Becomes the Time of Your Life!

At the Orchard Villas and the Villas at Pepper’s Ferry in Virginia

When you think of milestones throughout your life, what comes to mind?  Getting married perhaps?  Having children and grandchildren?  Whatever memory you recall, the truth is that milestones are little memories of just how wonderful life can be.  For many active adults – who let’s face it, are completely redefining what it means to be an active adult – yet another milestone is approaching known as the “time to move” turning point.

Inevitably, this turning point includes the decision to downsize (or “rightsize”) and sell a home that has become too large, too expensive, and too difficult and time-consuming to maintain easily. It is a difficult decision, but with the growing popularity of active adult communities in the area like The Orchard Villas in Roanoke (http://www.cornerstonehomes.net/roanoke/) and the Villas at Pepper’s Ferry of Christiansburg (http://www.cornerstonehomes.net/christiansburg/)  there are excellent options available for newly or soon-to-be retirees, empty nesters, young professionals or those  who are moving on to the next phase of their lives, and who want to enjoy more travel and leisure time in a  home that requires little or no maintenance.

Residents of these developments have traded the more onerous aspects of home ownership—landscaping, yard and exterior maintenance—for the conveniences and park-like setting of communities clustered around a clubhouse, fitness center and pool. Homes are available in a variety of single story floorplans, all spaciously designed with flexible living areas,  gourmet kitchens, expansive master suites, patios or verandas, and an attached 2-car garage and countless upgrades. They are offered by Cornerstone Homes, LLC,  a developer that has built other popular active adult communities in Virginia and Tennessee, is a franchise of Epcon Communities.  Epcon Communities, Inc.  is the nation’s preeminent developer and builder of single-story condo communities serving homebuyers in more than 30 states across the country.

“Our communities have been extremely popular with boomers and active adults since we built our first one in 1998,” said Doug Tice, principal of Cornerstone Homes, LLC.  “Our market is looking for more than a house. They’re looking for a completely different lifestyle because they’re entering a whole new chapter in their lives, and the Villas concept offers that and much more.   The lifestyle includes living in a neighborhood of peers who share an enthusiasm for single story, maintenance-free homes with the freedom to travel and focus on hobbies, grandchildren, and other recreational pursuits.   These are very close-knit communities that feel like small towns and offer great amenities.  ”   Click here to check out the lifestyle offered -    http://www.cornerstonehomes.net/lifestyle/

Jan S. moved to the Orchard Villas in December 2009 from Cary, and is very pleased with her new home and neighborhood. “My big house and yard were getting to be too much to take care of by myself. I love my new open, bright floor plan and no worries of yard and house maintenance,” she said. “Plus, I feel very safe here and have made many new friends. My only regret was that I didn’t make this decision sooner!”

Let Us Sell Your Home and More!

To assist people who are considering a move but who may be hesitant because of all it entails, Cornerstone Homes has taken the lead in the active adult community market to make the process easier. Realizing that many people needed to sell their homes before they could move, the company designed the Own a Villa Today program, assembling a team of professionals that help prepare and sell a home quickly and profitably, secure financing, and organize the move, including “rightsizing” a seller’s belongings, which is often seen as a daunting task.   We do the work for you!

According to Tice, “The program has been extremely successful in Virginia and  North Carolina. We’ve had a lot of interest so far and several people are already working with our team of professionals to sell their homes and move—not only to a new home, but to a new, carefree lifestyle. Making that change really is easier than you think. There’s no reason to wait.”   Without a doubt, the Own A Villa Today  Program is just one example of how the team at Cornerstone goes the extra mile for its customers – and it’s working!   Click on http://www.cornerstonehomes.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Own-a-Villa-Today.pdf  to learn more about this exciting program that can help YOU move in the right direction!

The Orchard Villas, 5300 Crumpacker Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019  540-977-0238, Trudy Fleming,  Sales Counselor

The Villas at Pepper’s Ferry, Christiansburg, Va  540-382-7050, Glenda von Dameck, Sales Counselor

This is it!! Only a few homes remaining at Pepper’s Ferry.  Don’t miss this opportunity!!!

Click on www.cornerstonehomes.net to learn more!  Visit today!