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 …
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, …
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 …
New Is All You
Why Buy New? What is it about new construction that makes choosing new instead of used such a smart move? The numerous advantages can be boiled down to three main points: First: The most obvious advantage is that your new home is just that. It’s brand new. No one else has cooked in your kitchen, walked on your gleaming floors, …
We Never Stop Learning
To be successful in the new home construction industry in the twenty-first century, builders have to do their homework. They must keep pace with the latest innovations in materials, changing ordinances and building codes, and shifting market demographics. Here is just one example: Charles Simms Development has been building homes in the Miami Valley for over fifty years. During that …
Charlie Simms Named 2013 Builder Member of the Year
On March 1st the Home Builders Association of Dayton held its annual Inaugural Dinner, an elegant black tie affair for two hundred area homebuilders and their spouses, as well as a number of distinguished community leaders from local, state, and national government. Held this year at Country Club of the North, this gala offers busy HBA members a once-a-year opportunity …
Family Member Recognized for 10 Years of Service
December 17, 2013–Leslie Simms Nagel was recognized for 10 years of service to the family business at the annual Simms Development and Simms Management holiday party. She shows off her award here with her dad Charles V. Simms and her brother Charles H. Simms. “Working for the family business has been a perfect fit for me,” Nagel said. “There’s no …
Employees Recognized for Outstanding Service in 2013
Bronwyn Graham-Duteil received the Sales Person of the Year Award for 2013. She is the New Home Sales Professional at the Cottages at Yankee Trace in Centerville. In 2013 Bronwyn doubled sales over the previous year. She also planned and hosted numerous events, including a wine and cheese Meet & Greet for new homeowners, Memorial Day BBQ, Highlands Summer Luau …