By Bronwyn Graham-Duteil Sales Representative at The Cottages of Yankee Trace A big part of life at The Highlands and Cottages of Yankee Trace is our social interaction! The Social Committee plans quarterly events such as carry ins, an Italian Dinner and Game Night, and the Memorial Day Weekend BBQ. Residents were excited when summer rolled around to our most recent get together. …
Parkside Row Breaks Ground in Springboro
When you work for a builder, nothing beats the excitement of rolling out a brand new project. Coming in the fall of 2014, Parkside Row is Charles Simms’ newest townhome community. Parkside Row will offer a total of 56 maintenance free two-and three-bedroom townhomes, each with a two car attached garage. Three different floor plans will comprise square footages ranging …
Dayton Arts Scene Offers Something For Everyone
Dayton’s arts scene is vibrant and contemporary, with visual and performance offerings to please arts lovers of all ages. Residents at Patterson Place and Rubicon Square are just steps from world class music, art, theatre, ballet and dramatic performance. Here is a snapshot of the best Dayton has to offer: The Victoria Theatre Association, in partnership with the Arts Center …
Biking To Work An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Did you know that Dayton has been designated a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists? Their national rating system evaluates miles of trails, accessibility, difficulty, and other features for cyclists. In 2012 Dayton made Bicycling Magazine’s list of Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities. RiverScape MetroPark is positioned at the center of over 330 miles of connected …
Dayton Area Celebrations Make The Fourth Truly Glorious
Whether you live south of town in the Centerville and Washington Township area, or closer to the heart of downtown, Dayton offers plenty of activities to help you celebrate Independence Day. If you’re a south of towner like residents of The Cottages and Twin Lakes West, the fun begins on Thursday evening. The 2014 Summer Concert Series, presented by the …
Why Building Your New Dream Home is Easier Than You Think
If you find the idea of building your next home a bit intimidating, you’re not alone. Luckily, Simms Development has helped literally thousands of home buyers navigate this surprisingly simple process for over 50 years. Relax. We’re here for you. I took a highly unscientific survey of a few of our home owners, as well as our awesome sales team, …
Welcome to 63 Grady Court
Rubicon Square, tucked away in the Fairgrounds District of Downtown Dayton, is a perfect example of successful urban infill development. Charlie Simms worked closely with city planners and the Rubicon Neighborhood Association to develop attractive townhomes with exterior styling that mirrors the look and feel of this historic district. Only fourteen townhomes have been planned; eight have already been sold. …
New Home Financing May Be Easier Than You Think!
If you’ve found the home of your dreams, congratulations! This is one of the most important purchasing decisions of your life, and it takes time and research to make the best choice for you and your family. So, now that you know where you want to live, you need to figure out how to make it happen. What’s the best …
Top Ten Reasons to Buy a New Simms Home
There are so many reasons to buy a new home. This blog recently took a closer look at the advantages of buying new instead of used real estate, as well as the joys of maintenance free living at The Cottages of Yankee Trace. But why buy a brand new Charles Simms townhome or patio home? Again, we could give you …
Container Gardening
One of the chief reasons our home buyers choose Simms condos and townhomes is because the outdoor chores normally associated with home ownership are all taken care of. Maintenance free living means freedom from yardwork. Say good bye to mowing, raking, shoveling, and weeding. For most of us, it’s good bye…and good riddance. Of course, not all outdoor tasks are …