Raleigh NC New Homes: Communities, Lots and Land in the Triangle

Custom Kitchen Designs - NC Custom Home Ideas

Ever walk through a new home and say:  "Well, gee, if only the designer had thought of THAT when they put this kitchen together"?

Awkward layouts.  Islands that don't work.  Cooktops in the wrong place.  No seating, or not enough seating.   Too much privacy.  Not enough privacy.

All problems - but not YOUR problems, if you design your kitchen with the help of a custom home builder with enough experience to really listen to what you have to say about your lifestyle and your priorities.  

If you're thinking about how your new kitchen should look at feel, check out these customized kitchen layouts:

Kitchen Floor Plan Transformations:

Get ideas from these kitchen floor plan transformations, designed by Stanton Homes to fit the lifestyles of our homebuyers.

The Gershwin

The Worthington

The Kessler

The Lightsey

The Bakersfield

The Holly Glen

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Historically low interest rates - we keep hearing the words, but what do they mean? Is there really that big of a difference when the rate goes up a few points? And what are interest rates doing now?

Interest Rate Trends 1963 to 2010

Without seeing this chart, it's hard to picture how truly compelling interest rates have been over the past year. 

The graph shows interest rate trends over the past 47 years - and it's obvious that rates are the lowest they're been for half a century!

National Average Contract Mortgage Rate 1963 to 2010

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How Much More Home Can a Lower Rate Buy?

The exact same home simply costs less when interest rates are lower. 

Here are sample principle and interest payments for the same $250,000 loan, at four different interest rates. 

• The same $250,000 home will cost $175,289 more at a 7.75% interest rate than at a 4.75% interest rate, over a 30 year period.
• The same $250,000 home will cost $479 more per month, or $5748 more per year, at a 7.75% interest rate than at a 4.75% interest rate.

Does a lower interest rate mean I can buy a different home than I could a few years ago?

Yes!  Here's an example.

At 4.75%, a $1300 monthly principle and interest payment can apply towards a home with a 20% higher price tag than a $1300 payment with a 6.75% interest rate.

The same $1800 monthly payment can apply towards a $250,000 or a $345,000 home, depending on the interest rate.

Interest rates are still incredibly low right now, but they are creeping back upwards from the historical lows. 

Will we see rates this low again in our lifetime?

 

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Based on past history, no.  This may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a home at some of the lowest interest rates ever seen.  Rates have been rising steadily since hitting their lowest point in November 2010, but are still at historical lows. 

Check with your lender for today's rate, and learn how you can take advantage of this historical opportunity before rates continue to rise. 

*Stanton Homes is not a lender, and is not affiliated with a lender.  Calculations generated by MortgageRate.com online mortgage calculators, for principle and interest only.  Check with your lender for rates and payments specific to your situation.  Interest rates, payments, and other details will be verified with your lender.

Main Floor Master Suite Floor Plans

Practical and Perfect - Main Floor Master Suite Plan customized for comfort

The latest custom designed main floor master suite floor plans are now available from Raleigh new homes custom builder Stanton Homes. Here's our newest favorite.

The "Worthington" - Main Floor Master Suite Floor Plan

The Worthington was especially designed for a family focused on smart space, packed into 2584 sq ft of budget-conscious living. 

This main floor master suite home starts with gables, dormers and interesting rooflines, topped off with water table accents.

It has an easy-access front entrance, and a courtyard style oversized garage with a side entry.

Step inside, and you're surrounded by comfortable main floor living for homeowners, with a second floor that's set apart for kids and playtime. 

The kitchen has a hugely usable 8' island for seating, wrap around countertops, and a walk-in pantry designed to make everything easy to find.

Extra large Family and Dining Rooms flow easily for entertaining. 

The main floor master suite is the highlight of the home - with a fabulous walk-in closet, oversized shower, and details designed for a very special haven.

The two upstairs bedrooms and flexible space of a really big bonus room give the kids room to grow.

See Worthington Floor Plan Here.

Main Floor Master Suite Floor Plans in Raleigh new homes

Why are main floor master suite floor plans the most popular new homes in Raleigh?

• Convenient to main floor living areas
• Designed for privacy
• No stairs to climb
• Adaptable for aging-in-place and handicap needs

Main floor master suite homes are some of the most requested custom floor plans for Raleigh new homes.

See more master suite floor plans here

 

 

Main Floor Master Suite Floor Plans are available in many great places to live, including Angier, Apex, Bear Creek, Cary, Chapel Hill, Coats, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Harnett County, Hillsborough, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Pittsboro, Siler City, Silk Hope, Rolesville, Wake Forest, and Wendell.

 

Want to Build a Home Just South of Raleigh?

Available Land and Lots in the Raleigh/Triangle Area - Bring Your Own Builder

 

We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Fuquay-Varina? Check out these available lots in Quail Glen, courtesy of Nicole & Jay Locklear.

Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  

 

Quail Glen is just 10-15 minutes away from new shopping in Fuquay-Varina. 

Quail Glen is a new community in Angier, with Harnett County schools. 

There are currently no lots for sale in Quail Glen. For up-to-date new home lots for sale, click here. 

 

 

  

 

New homes in Quail Glen generally start in the $230s to the $260s.  

Several homes have stone accents. 

Lot sizes in Quail Glen range from .5 to 1.5 acres.   Some lots are level and cleared, others are wooded.

Roads are paved.

County water is available, septic system is required.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

To reach Quail Glen from Fuquay, take 401S for 7 miles.  Turn left on Harnett Center Road, travel 3 miles. 

Quail Glen will be on the right. 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Quail Glen homebuyers are invited to bring their own builder and plan, subject to approval by the developers. 

Quail Glen is just 3 minutes from the tiny town of Kipling.  Hwy 210 is very close by, and Fort Bragg is about 28 miles south.

Raleigh is 26 miles north, so this is a great middle ground between the two locations. 

 

 

 

 Quail Glen has just 32 lots. 

 If you're looking for an affordable country setting convenient to the big city, plenty of shopping and restaraunts, and all the attractions the Raleigh area offers, Quail Glen may be just the place.

 For information on specific lots in Quail Glen, call Nicole & Jay Locklear at 919-868-3623

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER: The above data is furnished for informational purposes only. Neither Stanton Homes Inc nor its agents warranty the completeness or accuracy of this data. Prospective buyers should verify all data that is pertinent to their particular needs, or at least provide for such verification as a condition of their offer to purchase. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. In addition Stanton Homes makes no claim to ownership of either the information provided or the properties contained therein.  Data provided by the Triangle MLS as of 11/15/2011.

 

 

 

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Available Lots in the Raleigh Area - Bring Your Own Builder

Brittmoore in Garner, NC

Another great Raleigh area community has come to our attention!  Looking to build a custom home in Garner, NC? Check out this available lot in Brittmoore, courtesy of Fonville Morisey/Vandora Sales Office.

Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date. 

 

Brittmoore is a beautiful community in Garner, NC.

Brittmoore is just 10 miles from downtown Raleigh, right off of Hwy 50 in an area with a rural feel, but just minutes from shopping and more. 

If you're interested in building a custom home, there are many options, from "city" subdivisions to acreage in a country setting. 

Brittmoore is a small, quiet neighborhood with only 25 lots.  All are nicely spaced, hardiboard and brick homes. 

 

Click here to browse all available lots in Brittmoore.

Lots in Brittmoore are generally available starting at $59K.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Garner has a population of over 25,000 and is just south of Raleigh.

To get to Brittmoore from Raleigh, take Hwy 50 south.  Turn right on Rand Rd, just past Lake Benson.  Turn right at Brittmoore, about a half mile down.

Interested in property tax rates?  Click here to read about 2011 Garner, NC property tax rates.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are many different wonderful lots and new home neighborhoods available for your new Garner custom home.  If you're considering a new custom home in the Garner NC area, you may also be interested in:

Additional Garner New Homes, Lots, and Land

Easy Guide to Buying a Lot - Raleigh Area

How to Build a Custom Home in Four Easy Steps

Read One Family's Experience Building a Custom Home

 

DISCLAIMER: The above data is furnished for informational purposes only. Neither Stanton Homes Inc nor its agents warranty the completeness or accuracy of this data. Prospective buyers should verify all data that is pertinent to their particular needs, or at least provide for such verification as a condition of their offer to purchase. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. In addition Stanton Homes makes no claim to ownership of either the information provided or the properties contained therein.  Data provided by the Triangle MLS as of 04/23/2012.