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Design Inspiration
An outdoor living space can help you make better use of the space your home has to offer and if you do it right, it can add an element of luxury and style that makes your yard feel like an extension of your home's interior. Follow these six outdoor space design ideas and tips to create an outdoor space that you, your family and your guests can enjoy year-round.
Inside Eastwood Homes
Team members from the Richmond Division of Eastwood Homes spent the day providing some tender loving care to the C.C. Wells Elementary School in Chester, Va.
Our Atlanta, GA division is booming with single family home options right now! Eastwood has multiple new construction home communities and each of these locations offers different benefits to homeowners.
Ask the Experts
After choosing a builder, homebuyers need to start thinking about a perfect floor plan for their needs. There are many options from which to choose, including single-story, two-story, and three-story homes. But sometimes, homebuyers get caught up in the numbers of square footages and bedrooms when they should be focusing on livability!
Buying a New Home, Charleston Builders, Charlotte Builders, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Our Richmond, VA division is booming with townhome options right now! From maintenance-free living, a strong sense of community, and ideal locations, these are just a few perks to choosing townhome living.
Our Charlotte, NC division is booming with single family home options right now! Eastwood has multiple new construction home communities and each of these locations offers different benefits to homeowners.
Design Inspiration
Sunrooms are one of our most sought-after features here at Eastwood Homes. So how will you decorate yours? There are countless options available, but we hand-selected a few of the best tips to help you become inspired!
Do you love the idea of a basement but don’t know what to do with the space? Whether you grew up with a basement or have always been dreaming of one, we have five suggestions on how to make the space come to life!
Buying a New Home, Decorating Ideas
We opened our Columbia, SC division back in 2017, and since then it has seen tremendous growth! We now have 12 communities and counting with lots of land deals coming in 2020 and 2021. One of our most recently opened communities is Woodleigh Park at Lake Carolina located in Richland County.
Homeowner How-To
Approximately 8,000 accidents occur as a result of holiday decorating. To keep you and your family safe, we've compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you stay merry this holiday season!
Buying a New Home, Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends
Homeowner How-To
As many of our homeowners are experiencing an early-season arctic weather system, we are ever so thankful for heating systems that work! Regular maintenance of our HVAC systems is key to their long-term health. By following these helpful tips, you’ll be giving yourself and your HVAC system the best chance at a long life, and be ensuring you and your family enjoys a comfortable home!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Atlanta is no doubt one of the hottest real estate markets in the United States. The reasons are plenty. In fact, it scored #55 in the U.S. News Best Places to Live rankings, and #90 in the U.S. News Best Places to Retire list. Let’s break down just five of the reasons to live in Atlanta.
Explore Our Cypress Model Home in the 2022 Atlanta Parade of Homes We’re excited to announce that our Cypress model home will be available to tour during the 2022 Atlanta Parade of Homes! Located at Twin Lakes in Hoschton, this stunning home will be open for touring during the Parade – April 23-24, April 30-May 1, and May 7-8.
Ask the Experts
What is a Spec Home? Let’s shed a little light on the subject of spec, inventory, showcase, and feature homes. The names may change, but they are all the same thing! They are new, move-in-ready homes built by new home builders across the country. These are homes that are built before a new home buyer makes a purchase.
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Design Inspiration
Most new home floor plan designs include an eat-in kitchen. Browse the plan library of any new home builder and you are likely to find that the vast majority of the kitchens include countertop seating. Eastwood Homes is no different. Our homeowners love the functionality of built-in kitchen seating. With both peninsula-style seating and separate kitchen island seating, the surface may be counter-height or bar height depending on the style and layout of the home. Both options have their own advantages!
Decorating Trends, Design, Eastwood Homes, Kitchens, New Homes
Homeowner How-To
With the turn of spring comes springing cleaning and spring home maintenance. Here's a helpful list of what you should be watching for in your home!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Last month, we highlighted our North Carolina new communities. This month, we want to share with you the exciting new communities planned for South Carolina!
When we are deciding where to build, so many factors come into play. Richmond, VA was such an easy choice because it is such a unique and popular place to live! With so many “pros” to calling this area home, we’re going to try to break down the top 5 reasons you should consider moving to Richmond, VA.
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Neighborhood Spotlight
Looking to move to North Carolina in 2022? Well, we’ve got you covered with 11+ new home communities opening in the first half of the year. Whether you’re looking for townhomes, single family homes, large lots, or amenities, there’s something for everyone!
Can you believe we are already in 2022? A new year means that Pantone, Inc. has to decide on another color of the year. This year, they decided to go with the unique color of, “Very Peri” a transitional blue and purple color.
Design Inspiration
We’ve all heard the old adage “The heart of the home is the kitchen.” It’s certainly true! It’s where we gather during holidays, birthdays, and get togethers. It’s where the kids do homework. It’s where we try that new recipe from Pinterest. It’s where we wander for the midnight snack. It’s also one of the biggest pain points we hear from homebuyers ready to upgrade their homes and their lives. Whether it’s a disjointed kitchen design or not enough storage, many older kitchens are not built effectively. Nothing is more painful than a kitchen that simply doesn’t work well. It makes sense then that this is one of the most important rooms for our homebuyers to get right when choosing their new floorplan!
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Ask the Experts
We are so proud to build gorgeous new single-family homes and townhomes in the Raleigh metro area because it is such a unique and popular place to live! Raleigh is also one of the South’s best-kept secrets. If you aren’t from around here, you may not know what makes “The Triangle” such a great place to live. And that is why we are featuring the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Triangle in our new blog series highlighting all the great areas where we build!
Design Inspiration
Many options in our kitchen are primarily aesthetic in nature, but our countertop choices can affect the way we work in this space. There are pros and cons to each different countertop surface option. If you are considering changing out your countertops, it really is a decision that is worth researching because this surface must stand up to your lifestyle and needs.
Buying a New Home, Decorating, Decorating Trends, Design, Kitchens
Neighborhood Spotlight
Eastwood Homes is excited to introduce its newest community in our Charlotte division, Blanchard at Carmel Townhomes! Blanchard at Carmel Townhomes offers brand new, luxury town houses from the low $500’s in the heart of South Charlotte. Just 10 minutes from Southpark Mall, 20 minutes to Uptown Charlotte, and a short drive to major highways like 485, this location is hard to beat!
Ask the Experts
If you’ve been in the market for a home for any length of time, you’ve become quite aware of how unusual this market actually is. Due to widespread supply chain issues, and skyrocketing demand that even seasoned real estate professionals have never seen, it is incredibly hard to simply buy a home. Learn how we can help, even if it takes a longer than normal, in this week's blog!
Explore Our Roanoke Model Home in the 2021 Atlanta Parade of Homes We’re excited to announce that our Roanoke model home will be available to tour during the 2021 Atlanta Parade of Homes! Located at Summerlyn in Buford, this stunning home will be open for touring during the Parade – April 24-25, May 1-2 and May 8-9.
Every home is unique! From the colors to the floorplan, to the electrical configurations. When buying a new home, it is best to identify some key devices in case there is ever an emergency in the home. We’re here to help you figure out what those are!
Ask the Experts
We can all agree that now is a great time to buy with historically low-interest rates, but there’s no denying that for-sale homes are disappearing fast. How do you balance the “great time to buy” message you keep seeing and hearing, with the reality of an extreme seller’s market? We are here to help!
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Homeowner How-To
Our Customer Care team has prepared tips for protecting your home from the dangers of freezing temperatures, ice, and winter conditions. Stay safe during this wintry weather!
With the new year upon us, it means it’s time for another Pantone Color of The Year selection! This year to predict how 2021 will unfold, they decided to go with two colors that complement each other very well. They are Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, which is a bright and sunny yellow.
Inside Eastwood Homes
Our homeowners, partners, and team members all joined together to help provide meals to those in need during our Food Drive in November!
Ask the Experts
Buying your first home can feel like a daunting task. Real estate is the single biggest investment you will make in your life so being well versed in the lingo is key to success. As they say, knowledge is power, and we want to make sure you are knowledgeable in everything real estate! Below are four key terms to understand when you’re considering buying or selling.
Homeowner How-To
As we change seasons, now is the time to check off those items on your fall home maintenance list. It's a great time to inspect both the interior and exterior of your home and make those minor repairs that can help prevent major repairs later.
Autumn, Charlotte, Eastwood Homes, Energy Efficient Homes, New Homes
Ask the Experts
Over the past few years, working remotely and homeschooling have become popular options for both employers and parents. As we all know, things have changed this year in many ways due to COVID-19 and remote learning and working are one of them!
Ask the Experts
Building a new home can feel overwhelming, but if you are armed with the right questions to ask, you can find a builder you can trust. You should familiarize yourself with all the questions offered up by the two homebuilding sources. There are some hugely important questions that will play a large part in your decision, such as “do you build in the town I want to live in” and “do you have a floorplan that fits my needs?” But, that may not narrow down the field enough for you to make a decision.
Builder of Integrity, Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte Builders, New Homes
Ask the Experts
If you’re considering purchasing a new construction home, you may have questions about the steps in the building process. You may even be a little overwhelmed at the thought. However, that shouldn’t be the case! We are here with tips to make you feel more knowledgeable about the process!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte Builders, Eastwood Homes, Energy Efficient Homes
We’re excited to announce that our Colfax model home will be available to tour during the 2020 Atlanta Parade of Homes! Located at Cambridge in Flowery Branch, this stunning home will be open for touring during the Parade – on June 13-14, June 20-21, and June 27-28.
Design Inspiration
Mudrooms don't get the praise they deserve. More and more people both young and old, with and without children, are looking for a flexible space to stash the unsightly necessities of everyday life. Eastwood Homes offers dozens of floor plans with a mud room space separating the garage entrance from the rest of the home.
Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Eastwood in the News
During the months of April, May, and June, a portion of the proceeds of each home sold by Eastwood Homes in the Charlotte area will be donated to Atrium Health’s COVID-19 relief efforts.
Homeowner How-To
Whether you’ve seen the State Farm commercial or you’re hearing about it here first, she sheds are here to stay! These backyard getaways are the perfect version of a Woman’s “Man Cave”.
Eastwood in the News
We are pleased to share that our model homes are open, and we are accepting appointments for virtual and private tours of our homes. Due to the additional restrictions in place, we ask that you reach out to our internet team to schedule your virtual or private tour at this time.
Eastwood in the News
As the responses of our local and state governments to COVID-19 are ever-changing, we are also updating our response as necessary. Our daily operations may change from day to day, or even hour to hour in some cases.
Homeowner How-To
If you make a daily pot of coffee, you have a great source to start and nourish a garden. There are three major uses for coffee grounds in your garden and we’re here to break them down.
Eastwood in the News
In this time of uncertainty, we want to bring you an update on how we at Eastwood Homes are responding to concerns of Covid-19. Our primary goal is to ensure the health and safety of our team, our homebuyers, and our homeowners.
Eastwood Homes
Ask the Experts
You’ve decided you want to improve your living situation and build a new home. But now, the big question is, where to start? One of the first questions to answer is whether you want a custom builder, semi-custom builder, or what is commonly called a production builder of inventory homes. Your decision about your builder will affect many subsequent steps in the home building process.
Buying a New Home, Eastwood Homes, Energy Efficient Homes, New Homes
Ask the Experts
There is certainly a space in your home that has tested your patience, and your organizational skills, no matter how tidy you are. So, we reached out to a professional organizer for some tips to make all of our lives easier.
Buying a New Home, Design, Kitchens, New Homes
Design Inspiration
!Rolling into another new year means that Pantone, Inc. has to decide on another color of the year. This year, they decided to go with a well-known color that is close to our heart here at Eastwood Homes, Classic Blue!
Design Inspiration
When we think of design-inspired rooms, we most often think of living rooms and bedrooms with color-coordinating throw pillows and eye-pleasing wall art. We don’t usually think about baseball bats on the wall, or used tires doubling as a coffee table. Wrenches certainly never play into a design scheme.
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
We have leased a new 4,000-square-foot office facility for our Triad-Area Division Office that will house new offices and a new Design Center, allowing us to better serve our customers.
Inside Eastwood Homes
We have a common theme among our employees: long tenure here at Eastwood Homes! It's something we've always known, but when we did the math and realized just how many of our team members have been around for several years, even we were impressed. So, we thought we'd ask them why. Their responses are as unique, and awesome, as each of them.
Ask the Experts
What’s more nerve-wracking than meeting with someone and talking about financing? Chances are they are going to start speaking in terms you don’t understand and that just makes everything worse. To put your worries aside, we give the inside scoop on everything you need to know for financing your new home.
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Homeowner How-To
Let’s face it, this time of year is an endless cycle of putting up decorations and taking them down, only to put more up for the next holiday. It’s easy to see how life can get hectic and storage in your home can be cluttered. Whether you're trying to organize all your décor to make your life easier next year, or you getting your pantry, closet, or bathroom in check, these tips and tricks on how to easily organize your home will help!
Homeowner How-To
As Spring nears, we’re more than ready for the sunshine and outdoors! While most of us dread doing yard work, there are a number of steps you can take now to prevent lawn care troubles. To save you some time, we have compiled a list of helpful tips for your preparation for spring weather!
Each year, we look forward to celebrating the holidays and another successful year at Eastwood Homes! See you all in 2020!
Recipes
At Eastwood we love to have cookouts, pot-lucks, and dessert trades! It's a fun way to get our employees together and share some tasty recipes. Luckily, some of our employees have trusted us with their favorite holiday treats to share with you!
Eastwood in the News
We are so excited to share that we have raised a record-breaking donation for Levine Children’s Hospital through our Eastwood Classic golf outing! Drum roll, please. This past week, we presented the children’s hospital with a check for $105,000! That’s nearly a 30 percent jump over the previous year, and a $24,000 increase!
Design Inspiration
In the world of Real Estate, the word “luxury” doesn’t generally precede the words “vinyl flooring.” For most people, these words instead allude to an inexpensive, albeit durable, shiny flooring material found in the kitchens and baths of most starter homes.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Do you love lake life? We do, too! We are so excited about our newest community that's just an easy 10-minute drive to the boat launches of Lake Lanier!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Eastwood Homes is excited to introduce its newest community in our Raleigh division, Clearwater Creek! Clearwater Creek offers brand new, personalized homes in Franklinton, NC. Just 10 minutes from Wake Forest, this neighborhood will allow residents easy access to the main thoroughfares.
New Home Adventures
With summer winding down, many of you are probably gearing up to get back to school! With a new “season” starting and all the tasks that come with getting back into the swing of things.
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Eastwood in the News
Eastwood Homes is now building in the Atlanta metro region! This marks continued growth for privately-held, family-owned Eastwood Homes. Atlanta is now our eighth division, solidifying our presence as a builder in the Southeast United States.
Eastwood in the News
Harpers Mill has been recognized by Where to Retire in the magazine’s “The Short List: 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States.”
Homeowner How-To
It's hard to believe the summer is here and moving along quickly, but some of us still have big vacation plans before school starts! Are you planning to travel in July and August? Whether you’re planning on traveling overseas or to a nearby beach town, we have helpful tips on how to prepare your home before your fun begins!
Ask the Experts
We get it. The joy of moving into a new home comes with the pain of the actual move. If moving has you stressed out, we have some tips to help make this task as painless as possible!
Buying a New Home, New Homes
Design Inspiration
As they say, home is where your Mom is! We truly believe all moms deserve a space they love and that’s perfect for their personalities. Let’s talk about Mom’s must-haves in a new home!
Buying a New Home, Decorating Trends, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
New Home Adventures
This year, in honor of Earth Day 2019, we want to celebrate the butterfly and share ways to attract them to your garden! Butterflies are one of our favorite insects (we don’t have many). If there is such a thing as a perfect bug, then the butterfly is at the top of the list. They help pollinate plants and they don’t sting or bite! And, their story of metamorphosis is inspiring to all of us who have felt like a caterpillar at some point in our lives.
Inside Eastwood Homes
Our philanthropic partnership with Levine Children's Hospital has three components, including an annual golf outing and a donation with the sale of every home in the Charlotte area to the hospital. But today, our hearts are focused on the Hospitality Cart. Throughout the years, our team members have donated to the cart, bringing in bags of shampoos and children’s books, soaps and hand lotions, and whatever is needed. We felt a genuine connection to the cart and to Levine. But it was a video shoot that brought our team even closer to a family that has made several trips to the hospital over the past three years.
Charlotte Builders, Eastwood Homes
Neighborhood Spotlight
You’ve certainly heard that real estate is all about “location, location, location.” As we unveil Eastwood Homes's first age-restricted community of Heritage, we think that it offers a significant shift in focus to “lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle.”
Buying a New Home
Inside Eastwood Homes
At the 2018 Columbia Regal Awards, Eastwood Homes was recognized for several achievements in the Columbia market by the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina. We are ecstatic to share that our award-winning Cypress floorplan has made another lasting impression and was voted “Best Product Design!” With our expansion into Columbia, SC, in late 2018, Eastwood Homes is especially proud to be recognized at this event and will continue to build new homes with exceptional value and outstanding craftsmanship.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Have you ever thought about picking up and relocating? It can be one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Whether you’re choosing a location because of work, lifestyle, or even weather, we think Greenville, SC should be on your list of places to check out!
Neighborhood Spotlight
The Asheboro is an open-concept ranch-style design featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Designed to fit a variety of single-family homesite sizes and capitalize on the desires of today’s buyers, the Asheboro is quickly becoming one of our most popular plans! You can enjoy the charm, and curb appeal of the exterior architecture coupled with the open concept living inside the home!
Neighborhood Spotlight
We are excited by how popular our Avery floorplan has become amongst homebuyers. The Avery is a ranch-style floor plan with flexible options and was released for sale in 2018. As you walk in, you will be greeted with a charming foyer which leads to the spacious family room. Open to the kitchen and breakfast area, the Avery is perfect for entertaining and making memories!
New Home Adventures
At the start of the new year, everyone seems to go out and make new years resolutions. Really, they’re just goals we set out to get a fresh start. Whether it be to work out more, eat healthily, start a new hobby, or anything else you can think of, these resolutions give us a path to a “better us”. So why don’t we set similar goals for our homes?
Recipes
We don't know about you but we love the sweet desserts that come with the holidays! We've asked our employees to share their favorite holiday desserts and tips. Stay tuned for more recipes from Team Eastwood!
Design Inspiration
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it’s time to think about the next holiday around the corner! You know what that means; buying gifts, cleaning the house for guests, and decorating. Decorating for many people seems to be a daunting task with so many items and such little time. Well, we’re here to help relieve some stress and give you helpful tips on buying the essentials without breaking the bank.
Neighborhood Spotlight
With the holiday season quickly approaching, what better way to end 2018 then in a new home? We have another beautiful house to feature this Friday. The Drexel, at Dunhill! Located in beautiful Lexington, SC this home has everything you need and more.
Recipes
As we near the holidays, our minds our on gathering with our loved ones, remembering what we are thankful for, and, of course, eating delicious food! Join us as we share our favorite holiday dishes with you, along with some of our favorite memories from years past!
Inside Eastwood Homes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics women only account for 9.1% of the construction industry demographics. Out of that 9.1% we are lucky to say we have one of the best working as part of our Eastwood family!
Inside Eastwood Homes
The 2018 Durham Parade of Homes event took place throughout the month of October featuring homes from across the region. Parade of Homes is meant to show residents and visitors the beauty of living in the area. The homes are picked to showcase the latest designs, styles, and more. We are honored to say we won not one but two awards this year for our townhome designs.
Design
Inside Eastwood Homes
Built in the Carolinas, Eastwood Homes is new to Columbia but not new to home building! Backed by over 40 years of experience, Eastwood Homes is proud to expand its footprint in the Southeast by officially transitioning Fortress Homes to the Columbia Division of Eastwood Homes.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Move-in-ready homes are hard to come by nowadays, especially ones with features you CARE about. If you’re in the market for a move-in-ready home in Henrico, VA then look no further than the Oxford at Castleton!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Welcome home to Harpers Mill, a master planned community in Chesterfield County, VA, packed full of amenities like swim and sports complexes, walking trails, and open spaces and parks.
Buying a New Home, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Design Inspiration
We don’t know about you, but we’re excited that it's Finally Fall! Depending on where you live, the weather may still be a little warm, but that shouldn’t stop you from getting into the fall spirit. Fall is for football, comfort food, outdoor activities, and so much more! We love decorating our homes for fall with cozy colors and smells, and we thought we should share some of our favorite ideas with you!
Homeowner How-To
Tips to prepare you and your home for Hurricane Florence
Homeowner How-To
There are so many emotions when buying a home. From stress to excitement, to pure joy; many homeowners feel pride when finally landing their dream home! After all the emotions, moving in, and getting settled, what’s next? Well, a housewarming party of course!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Friday is here and we have another move-in ready home to share with you! The Caldwell at Walnut Creek is a charming home that is designed with you in mind. If you’re looking for a ranch style home located in Indian Land, SC than look no further!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Another weekend is quickly approaching and we have the perfect home for you to tour! If you’re looking for a home in Raleigh, NC then the beautiful Caldwell at Honeycutt Landing is waiting for you.
Neighborhood Spotlight
This week’s Feature Friday home combines open floorplan living, designer upgrades, and an amenity-rich community in the Charlotte metro area! By the numbers, the Davidson at Walnut Creek is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with just over 3,000 square feet. But it is so much more than that!
Design Inspiration
Eastwood Homes is pleased to offer a new line of flooring called Engineered Vinyl Plank, often referred to as EVP! This new type of flooring offered by Shaw will provide homeowners protection against all life has to throw at it! It’s similar to Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, otherwise known as LVP, which has been a favorite among our homeowners for years now, and which also offers better protection against spills over the more traditional hardwood flooring.
Buying a New Home, Design Center, New Homes
New Home Adventures
Did you know that what matters to you, matters to us? It's true! We take pride in the homes that we build and ensure that every home is built with care. Since 1977, Eastwood Homes has remained dedicated to providing excellent customer service while building homes of quality craftsmanship and exceptional value.
Design Inspiration
Can you believe it’s already the middle of June? With Summer already here and time flying by, you don’t want to miss those warm summer days, and cool summer nights enjoying the fresh air. Truly, the best part about this time of year is enjoying it outdoors with friends and family! What better way to do that than in the comfort of your own home or community? Luckily, Eastwood offers a variety of outdoor living options to fit your needs!
Neighborhood Spotlight
With another Friday already here, we couldn’t miss out on an opportunity to feature one of our Move-In-Ready homes! This week, we are featuring our Davidson floorplan that’s located in our Honeycutt Landing neighborhood! This home will greet you with its inviting exterior that includes, brick, siding, shutters, 3 car garage, and a large front porch perfect for rocking chairs!
Design Inspiration
Have you completed all the Spring home projects on your bucket list yet? It seems like time is flying by, and as Summer approaches, you can still get in those few home improvement tasks you set out to do at the beginning of the year!
Neighborhood Spotlight
There are two reasons why we’re excited: its finally Friday and Eastwood Homes was just named Builder of the Year! If you’re looking for a move-in ready home in the Indian Trail, NC, area why not check out Glendalough! It’s a beautiful and desirable new home community and we have a move-in ready home for everyone.
Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Decorating, Eastwood Homes, Kitchens, New Homes
Design Inspiration
Whether you are in a new home, or a well-loved, well-lived-in home, there are always DIY projects that will give you a fresh start in your space. We’ve compiled some more affordable options for your spring’s fresh start that fall below $300.
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Design
Eastwood in the News
The Home Builders Association of Richmond hosted the annual Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards on March 1st at the Jefferson Hotel. At this highly anticipated event, home builders were recognized for achievements in sales, marketing, design, and construction. Eastwood Homes swept this event with the prestigious Marketing Excellence award and the most notable title, Builder of the Year for 76-150 homes built annually.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Today’s Feature Friday takes us north to our Richmond division and the Wynwood at Fox Creek community in Moseley, VA. When a community’s motto is “Life's Perfect Blend,” you know you are in for something special. Close to the Route 360 corridor, homeowners can access Richmond, the Fan, and the West End with ease, putting them close to restaurants, recreation, shopping, and entertainment! Families will also appreciate the award-winning school district!
Homeowner How-To
Even though it’s unusually cold this March, it’s a perfect time to figure out your landscaping plan! Whether you are buying a new home, or maybe you’ve settled into your perfect home, it’s never too soon to plan your landscaping projects. Below are 5 quick tips to help your wheels start turning!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Have you been looking for the perfect townhome in Chesterfield, VA? Well then look no further! Eastwood Homes is proud to build new townhomes that are versatile, spacious and located in the desirable Chesterfield, VA area!
Builder of Integrity, Buying a New Home, Decorating, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes
Homeowner How-To
Because the next chapter matters to you, it matters to us. We know starting a new chapter can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you want to purchase a new home and sell your current one. To ease your mind, we found an article from Trulia that we thought would help guide you through selling your home.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Are you looking for homes for sale in Charleston? As far as Charleston homebuilders go, Eastwood Homes is proud to build new homes of exceptional value and outstanding craftsmanship, right where you want to live! Our newest community, The Landings at Sweetwater, is built on southern roots while offering luxury waterfront living and Charleston charm!
Design Inspiration
In today’s blog, we’re leaning towards the funky and focusing on some cutting-edge trends that tend to be more modern, but can be incorporated into any design!
Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes
Design Inspiration
A new year means a new color and Pantone is making a daring splash in 2018! Pantone, Inc. took a big transformation from 2017’s bright green color they called “greenery” to a beautiful, deep purple called Pantone, Ultra Violet.
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Design, Sherwin Williams
Inside Eastwood Homes
By now, you have probably heard or read our slogan, Built with Care. Whether you’ve visited a model home or spoken with one of our New Home Specialists, it was always right in front of you. At Eastwood, Built with Care is more than a slogan, but a way of life! Since 1977, we have remained committed to our homebuyers, even after they have closed on their new Eastwood Home. Each year, the Stewarts encourage our sales team to host special holiday events for their homeowners, and our team is happy to do so!
Inside Eastwood Homes
At Eastwood Homes, we pride ourselves on building our clients a house that will someday become their home. And every year, the holidays help transform many of those new Eastwood homes into places where memories and traditions, new and old, are made and kept. This year, we wanted to share with you the memories and traditions from our own families that make each of our houses home. We hope you will enjoy this glimpse into our life at home!
Recipes
We believe that Homecoming season has a lot to offer! There’s football, friendships, tailgates, rivalries, and more. There is nothing better than spending time with your friends and family, while cheering on your favorite sports team! Our favorite part of the season is the fun dishes that you make that quickly become a family tradition!
Recipes
"This is probably one of the best things that my wife has made! It's always a huge hit!"
Recipes
These pinwheels are perfect for tailgating, parties, or just because. It’s quick & easy, which is why they’re my go-to. Who doesn’t love bacon, cheese, and a little spice from the jalapenos?! An added bonus is that (at my house at least) I almost always have the ingredients on hand, if I need to make something in a pinch! It’s one of our favorites in my household, and I hope y’all enjoy them too!
Recipes
As Miami Hurricanes fans living in North Carolina, my family and I make a big deal out of going to local games and cheering on our Canes!
Charlotte Good Schools
Recipes
"There is nothing better than Chili and football on a chilly day. The best part about slow cooker chili is the way it makes the whole house smell amazing! This is easy to whip up, you can start it in the morning and it is ready by noon. A side of corn bread is all you need!"
Recipes
“My family makes this when we all get together to watch the Steelers football games, and also for most holidays! It’s one of those dishes that once you start eating, you can’t stop. Go Steelers, Gators, and Gamecocks!”
Recipes
Tailgating has always been a family tradition and is one of my favorite parts of Fall! You’ll find me in Death Valley almost every Saturday decked out in Orange! I always look forward to this fun time with family and friends enjoying the awesome weather (even if it is sometimes still 90 degrees in October in the Carolinas). This is THE EASIEST recipe and is always a hit for a grab and go tailgate table item! Hope you enjoy! Go Tigers!
Recipes
You’d think I’d have good recipes but lately I order from BILO and pick it up!! I do have a batch drink recipe that has been a hit this season. It’s a Southern Living recipe called Summer Beer Cocktail but I’ve been calling it Tiger Punch!
Recipes
My sweet cheerleader’s favorite football dish is taco dip!! It is super easy and involves zero actual cooking…that’s actually my favorite part! You can put it together a Saturday afternoon and stick it in the refrigerator and it is ready and waiting for you on Sunday afternoon!!
Recipes
My family and close friends love our Carolina Gamecocks!!! Fall is our favorite season of the year!! My daughter just moved to Columbia for college so football Saturdays just got a little more special!!! These 2 recipes have been handed down from family and are easy and quick plus they're always the 1st appetizers to vanish!! Happy Fall Y'all!! GOOOO Gamecocks!!
Recipes
This dip is my favorite – I usually make 2 batches so I have one for myself to snack on throughout the week! It’s great with chips or veggies!
Recipes
This recipe is easy and delicious. It is a hit with kids and adults which makes it a winning, go-to tailgating dish – just like our Clemson Tigers. Go Tigers!
Recipes
These pinwheels are perfect and a favorite for the nooner game with a tailgate that starts at 8:00 am and you need to get some food on your belly before the fun begins. They stay yummy even when they cool off so people can graze on them for a while. Go Tarheels and Mountaineers!!
Recipes
These are perfect appetizers – meatballs stacked with all of the ingredients for a deluxe bacon cheeseburger! I love SIMPLE. I love football. I love entertaining. I love eating clean and I love NO CLEAN UP even more!!!! My younger brother plays in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and I love the way friends and family bond over cheering him on!!
Recipes
Fall is the time of year when my sense of adventure really kicks in. It’s the time of year when things slow down enough that I can truly reflect on how much I’ve been blessed with and all that I am thankful for. When it comes to food, that’s an area where my family is less adventurous. We stick to the basics. Every family has their own twist on Southern classics, and in our family we tend not to stray from what we all know and love. These two recipes are staples in my family and can be expected at just about any gathering.
Recipes
This recipe is sure to be hit ANYWHERE! It’s super easy and so delish! This is my go to for any sporting event!!
Recipes
The funny thing about this recipe is that my mother didn’t drink a drop, but this was made for every gathering I can remember.
Recipes
Fall is the time of year when my sense of adventure really kicks in. It’s the time of year when things slow down enough that I can truly reflect on how much I’ve been blessed with and all that I am thankful for. When it comes to food, that’s an area where my family is less adventurous. We stick to the basics. Every family has their own twist on Southern classics, and in our family we tend not to stray from what we all know and love. These two recipes are staples in my fam and can be expected at just about any gathering
Inside Eastwood Homes
Every year, the owners of our company, the Stewarts treat their team members to a cookout in the spring and the fall. This year, we'd like to bring you behind the scenes and share with you the fun we had!
Design Inspiration
If you love a cozy home that feels inviting, the words “cwtch” and “hygge” will resonate with you and your interior design sense. If you wish for a home where everyone feels welcome, then these ideas may give you the inspiration you've been looking for.
Inside Eastwood Homes
When we think of Homecoming, the first things that come to mind are football, tailgating, fall, and the chance to win homecoming king and queen. We are proud to announce that our Richmond and Raleigh teams won big in the 2017 Parade of Homes this homecoming season!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Have you heard? The online giant, Amazon, plans to bring a new distribution center to Kannapolis, NC. The new $85 million distribution center will bring over 600 jobs to the area and plans to open its doors in 2019.
New Homes
Neighborhood Spotlight
Did you know that because location matters to you, it matters to us? At Eastwood Homes, we take pride in selecting our new home communities based on your ideal setting. In the heart of Simpsonville, we know our Adams Mill community is where you want to live! Conveniently located with easy access to Woodruff Road, I-385, Highway 14, and Main Street Simpsonville, Adams Mill makes it easy to enjoy life!
Inside Eastwood Homes
Four years ago, the New Town Elementary Parent Teacher Organization announced that it wanted to build an outdoor classroom for the students at the school. Today, after a rocky start, that project is becoming a reality, and Eastwood Homes is proud to have been a part of the project!
New Home Adventures
Back to school can be one hectic time for busy parents. Getting back into the school routine can be plain hard. Whether it’s sprinting to catch the bus or sitting in the school’s drop-off lane with overtired kids, or picking that perfect outfit when laundry is overflowing the baskets, mornings can be especially difficult. We've compiled tips on how to transition back to our back-to-school schedules!
Ask the Experts
We are less than a week away from the Great American Total Solar Eclipse! According to NASA, more than 300 million people in the U.S. will be able to directly view this celestial phenomenon on Monday, Aug. 21! The path of totality will span 14 states. We have tips for you to have a great - and safe - eclipse viewing experience!
Design Inspiration
Dull, boring, and cluttered laundry rooms are a thing of the past! Have you ever walked into a friend’s home and been completely jealous of their forward-thinking layout and beautifully designed laundry room? Well, we’re here to help! These 5 easy tips are sure to make your laundry room go from drag to fab.
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Ask the Experts
Are you seeing your friends and family post their incredible vacation photos on social media and feeling the urge to get away, too? But when you’re tight on vacation days or vacation funds, that can be a challenge. Or maybe you’ve already had your vacation, but still, feel the need to get away? No worries though -- that’s the perfect opportunity for a day trip! Here are our Top 5 Day Trips for each of the Carolinas and Virginia!
Design Inspiration
What is more important to you? Having a designer kitchen or a chic primary bedroom? If you’re like us, you want both! And, why shouldn’t you? Thanks to HGTV, our favorite site for inspiration, the sky is the limit! Today, we’d like to share with you 2017’s stylish trends in primary bedrooms. Even if you’re not interested in changing your style, keep reading! You may find something you want to try in your new home….the idea wheels are certainly spinning!
Inside Eastwood Homes
Now with 15,000+ happy homeowners, six flourishing divisions, and 40 years in business under our belts, we are ready to further our growth in the Southeast! With the acquisition of Fortress Homes, we are excited to announce that Eastwood Homes will be building in Columbia, SC!
Inside Eastwood Homes
If you’re an avid follower of our blog or any of our social media accounts, you know by now that every day is a rewarding day at Eastwood Homes. We truly love our jobs (if you can even call them that?) and take the great pride in what we do. We’re passionate and truly feel a connection to the customers we serve, the neighborhoods we build, and communities that allow us the opportunity to grow. Last week, we had an experience unlike any other and had to take a moment to share.
Ask the Experts
If you are in the market for a new home, you have a huge opportunity to be considerate of your planetary home sweet home by shopping for a house that is built with energy efficiency in mind. To celebrate Earth Day 2017, we explain how to use a HERS rating to determine exactly how "green" that new home is!
Neighborhood Spotlight
Are you thinking of relocating to the Charlotte area? Are you curious about life in Mooresville? We offer you some insights on life inside this quaint community, just north of the Queen City. There's much more than racing happening in Race City, USA!
Design Inspiration
Although born from the family classic, The Wizard of Oz, There’s No Place Like Home is a quote that rings true in almost every movie! As a home builder, we are particularly in touch with the style of homes seen in movies as it is hard not to compare every home to the Craftsman style we build here at Eastwood Homes! In honor of the upcoming 89th Academy Awards, we want to highlight some of our favorite homes from famous movies and share how you can personalize your Eastwood home to capture those designs. After all, the home doesn’t have to be made in Hollywood to be a star!
Inside Eastwood Homes
We talk with one of our team members about how he got into the industry after college, and what it's like to be an Eastwood Homes builder.
Inside Eastwood Homes
Much preparation work happens behind the scenes before we ever flip the sign to "open" on the front door of our model homes. Here's a peek inside the process of getting our model homes ready for your visit.
Homeowner How-To
As we all face the reality that we are now officially in winter, we have tips to help you safeguard your home from the winter season. Most of the tasks are simple and can be done yourself, but a few do require professional assistance. Investing time and energy now can help reduce your energy bills and save from maintenance related headaches in the future!
Design Inspiration
We are all thinking about the future as 2017 quickly approaches. Many of us are thinking about making some changes in the new year, too. If you're thinking about updating the look of your home in the coming year, we can help. We have a list of what's hot, and what's not, in interior design in 2017!
New Home Adventures
Throwing your first holiday party in your new home is exciting and quite possibly something you've been waiting for! We have some tips to help you make your holiday party a great success!
Inside Eastwood Homes
We continued our philanthropic partnership with Levine Children's Hospital this year and raised $62,000 for the hospital during our annual Charity Golf Outing!
Design Inspiration
Pantone has announced its 2017 Color of the Year, and we have design tips and photos to help you incorporate this fresh color into your home!
Neighborhood Spotlight
As they say, Virginia is for Lovers. We think you’ll love all that our community of Castleton offers its homeowners
Inside Eastwood Homes
To all of our friends (near and far), we wanted to take a moment and share this letter from our owner, Clark Stewart, to our team! We hope this encouraging note will give you a true glimpse into the culture of our company. We’re all so thankful to be working for a family-owned business that celebrates our achievements, both company-wide and individually. During this time of Thanksgiving, we are so grateful to be a part of our Eastwood family!
New Home Adventures
The Corriher family recently moved in to their new Eastwood Home in Walnut Creek. During the build, they relied on a new app being used by our team that allowed them to stay up to date on the progress of their home while they were living five hours away.
Eastwood in the News
Eastwood Homes was named one of the top 100 privately held companies in North Carolina by Grant Thornton, LLP for the fourth consecutive year. The list of companies, published in the October 2016 issue of Business North Carolina Magazine, highlights only privately held businesses. Eastwood Homes holds the 41st position, which is a significant gain over their 2014 ranking in the 52nd position.
Eastwood in the News
The Richmond Division of Eastwood Homes is pleased to support a local Petersburg veteran by donating a newly built ramp to improve mobility. Last month, Channel 12 On Your Side featured 74-year-old widow and Army veteran, Rowena Carter, reporting on her battle to leave her own home each day. Due to poor leg circulation and an injured knee, Carter struggled to walk up and down her own porch steps. Her fellow veterans in the Richmond area called 12 On Your Side to share her struggles with the community and request help on her behalf. The Richmond team of Eastwood Homes caught wind of the request and jumped at the opportunity to support the Petersburg veteran.
Eastwood in the News
Residential home builder, Eastwood Homes was recognized with Gold Awards at the Home Builders Association of Durham’s 51st Annual Parade of Homes awards presentation on Tuesday evening, October 4th. The annual Triangle Parade of Homes, N.C.’s largest open house, took place the first three weekends in October and featured more than 250 new homes from builders across the Triangle region.
Design Inspiration
Over the years, we have seen a rising trend of finished basements in new homes. When you’re lucky enough to have the opportunity to build a new home, you are invited to choose different options, such as a finished basement or finished third-floor flex space, and create the home of your dreams. Whether you’re building a new home with a custom builder, or a semi-custom builder, like Eastwood, it’s good to know your options. So is a finished basement or third-floor flex area right for you? Do you need the extra space? Here are a few ways how you can transform your basement or third floor into a cool and functional space that everyone will love!
Homeowner How-To
The path for Hurricane Matthew is still unpredictable but now is the time to make plans for this Category 4 hurricane. Please review these tips and suggestions to help keep you and your property safe and sound.
Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
New Home Adventures
This three-day weekend is a perfect opportunity to rest, but also to cross a few items off that home improvement list! We have a few suggestions for some projects that are quick and easy and that will get you back to relaxation in no time!
New Home Adventures
Back to school is a time of year that gives many parents great joy, but also anxiety as they think about frantic mornings finding permission slips, hair ribbons, the perfect outfit, and that one shoe. We have some tips to help parents find more peace as they get their kids off to school and welcome them home after a day of learning!
Design Inspiration
Gray has taken the entire home by storm, effectively replacing beige as the neutral of choice. With our gray cabinet choices that are now available in all divisions, homeowners can opt for a kitchen that not only offers plenty of upgrades and all the space they need but one that is also on track with the latest trends in kitchen design!
Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design Center, Eastwood Homes, Kitchens, New Homes
Neighborhood Spotlight
Robinson Oaks community features a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, dog park, and specially designed floorplans to add to the aesthetic appeal of this neighborhood! And it all neighbors a state-of-the-art YMCA!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Design Center, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
Our floor plans are ever-changing! Whether we hear it directly from you, or from our division presidents, we are constantly looking for ways to give our home buyers their dream home. In the third part of our blog series, we show you just how many people are involved in creating what we hope becomes a home sweet home!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
In our continuing blog series, we talk about how we develop a piece of land into a community with streets lined with homes. There are likely more steps to this than you think!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
There are quite a few folks involved in building a home. But have you ever wondered just how many there are? We did, and even we were surprised! This is the first in a multi-part blog series on the many steps it takes to turn a piece of land into a home.
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, New Homes
New Home Adventures
Moving with pets can prove challenging. It takes planning, and definitely patience. We've put together some tips on how to make moving day less stressful for both you and your dog and cat.
Buying a New Home, New Homes
Eastwood in the News
In their annual rankings report released on Thursday, Builder Magazine recognized Eastwood Homes as the 44th largest home builder nationwide with a total of 999 closings in 2015. This is the third consecutive year that Eastwood Homes has been ranked amongst the top 50 home builders nationwide. A well-recognized source for construction and real estate information, Builder Magazine has published the list of builders ranked by their total closings on an annual basis since 2003.
New Home Adventures
Friday, April 22nd marks the 46th annual celebration of Earth Day. As awareness about energy usage and pollution is rising, there are countless ways we can decrease the size of our carbon footprint. We've researched some simple ideas that will help you "green" your life at home.
Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Homes
New Home Adventures
Saying yes to moving all your possessions from one home to another can be a tough choice all by itself, without even considering the hot seller's market that we find ourselves in today. Here at Eastwood Homes, we can make both aspects of moving easier with our many communities throughout the Carolinas and Virginia, and with these real-life moving tips that will make the physical process easier, too!
Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
Eastwood Homes is proud to have reached 15,000 closings and to help celebrate this milestone; we are celebrating a new homeowner in each division.
Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders
Ask the Experts
Low interest rates and an even lower supply of homes, an improving jobs outlook, and rising house prices are swirling together to make for a tornado of activity between buyers and sellers as the spring market heats up.
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Eastwood Homes
Eastwood in the News
Eastwood Homes, a privately- held home builder founded in Charlotte, NC in 1977 announces its 15,000th home closing. The company will celebrate this incredible milestone by recognizing a homeowner from each of its six divisions to represent their 15,000th customer. Homeowners will receive a gift for 15 weeks as a way to thank them for their commitment to Eastwood Homes.
Neighborhood Spotlight
Get to know our Walnut Creek community, located in Indian Land just outside of Charlotte, NC. For homebuyers looking for a community with direct access to nature, countless options for outdoor fun, and a convenient location with an easy commute to Charlotte, Walnut Creek provides it all!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Design Center, Eastwood Homes, Energy Efficient Homes
Eastwood in the News
Charleston-Area New Home Builder, Eastwood Homes announces its 15,000th home closing. The company will celebrate this incredible milestone by recognizing a homeowner from each of its six divisions to represent their 15,000th customer. Homeowners will receive one gift per week for 15 weeks as a way to thank them for their commitment to Eastwood Homes!
New Home Adventures
Building a new home together can be stressful for any couple. In honor of this Valentine's holiday, we speak to one newlywed couple who came through the endeavor with a stronger marriage and a beautiful home to start their lives.
Buying a New Home, Decorating new homes, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Ask the Experts
Searching for a new home can be complicated and time-consuming. However, it doesn't have to be! Simply chatting with our internet team first can make your visit to the community even more productive and enjoyable. Here's how!
Buying a New Home, Eastwood Homes
New Home Adventures
Whether it's a snow day in the middle of winter, or a rainy day on a summer weekend, parents often need ideas to keep their children busy when they are stuck inside. We have compiled a list of fun, DIY projects for the home that is also safe for kids!
Decorating, Decorating Ideas
Design Adventures
There’s nothing like kicking off a New Year with New Year’s Resolutions that include fitness! Instead of going out to the gym, many people opt to bring the gym home. A home gym helps to save money over the long term and provides much-needed flexibility for busy homeowners. Knowing how to organize a home gym can seem daunting. We have tips on how to begin!
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Eastwood Homes, New Homes, Paint colors
New Home Adventures
If your New Year’s Resolutions include buying a new home, we have some tips to help you get moving! The home-buying process can be overwhelming, but taking the time to prepare for this milestone will make the process easier and more enjoyable.
Buying a New Home, Eastwood Homes, Mortgages, New Homes
Design Inspiration
The celebration of the New Year often adds pressure to have a new look, so why not toast off the New Year with a freshly decorated home? It's always fun to learn what's hot and what's not. Do you know what the upcoming design trends are for interior decorating? Read more to find out!
Buying a New Home, Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Design Center, Kitchens, Paint colors, Sherwin Williams
Inside Eastwood Homes
Stewart, our Eastwood Homes Elf on the Shelf, has been visiting our Eastwood Team to make sure they are being good this holiday season and to ensure our homes are Built With Care! Check out everyone here's been over the last couple of weeks!
Charlotte, Eastwood Homes
New Home Adventures
This time of year can be significant for new homeowners as they celebrate their first holiday season in their new homes. Family and friends of the new homeowner can help make this time even more special with gifts especially geared toward new homeowners. These gift ideas will help you show the new homeowner in your life that you are celebrating this momentous occasion with them!
Buying a New Home, Decorating new homes, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
At Eastwood Homes, we have many reasons to be thankful, not just on Thanksgiving, but throughout the entire year. As home builders, we are in one of the most rewarding businesses - the business of helping people find their dream homes. We have an opportunity every day to help someone change their life for the better and what could be more rewarding? Our team is made up of dedicated, passionate people who truly love what they do and we are led by a generous, caring father and son team, Joe and Clark Stewart.
Autumn
Eastwood in the News
CHARLOTTE, NC – December 1, 2015 Charlotte-based new home builder, Eastwood Homes hosted its 3rd annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 29th at Raintree Country Club in Charlotte, NC. Thanks to the support of many sponsors and teams, Eastwood Homes raised approximately $58,000 for the Levine Children’s Hospital.
Homeowner How-To
Selling a first home can easily be just as exciting and emotional as buying your first home – and maybe even doubly so! Not only are you looking for your next home but you are also parting with your very first home, which oftentimes is filled with happy memories. We have some tips that can help be the difference in selling your home in three weeks or three months.
Eastwood in the News
CHARLOTTE, NC- November 3, 2015 – Eastwood Homes was named one of the top 100 privately held companies in North Carolina by Grant Thornton, LLP. The list of companies, published in the October 2015 issue of Business North Carolina Magazine, highlights only privately held businesses. Eastwood Homes holds the 40th position, which is a significant gain over their 2014 ranking in the 52nd position.
Homeowner How-To
Halloween is normally full of treats, but homeowners could be at increased risk for homeowners insurance claims during this frightfully fun holiday. We have some helpful tips to keep your home safe for trick-or-treaters and guests during Halloween!
Autumn, Buying a New Home, Eastwood Homes
Homeowner How-To
Some tips to prepare for rains, flooding, and high winds and keep your family and home safe during predicted storms.
Charlotte, Charlotte Good Schools
Design Inspiration
It makes sense that, being in the business of “home sweet home,” we would appreciate the fall season. This is the time when we decorate our front stoops and porches with pumpkins, wreaths of orange and red, and a few dried corn stalks to welcome our guests. This is the time of year when we start baking hearty soups and cuddle up on the couch on a Saturday afternoon to watch our favorite college football team. Now that we’ve escaped the sweltering heat, we can now invite our friends over for a fire in our built-in outdoor living area. This is the season when we invite our entire family and maybe even some close friends to give thanks in our home while we feast on turkey and mashed potatoes. We love fall.
Autumn, Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Exterior Colors
Design Inspiration
Don't ignore your bathroom space. Give it some TLC with some easy and inexpensive DIY projects that will turn a boring space into a beautiful space!
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, New Homes
Design Inspiration
No matter how crazy life gets, our Eastwood homeowners always have a sanctuary - a retreat from all that life throws at us – a primary suite. These spaces have plenty of room for a king-size bed that will make you feel like royalty and a walk-in closet fit for a queen. They come with en suite bathrooms that parents can mark as kid-free zones (hopefully) and keep the fancy bath salts and bubble baths away from the youngsters. Some even have calming sitting rooms for the end-all-be-all primary suite spaces.
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, International Builders Show, New Homes, Paint colors
Design Inspiration
Once a new homeowner moves into their new home, they often find themselves with blank, bare walls. For some, the idea of picking artwork is a challenge. We've compiled some tips and resources that will help make that decision process a bit easier and help our homeowners create a space they are proud of!
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, New Homes, Paint colors
New Home Adventures
Once our homebuyers contract on their new Eastwood home, we will schedule their design center visit. Often considered one of the most exciting parts of the homebuilding experience, our future homeowners work with our team to choose finishes for the inside and outside of their home, as well as finalize some behind-the-wall wiring options.
Buying a New Home, Decorating, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Design Center, Eastwood Homes, Exterior Colors, Kitchens, New Homes
Homeowner How-To
It's back to school time! We’ve scoured the internet for some practical, implementable back-to-school organization hacks that will make the mornings and evenings easier in your home. From school binders to homework stations, hopefully, these household tips will help your family ace the new school year.
Carolina Builders, Design, Dining Rooms, Eastwood Homes
Design Inspiration
Whether it be the random (and painful) Lego on the floor, the endless Barbie accessories found around the house, or markers, crayons, and glue sticks found in between couch cushions and under the dining room table, parents know that toys are everywhere! We highlight a few of our toy-tested organization tips that will help keep parents and kits clutter-free!
Charlotte, Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Design Inspiration
Home offices are at the top of must-have lists when considering a new home. When it comes to decorating these spaces, the practicality and necessity of the space often overpower the design. Sometimes, the office makeover involves a coat of paint, and nothing more. Yet, in reality, this is the space where the professional magic happens, and it should be as inspiring as possible.
Buying a New Home, Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design
Design Inspiration
For many of us, our pets are our best friends. Some of us even consider them our kids. They are most certainly part of the family. And, as such, we think they should have their special place in our home, just like the rest of the family! Fortunately, with the help of Pinterest, we’ve got several ideas for how your pets can be living large!
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes
Homeowner How-To
With Eastwood Homes, you can let go of all those features of your home that are outdated (think: popcorn ceilings) and embrace the new must-haves that you've been eyeing for years! All at a great value today without having to fill your weekends for the next two years chipping away at a long to-do list!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design Center, Eastwood Homes, New Homes, Paint colors
Design Inspiration
Are there certain spaces in your home that remind you of your father? Perhaps his man cave or outside on the patio by the grill? Like Mom, we know that dad needs his own personal space. At Eastwood Homes, we design spaces perfect for each type of dad whether it’s for the outdoorsman, the sports fanatic, or the foodie.
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte Builders, Design, Dining Rooms, Eastwood Homes, Kitchens, New Homes
Homeowner How-To
So you’ve purchased a new home…Yay! Next Stop: Decorating! Styles are different, tastes vary, and just like your fingerprint, your home is something that is uniquely your own.
Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes, Paint colors, Sherwin Williams
Design Inspiration
We love open floorplans at Eastwood Homes, and we have completely embraced this concept. But even though these desirable floorplans are so highly sought after by new homeowners, they also pose a challenge: How does one decorate and paint an open concept living area?
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes, Paint colors
Inside Eastwood Homes
Memorial Day is a national holiday for remembering those who have died while serving our country. Originally known as Decoration Day, it’s a time when families, individuals, and organizations take time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of our troops. In addition to parades in honor of the historical meaning of Memorial Day, people are also celebrating the seasonal significance of this holiday. This weekend has become synonymous with the kick-off to summer! Picnics, cook-outs, and get-togethers with friends and loved ones are currently being planned in homes across the country.
Buying a New Home, Decorating Trends, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
We recently unveiled our new Built with Care initiative, reflecting our company’s culture of being a family-owned company with ties to the communities where we build. We care about those communities, our homeowners, our vendor partners, and our team members. This week provided several opportunities for our company to show that our Built with Care initiative is more than a slogan. It’s who we are, and what drives us every day! We are proud to cultivate a culture of caring and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to be involved in the community!
Builder of Integrity, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Eastwood Homes
Eastwood in the News
Eastwood Homes is pleased to welcome Spencer Custis to their team in the role of Operations Manager. Spencer “Spen” will oversee the operations of the company’s Richmond-area new home communities.
New Home Adventures
The images of pineapples are symbolic of welcome. But just how did the sweet fruit become an icon for hospitality in our homes and our architecture?
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, New Homes
Ask the Experts
What type of home shopper are you? Eastwood Homes compares the characteristics of new home shoppers to our canine companions!
Buying a New Home, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Eastwood in the News
The Home Builders Association of Charlotte hosted the annual Major Achievement Awards on March 26st at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Charlotte-based builder Eastwood Homes was recognized with several awards, the most notable of which was the title, Builder of the Year.
Homeowner How-To
Did you know that cleaning and organizing our homes can make us feel better, both while we are doing it and later on while we are enjoying the more organized space? However, spring cleaning can be a daunting task to plan for. So, instead of trying to do it all, why not make a strategic plan to do one area really well.
Eastwood Homes, Kitchens, New Homes
Homeowner How-To
It’s spring, and that means it’s time to start thinking about pretty flowers and warmer weather! Some of us are even thinking of upgrading to a larger home with a newer kitchen or downsizing to a home that’s a little more convenient but still has all the designer finishes. Even though it’s a seller’s market out there, you’ll still need to put your best foot forward to get the highest possible offer quickly.
Buying a New Home, Charlotte, Eastwood Homes, New Homes, Paint colors
Homeowner How-To
Now is the time to begin our spring yard maintenance if we want a lawn to be proud of when we begin enjoying the warmer weather in just a few weeks. By putting in the work to prepare your yard now, you will better be able to enjoy your yard for the next several months. Our blog shares a few maintenance tips for lawn care to help you get started!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte Builders, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
We're growing even more and expanding in the Raleigh market! Eastwood Homes will be celebrating the grand opening of three new communities in early 2015, two of which represent our first Durham-area neighborhood developments.
Carolina Builders, Eastwood Homes, Energy Efficient Homes
Eastwood in the News
Eastwood Homes is continuing to grow throughout the greater Triangle area. The privately held, Carolina-based builder began operations in the Raleigh-area in 2010, and has continued to add positions across the region. Eastwood Homes will be celebrating the grand opening of three new communities in early 2015, two of which represent the builder’s first Durham-area neighborhood developments.
New Home Adventures
As friends and family members settle into new homes, we are left pondering the perfect housewarming gift – something other than a potted plant, or dish towels, or a welcome mat. Finding a great, unique housewarming gift that highlights our creativity and sincerity and shows just how much we care can be a challenge. We’re here to help you navigate the possibilities as you search for something a bit more personal. Here are our 5 favorite, ingenious housewarming gift ideas we found on Pinterest.
Decorating, Decorating new homes, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
The NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas is to the homebuilding industry what the Superbowl is to football fans. It’s a huge event full of excitement, anticipation, fanfare, and all the biggest names in construction and design. All of this took place this week, and members of our Eastwood team had the opportunity to attend once again.
Awards, Decorating Trends, Design, Eastwood Homes, Energy Efficient Homes, International Builders Show, Sherwin Williams
Ask the Experts
The FHA has lowered its annual mortgage insurance premiums by 50 basis points, from 1.35 percent to 0.85 percent. Lower mortgage insurance premiums are going to allow people to afford more home on the same budget!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte Builders, Eastwood Homes, Mortgages, New Homes
Design Inspiration
As designers ring in the New Year with the trendy must-have design features for 2015, you may be surprised to learn what’s hot, and what’s not. Instead of exploring new design territory, the trends for 2015 are recycled trends from years past!
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes, Paint colors, Sherwin Williams
Ask the Experts
We can provide you with an endless list of reasons why you should buy a home. If you are renting, you should buy a home so that you can have more space, personalize your space, paint your walls, park in a garage, have a backyard, take advantage of tax savings, etc. The list is endless. If you already own a home but are considering a move, we can provide myriad reasons to make the change as well. A new home can provide you with an updated open floor plan, easier for entertaining. Maybe you need more bedrooms. Maybe you need less space to maintain. Perhaps you want to live closer to work, or closer to loved ones. A new home can provide exactly what you are looking for. Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, here are 3 reasons why 2015 is the time to BUY a NEW HOME.
Buying a New Home, Eastwood Homes, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
Happy Holidays from Eastwood Homes! We’re in the spirit here at Eastwood Homes! Check it out for yourself!
Carolina Builders, Charleston Builders, Charlotte, Charlotte Builders, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Design Inspiration
Every year around this time, social media is taken by storm with Facebook posts, tweets, retweets, and pins on Pinterest sharing the big news. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick! Instead, ‘tis the Season for Sherwin Williams to announce its favorite color for the New Year!
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Design Center, Dining Rooms, Paint colors, Sherwin Williams
Design Inspiration
Designers, decorators, Suzy Homemakers, and Feng-Shui enthusiasts all agree that the placement of the Christmas tree can greatly enhance one’s holiday décor. Serving as the epitome of all things Christmas, the Christmas tree is a symbol of happiness, warmth, and holiday cheer
Buying a New Home, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Design Inspiration
Are you going to be welcoming overnight guests to your home during the holiday season? Here are a few tips to make your guests feel especially welcome during any time of the year!
Decorating, Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
Eastwood Homes is pleased to announce the finalists in our Holiday Card Contest! Children of employees were invited to participate in our 5th annual competition. We are very impressed with their creativity!
Eastwood Homes
Homeowner How-To
Winter Maintenance Tips and Tricks from Eastwood Homes to prepare your home for the upcoming season!
Eastwood Homes, Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficient Homes, New Homes
Ask the Experts
There is no reason to postpone your search for a new home during the holidays! In fact, there are many reasons why NOW is the best time to buy a home! See below for an article from www.realtor.com with Six Reasons Why Winter is the Best Time to Buy a House.
Eastwood in the News
Eastwood Homes was named one of the top 100 privately held companies in North Carolina by Grant Thornton, LLP. The list of companies, published in the October 2014 issue of Business North Carolina Magazine, highlights only privately held businesses. Eastwood Homes holds the 52nd position, which is a significant gain over their 2013 ranking in the 60th position.
Eastwood in the News
Residential home builder, Eastwood Homes was recognized with two awards at the Home Builders Association of Richmond (HBAR) Annual Parade of Homes Breakfast on October 1st. The Parade of Homes takes place from October 4th through October 19th and features more than 70 homes throughout the greater Richmond area.
Eastwood in the News
Constructech Magazine recognized Vision Award Winners during an event held at the Sofitel San Francisco Bay. Eastwood Homes was recognized with a GOLD award in the category of Builder/GC Residential $101 million to $250 million.
Design Inspiration
Eastwood Homes builds in the South, and we LOVE Southern Living Magazine! We also LOVE fall! And this month, Southern Living is featuring “72 Fabulous Fall Decorating Ideas.” You can check out the whole list on their website. We summarize our favorites from the list for your enjoyment.
Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes
Ask the Experts
When it comes to purchasing a new home, timing is one of the most important factors. If you’re a newly married couple looking for your first home or a single retiree looking for a place to downsize, timing is inevitably going to play a role in your purchase decision. Is it the right time to make a change? Once you’ve decided that you are ready to make a change in your living arrangements, you’ve completed half the battle! The other, and oftentimes, more difficult half of the battle still awaits. Is now the right time to buy?
Buying a New Home, Eastwood Homes, Mortgages, New Homes
Ask the Experts
August is upon us! Although the heat in the Southeast is here to stay (at least a few more months), summer is officially winding to a close. In just a few short weeks, school-age children will be loading up their backpacks, grabbing their books, and heading out the door to the first day of school! From now until June, they will spend the majority of their day learning, growing, and developing in varying school environments. Because of the time and importance devoted to education, school options can play an important role in the home buying decision!
Buying a New Home, Carolina Builders, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Ask the Experts
Building or purchasing a new home is a whirlwind of excitement! In today’s market, homebuyers have a plethora of flexible floor plans and homes to choose from.
Design, Eastwood Homes, New Homes
New Home Adventures
Summer is here! The weather is hot and the days are long! If you live in the Southeast as we do, this means it’s the time of year to hit the beach! If you live in a state where Eastwood Homes is building, then you know what I’m talking about!
Eastwood Homes, New Homes
Eastwood in the News
The Sales and Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte hosted the 29th annual MAME Awards on Thursday, June 19th at the Ritz-Carlton in Uptown Charlotte. Eastwood Homes was recognized with several prestigious awards during the event.
Design Inspiration
With the explosive popularity of Pinterest, the social media landscape has been introduced to the design styles of pinners across the nation and around the world. Trends tend to go viral in no time at all. At the same time, many of the trends, are not-so-trendy at all, but focus more on repurposing existing pieces.
Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Eastwood Homes
Eastwood in the News
In their annual rankings report released on Friday, Builder Magazine recognized Eastwood Homes as the 45th largest builder nationwide with a total of 862 closings in 2013. A well-recognized source for construction and real estate information nationwide, Builder Magazine has published a list of builders ranked by their total closings on an annual basis since 2003.
Design Inspiration
How important is the formal dining room to the average homeowner? Is this room even necessary for today’s buyer? Dining rooms were a necessity at the beginning of the 20th century. Browse through home plans from this time period and you will discover microscopic kitchens with little counter space, let alone an area for sitting. Meals were prepared...
Buying a New Home, Dining Rooms, Eastwood Homes, Kitchens, New Homes
Inside Eastwood Homes
I was fortunate enough to attend the annual NAHB International Builders’ Show last week on behalf of Eastwood Homes. What an exhilarating experience! This was not my first trip to the three-day expo and training event, but it was my first high-energy, motivating, feel-good experience. I attended two years ago when the event was held...
Buying a New Home, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Energy Efficiency, International Builders Show, New Homes
Design Inspiration
Here at Eastwood Homes, we’re a huge fan of Sherwin Williams! Recently, we were pleased to see the announcement from the company regarding their 2014 Color of the Year! Last February, we featured the 2013 Color of the Year, Aloe (SW6464) on our blog. We’re excited to do the same this year. Drumroll, please...
Decorating Ideas, Decorating Trends, Decorating new homes, Eastwood Homes, New Homes, Paint colors, Sherwin Williams
Inside Eastwood Homes
Announcing the Winners of our Holiday Card Contest! — Congratulations to our FIRST PLACE winner, Ruby Lawrence!...
Eastwood Homes
Design Inspiration
I start my day with a long walk or jog nearly every morning before I head to the office here at Eastwood Homes. Yesterday, my pleasant stroll was interrupted by the jarring discovery that my neighbor had painted her home. Her lovely brick exterior is now accented with bright red and bold yellow. I expected...
Exterior Colors, New Homes, Paint colors, Sherwin Williams
Ask the Experts
Rates are still LOW, and many builders like Eastwood Homes have beautiful move-in-ready inventory homes available. It really is a great time to buy a new home, but you don’t need to take our word for it. Check out the following article from U.S. News and World Report. The full article can be found here.
Buying a New Home, Mortgages, New Homes
Eastwood in the News
Charlotte-based new home builder, Eastwood Homes hosted its 1st annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at Raintree Country Club in Charlotte, NC. Thanks to the support of many sponsors and teams, Eastwood Homes raised more than $56,000 for the Levine Children’s Hospital.
