Echelon Custom Homes offers Holiday Incentives available to prospective new clients!

Sign a design contract with Echelon Custom Homes by Dec.31th, 2011 & sign your construction contract by Feb.28th, 2012 and you will  RECEIVE A $20,000 CREDIT TOWARDS FURNITURE PURCHASE for you new home at Echelon Interiors.

Where: CLAWS (167 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971)

When: Friday, November 11th

Time: 4:30 – 7PM

Attention art lovers:  Matty Adler, Echelon Custom Homes designer, will be displaying his work in the months of February & March at MIXX, “an exciting new American Fusion restaurant” in Rehoboth Beach.

Matty has been showcasing his work since 2001, appealing to art collectors in the U.S. from California to Maine, as well as across the pond in England and Belgium. His paintings are currently available for purchase in Delaware at Java Beach in Lewes and the Blue Moon in Rehoboth Beach. Matty describes his style as “pop art with a interjected sense of humor“.

Meet our own Matty Adler for “Meet the Artist Brunch” on Sunday, February 20th, 2011 starting 11AM at MIXX restaurant, located at 26 Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach.

The winner of the New Home Construction Award went to the Holland residence for their home at 105 New Castle Street built by Echelon Custom Homes. The home was designed by Tim Tice with interior and exterior selections made by Matty Adler. This upscale beach cottage complements the surrounding homes, while providing the homeowner with unique living spaces. The whimsical landscaping and flower boxes enhance the home’s distinctive charm.  According to the award from Rehoboth Beach Main Street, “A number of factors went into this award, not the least of which was respect for the site and preservation of its trees, including the magnificent pine at its front entrance. Elsewhere, the large volume of the home is hidden in a series of connecting cubes which disguise the size of the place including a set of bedrooms hiding under its roof.”

Other categories included:

• Residential Preservation/Renovation – 33 Park Avenue
• Commercial Renovation – The Rehoboth Beach Museum
• Commercial Preservation – Café Azafran
• Landscape Renovation/New Plantings – 217 Stockley Street

Best Residential Preservation - 33 Park Avenue

Best Commercial Preservation - Rehoboth Beach Museum

Best Commercial Renovation - Cafe Azafran

Best Landscape Renovation - 217 Stockley Street

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]]> http://echeloncustomhomes.com/blog/homes-in-the-snow/feed/ 0 http://echeloncustomhomes.com/blog/what-to-look-for-when-searching-for-a-builder/ http://echeloncustomhomes.com/blog/what-to-look-for-when-searching-for-a-builder/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:37:56 +0000 Echelon http://echeloncustomhomes.com/blog/?p=542 By far the most important factor when determining the quality of a builder is how happy the builder’s customers are with the builder. However, there are some other factors that a prospective home buyer should explore before choosing a builder. They are:

1. What is the builder’s financial situation? Many builders have been hurt by the housing downturn and are having trouble meeting their financial obligations. Financial stress has caused builders to cut back on their staff and operate their business with a skeleton crew, which means it will be difficult for these builders to build a quality home and provide adequate customer service. In addition, some of these builders are close to bankruptcy and may not be able to finish your home. To determine a builder’s financial situation, you can ask questions like: How much debt does your company have? How many unsold Spec homes do you have? Are you currently in any form of “workout” with any bank? Can I see a copy of your most recent company bank statement? Good financially sound builders will gladly answer these questions and provide you with any documentation you request.
2. Who specifically will be building my home? It is important that you meet the actual person or team of people that will be onsite as your home is being built. The quality of your home will be directly related to the skill and experience of the superintendent building your home. Many custom builders have owners who are experienced builders and good salesmen but these “owners” are usually not onsite as your home is being built. Make sure you interview the person who will actually be building your home before you contract with a builder.
3. Does your company have a dedicated customer service department with separate staff and equipment? Most custom home builders do not have a customer service department and thus will provide minimal customer support after delivery of the home. In our research, this was a major source of frustration for custom home buyers. With custom homes, it is inevitable that issues will arise that need to be addressed by the builder. Without a customer service department, it will be very difficult for a builder to provide sufficient customer support. Unfortunately, most custom builders do not have much interest in allocating resources to customers who have already paid them in full.

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