Patio Homes

Why You’ll Love Single-Level Living

Whether you are buying your first home or your last home, there are a lot of reasons why you’ll love single-level living. Life is easier and safer in a single-level home from cleaning and maintenance to entertaining and moving between indoor and outdoor spaces. Uninterrupted Living Space One of the reasons homeowners love single-level living […]

How Room Color and Lighting Affect Your Mood and Well-Being

Given that you most likely spend a good deal of time in your home, it’s worth understanding how room color and lighting affect your mood and well-being. Research from the National Institute of Health has shown that differences in color and lighting can influence our mood and affect our circadian rhythm, which controls our sleep patterns […]

Scarmazzi Homes Communities Help You Make Time for What Matters Most

If you’re considering moving to a new home or community, what matters most to you? – Living in a single-level luxury patio home with an open floor plan home design – Living in a low-maintenance community where landscape maintenance is taken care of – Spending more time with kids, grandkids, family and friends When you […]

Style Your Courtyard for Each Season

Style your courtyard for each season to get the most out of your outdoor living area. Relaxing and entertaining in your courtyard will be enhanced by adding style elements, décor, lighting and plants that align with the seasons and holidays. You don’t need to make large expensive changes each season when a few small changes […]

Choosing Structural Options for Your New Home

One of the most exciting aspects of purchasing a new construction home is being able to choose options and finishes to personalize the home for your lifestyle and preferences. Structural options are anything that affects how the home is built such as additional rooms or a covered porch and will often change the overall square […]

Advantages of Buying Early in A New Construction Community

There are many advantages of buying early in a new construction community including potentially lower cost and better selections of homesites. Once you’ve decided to buy a new construction home and have a good idea of the area where you want to live, you can increase your chances of securing your dream home by getting […]

How Pets Can Influence Home-Buying Decisions

Most people consider their pets part of the family which means once they start shopping for a new home, their pets can influence home-buying decisions when choosing which home to purchase. With over 70% of US households owning at least one pet, many home buyers are shopping for a home that works for their pets and […]

Steps to Get Your Home Ready When Preparing for a Trip

Snowbirding for the winter, going on vacation, or even just a few days away to visit friends and family can be fun and exciting. It can also become stressful if you’re worried you forgot to turn something off in your home or wondering if you left a door or window unlocked. While you’re triple-checking your […]

New Home Aging-in-Place Features

If you’re planning on living in your home through and beyond retirement, you will want aging-in-place features in your home. Learn about the top 10 aging-in-place features you need and the benefits of building a new home designed for comfort in your home through retirement. These top 10 new home aging-in-place features will help anyone […]

Tips for Finding a New Construction Home

The housing market can be extremely competitive, leaving many of those looking to buy left out in the cold. Demand for homes in the United States has skyrocketed, making the home buying process incredibly difficult. Some buyers are eschewing standard aspects of purchasing a home. In fact, 63% of homebuyers in 2020 bought their homes […]