonderful feeling to start a new week with a clean, clear desk. Put on some music or set a timer to help you stay focused on the task — file or shred papers as needed, put away items that belong elsewhere and clear out at least one drawer to create some breathing space. Kitchen desks tend to be a collect all for clutter. Check out more ideas for 8 Kitchen Desk and Nook Designs to Keep Your Family Organized. closet organization 4. Organize The Closets. Empower yourself to rid your closet of freeloaders. You know what we’re talking about – those ill-fitting clothes that you’ve been hanging on to as inspiration to loose ten pounds…shoes that are still like new (but they may your back hurt to wear)…maybe the jeans that still have a little life left in them (if you were still 20). Feel inspired this weekend. Start with three laundry basked to categorize for SELL, DONATE, TRASH. There are plenty of stores that take gently worn (but still fashionable) items for consignment. For ladies, we love Clothes Mentor and for men and juniors, we love Plato’s Closet. There are plenty of organizations that will take gently used professional clothing and recycle to help those reentering the workforce. We love dress for success organizations like Dayton’s Clothes That Work. And the final basket is probably the hardest for some of us – the one that allows us to just throw it away. Free yourself of mismatched socks, shirts that have faded over time, workout shorts that lost their elasticity…once you’ve sorted, check out these closet organization tips from HGTV! 5. Furniture and Accessories. You’ve just remodeled or moved into a new house. You’ve purchased new furniture and accessories to better reflect your clean and contemporary design style. Go through the same exercise (as above) with furniture and accessories. Remember that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and try consigning unused furniture and accessories. We like Home2Home in the Dayton area. There’s no shortage for donating to organizations that assist those in need to get back on their feet or recover from disasters. We like St. Vincent de Paul as they donate items to families in need and also offer free pickup. For a well organized home building experience, look no further than third generation Dayton home builder Peebles Homes. With new Dayton homes available in Kettering’s Prugh Woods, new Peebles Homes start in the $200s on our home sites or your own!

Dayton Named Best Town of 2017

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The Greater Dayton, Ohio Region is situated in Southwest Ohio among many rivers and valleys of which past leaders took great initiative to protect, and great foresight to build public access via trails; their legacy continues today. Dayton, Ohio is also being distinguished as the Best Rebirth of the American Dream according to OutsideOnline.com.

Home to the 2017 International Trails Symposium, nation’s largest paved trail network, 3 State Designated Water Trails, Ohio’s only Nationally Designated Water Trail, the nation’s only Community Olympic Development Program focused on Rowing along with award winning mountain biking, hiking, and events; Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience and The Adventure Summit, all make Dayton, Ohio The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest and on of the nation’s top 25 cities for outdoor enthusiasts!

Cultural vibrancy has returned in places like the artsy Oregon District and the Second Street Market. But what people find outside town is the real draw—hundreds of miles of hiking trails, 60 miles of mountain biking track (ten of them within city limits), and 400 miles of waterways in the Miami River valley.

The Dayton region strives to build outdoor culture by connecting people to great outdoor events, programs and places to play that come together to make Dayton, Ohio a stronger, more vibrant place to live located along the Great Miami Riverway! We invite you to grab a bike from Link: Dayton Bike Share and cruise around our Bicycle Friendly Community, Trail Town, and Outside Magazine’s Best Rebirth of the American Dream (July 2017) and Best Towns Honorable Mention (2015)!

About Peebles Homes: Peebles Homes is a third generation new home builder that has been building high performance, energy efficient new homes in the Dayton area for 80 years.

John Peebles Installed 2017 President of Dayton HBA

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Home Builders Association of Dayton Announces Leadership for 2017 Dayton, OH – The Home Builders Association of Dayton has transitioned its leadership for 2017, positioning itself for the future of the industry. Taking the reins for the upcoming year from the 2016 President, home builder Michael Dorsten, is John Peebles of Peebles Homes, LLC.

As one of Dayton’s top new home builders, Peebles Homes has specialized in new homes in Dayton, the Miami Valley and surrounding areas for over 60 years. An award-winning home building company, Peebles Homes specializes in building high performance homes that not only meet, but surpass the rigorous energy requirements of ENERGY STAR certified homes. By incorporating the highest quality of craftsmanship and materials, Peebles Homes ensures that the families who purchase and live in a new Peebles home are guaranteed to reside in one of the most cost and energy-efficient new homes on the market. A locally-owned Dayton home builder, Peebles Homes promises their customers the highest quality materials and workmanship, exceptional value, stellar custom service and durability that will stand the test of time.

The Peebles family has also long assisted the Home Builders Association of Dayton. John Peebles’ father, Tom Peebles, a second generation home builder in the Dayton region and 1994 Builder of the Year, served as president of the Home Builders Association of Dayton in 1995 and has been an active member of the Association for the entirety of his career. John Peebles is a third generation home builder and a talented young builder that will help reshape the Miami Valley for many years. Following in his father’s footsteps, John Peebles seeks to use his leadership skills and insight for home building and the Dayton market to strengthen the Association.

John Peebles was born and raised in this area and takes great pride in being called a Daytonian. John started at a young age in the residential construction industry. Beginning with sweeping the floors of Peebles Homes’ job sites, John was able to learn many facets of home building as he attained additional responsibilities. Through college, he worked at local construction jobs outside of his family’s business to learn the trade, plus gain skill and experience. After graduation from Southern Adventist University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, John began working with his father for Peebles Homes, LLC and has earned a Certified Green Professional designation through the National Association of Home Builders. As he continues to hone his skills as a home builder, John is committed to continuing a proud family tradition of providing quality housing for empty nesters and young families.

A ceremonial Presidential Inaugural and Awards event will be held on Saturday, January 28 at the Mandalay in Moraine, Ohio. The ceremony will bring together industry leaders, elected officials and friends of the Association to honor the 2016 Home Builders Association of Dayton leadership, welcome and install the 2017 Board of Directors and present prestigious industry awards to many well deserving people and organizations.

Joining John Peebles on the 2017 Executive Committee are Vice President Josh Dungan of Dungan Custom Homes; Treasurer Donald Stewart of Hammerman, Graf, Hughes & Company, Inc.; Secretary Cindy Gaboury of Audio Etc…; Immediate Past President Michael Dorsten of Beaver-Vu Construction/BEAMCO; Michael Sandner of Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co., LPA and Robi Simms of Charles Simms Development.

The returning officer on the 2017 Home Builders Association of Dayton’s Board of Directors is Joe Faragalli of Centerville Winsupply and returning as Large Volume Builders and Developers Council Chair is Scott Dorsten of Trails Partners LLC. New officers to the 2017 Board of Directors are Dan Brower of Select Kitchen Design, Cain Doliboa of Doliboa Construction Inc./Catalyst Homes, Brian Moore of Radian Custom Builders and Alan Lee of the Requarth Company.

Council Chairs for the 2017 Board of Directors include: Small and Custom Builders Council Chair Brian Albrecht of Rhoads Estate Homes, Inc.; Sales, Marketing and Associates Council Chair Dona Niswonger of Union Savings Bank; Remodelers Council Chair Victor Rooney of Greater Dayton Construction Group; and Past Presidents’ Council Chair Adam Zengel of Zengel Construction Company.

The Home Builders Association of Dayton’s 2017 Board of Directors is comprised of builder and associate members with a wide array of experience. Each member is dedicated to advocating for and promoting the residential construction industry while maintaining the Association’s standards and values.

“The Home Builders Association of Dayton’s 2017 Board of Directors is composed of individuals with a passion for the residential construction industry and a desire to strengthen the Dayton region,” said the Association’s new president, John Peebles. “Their commitment, expertise and hard work is the reason why the Home Builders Association of Dayton is considered to be the residential construction expert for the industry.”

About the Home Builders Association of Dayton The Home Builders Association of Dayton is the voice of the residential building industry in our region and one of its most respected membership organizations.

The Home Builders Association of Dayton is comprised of nearly 400 residential building professional firms and friends of the industry, each of which is dedicated to the proposition that home ownership should be within the reach of every American family.

The Home Builders Association of Dayton is an active organization which promotes and enhances the professionalism of home building and associated businesses in Montgomery, Greene, Preble, Butler, Warren, and Darke Counties.

Peebles Homes Offers New Homes in Kettering

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Locally-owned, third generation new homebuilder Peebles Homes has come home to Kettering with a brand new lifestyle community, Prugh Woods. New homes in Kettering. Conveniently located, this new home community offers new Peebles Homes from the $200s and easy access to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, I-75 and I-675.

“We’ve had our eye on this area for quite a while and have been working with the city of Kettering for over a year to create a new home neighborhood that would compliment this incredible piece of land,” said Tom Peebles. “We’re thrilled to have been chosen as the home builder for this highly sought after location that offers convenience to recreation, shopping, commuting, and A+ schools,” he concluded.

Conveniently located for shopping at the Greene Town Center, Prugh Woods is a joint venture between Peebles Homes and Desarrollo, Inc. With development work currently underway at Dorothy Lane and Prentice Drive, new homes will be available in fall 2016.

“We’ve had six home plans professionally designed for Prugh Woods. Each of the homes, thoughtfully designed for curb appeal, style and livability, will be available in a variety elevation options,” said John Peebles. “We’re getting tremendous response to the community that is just minutes from the Kettering Recreation Complex with swimming, outdoor recreation opportunities, indoor strength and fitness training. and team sports.”

Named a top 100 school district by Money Magazine, families in Prugh Woods will embrace the stellar educational experience available with Kettering School District.

Live, learn and play at Prugh Woods.

For presale information: Kim Shroder (937) 321-6729

For development information: Tom Peebles (937) 313-3080

Peebles Homes at Prugh Woods. Live. Learn. Play.

New Model Now Open Daily in Caesar Creek Lake Estates

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With new homes from the low $200s, Peebles Homes invites you to come home to play in Caesar Creek Lake Estates! With great Clinton Massie Schools and Waynesville Schools and a country-like atmosphere that’s surrounded by Caesar Creek State Park, you’ll feel like you’re on vacation 365 days a year! Centrally located only 45 minutes from Columbus, 35 minutes from Cincinnati, and 30 minutes from Dayton, Caesar Creek Lake Estates features fresh ranch and two-story new home designs on up to half acre home sites with optional full basements.

“We love the new, trend setting home designs that have been created specifically for Caesar Creek Lake Estates,” said John Peebles. “Great attention to detail has been paid to every inch of these phenomenal home designs. From the stone exteriors to the living spaces, to the included features, we’ve tried to create homes that are as extraordinary as the environment they’re being built in!” he finished.

Enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle at Caesar Creek Lake Estates. Surrounded by Caesar Creek State Park, one of the premier outdoor recreation and nature preserve areas in the state of Ohio, this community is centrally located to enjoy the seventy-nine hundred acre park with a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities. You can have an exciting week of boating (new marina under construction) and camping with your family and friends, revel in the quite solitude of deeply wooded hiking trails, or simply stand and enjoy the clear blue skies and crisp breeze of a growing meadow.

New Peebles Homes in Caesar Creek Lake Estates is open Sunday – Friday from 1 – 6 p.m. For additional details, contact Kim@PeeblesHomes.com.

Directions: From Dayton and surrounding areas: Go east on State Route 73 and turn left on Harveysburg Rd. and then right at Amherst Dr. From Columbus and Cincinnati: Take State Route 71 and go west on State Route 73. Turn right on Harveysburg Rd. and then right at Amherst Dr.

About Peebles Homes: A third generation new home building company, Peebles Homes builds new energy-efficient homes in the finest new home communities in Dayton and surrounding areas.  Active within the community, Peebles Homes is a recipient of Builder Member of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Dayton and John Peebles is the 2016 Home Builders Association President-Elect.

Rightsizing Into Your New Home

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It’s all about Rightsizing, not downsizing, for home buyers who are looking to make a move into their last home. Read on about rightsizing into your new home.

It’s no secret that the baby boomers are one of the most significant demographics in today’s home buying market. But make no mistake, the homes the baby boomers are looking for are much different than past generations.

The baby boomers cover a wide range of ages and are more active, more fit, and more fabulous than ever.

And, they are seeking homes that reflect their active lifestyle, their love of life, and their craving for a fresh, new home!

Today’s baby boomers aren’t looking to downsize, they are looking to rightsize. They’re seeking smartly designed 1500 to 2000 square foot “boutique style homes” where they can add special touches to create a look and universal design that allows them to stay in their homes with greater independence as they age.

Sure, our “older” baby boomers are seeking universal design that includes roll in showers and wider hallways.  But they’re also seeking chic, open concept home plans and outdoor spaces where they can entertain and relax with friends and family.

The overall picture of these homes is magazine worthy interiors and exteriors that are both low maintenance and comfortable.

This contemporary yet aging population is the key to our progress and evolution as home builders and designers as we strive to help create a look that will help this influential home buyer to find the perfect balance of livability, flexibility, quality construction, and fresh new ideas that are reflective of their fresh new outlook on life!

If you are ready to “rightsize” into your new home in the greater Dayton area, then look no further than the experts at Peebles Homes where you’ll find experienced, third generation new homes builders and trained design specialists to assist you in your new home needs!