Southern Crafted Homes makes the Housing Giants list.

Posted on: May 8th, 2012 by admin No Comments

Professional Builder magazine and HousingZone.com just announced their Housing Giants list comprised of the largest 235 homebuilders in the United States in 2011. And for the first year ever Southern Crafted Homes made the list. This represents two years of steadfast growth for Southern Crafted Homes despite a down economy and an industry generally associated with bad news lately. The company continues to grow in 2012 with year to date sales up 70% over the same time period in 2011. The company has been building new homes in Tampa for 22 years.

SOUTHERN CRAFTED HOMES IS RECOGNIZED WITH A 2012 ENERGY STAR® LEADERSHIP IN HOUSING AWARD

Posted on: April 18th, 2012 by admin No Comments
 Southern Crafted Homes earns award for building new homes that protect the environment through energy efficiency 
 Land O Lakes,Florida– Southern Crafted Homes is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2012 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award.  This award recognizes the important contribution Southern Crafted Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 52 ENERGY STAR qualified homes last year.  Collectively, these homes will save our customers approximately $31,737 on utility bills each year.

The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR qualified homes are equal to the equivalent of:

  • Eliminating the emissions from 25.48 vehicles;
  • Saving 154,128 lbs of coal;
  • Planting 42.12 acres of trees; or
  • Saving homeowners $23,244 on their utility bills.

 To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 20% more efficient than standard new homes built today.

 “We are pleased to be able to create homes that bring great value to our customers through energy savings but we are equally proud to be participating in protecting our environment”, stated Jim Deitch, Chief Operating Officer for Southern Crafted Homes.

 ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance.

 “While other builders may claim to build energy-efficient homes, ENERGY STAR builder partners back it up,” said Jonathan Passe, Acting Manager for EPA’s ENERGY STAR Residential Branch.  “Their houses undergo a rigorous independent inspection and testing process to ensure that they deliver real efficiency, comfort, durability, and value for homebuyers.”

 Last year alone, with the help of ENERGY STAR and partners, Americans saved about $400 million on their utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 510,000 vehicles. Over the past 20 years, Americans, with help from ENERGY STAR, have saved nearly $230 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 1.7 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

 About Southern Crafted Homes

 Southern Crafted Homes is an award winning builder that has been building in the TampaBayarea for 22 years. Known for their attention to detail, superior quality and commitment to their communities the company embarked on pursuing energy efficient design in late 2008 and began delivering 100% Energy Star and FGBC Green certified homes in early 2009. They have won several design awards for energy efficiency and most recently won Builder of the Year by FGBC for 2011. The company builds throughout the Tampa, Florida market. Visit www.southerncraftedhomes.com for more information.

 About ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 126,000 new homes were constructed to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines in 2010, by partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).

 

 

 

 

Southern Crafted Homes Can Build Your New Custom Home in Tampa

Posted on: April 9th, 2012 by admin No Comments

During the boom years many people bought home sites throughout the Tampa Bay area. Unfortunately, many of the custom home builders went out of business when the market crashed leaving many land owners with fewer choices on who could build their custom home. Southern Crafted Homes can fill that need. For 22 years Southern Crafted Homes has been one of the areas leading, premier homebuilders creating communities and homes that have earned the highest awards for craftsmanship and design. With old world attention to detail and a We Say Yes attitude Southern Crafted Homes has created over 1,500 homes for satisfied customers throughout the Tampa Bay area.

In 2012 the company has expanded their offerings building high end homes from Treasure Island in Pinellas County to Champions Club in Trinity in West Pasco County and designing custom projects in Lutz, Land O Lakes, Odessa and Wesley Chapel. If you are looking for a homebuilder in Tampa you can trust to build your custom home call today at 813-404-5781.

We Say Yes, You Should Have Your New Home In Tampa Your Way

Posted on: April 9th, 2012 by admin No Comments

It was a crisp fall Florida day when the Smith’s entered the sales office at Stonegate in Land O Lakes. Having just spent the better part of the past two weeks looking for homes in Tampa they were becoming a little disheartened. They just could not quite find what they were looking for. Homes are so different here in Florida compared to what they were used to up north. The salesperson for Southern Crafted Homes met them in the foyer and warmly welcomed them. The Smith’s instantly felt at ease and encouraged and so began to talk about themselves, their pending move to Florida, and what their vision was for their new home.

After touring the models, the salesperson invited them to look at some show case homes. Southern Crafted Homes is know for keeping several completed show case homes in each community to allow buyers to see a broader range of available homes and to meet the needs of those buyers who need a completed new home to move in quickly. On the third home they found almost exactly what they were looking for. The Boca Grande was a fantastic fit for them. With five bedrooms, three baths, a spacious eat in kitchen, three car garage and covered lanai it was perfect for them and had plenty of room for their children and grandchildren to visit. But there was one thing missing. Their elation turned to disappointment when they realized the home was missing the one thing they really wanted to duplicate from their home up north.

Sensing the sudden change in the mood the salesperson asked if the home met all of their needs. Mrs. Smith softly replied that it was missing the one thing they truly wanted and she understood that with the home being 100% complete it would be impossible to accomplish what they wanted. Undeterred the salesperson pressed for what it was they wanted. Mrs. Smith replied that the fireplace in their current home held such memories for them that they could not envision having a home without it. She explained that during the last couple of weeks they were unable to find homes that had fireplaces and the new home builders they visited were unwilling to add one to homes already in process. With their time frame they simply did not have time to go through the entire construction process. The salesperson smiled. “Mrs. Smith if we could add that fireplace to this home would it make it the perfect home for you?” Mrs. Smith looked at Mr. Smith and they both smiled. “Why yes it would”, she replied. “Then let’s go start the paperwork.”

What Southern Crafted Homes understands is that buyers want what they want in a home and given the right tools and the right attitude most anything can be accomplished. After all remodelers do this everyday. After creating a few designs and making some décor selections for tile and a mantle, they were able to apply for a permit and have the fireplace installed and completed in less than two weeks. And rather than having to settle for something less than what they truly wanted the Smith’s were able to get exactly what they wanted and Southern Crafted Homes had a happy customer.

*** This is a true story. The only thing changed was the customers name.

Great Reasons to Buy a New Home in Tampa, Florida

Posted on: February 3rd, 2012 by admin No Comments

In today’s economy there are many choices for consumers. Homeowners and banks are eager and anxious to dump properties and get out from under their debt burden. This leaves many consumers confused and can drag out the buying cycle and decision making process. Many get aggravated and simply stop looking for a home.  But unless a buyer is prepared to spend considerable time and money finding the right home and bringing it up to their standards buying new is always going to be the better choice.

Modern Floor Plans – New homes have the latest floor plans. You’ll find typical ceiling heights are much higher than older homes. With open floor plans, larger master bathrooms, closets, and specialty rooms like man caves, media rooms, and computer niches, floor plans today are designed to optimize space. You won’t need to put in the costly expense of remodeling your home to meet your actual living requirements and lifestyle.

Customization – In a new home, you can customize the home to fit your needs.  You can choose the colors, flooring, cabinetry and other options that will fit your tastes not that of the previous owner.

Technology – New homes are designed with today’s technology in mind. You will have ample phone jacks, high-speed data and cable. Security systems can be prewired in as you build your home. Most new homes come with  Smart Home technology  that allows for versatility and flexibility in making changes to your home as your needs change. Retrofitting phone and cable jacks, installing surround sound, and locating internet jacks can be quite the headache in cost and mess.  

Easy Maintenance Materials –Lower maintenance materials allow you to carve out more time and enjoy living in your home, verses doing time consuming projects to maintain its beauty. Today’s building materials are much more maintenance free allowing you time to enjoy your home instead of having to constantly work on it.

Energy Efficient - The more modern a home, the more likely energy efficient equipment has been installed. From energy efficient doors and windows, proper insulation and energy star rated equipment and materials a new home is going to consume less fossil fuels making your overall cost of homeowners far less. And because much of this Green technology also focuses on specifying Green products it creates a healthier living environment for you and your family.

Safety – With modern materials and homes built to current building codes you eliminate the possibility of dangerous building products that may have been accepted in the past. You also won’t have to worry about old plumbing and faulty wiring that doesn’t meet current building codes.

Warranties – When you buy a home from a builder, it comes with a variety of warranties, from structural and mechanical to the warranties that come with the equipment used in your home. All around there is more peace of mind when purchasing new. While a warranty can be purchased with a used home, they typically last a year and only cover certain things. A homebuilder’s warranty is far more comprehensive and can cover certain equipment for 2 years and other aspects of your home for up to 10 years.

Predictable time frames – With shore sales and foreclosures the time from making an offer to the bank accepting that offer is completely unpredictable. Sometimes it can take six months just to get a response. No one wants to be in limbo that long. Homebuilders know how long it takes to build a home and have the scheduling down to a science. They will give you commitments you can count on and if it is a completed inventory home often you can get a closing date at time of contract.

Customer Service – When purchasing a new home there are staff members to guide you through the process whether it is understanding the contract, choosing décor selections, helping you understand the construction process or helping you with your closing. These knowledgeable professionals are there to help you through the intricacies of buying a home.  With an existing home you are on your own for many things.

Community – New homes more often than not mean new community. Many new communities feature great amenities where residents can gather and enjoy their neighborhood, get to know each other and create a sense of community.