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Enjoy Your Grandkids this Holiday in Richmond No Maintenance Homes
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Maintenance Free Richmond New Homes Free Up Time
The holidays are a time to be spent with your family, friends and, most of all, for enjoying your precious grandbabies. That’s why Boone Homes builds Richmond new homes in five no maintenance communities where residents are freed from lawn care and exterior maintenance.
At a Boone Homes no maintenance community, you can sit back and relax and let the builder take care of everything for you. Services included in a no maintenance community are lime treatment, fertilizing, aerating, irrigation, mulching, trimming of the shrubs and trees, snow removal, leaf removal, annual gutter cleaning and exterior painting, saving you hours of back-breaking work.
So, what will you choose to do with your extra time? You can host a holiday party, go shopping for gifts, bake cookies, play with your grandchildren or take a winter vacation. Whatever you want to do, you’ll now have the time. Read More→
Steve Romeyn of Windsong Properties Speaks About 50+ Housing at IBS
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The Managing Partner of Windsong Properties, Steve Romeyn, will be speaking at the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Orlando, Florida. He will be a guest panelist for the session entitled 50+ Builder Forum: Strategies from Successful Builders.
Steve will discuss how Windsong Properties survived through the economic downturn. Panelists will also explore topics such as product design, marketing, sources for construction financing, revamping business operations and developing strategies for continued success.
As an empty nester himself, Steve has firsthand knowledge of the desires of active adults. He knows that they want smaller homes with superior features and high attention to detail.
Windsong Properties offers low maintenance living, single-level floor plans 
and private courtyards in communities throughout Georgia. Each home has wide, no-step doorways, lever handles and ability for personalization.
The International Builders’ Show is the largest residential building industry tradeshow in the world. Now in its 68th year, the show is the perfect showcase for suppliers and manufacturers looking to market and sell to builders, architects, developers, dealers and distributors. For more information, visit www.buildersshow.com.
For more information on Windsong Properties, visit www.windsonglife.com.
Windsong Properties Celebrates Eighth Anniversary By Giving Back to Community
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Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family and friends and to give back to the community. That is just what Windsong Properties did during their eighth anniversary event! Held at the new clubhouse at Windsong at Seven Hills in Dallas on Friday, Nov. 18, the event brought together homeowners, staff and vendors. Plus, guests were asked to bring a donation for Shepherd’s Rest Ministries, a local family violence crisis center.
Windsong Properties was able to give the organization an array of household cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, baby care products and gift cards to Walmart. These were all needed items for the emergency shelter and transitional house of Shepherd’s Rest.
Shepherd’s Rest Ministries, located in Paulding County, was chosen because of its amazing community assistance. The organization was founded in 1997 by Dr. Kathryn Melton and was the only shelter in the area to serve victims of domestic violence. Since then, Shepherd’s Rest has housed over 2,400 women and children and has purchased facilities for an emergency shelter and a transitional house. The organization also provides a 24-hour crisis line, emergency housing, emergency transportation, legal advocacy, food, clothing, counseling, resource referrals and financial aid to the community-at-large.
Held in the new clubhouse at Windsong at Seven Hills, the event showcased Windsong’s craftsmanship and commitment to its trade partners and homeowners. The 1,800 square foot clubhouse features décor in modern earth tones with touches of grey, a gathering room, catering kitchen and state-of-the-art fitness center. The gathering room has great electronics for movie nights and watching Sunday football. Outside, residents will be able to grill or relax on new outdoor furniture underneath the large covered porches.
Windsong at Seven Hills offers maintenance-friendly living with four distinctive courtyard home designs that are priced from the $190,000s. Homes feature wide front porches, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and GE appliances, optional terrace levels, great rooms with fireplaces, large master suites and spacious courtyards.
For more information on these homes or other Atlanta real estate, visit www.windsonglife.com or call 770-516-3678. To contact Shepherd’s Rest Ministries, call 770-443-5213 or e-mail srminc1@bellsouth.net. Also, visit www.shepherdsrestministries.com.
Things to Remember When Planning for Retirement
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If you’ve been thinking about retirement lately, your thoughts have likely centered around finances. After all, your savings and investments have all been leading to one goal. However, not thinking about the big picture can come back to bite you later. According to a post by Eva Rosenberg on the Equifax Finance Blog, there are plenty of other things you should consider while planning your retirement. Read More→
Protect Your Loved Ones with Home Fall Prevention
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With the Fall season well underway, Americans are spending more and more time indoors, so now is a great time to focus on home fall (and slip and trip) prevention.
This is something that as an interior design company, the professionals at Leslie Schlesinger Interiors take into consideration when planning home interiors. While children under age 5 and senior adults over age 70 are the two highest risk groups for falls, family members and guests of all ages can “fall” victim to this silent threat.
According to The State of Home Safety in America™ survey conducted by the Home Safety Council, falls are by far the leading cause of unintentional home injury death, accounting for nearly 6,000 deaths each year, an average of 5.1 million injuries and an average of 3.8 million emergency room visits every year.
Here’s what you can do to prevent such an emergency.
Stairs can be one of the most dangerous areas in the home. Stairs should have full, sturdy handrails on both sides, from the top to the bottom, without any obstructions (always keep stairs clear of items). As stylish as that houseplant at the foot of your steps may be, it could be a serious hazard in the case of an unexpected fall. Inspect the steps to ensure that none are broken or uneven; if they are, have someone repair them as soon as possible. Also make sure that carpeting on the stairs is firmly attached to each step (not loose or torn). If carpeting is not firmly attached, remove it and attach non-slip rubber treads to the stairs. Install overhead lighting and light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs, and ensure that they stay in working order at all times Read More→