It’s another win for Balmoral’s Amenity Village — anchored by Texas’ first Crystal Lagoons® amenity — after winning Master-Planned Community Amenity of the Year in the recent Greater Houston Builders Association’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards.
Earlier this year, the Amenity Village took home a trophy for Best Community Amenity during the 2020 Texas Association of Builder’s Texas Star Awards.
The 2-acre lagoon features a kids’ cove and two different white sand beaches, including a family beach with cabanas and lounge chairs and a serenity beach that offers beach volleyball. A Blue Lagoon Beach Bar opened at the lagoon earlier this year, offering a beachfront destination to relax, enjoy a drink and have a snack. The lagoon’s crystal clear waters are due to a patented, high-tech process that allows for use of 100 times fewer chemicals and 50 times less energy than a traditional pool.
Overlooking the lagoon is an infinity-edge pool. Other amenities of the 8-acre Amenity Village include a food truck courtyard, hammock park, playground and splash pad. A 7,500-square-foot clubhouse offers well-appointed event space, a broad, pool-side veranda and a fitness center.
The most recent award is the third Balmoral’s Amenity Village has won. It was also named Recreation Center of the Year in the 2019 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards.
Easy access to the lagoon has been a driver in the surge of new home sales in Balmoral. So far this year, builders have sold 676 homes (an increase of 117 percent) in our community, which is listed at No. 2 in Houston on the Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO) mid-year list of the 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the nation. The community is ranked No. 12 nationwide.
Plan a visit to Balmoral soon — you’ll have no questions as to why our Amenity Village is award-winning.
What do you want in a community? Walkability, great neighbors, excellent schools and tons of activities? You can have all that and more when you choose a home in a master-planned community like Balmoral. Master-planned communities offer everything families need for a fabulous lifestyle.
Here are some of the advantages.
It’s Already Planned Out
Master-planned communities are just that — planned. Developers, like Land Tejas, locate their communities near good schools, health care and services. Many reserve areas for on-site schools, mixed-use retail centers and office space. That means you are never far from the grocery store, gas station or pharmacy.
A Prime Location
Master-planned communities are built in prime locations that allow easy access to employers as well as dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities.
Homes to Fit Every Budget
Master-planned communities don’t offer cookie-cutter style homes, rather they invite in a variety of builders, who then offer a broad assortment of highly customizable floor plans. You will also find a range of home prices so you can take advantage of living in an MPC without breaking the bank.
Signature Amenities
Residents of master-planned communities never lack for things to do. Neighborhood parks, trails and lakes rival anything offered in the city. Some are built around a signature amenity such as a golf course, farm or park. In Balmoral, residents enjoy our crystal clear lagoon, sandy beaches and superb Amenity Village.
Natural Surroundings
The master plans of most MPCs incorporate green space, parks, trails and nature as a key aspect of the design. That means you have plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature’s offerings.
Your Neighborhood Looks Great
Homeowners associations are a part of any master-planned community. Their purpose is to keep neighborhoods looking great, maintain amenities and preserve the value of your home. Homeowners associations ensure common areas are kept beautiful, the pool is clean and the re-sale value of your home remains high.
A Sense of Community
Traditional neighborhoods don’t always offer a strong sense of community. It may be hard to meet your neighbors, plan activities or borrow a cup of sugar. Master-planned communities aren’t like that. Planned activities help neighbors get to know each other so when you walk down the street everyone knows your name.
If you’ve never visited a master-planned community before, stop by Balmoral and let us show you around.
Balmoral’s Amenity Village — anchored by Texas’ first Crystal Lagoon® amenity — took home a trophy for Best Community Amenity during the 2020 Texas Association of Builder’s Texas Star Awards on July 23.
The prestigious awards program recognizes leading builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals and construction professionals across Texas and surrounding areas. Companies submitted a record-breaking 624 entries from 54 cities across the state this year.
“Our crystal clear lagoon is one of the most unique amenities in Texas,” Tim Johnson, Director of Community Sales and Marketing for Land Tejas. “We are thrilled that industry professionals agree.”
It also has been a driver for home sales in the community, with Balmoral recently ranked No. 2 in Houston on the Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO) mid-year list of the 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the nation. The community is ranked No. 12 in the nation.
Balmoral celebrated the grand opening of the 2-acre lagoon and accompanying 8-acre Amenity Village in August 2018.
The lagoon features a kids’ cove and two different white sand beaches, including a family beach with cabanas and lounge chairs and a serenity beach that offers beach volleyball. A patented, high-tech process allows for use of 100 times fewer chemicals and 50 times less energy than a traditional pool.
Overlooking the lagoon is an infinity-edge pool. Other amenities of the award-winning complex include a food truck courtyard, hammock park, playground and splash pad. A 7,500-square-foot clubhouse offers well-appointed event space, a broad, pool-side veranda and a fitness center.
The Balmoral Amenity Village also was named Recreation Center of the Year in the 2019 Greater Houston Builders Association’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards.
Balmoral is a development of Land Tejas, which recently opened a 12-acre crystal lagoon in its Lago Mar community in Texas City. Other Land Tejas communities include Miramesa in Cypress, Sierra Vista in Iowa Colony and Vanbrook in Fulshear.
Kitchens are still the heart of the home, but first-time Millennial buyers and downsizing Boomers are having an impact on how they look. While some trends are simply aesthetic, others have risen in response to outside forces such as the pandemic. What will kitchens look like in 2021? Interior designers, architects and builders all have some thoughts.
The Return of the Closed-Off Kitchen
Kitchens open to the family room have long reigned supreme, but the closed-off kitchen — or at least partially closed-off kitchen — is making a comeback. While they may not be relegated to separate rooms, the trend is towards defined zones. Kitchens may sport high wrap-around breakfast bars or archways to hide dirty dishes and counter clutter.
Your Kitchen, Only Smarter
With the rise of the smart home comes the rise of the smart kitchen. Refrigerators that tell you when you are out of something, touchless faucets, smart lights, smart outlets and more will become more prevalent.
White Cabinets are Out
It seems like only yesterday that white cabinets were the epitome of kitchen design. Expect to see natural wood cabinets making a comeback. Painted cabinets will still be popular, but today’s buyers are looking for color with greens and blues being the most popular.
Speaking of Color
Whether it is the state of the world or boredom with all-white kitchens, today’s buyers are looking for pops of color. In addition to painted cabinets, more buyers are ditching stainless steel and opting for stoves in a range of colors from the simplicity of black and white to cheery reds and yellows. You will also see more colorful backsplashes and kitchen islands painted in colors that contrast with cabinets.
Organization is King
One thing we learned this year is that our kitchens need to be organized. Expect to see organization systems built into walk-in pantries, cabinets specifically for small appliances, drawer dividers for cutlery, built-in spice racks, deep drawers and even wastebasket cabinets.
What About Islands?
Kitchen islands are now standard in most home designs. People love the ability to sit at the island and talk to the chef. Look for waterfall islands that make a statement and provide a focal point, Tiered islands will further separate food preparation from diners. Islands that stretch out to create dining room tables will also grow in popularity.
Backsplashes and Floors
There’s no other way to say this. Subway tile backsplashes are out. Large tiles and slabs are taking over. While they may be traditional tiles, copper, glass and even stainless steel are taking their place. Hardwood floors are still popular, but ceramic tile that looks like wood is growing in popularity because they are easy to clean.
Get the Trends
How can you incorporate these trends in your new Balmoral home? Visit your builder’s design center. Design experts will work with you to choose the interior décor that works for you and your lifestyle.
Three new model homes recently opened in Balmoral showcasing a diverse array of designs priced to fit any budget.
Highland Homes, Empire Communities and Darling Homes each opened new model homes, giving home buyers a taste of the floor plans, options and upgrades available to them when they are ready to make the move to Balmoral.
Highland Homes’ 11 floor plans are designed for maximum livability. Priced from the $260,000s, the one- and two-story homes range from 1,638 to nearly 3,000 square feet. All plans offer five elevations ensuring curb appeal that fits your design aesthetic. Inside, floor plans provide everything from bay windows in the breakfast room to entertainment lofts and game rooms. All plans feature island kitchens, relaxing master suites and copious storage areas.
Empire Communities presents two collections of home designs. The Signature Series encourages outdoor living with cozy front porches and large covered patios. Flexible dining areas, game rooms and media rooms come standard with some plans. Prices start from the $230,000s.
There are a dozen floor plans in the Premier Series. Priced from the $270,000s, buyers can choose plans with formal dining rooms, spa-like master baths and generously sized laundry rooms. Options include three-car garages, additional bedrooms and extended covered porches.
Darling Homes is offering floor plans from the Keystone Collection. Homes are priced from the low $300,000s. Ranging from 1,767 to 3,433 square feet, designs sport island kitchens, luxurious master suites and flex rooms.
Make an appointment to tour one of our new models today, You are sure to fall in love. Then look around our exciting community featuring Texas’ first crystal lagoon. We’re sure once you see it, you are going to want to dive into life at Balmoral.