Our EarthCraft certified McIntire floor plan in Belvedere received a 63 HERS rating. The new homeowners will enjoy a home that is 37% more energy efficient than a typical new home. A typical new home averages a HERS score of 100 and a typical resale home an average score of 130. The lower the number, the more energy efficient your home. A 63 HERS rating means annual savings of $1,471* over a typical resale home. Find out more about HERS scores at http://www.resnet.us/hers-index.
“When it comes to access to downtown, the University, major shopping and the Rivanna River, it’s hard to beat the neighborhoods of Belvedere and Dunlora,” says Celeste Smucker in the feature article of the most recent Real Estate Weekly. Southern Development is proud to offer two communities with EarthCraft certified homes in this location – Belvedere and Dunlora Forest. View the full article to learn more about how these homes and this location may be a perfect fit for your family.
The 2012 BRHBA Parade of Homes continues this weekend. We hope that you will stop by and visit with us. We have a wide variety of homes showcased, featuring something for everyone. Whether you are looking for
we hope that you will consider a Southern Development Home. Visit us October 6th and 7th. View the full Parade of Homes map.
Southern Development is proud to feature one of our EarthCraft certified homes in the 2011 Parade of Homes, located at 827 Cole Street in the Belvedere neighborhood. “The Keswick” features a beautiful first floor master suite and the gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, maple cabinetry and granite countertops but the unseen beauty may be in the energy savings.
EarthCraft certified homes offer greater efficiency – providing a healthy, comfortable home that reduces utility bills and protects the environment. Some of the features that contribute to optimum energy efficiency include:
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Come visit us this weekend to see how we can incorporate these features into an energy efficient home built just for you! Please call 434-202-0422 for more information.
Completion of EarthCraft Certified Home at Belvedere
Southern Development is proud to participate with the EarthCraft House program. EarthCraft House is a green building program utilizing a variety of systems to offer energy savings for years to come. EarthCraft House adds sustainable value to a home in an environmentally responsible package.
EarthCraft Certification requires homes:
821 Cole St, our newly completed home featuring EarthCraft, is one of our most popular floor plans with added benefit of ENERGY STAR certification. In addition to energy savings, this home offers an open floor plan, a luxury Master Suite with porch access, and numerous customization options. Please visit this newly finished home in the Belvedere Community, off of Rio Road. Belvedere is a vibrant, walkable neighborhood embracing community, health living and environmental stewardship.
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