The advantage of purchasing a new home in a community like Balmoral is the number of homebuilders available. More homebuilders mean more opportunities to craft a home that truly suits your preferences and lifestyle. Here are some other perks:

Diverse Architectural Styles

No one wants a cookie-cutter home. More homebuilders mean more variety in architectural styles. Whether you’re into modern, traditional, colonial or any other style, you can find a home that truly resonates with your aesthetic tastes.

More Options

Having a variety of builders to choose from means more choices when it comes to floor plans, interior finishes and other design elements. Different builders work with different design companies so you can create a home that’s tailored to your needs and desires.

Competitive Pricing

With multiple builders, there’s healthy competition, which can result in better pricing and value for buyers. Builders may offer incentives and promotions to attract customers, potentially saving you money in the process.

More Innovation

Different builders may incorporate varying levels of innovation and technology in their homes. Having options allows you to select a builder that integrates the latest smart home features and energy-efficient designs, which can save you money on utilities in the long run.

Better Resale Value

If you must move, a community featuring homes built by different companies can often have better resale value, as the diversity can attract a broader range of potential buyers.

Choose Your Balmoral Builder

Nine builders — including Brightland Homes, Chesmar Homes, CastleRock Communities, Colina Homes, Hamilton Thomas Homes, K Hovanian Homes, Lennar, Long Lake Ltd., and Westin Homes — make their home in Balmoral. Visit us and choose one today.

Ready to dig out your favorite fall sweater? We are. We’re also ready to turn on the oven. Sweater weather is the perfect time to enjoy hearty and flavorful dishes that fill your home with inviting aromas. Here are some of our favorite recipes.

Hearty Breakfasts

Fall is the perfect time to get out the waffle iron to make these hearty pumpkin spice waffles. Pick your own apples? Keep a batch of these apple cider doughnuts on hand for an easy breakfast. A savory school day option is individual sausage casseroles. Got a busy Saturday planned? Start with baked pumpkin oatmeal.

Filling Soups

Sweater weather is soup weather, so start the season off right with a bowl of pumpkin soup. Use your slow cooker to whip up some corn chowder. This lentil soup can easily be transported to a potluck dinner or tailgate party. Wow dinner guests with something unusual like this pecan soup.

It’s ‘Chili’ in Here

Who doesn’t love a steaming bowl of beef chili in the fall? For those that prefer a non-tomato-based chili, try this one made with chicken and white beans. Warm up with beef stew instead of chili. A little heat can spice up your fall meal, so serve up some red beans and rice.

Warming Main Dishes

You get all the flavors of fall when you make chipotle-maple chicken thighs with candied acorn squash. Chicken pot pie is an essential fall recipe made easier with refrigerated pie crust. Use your Instant Pot to get a roast on the table in record time. Chicken sausage with fennel and apples? We’re in love.

Steaming Drinks

Iced tea season is over. Time for a pumpkin spice tea latte. Spice up hot chocolate to feel toasty inside and out. Grownups will love this spiked apple cider. Ditch the classic hot toddy in favor of one made with apple brandy.

Delicious Desserts

The best desserts are fall desserts. Change up your crisp act by using pears instead of apples. Do you know what we’re thinking? Pumpkin bars. Kids will love these baked apples. End an elegant dinner with this sophisticated pumpkin-gingersnap tiramisu.

It’s finally fall which means it’s finally pumpkin spice season. That means pumpkin spice lattes, of course, but there is so much more you can do with this tasty combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Here are some of our residents’ favorite fall recipes:

Spice Up Breakfast

Start your morning with these pumpkin sticky buns. How about a slice of warm pumpkin bread to get those creative juices going? Your kids will devour these pumpkin spice pancakes. Not a pancake person? Treat yourself to this pumpkin pie French toast bake.

Spicy Cookies

Skip the gingerbread and bake a batch of these pumpkin spice cookies for your next party. Love cheesecake but don’t want to put the work in? Let us introduce you to pumpkin cheesecake cookies. Of course you could also go the brownie route. You’ll want to dip these biscotti cookies in your coffee all season long.

Savory Spice and Everything Nice

Who says you need to be sweet on pumpkin spice? It works well in savory dishes like Moroccan chicken with couscous. Add some warmth to this beefy butternut squash chili. Pumpkin hummus? Trust us — it’s good. Substitute pumpkin spice in your jerk chicken recipe.

Non-coffee Drinks

Skip the latte and try pumpkin juice instead. Pumpkin spice milk is great for kids. Hosting an adult party? Break out boozy pumpkin white hot chocolate. This milkshake is worth baking a pie for.

Just Dessert

Let them eat pumpkin layer cake! Wow your dinner guests with this pumpkin spice trifle. Skip the pumpkin pie and serve cheesecake instead. Or don’t skip it. Just add a little booze.

With your kids grown and flown, it’s time to build a smaller nest. Moving from a larger home to a smaller one requires some thought. You’ve accumulated a lot of stuff over the years, and you can’t move it all into your new home. So what do you do? We have some ideas.

Assess Your Future Lifestyle

Before house hunting, think about your future. Do you want to travel, start that business you’ve always dreamed of or indulge in your favorite hobby? Thinking about this now will help you determine the type of home that will suit your needs and preferences.

Choose a Location

Your future plans will be a key factor in deciding where you want to live. Many empty nesters want to stay in the same neighborhood, while others want a fresh start. You might want to move closer to your children. If amenities are important, look into master-planned communities like Balmoral.

Choose the Right Floor Plan

The right floor plan should enhance your new lifestyle. If you know you will be taking care of grandchildren, you may need an extra bedroom. Starting a home business? A study should be on your list. A single-story home will allow you to age in place.

Get an Early Start

You can begin preparations for the move long before you find a new home. Give yourself plenty of time to downsize. The process can be emotional, so starting early allows you to take it step by step without feeling rushed.

Configure Your New Space

If you purchase a new home in Balmoral, you will get a floor plan from your builder. Use this to figure out what furniture to bring and what to leave behind. Consider downsizing to smaller, more versatile pieces that fit your new space. Multi-functional furniture can help you maximize the utility of your limited square footage.

Sort It Out

Downsizing involves getting rid of clutter. Sort items into categories such as keep, donate, sell and discard. Focus on what truly adds value to your life and consider the practicality of each item in your new space.

Don’t Get Too Sentimental

As you begin to pare down, you are likely to come across a garage full of old toys, baby clothes, photos and other items of sentimental value. Moving it all into a smaller space might not be feasible. Think about why you kept them. If you can’t remember, it’s time to say goodbye.

Give the Kids a Heads Up

If your grown children still have items stored in your home, involve them in the decision-making process. Discuss what items they’d like to keep and establish a timeframe for them to retrieve their belongings. Ask them if they would like any of the things you are planning to give away.

Digital Media and Documents

Digitize CDs, DVDs and important documents. This not only saves space but also reduces clutter. Cloud storage and digital media libraries are great options for accessing your content without the physical discs.

Seek Professional Help

If you find downsizing too overwhelming, bring in a professional. They can help you let go of things and set up an organizational system for your new home.

Move to Balmoral

Build your new nest in Balmoral! Our builders offer smaller floor plans sure to meet your changing needs. Our amenities can help you make new friends, keep grandchildren occupied and enhance your lifestyle. Visit us today.

If you’ve ever found yourself rummaging through cluttered shelves in search of that elusive spice or can of beans, you know a well-organized pantry is the heart of a functional kitchen. How do you do it? Here are a few tips to keep the pantry of your new Balmoral home as tidy as the day you moved in:

Take It All Off

Whittle down your inventory to just the basics. Take everything out and give it a once over. Throw out expired items. If you have items that have never been opened, donate them to a food bank. The result will be a more streamlined, organized pantry.

Choose Your Categories

Categorize the items left on your counter. Choose categories that make sense to you such as baking supplies, canned goods, spices and condiments. Doing so will help you choose the best organizational tools for each category.

It’s Crystal Clear

Clear containers allow you to see what’s in the box. You also know if you are running low. Pastas, rice, dried beans, nuts, cereals and baking supplies are great candidates for clear bins.

Get Out the Label Maker

Some pantry items —like different types of flours, look the same. Label your containers to prevent mix-ups. Other items like nuts can go rancid, so add the date to your label.

Get Creative

Use a Lazy Susan to organize bottles and condiments. To find what you need, just give it a spin. For smaller items like spices or packets, use an over-the-door organizer. Adjustable shelving units or risers create additional vertical space and prevent items from getting lost in the back.

Don’t Forget the Kids

If you have young children or teens, you know they are going to rummage around. Instead of expecting them to put everything back the way they found it, create a family bin. Use one with dividers and fill it with bottled water, snacks and crackers. That way, they can rummage in the bin, not your shelves.

Regular Check and Rotation

To prevent ingredients from going stale or spoiling, perform regular pantry checks. Take inventory of what you have and rotate items to use older ones first. Make a habit of checking expiration dates and donating any unexpired items you won’t use to local food banks.

Purchase a Balmoral Home

Balmoral builders know the value of a good pantry, that’s why most of them are walk-ins. To see what life with an ordered pantry could be like, visit our model homes today.