New Year’s Prediction!

by Paul on January 2, 2012

Here we are ~ the old year is behind us; the holiday season is over, and it’s time to forge ahead into the new year. I’m giving my predictions for the hot “must have” amenities that Schumacher Homes buyers will be demanding, based on trends that we noticed during 2011.

  • Bonus Rooms:  finished rooms built over the garages; these can be used as fit rooms as well as apartment-type living quarters for Y-gen-ers fresh out of college who need space of their own;
  • Screened-In Porches: adding outdoor kitchens to the porch creates a casual, open-air atmosphere perfect for entertaining;
  • In-Law Suites:  very popular with baby boomers whose parents still want independence, the in-law suite gives assurance that the family is right there should the need arise;
  • Dual Owner’s Retreat: perfect for multi-generational families;
  • Hearth Rooms: cozy, semi-formal gathering areas;
  • Wall of Windows: bring in the natural light!
  • Customized Exteriors: design your exterior to suit your taste;
  • Angled Garages: modifying the angle of the garage to utilize constraints of the lot;
  • Sitting Rooms: adding a casual area adjacent to the owner’s suite provides a touch of luxury;
  • Home Theaters: enjoy your favorite old movie or have a Super Bowl party in your own home!

Read more on what other leaders in the home building industry have to say about the future of custom home construction. Then, stop by our nearest Design Center and see how you can incorporate these trends into your own brand-new home!
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Ring in the (Happy) New Year!

by Paul on December 30, 2011

For several years, there has been widespread speculation about the coming year ~ 2012 ~ being the end of Time. Those who are fueling these doomsday discussions base their theory on predictions written by Michel de Nostredame, more widely known by the name of Nostradamus, in his book Les Propheties (The Prophecies). Still others cite the Mayan calendar, which ominously ends on December 21, 2012.

Frankly, this topic is interesting but can be frightening ~ much like the gloomy forecasts which many of today’s economists continually announce. I don’t need to add a link to back up this fact; all of you have heard and read this for some time. However, even as Mayan experts are negating the premise that December 21, 2012 is “the end of it all” ~ their studies say that the end of the calendar is simply marking the transition from one period of Time to another ~ so, too, there are signs that the economy is beginning to improve.

The hard truth is that the current economic situation did not happen overnight, and we will not rapidly emerge from the slump; the turnaround will be gradual. As the old adage says, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”  On a positive note:  the past two years Schumacher Homes has enjoyed the largest volume of sales since our inception in 1992!

I prefer to look on the bright side of not only the economic forecast, but also the dawning of a new year. Let’s put negative thoughts to rest and focus on the future with hope and anticipation. The earth is frozen in northeast Ohio, the site of our corporate office, but the promise of Spring is there beneath the ground. Flowers will revive as the seasons change, and so will the economy.

Welcome, 2012! A very Happy New Year to all!

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A Very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

December 24, 2011

From all of us at Schumacher Homes…Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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From Our Family – To Yours

December 21, 2011

If you are surfing the web searching for an On-Your-Lot custom home builder, than I’m certain you’ve clicked on our site and have read our story. You’ve probably read our blog, too, and have quite possibly “virtually met” me. If you have attended one of our “Meet the Builder” events, we may have met face-to-face. [...]

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Announcing Another Award!

December 19, 2011

If you’ve just recently started following the Schumacher Homes blog you may not be aware that one of my passions is health and fitness. In previous posts (see “Schumacher Special Safety Council Award”, “Walking to Greensboro!”,”Biggest Loser Contest”, “Lean, Mean & Saving The Green”) I have stressed the value of making good decisions part of [...]

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Tell Us YOUR Holiday Tradition!

December 16, 2011

In a recent blog post, I mentioned the food that brings back memories for the Schumacher kids each holiday season. The holidays DO seem to center around favorite recipes, but I’m sure all of us can think back to a family tradition; adhering to these traditions are what make memories. Did your family gather at [...]

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Work Hard…Have Fun…Produce Results!

December 14, 2011

What is it about competition that brings out the beast in a person? Anyone who watched the Xavier/Cincinnati basketbrawl game last Saturday was witness to the ugly results when a rivalry gets out of hand and tempers flare. Schumacher Homes was involved in an athletic challenge December 9th, but no suspensions followed the event ~ [...]

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Road Trip!

December 7, 2011

3200 miles in 15 days – this may not sound like much to an over-the-road hauler, but it is quite a trip when battling the traffic congestion produced by the Thanksgiving holiday! We made stops at our Carolina locations – Asheville, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh-Durham, and Wilmington during the past weeks, and it [...]

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What’s YOUR Family Story?

December 5, 2011

Anyone who knows me personally was not surprised when I decided that Schumacher Homes’ latest new home plans had to be centered on the great outdoors. From early on, our favorite family vacations were those that were spent on the beach or on hunting or fishing trips. When we searched for a partner in this [...]

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The Holidays Are Here – Start Your Ovens!

December 1, 2011

Do you hear what I hear? YES! The Yuletide Muzak is upon us! It seems that the holidays begin earlier and earlier every year – but whom among us is not caught up in the nostalgia as those first familiar notes of “Winter Wonderland” are heard, and the first Salvation Army volunteer’s bell begins to [...]

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