Congrats to all the winners but especially we would like to congratulate our friends and clients, having won numerous awards Friday night at the Regal Awards presentation, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Delaware. Each of these firms won at least one award:
Benchmark Builders
Bestfield Homes
Layton Builders
LC Homes
Regal Builders
Reybold Development Corporation
In particular we would like to recognize and congratulate Layton Builders for the Best Green Built Home under 2,500 square feet, and Lance Manlove for Project/Production Manager of the Year for a Custom Builder.
Congrats again to all!
Showing posts with label Reybold Homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reybold Homes. Show all posts
Monday, May 10, 2010
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Meridian Crossing Unmatched in Variety and Value
By Carol Kipp
Meridian Crossing has already established itself as a unique community in Delaware. And not just in the clichéd use of the word, which is just an exaggerated way of saying unusual. This is the only community offering geothermal heating and cooling and solar electric as optional features, the only community that has taken Energy-Star certification to a whole new level.
The advantage to buyers is enormous, and not just because their heating and cooling bills will be 60 to 70 percent lower than those of people still relying on traditional systems. As the sustainable-energy movement grows, along with public concern for the environment, homes in Meridian Crossing will be part of the future instead of the past. Yet the builder/developer, The Reybold Group, has not compromised the quality and value of the homes by substituting state-of-the-art energy systems for other important standard features. At Meridian Crossing, buyers will find a community where the value runs deep and homes are defined by affordable luxury.
The uniqueness of this exceptionally well-designed community is more fully defined by the combination of features found there. Visitors discover that the first and most obvious asset is a very attractive site plan with winding streets, stacked stone walls, and a heavy investment in landscaping. The second is an architecturally impressive, $2 million clubhouse, now complete and ready for its Grand Opening debut in October. Expect a state-of-the-art facility with style, sophistication and considerable elegance, a clubhouse designed to anticipate every resident need. The two gathering rooms, one with a big-screen TV and the other with a gourmet kitchen and bar, have the architectural detail and ambience of an exclusive resort. The fitness center, theater room and Internet-ready business center, along with the conference room and men’s and women’s changing rooms, are appointed on a similar scale. Outside, walking trails have been installed, and tot lots, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields are ready to go.
The third advantage Meridian Crossing offers is a broad variety of housing choices, beginning with the four townhome models first introduced, all featuring stately, historic-inspired facades and more than 2,300-square feet of finished living space on three levels. Open-floor-plan designs reflect a very modern sensibility. Three of the models have rear-access, oversized garages; all of them have flexible floor plans — two bedrooms instead of three; a kitchen in the front or the rear. All include a maintenance-free rear deck on the main level and 2.2 baths. Standard features also include a kitchen island with breakfast bar, a family room and half-bath on the lower level, 2-by-6 exterior framing to satisfy Energy-Star insulation standards (R-19 in the walls; R-38 in ceilings), a security system, and a concrete rear patio on homes with a front-entry garage. Prices start in the high-$200s.
Reybold is about to introduce other choices within the community, starting with two-story Carriage Homes that offer four different elevations and six floor-plan options. Two will offer one-floor living (first-floor owner suite); four will offer two-level living. Just 30 of these homes will be built, all with 3,300 square feet of living space that includes 3 bedrooms (or 2 owner suites), 2.2 baths, and a 2-car garage. Geothermal and solar-electric systems will be optional here as well.
The Carriage Home, semi-detached design incorporates a courtyard entry in the center flanked by the garage for each home, a pleasing alternative to the more common side-by-side garage design. The result is improved curb appeal and a more gracious introduction to interiors that feature a large, elegant foyer and dramatic volume space. Prices range from the mid- to upper-$300s.
The third housing option in this community will be condominiums. The first building, one of 10 that will each incorporate 22 units, is now in the framing stage. The eight, one-level floor-plan choices offer one, two or three bedrooms in living space that ranges from 770 sq. ft. ($179,900) to 1,400 sq. ft. ($259,900). The buildings are designed with enclosed entries and corridors, and garages underneath.
The final consideration, of course, is location. Again, Meridian Crossing excels. Located just off Rt. 40 in Bear, the community is part of a semi-rural environment that offers a landscape of natural beauty within minutes of shopping centers and an access ramp to Del. 1. Count on easy commutes north to urban workplaces and south to Delaware’s resort towns.
Directions from Wilm: I-95 S to Del 1 S to Rt. 40 W (exit 160). Follow Rt. 40 for 1.7 miles to left onto Church Road. Community is ½ mi. ahead on right. Sales Center open daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information: 302.834.1740. www.meridiancrossing.com
Monday, July 20, 2009
Reybold Group takes home the Gold
Builder’s Meridian Crossing townhomes first in state to achieve NAHB‘s top certification
By Carol Kipp
The Reybold Group was committed to green building practices and energy-efficient homes well ahead of the current trend. This builder’s mandate to follow strict construction guidelines far exceeds minimal county standards. But when the National Association of Home Builders published their standards for green construction in early 2009, it was like throwing down a gauntlet. Reybold decided to aim for the gold—the highest of three certification levels. They were determined to settle for nothing less than the best.
And so it was no surprise when last month the builder’s first two Meridian Crossing townhomes were awarded green certification at the Gold Level, the second homes in Delaware to achieve that status and the first townhomes. Nationally, they are among the first 100. The Meridian Crossing homes did more than just meet the gold-level standards; true to form, they exceeded them by 65 points. Credit for this achievement also goes to JCM Environmental, a local group that acts as an advocate for the environment and green-construction guide to builders looking for cost-effective ways to achieve sustainability.
This newly conferred award can only be good news for buyers who want to dramatically reduce energy costs, live in a healthy indoor environment and invest in a home built to last. Reybold is committed to gold-certification standards for every Meridian Crossing townhome. And even though geothermal heating and cooling and solar electric are not required at the gold level, in this community they are standard features. Reybold is the first builder in New Castle County—possibly even the first in the state—to include renewable-energy systems in the base price. Experts maintain that a geothermal system will reduce heating and cooling costs by 60 to 70 percent, and that solar panels will significantly offset the cost of electricity.
At Meridian Crossing, conveniently located on a quiet byway off Rt. 40 in Bear, the value runs deep because so many energy-saving features are standard. The list includes 2-by-6 exterior framing that boosts wall insulation to R-19 (instead of the usual R-13) and ceiling insulation to R-38 (instead of R-30). Water-saving features include dual-flush toilets with full- and half-flush options, plus low-flow water faucets that do not diminish the pressure. Reybold also installs bathroom fans timed to go off automatically and also help circulate indoor air, motion sensors on outdoor lighting, and a host of Energy-Star approved features, from appliances and ceiling fans to light fixtures, water heaters and windows. An optional electric fireplace fools the eye into thinking it’s wood-burning.
The goal of The Reybold Group is to be the best green builder in Delaware, which explains the commitment to state-of-the-art energy efficiency systems and carbon footprints reduced by as much as 45 percent. That same pride is reflected in the overall community.
An impressive boulevard entrance introduces a site plan with winding streets, stacked stonewalls, trees and flowering plants. The recently completed clubhouse features an interior with Manhattan sophistication and amenities that include a social gathering room with big-screen TV, great room with gourmet kitchen, fitness center, media center and Internet-ready business center, plus a conference room and men’s and women’s changing rooms. Tot lots, baseball and soccer fields are installed as well.
The four models available live up to the status level of the community. Stately historic-inspired facades are the prelude to more than 2,300-square feet of finished living space on three levels. Open-floor-plan designs reflect a very modern sensibility. Three of the models have rear-access, oversized garages; all of them have flexible floor plans—two bedrooms instead of three and a kitchen in the front or the rear. Count on a maintenance-free rear deck on the main level, two full and two half-baths, a kitchen island with breakfast bar, a family room on the lower level, security system, and a concrete rear patio on homes with a front-entry garage.
Prices start in the $270s, but if you factor in energy-cost savings and included features, the value is greater than with lower-priced homes of comparable size. And the difference in overall monthly cost is negligible. In Meridian Crossing, The Reybold Group is building the home of tomorrow today.
Meridian Crossing/The Reybold Group
Press release/July 11 News Journal
By Carol Kipp
The Reybold Group was committed to green building practices and energy-efficient homes well ahead of the current trend. This builder’s mandate to follow strict construction guidelines far exceeds minimal county standards. But when the National Association of Home Builders published their standards for green construction in early 2009, it was like throwing down a gauntlet. Reybold decided to aim for the gold—the highest of three certification levels. They were determined to settle for nothing less than the best.
And so it was no surprise when last month the builder’s first two Meridian Crossing townhomes were awarded green certification at the Gold Level, the second homes in Delaware to achieve that status and the first townhomes. Nationally, they are among the first 100. The Meridian Crossing homes did more than just meet the gold-level standards; true to form, they exceeded them by 65 points. Credit for this achievement also goes to JCM Environmental, a local group that acts as an advocate for the environment and green-construction guide to builders looking for cost-effective ways to achieve sustainability.
This newly conferred award can only be good news for buyers who want to dramatically reduce energy costs, live in a healthy indoor environment and invest in a home built to last. Reybold is committed to gold-certification standards for every Meridian Crossing townhome. And even though geothermal heating and cooling and solar electric are not required at the gold level, in this community they are standard features. Reybold is the first builder in New Castle County—possibly even the first in the state—to include renewable-energy systems in the base price. Experts maintain that a geothermal system will reduce heating and cooling costs by 60 to 70 percent, and that solar panels will significantly offset the cost of electricity.
At Meridian Crossing, conveniently located on a quiet byway off Rt. 40 in Bear, the value runs deep because so many energy-saving features are standard. The list includes 2-by-6 exterior framing that boosts wall insulation to R-19 (instead of the usual R-13) and ceiling insulation to R-38 (instead of R-30). Water-saving features include dual-flush toilets with full- and half-flush options, plus low-flow water faucets that do not diminish the pressure. Reybold also installs bathroom fans timed to go off automatically and also help circulate indoor air, motion sensors on outdoor lighting, and a host of Energy-Star approved features, from appliances and ceiling fans to light fixtures, water heaters and windows. An optional electric fireplace fools the eye into thinking it’s wood-burning.
The goal of The Reybold Group is to be the best green builder in Delaware, which explains the commitment to state-of-the-art energy efficiency systems and carbon footprints reduced by as much as 45 percent. That same pride is reflected in the overall community.
An impressive boulevard entrance introduces a site plan with winding streets, stacked stonewalls, trees and flowering plants. The recently completed clubhouse features an interior with Manhattan sophistication and amenities that include a social gathering room with big-screen TV, great room with gourmet kitchen, fitness center, media center and Internet-ready business center, plus a conference room and men’s and women’s changing rooms. Tot lots, baseball and soccer fields are installed as well.
The four models available live up to the status level of the community. Stately historic-inspired facades are the prelude to more than 2,300-square feet of finished living space on three levels. Open-floor-plan designs reflect a very modern sensibility. Three of the models have rear-access, oversized garages; all of them have flexible floor plans—two bedrooms instead of three and a kitchen in the front or the rear. Count on a maintenance-free rear deck on the main level, two full and two half-baths, a kitchen island with breakfast bar, a family room on the lower level, security system, and a concrete rear patio on homes with a front-entry garage.
Prices start in the $270s, but if you factor in energy-cost savings and included features, the value is greater than with lower-priced homes of comparable size. And the difference in overall monthly cost is negligible. In Meridian Crossing, The Reybold Group is building the home of tomorrow today.
Meridian Crossing/The Reybold Group
Press release/July 11 News Journal
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Meridian Crossing Open House
Jim, Jacki and Howard assisted for several hours at Reybold’s grand opening open-house at Meridian Crossing in Bear on Saturday. Of particular marketing significance is that we helped them obtain gold certifications from NAHB for Green Building, the first townhomes in Delaware to reach this achievement.
The townhomes are around 2400 square feet which is very spacious and they provide standard solar electric and geo-thermal heating and cooling. The respective subcontractors were there and they estimate these homes will probably have average monthly electric bills of $100. This is a big selling point and although the cost will depend heavily on usage by the homeowner, it attracts buyer’s interest.
The townhomes are around 2400 square feet which is very spacious and they provide standard solar electric and geo-thermal heating and cooling. The respective subcontractors were there and they estimate these homes will probably have average monthly electric bills of $100. This is a big selling point and although the cost will depend heavily on usage by the homeowner, it attracts buyer’s interest.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Green Open House in Newark
Reybold Homes will have an Open House at Meridian Crossing on Saturday to show off their newly Certified NAHB Green Homes (The first Gold Certified Townhomes in Delaware). JCM Environmental was proud to help them certify these homes and is working with Reybold to get many more certified. JCM Environmental will be on hand to discuss Green Building and answer questions from noon - 3:00.
For more information, visit http://www.meridiancrossing.com/
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