Posts by Bob F
Five reasons why our included lower level in Hamilton, VA is actually priceless
September 12 – Forget that the customized Oakton Model we’re delivering this November at Waterford Creek is sited on three acres includes over 6,377 sq. feet of finished space, and a three-car side entry garage. What’s equally impressive is what usually gets the least attention by home shoppers – the lower level. And for good…
Read MoreDon’t miss our Award-winning Mud Room
August 24 – You’ve heard of the Great American Living Awards, right? You haven’t? Well, it’s our local homebuilding industry’s version of the Oscars for residential design, construction, sales, etc. And, like a lot of Northern Virginia home builders we’ve been honored with a trophy case full of awards in a number of categories over…
Read MoreSo what do you think about our 12″”Jack Arch”& keystones (w/ brick elevations)?
July 26 – If you’re like most of our homebuyers you don’t give this exterior detail a second thought until you see it and decide for yourself it enhances and distinguishes our northern Virginia homes from the competition. When we point out our stair treads are wider, you might yawn until you actually climb the…
Read MoreIn Ashburn, Hamilton, Herndon and Tysons Corner demand is finally and (thankfully) catching up with supply.
July 17 – Whether you’re looking for a single family home in Loudoun County or one of our signature four-level townhomes in Herndon and Tysons Corner, we’re getting close to saying “Hurry, only a few left.” And that means we’re getting close to developing new communities, too – just like this article in the Post…
Read MoreOur newest model home tour in Ashburn, VA
July 6 – Our newest video tour at Moreland Estates in Ashburn, features what you could call our “drama-queen” model, The Laurel. And, we mean that in the most complimentary sort of way. Open the front door of this elegant home with its two story gallery entry foyer and classic turned staircase, and we’re certain…
Read MoreIf you’re going to be in your kitchen 12 times a day, Make sure you like the way it looks and feels.
June 14 – Everybody agrees the kitchen is the most popular room in any home. In fact, we enter and exit the kitchen an average of 12 times per day on weekends, according to website sheknows.com. So CarrHomes devotes more time planning and designing our chefs’ kitchens to satisfy, not just the needs, but the…
Read MoreIs your home dressed appropriately to sell?
May 16 – Serious about selling your home? Once you’re committed to selling, stop looking at it as your home. Start looking at it as a prospect would. The cleaner it is, the less clutter there is, can make a big difference in broadening its appeal and maximizing its value. Visit About.com for more great tips…
Read MoreThis is our largest home on our largest homesite with our largest views.
April 27 – We’re just putting the finishing touches on our brand new 4522 sq. ft. (and that’s just on two levels) Lancaster Model home at Waterford Creek. And what a family home it will be. Sited on three acres in a beautiful, tree-framed Hamilton/Leesburg area community, it will have what we call “forever” views…
Read MoreAhhh, technology– We’re listening. We’re learning. We’re sharing. And now we’re mobile, too.
April 11 – We started with Facebook posts about everything from singing cats and holiday recipes to shots of townhouse building materials. We had no idea what a great resource it would prove to be for communicating with friends, prospects, homeowners and industry associates. Then we added a blog to say things, well, like this. YouTube was…
Read MoreCarrHomes helps HomeAid of Northern Virginia provide housing for homeless families
March 27–Northern Virginia — HomeAid Northern Virginia, which builds and renovates homeless shelters, transitional houses and other facilities that help homeless people, announced the completion of two renovations that will enable previously-homeless families to have new, safe and comfortable places to live. The $13,600 in renovations enables shelter care providers to channel their funds into…
Read MoreTysons Overlook by Tysons Corner, sells four of 11 Townhomes as construction begins
March 22–Tysons Corner, Virginia — The framing’s going up, the information trailer is on site and our new townhouses at Tysons Overlook, just off Route 7, are already selling. With four sold before construction started, we knew our address, three minutes East of Tysons Corner Center, would attract interest. It’s one of Fairfax County’s most…
Read MoreIf you’re ready and looking in Ashburn, this home is ready for you
March 21–Ashburn, Virginia — This Oakwood Model, with nearly 5000 sq. feet of beautifully finished interior space is one of our feature-rich new homes in Ashburn, Virginia at Moreland Estates. And it’s ready, today, in a picture perfect setting with no thru streets, off Belmont Ridge Rd. The luxury single-family home community is bordered by…
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