What is the highest cost of homeownership, outside of a mortgage loan? ENERGY! So, that’s why smart homebuyers ask for a home’s HERS Index Score to determine its energy efficiency before buying. What is the HERS Index Score? It’s like a MPG (miles-per-gallon) sticker for homes. The HERS, or Home Energy Rating System, was developed by RESNET (the Residential Energy Services …
Building Community
“Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say: This is my community, and it is my responsibility to make it better.” – Studs Terkel On May 2, several of us at Simms Development joined hundreds of others on the First Annual Peace Heroes Walk to honor our peace heroes – those who …
Parkside Row Puts the “Urban” in Suburban!
The First Home has SOLD at Parkside Row, during our Grand Opening! Parkside Row is a brand new townhome community by Charles Simms Development. Located in the City of Springboro, Parkside Row will offer a total of 56 maintenance-free 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes, each with a two car, attached garage. One plan features a first floor master suite. Square …
Simms Fulfills Pledge to Habitat for Humanity
This month, Charlie Simms, of Charles Simms Development, confirmed his ongoing commitment to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton when he presented Executive Director Diane Graham with a check for $5,000 – $100 for every home his company sold in 2014! That promise continues in 2015! Dayton Habitat has a special place in Charlie’s heart. His parents, Charles and Ann, …
Hometown Heroes Deserve the American Dream of Homeownership!
At Charles Simms Development, we believe in building more than just homes; we believe in building communities, too. In honor of those who serve our country and our communities, we are proud to offer $1,000 off the price of a new Simms home at closing to Military Personnel, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, EMTs, Hospital Personnel or Teachers. Miami Valley is …
Down Payment Assistance Program at Patterson Place: Brand New Townhomes for As Little As $1,150 Out of Pocket
Imagine owning a brand new townhome in one of the hottest locations in the Miami Valley: Downtown Dayton. Now imagine buying that new home with only $1,150 out of your pocket, including your down payment. Sound impossible? Through a special OHFA financing program for qualified first time homebuyers, purchasing a new townhome at Patterson Place by Charles Simms Development has …
Simms and the Dayton HBA Share Past, Present, and Vision for the Future
The Home Builders Association of Dayton is the voice of the residential building industry in the Dayton region. Comprised of nearly 400 residential home builders and associated professionals and friends of the industry in six counties, the HBA is dedicated to the proposition that home ownership should be within the reach of every American family. The Simms family has enjoyed …
Fall Parade of Homes Maps Out Dayton Area New Construction
Changing leaves and back to school activities may signal the end of summer, but autumn is definitely not the end of the new construction season. In fact, a special group of Dayton builders have been preparing all summer for the opportunity to showcase their best home sites and communities to people looking for a new home. The Home Builders Association …
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 …