Real estate “experts,” which can include both buyers and sellers, have long extolled the “three most important words” in the industry. They are location, location, and location! Combining small-town charm with big-city convenience, Creekshaw master-planned community is a 30-minute drive east of downtown Dallas on Interstate 30. Its location offers its community residents a robust economic climate and enhanced employment opportunities, as well as access to a variety of amenities found in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
However, its prime location is only the beginning. An experienced team of premier builders has curated the manicured neighborhoods and developed detailed floor plans that will appeal to today’s most discerning homebuyers.
With miles of hiking and biking trails, inviting green spaces, and upscale amenities, there is something here for every member of the family. For example, residents can drop a line in the catch-and-release ponds on a lazy Sunday or relax with the kids at the Amenity Center swimming complex. Plus, the Royse City Sports Complex is adjacent to the community. Convenience has been built right into Creekshaw’s community design.
Homes Transformed
What do buyers want in 2024? Recently, Creekshaw’s construction pros listed some emerging trends that are most requested by today’s prospective home buyers.
- Innovative Homes: According to David Weekley Homes, new construction trends run the gamut from innovative, versatile room design to the latest in interior design concepts. Transformational design adds functionality and adaptability as families, and their lifestyles, grow and evolve. DWH offers models for touring or prospective buyers can schedule a 3D virtual tour from the comfort of their own sofa with the company’s LifeDesign™ feature. In 2024, trends include clear sight lines, traffic pattern room placements, and an emphasis on windows and light. Visit their website for additional interior design inspiration and ideas.
- Smart Technology: Highland Homes has a passion for architectural design that employs new and energy-efficient construction methods. In fact, they have earned the Excellence in Energy Performance Award for exceeding Energy Star expectations.
Smart technology accessible from a mobile phone is integrated into each home design. Features include electronic deadbolts, video doorbells, outlets that include USB ports, smart thermostats, WIFI garage doors, and high-speed WIFI routers. Appliances are energy efficient, and homes are “future-proofed” with eco-friendly options focused on long-term sustainability.
Highland Homes offers buyers an assortment of floor plans that will suit the individual needs of the homeowner and an inspiration gallery to “try before you buy.” Look at the Interactive Room Visualizer function on their website to get a feel for design combinations and available finishes for people to choose from.
- Future Forward Design: Premier builder K. Hovnanianis introducing Tacoma II, its newest floor plan for the Creekshaw community. Upscale kitchens and spa-quality bathrooms are representative of the growing self-care trend in 2024.
The pandemic reminded us of the truth in that old adage: your home is your castle. Families today want homes that come with all the comforts they enjoy. For example, flexible spaces for workouts or hybrid work-from-home offices continue to be desirable, as do fully functional outdoor spaces that invite nature inside. To streamline the process even further, check out the Looks function on the builder’s website. Interior design professionals at K. Hovnanian have curated four inspirational home design palettes that orchestrate harmonious interior design options with available add-ons and finishes.
- Coming Soon: Creekshaw has partnered with Impression Homes to offer community residents a townhouse option that is now in the planning stages. Community amenities are desirable whether purchasing a large family home or a smaller starter home. Check back at Creekshaw.com for updates. Impression Homes offers a Home Photo Gallery and other valuable information on their website for first-time buyers who want to familiarize themselves with the home-buying process.
Point and Click
When considering new construction, the amount of decision making involved can occasionally feel overwhelming. Each one of Creekshaw’s construction teams seeks to streamline the process for prospective home buyers. One sure-fire way to do that is to provide interactive features that can demonstrate all the exterior and interior possibilities available with the click of a mouse.
A 2024 trend towards interactive features is also the latest in the construction industry. Builder sites include mobile-friendly, user-friendly functions, since mobile devices account for a sizable portion of web traffic. Interactive elements offer users an engaging design experience that encourages exploration and authentically demonstrates what is possible, without the fear of making costly, irreversible mistakes. Users can experiment, undo changes, and change their minds again to make informed decisions when the time comes to build.
Reality vs. Virtual Reality
As popular and engaging as interactive design has become, there is still nothing like seeing a place firsthand. Creekshaw is in Royse City, where visitors can stop by and see the Futuro House, an architectural wonder that was considered truly innovative back in the day. Designed by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen in the late 1960’s, Futuro House resembles a flying saucer made from reinforced plastic. Perhaps innovation, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder? At Creekshaw, our builders still place a high premium on their timeless designs.
Visiting a place allows us to immerse ourselves in the environment, experience the neighborhoods, and assess the availability of essential services and amenities. Come and see for yourself what today’s innovative homes have to offer. Click here to schedule a tour today.