Ever since our company was founded 25 years ago, Stylecraft Builders has focused on the Bryan-College Station area of Texas—and for good reason. This is a wonderful community that offers a lot to its residents, including a strong economy, good schools, and a great place to live. We’ve enjoyed great success here, helping residents move into new homes in quality neighborhoods.
We’ve expanded our vision—and our area. Stylecraft Builders is now building new homes in Killeen, Texas, on the western edge of Bell County. This city is growing fast. The 2010 census counted 127,921 people living there, almost 50 percent more than the 86,911 in 2000. With so much growth in Killeen, we decided to add our unique vision to homebuyers who are interested in living there. Stylecraft Builders is now expanding the Yowell Ranch community with a variety of new homes. Homebuyers can choose from our Tuscan and French Country home styles, each with very spacious floorplans. As with all of our homes, we include features that many builders call “add-ons” and “upgrades”:
Granite kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities
Energy-efficient windows with double locks
GE kitchen appliances
Price Pfister faucets
Cedar fence
Covered Porches
Many plans also include a 36-inch woodburning fireplace and garden tub. Prices for a Yowell Ranch home by Stylecraft Builders are affordably priced at $120,000 to $210,000.
Yowell Ranch is close to schools, parks, and shopping, and residents can enjoy the community pool. Explore the opportunity to become part of a lovely neighborhood in a growing city with lots to offer. Talk to us at Stylecraft Builders to learn more about Yowell Ranch.
Have you ever driven by a house with a “For Sale” sign in front and wondered what it featured, the selling price, and all the other important information? Well, Stylecraft Builders recognizes that you’re not just house-hunting in front of your computer, so we’ve launched a new mobi site where you can check out our properties on your smartphone: www.stylecraftmobile.com.
This new site lets you view available new homes, communities, and floor plans. You can browse by location and take a video tour of our communities throughout the Bryan-College Station area of Texas. You can get directions and even put in an inquiry, right from your smartphone. Make the most of your house hunting time by bookmarking this new mobi site on your phone so you don’t miss out on the affordable homes with built-in added value that Stylecraft Builders is known for.
Take a look at the new site and let us know what you think!
Close on any of our Quick Delivery Homes between Now and Dec. 31, 2011 and receive 3% of the Sales Price in FREE UPGRADES….And Stylecraft Builders will also pay Your Closing Costs (if you use our In-House Lender)
Location, location, location! That’s the battle cry of the real estate world. A great house in a les then stellar location reduces its value. So it was good news when Kiplinger recognized that Texas cities boast some of the lowest cost of living in the U.S. right now. We know that the location is ideal but now more people are learning that they can live in a desirable area, a beautiful home, and do it affordably.
“The cities on our least-expensive list all have housing prices well under $250,000; homes in one city average less than $200,000. Overall cost of living in these metro areas falls 15% to 20% below the national average,” the report explained.
The study used U.S. Census data for metropolitan areas and the ACCRA Cost of Living Index, which measures prices for a variety of categories, including consumer goods, housing, transportation, utilities, and health care.
I’ve often talked about the health of the Texas economy and its low unemployment, but the news keeps streaming in to support the fact that Texas offers not only a wonderful, diverse, and healthy lifestyle, but also a truly affordable one.
Here in Bryan-College Station, we’re close to Austin and are seeing the growth that’s occurring. New businesses. New jobs. New homes. New residents. With all the bad news happening around the country, we’re glad to be situated in a bright spot. If you want to join us, talk to Stylecraft Builders about putting yourself in a brand, new home where the future is bright.
At Stylecraft Builders, we’re getting ready to launch a brand new community in Bryan, Texas! Siena will give homeowners the luxury of moving into a neighborhood on the rise—literally. The homes—which will range from 1,100 to more than 2,000 square feet—will reflect French Country and Tuscan style designs, with each one built to Stylecraft Builder’s high standards. Attention todetail with an accent of European style and grace will be built into each Siena home.
Siena will feature a host of amenities that will enhance the leisurely lifestyle for residents. In addition to a swimming pool, the community will include a shaded pavilion, walking and biking trails, a pond, and a peninsula pavilion.
The master plan for Siena includes 58 homesites in Phase 1; but be aware that 21 of them are already sold!
You can still choose from 25 available sites at Siena. With this option, we’ll build your home from the ground up, giving you the opportunity to customize the details. We are also offering 12 pre-planned homes. You may still be able to customize one of these homes, so call us now for details.
Prices for Siena homes, including the site, start at just $142,500. The community is just off Old Reliance Road on the east side of Bryan, a great location for easy access to the many local amenities of this growing city. Contact us at Stylecraft Builders to learn more about Siena homeownership opportunities।
Credit scores rule your mortgage. And with so many people in debt because of the recession, credit scores are dropping. For those people who want to purchase a new home, it’s wise to stop first and look at your credit report. A credit score of 720 is considered excellent, but if you don’t have a 720, don’t fret. The average credit score in America is 692, which means most of us don’t qualify for the top tier deals.
If you’re shopping for a home, a score of 640 could still qualify you for a mortgage, but you won’t be getting the best deal. A half a point higher in your interest rate could translate to $100 more per month in mortgage payments and $25,000 in total interest—or more, depending on the amount of your loan.
With a few adjustments, you can gain the necessary points to drive up your credit score.
Pay on time. Your payment history accounts for 35 percent of your total credit score, so late payments will cost you!
Pay down your credit cards to reduce your debt-to-income ratio. For example, reducing a $300 debt to just $10 could save you $2,000 in discount points. The total amount you owe is factored in as 25 percent of your total credit score.
Keep your debt to no more than 25 percent of your credit limit. If you have a $4,000 limit on one card, keep the balance to no more than $1,000. If you have a $4,000 limit and $2,000 on one card, you could transfer some or all of it to a card with a much higher limit, as long as the balance doesn’t exceed 25 percent of the total.
Don’t apply for new credit cards while trying to boost your score. Every time you do, the inquiry is reported to the credit bureaus. You don’t want to be viewed as someone who is “collecting” credit and might end up with more debt than is manageable.
Check your credit score before you start home shopping. Once a year, you can get a free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com. Bring that report to talk to a mortgage professional, who can help you determine how much of a mortgage you qualify for, as well as the rates and costs. At Stylecraft Builders, we work with the helpful heroes of Wallick and Volk. Talk to them and then contact us to find out how to get into a affordable, new home.
Interior decorating has evolved into “exterior decorating” when it comes to today’s patio. Advances in building materials and fabrics have created more choices than ever for furnishings that can weather the outdoors. So, the patio that was once limited to a grill and some basic furniture has taken on an entirely new look, turning your back yard into more living space.
When planning your patio décor, think of this space as another room in your home. Lay out the furniture as you would if you had walls and windows. Where do you want to be looking when sitting on your patio? What’s the traffic pattern to the door? What color palette do you want to use? With so many fabrics that are now weatherproof, you don’t have to limit your color choices.
Just like an interior room, you have a variety of “flooring” options. Patio surfaces include bricks, patio stones, slate (also known as flagstone), concrete (including colored, stenciled, or engraved concrete), cobblestone, and even tile (like terracotta). You can create an artisanal look with patterned stone or go simple and add an outdoor rug, which is now available in colors and patterns that look as great inside and they do outside.
Stylecraft Builders offers a 10’ X 10’ patio on every new home we build, with the added option of a covered space. Our homeowners love having this “bridge” between indoor and outdoor living. If you’re considering a move to the Bryan-College Station, Brenham, Huntsville, Killeen, or Waco areas of Texas, come talk to us about getting the most amenities for your new home.
According to the article, “Aided by relatively low housing prices and buoyant economies, these Lone Star cities have become major hubs for jobs and families.” The study reviewed 52 of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. and evaluated them according to the past, present, and future vitality. Criteria included job growth, family formation (percentage growth in children ages 5 to 17), growth in educated migration, population growth, and attractiveness to immigrants to settle, make money, and start new business ventures.
As it happens, Stylecraft Builders in Bryan-College Station is smack dab in the center of the Austin/San Antonio/Houston triangle. We’ve seen the growth first hand as more and more homebuyers come to us to purchase an affordable new home with more amenities than they imagined possible.
If you’re considering relocation, you simply can’t do better than Texas! And in the heart of Texas, Bryan-College Station is beating strong with low unemployment, affordable housing, excellent schools, and a secure economy. Talk to us about options for owning a new home in one of the many premier communities where Stylecraft Builders is building.
Even if you’re not into the sports life of Texas A&M, there are lots of ways to have fun in Bryan-College Station, Texas. Here are a few suggestions for enjoying summer in our city:
Summer Movie Clubhouse: Cinemark is offering family movies every week during the summer for just $1 per show. You can also buy a 10-show punch card for only $5. See great hits like “Kung Fu Panda”, “Madagascar 2”, and “Monsters vs. Aliens” for a ridiculously low price!
Splash Pads: On a hot day, there’s nothing like cooling off in a fountain. A Splash Pad makes it even better. Ground nozzles spurt water from below, so there’s no standing water. A water bucket fills up and splashes down on willing participants. Bryan-College Station has three splash pads: in Tanglewood Park, Lincoln Center, and Tiffany Park. It’s cool fun for all ages.
Tanglewood Park: And speaking of parks, Tanglewood Park is a great destination for an outing. With several covered pavilions, three playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, tennis court, barbecue grill, walking trails, and lots of picnic tables—plus the aforementioned Splash Pad—Tanglewood Park is ideal for any gathering.
First Friday: The first Friday of the month is always cause for celebration in Bryan. Downtown Bryan merchants serve up an evening of entertainment—including a movie in the park, live music, art exhibits, crafts demonstrations, and more.
Great dining: No more your taste and budget, you’ll find exactly the eatery to appease your appetite. From ethnic to organic, deli to gourmet, it’s all here. And the newest addition to our menu of restaurants is BJ’s Brewhouse, currently under construction. BJ’s is renowned for its own brews, balanced with an equally palate-pleasing array of food choices.
The one thing you won’t find in Bryan-College Station is boredom. We love living and working here, and welcome the opportunity to build a home so you can live and work here, too. Contact us at Stylecraft Builders for more reasons to relocate to this fast-growing area of Texas, where the economy is strong and living is so affordable!
The Siena community in Bryan, Texas, isn’t just a nice place to live. It also boasts a pretty good fishing hole. Leslie Abbott and her family moved into their Stylecraft Builders’ new home last August. Since then, they have been enjoying the fishing pond, which was stocked with 500 catfish and 200 perch a few months back.
Leslie sent us a photo and told us about her recent catch, a big catfish:
“That was one of the biggest we have caught so far. Threw him back, of course. Next year, he’s dinner! Rick and I have been buying fish food and feed them now and then. We just catch and release at this point, but, on average, in about an hour, we reel in about 15 fish, both perch and cats. My husband is in heaven. Shannon and Ky down the street have been raising baby ducks to set loose in the pond as well.”
Without or without dropping in a line, Siena residents can enjoy strolling around the pond, stopping for a picnic, or merely relaxing beside this lovely spot. Siena also features a community pool and playground for more outdoor enjoyment.
We have already closed on 20 new homes in this growing neighborhood with a few more pending. Siena is planned as a premier community of new homes in a convenient location just minutes from historic downtown Bryan and Texas A&M. If you’re interested in becoming part of this friendly area, talk to Stylecraft Builders. We have a variety of homestyles in sizes ranging from 1,100 to more than 2,000 square feet. Siena is a beautiful corner within the growing city of Bryan—a great place to call “home”.
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