Even though it feels like Spring is just barely getting started, 2018 has been a whirlwind of activity for the team at W.B. Homes so far. With some neighborhoods selling out in record time, others just getting going with their official grand openings, and a few upcoming neighborhoods kicking things off in the early stages of development (Sign up for VIP information here!) the entire W.B. team has had plenty to do during the first few months of 2018.
Most recently, the team attended the 2018 Synergy Awards, an annual awards ceremony held by the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) that recognizes outstanding achievement in new home construction, sales, marketing, and design within Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Bucks Counties. In the words of HBA Executive Vice President, Carla Zapotek, the purpose of the Synergy Awards is to “honor the best in our industry and recognize their hard work, professionalism, design and craftsmanship.”
Although we feel the hard work and dedication of our phenomenal team is represented in the quality of each and every home we build, we’re thrilled to have been recognized for 14 individual awards during the ceremony!
Now…onto the awards!
Community of the Year | Club View at Spring Ford
Flanked by preserved farmland and lush golf course greens, the atmosphere at Club View ensures that you’ll feel as if you’re on vacation every time you come home, beginning with a stately entrance feature and ending with the impressive designer appointments that are included throughout your brand-new home.
This resort-style neighborhood is comprised of 84 upscale carriage homes and offers one of W.B. Homes’ most diverse home types yet. Whether you’re buying your first new home, scaling down, or anything in-between, Club View has something for everyone. The all-new open-concept floorplans feature 3-4 bedrooms, 1st or 2nd floor owner’s suites, 2.5-4.5 baths, non-basement, basement, and walk-out basement homesites, and 2-car garages, giving homeowners the luxury and customization of a single-family home all within the low-maintenance, convenient living of a townhome.
If you haven’t stopped by 2018’s Community of the Year for a visit yet, you can learn all about this picturesque new neighborhood here.
Best Townhome | Monterey, Club View at Spring Ford
An all-new floorplan created specifically for Club View, the Monterey was designed to truly be a “first floor living” home. The main living level of this open concept floorplan includes a spacious 1st floor owner’s bedroom with tray ceiling, opulent owner’s bath with custom-sized glass shower, expansive culinary kitchen, dining area, living room with voluminous 2-story ceiling, private Trex deck, and secondary mudroom entrance with convenient laundry room, giving you plenty of space to live life on your 1st floor.
Of course, it doesn’t HAVE to be used as a first floor living home by any means. The 2nd floor is the perfect place to accommodate other family members or visiting guests with a personal space of their very own. 2 large secondary bedrooms and a Jack and Jill hall bathroom gives everyone plenty of privacy while an airy loft area gives them a spot to have their own entertainment area. Additionally, access to a large unfinished area offers more than enough room for convenient storage or can be furnished into a 4th bedroom for even more living space.
Interested in learning more about the Best Townhome of the Year? Take a virtual tour and view floorplans of the Monterey here.
Best Exterior Merchandising | Club View at Spring Ford
When developing the all-new home types offered at Club View, we wanted to accent the natural beauty of the surrounding location so homeowners truly felt they were living the resort life every day. Our team spent countless hours working on the neighborhood aesthetic, which resulted in much of their inspiration coming from the ambience and styling found in that of the New England region, typically viewed as one of the most interesting and influential types of architecture.
This resulted in the development of 4 distinct home elevations across 4 brand-new floorplans that ensures that every home maintains its own unique sense of identity while still maintaining a complimentary neighborhood ambiance. The exterior facades at Club View feature dramatic roof lines with peaked gables and dormers, board and batten accents, standing seam metal roof accents, trellis and window appointments, white trim and window casings, coordinating siding colors, stately stone appointments, and more, all combining beautifully to embody the relaxation and recreation found throughout the New England region.
Best Sales Office | Club View at Spring Ford
Entering from the beautifully landscaped courtyard with paver patio walkway, the on-site Information Center at Club View is the perfect place for any visitor to get acquainted with the neighborhood before touring the site and model homes. Designed around the concept of “Life Inspired”, the Sales Office paints a vivid picture of what life could be like for those who call Club View home. Impactful imagery and a contemporary design tells an enticing story of days spent relaxing, socializing, and taking advantage of the countless adventures surrounding this premium Montgomery County location. Also, the adjacent W.B. Design Center showcases a wide array of the available customization selections offered at Club View, giving both homeowners and potential new neighbors a comfortable, inviting space to design their dream home.
Best Pennsylvania Home of the Year | Rittenhouse, Colebrook
With our final homeowner joining us at Colebrook just this past February, this luxury townhome neighborhood in Chalfont, PA sold out in record time. This sprawling country-style community is comprised of 59 upscale townhomes all backing to beautiful open space within a premium Bucks County location. On top of the beautiful surroundings, the home types available at Colebrook included an impressive amount of designer selections as standard across 5 distinct floorplans.
By far, the most popular home plan at Colebrook has been our Rittenhouse, a spacious end home floorplan offering 3-5 bedrooms, 2.5 – 4.5 baths, 1-2 car garage, and 2,093+ sq. ft. of open-concept living space. The flexibility and customization available on this floorplan made it the ideal choice for homeowners at any stage of life. See for yourself and take a virtual tour or view the gallery of our gorgeous Rittenhouse model home here.
Although our availability of Rittenhouse homes sold out along with Colebrook, don’t be surprised if you see this dazzling Home of the Year floorplan show up sometime VERY soon at another upcoming W.B. neighborhood (*hint hint). Sign up here to learn about upcoming neighborhoods opening Summer of 2018!
Project Manager of the Year | Bruce Baldus
As Senior Project Manager at W.B., Bruce has earned himself a substantial amount of responsibility in his 21 years with us, which he manages with great care and proficiency. On top of the demanding schedule that comes along with managing 2 active neighborhoods, the beginning development of an upcoming neighborhood, and various commercial and rental projects, Bruce has recently been making time to meet with students from Souderton Area High School’s A.C.E class, a technical class for those considering a future career path within the realm of architecture, construction, or engineering. Bruce periodically invites the class to join him on-site at a commercial office project he is managing and walks them through the building as it progresses through the various stages of construction, offering them the unique opportunity to see real-world construction application first hand.
Overall, Bruce is a truly experienced professional and has become an irreplaceable asset to the continued success of W.B. Homes. His diligence, attention to detail, and critical problem-solving skills ensure that all subcontractor work is completed correctly from the very beginning, allowing him to keep to a strict production schedule and always meet his deadlines.
Congrats, Bruce!
Sales Team Awards
Our Community Sales Managers are the ones who make it all happen when it comes to your new home. From helping you find your perfect homesite and all the way through past settlement, they’re there for you every step of the way. We’re very proud that all 3 of our outstanding Community Sales Managers, Kelly, Ellen, and Amy, received the highest available honors in Personal Sales Achievements! Well done, ladies!
Much like the land development and construction process, marketing plays an important role in the bigger picture of the new construction process. Between designing neighborhood model homes, managing W.B.’s online presence, developing on-site neighborhood signage and print collateral, and scheduling community events, our behind-the-scenes Marketing team juggles quite a few projects throughout their day-to-day agenda.
Check out the marketing awards that Matt, our Director of Sales and Marketing, and Casey, our Marketing Coordinator, were very happy to accept during the event below!
Overall, we’d like to thank our entire team for their part in making 2018 yet another successful year for W.B. Homes at the annual Synergy Awards ceremony. To see more photos of the W.B. team during the event, you can scroll through our photo gallery here.
