As the spring and warmer weather quickly approached Northeast Ohio, Petros Homes is gearing up for a busy selling season. The local Broadview Heights based homebuilding and remodeling company has launched new communities and company enhancements that are being met with great excitement by potential clients looking to explore building a new home or remodeling their existing residence.” All indications both locally and nationally are that we have begun the upward turn around in the market” says Gary Naim, President of the company, which is entering their 27^th year of business. “Our specs and model homes have been selling before they are completed”. In fact most of the companies new under construction homes have sold to relocation buyers seeking new housing or clients who had wanted to wait until they secured a sale on their existing home.  In fact, recent real estate report activity indicates a shortage in newly constructed inventory homes as the selection is being absorbed so quickly. That shortage has also stabilized prices and discounts that homebuyers were once able to negotiate on new homes are all but gone. “We have experienced full price offers on our inventory homes” Says Naim “and in many cases buyers are purchasing additional options such as finished basement space, outdoor rooms and landscaping enhancement”

In addition, the established communities that Petrous Homes offers are enjoying increased traffic and several new lot holds in new phases are ready to convert to contract for 2013 delivery.

Petros Homes has also launched two new communities, Lake Charles in Independence and Lake Forest in Westlake. Both communities quickly secured several lot holds immediately upon release and prices start in the high $400’s in each location. Another exciting venture for the company is it’s brand new kitchen and bath showroom located at 10474 Broadview Road in Broadview Heights that features nearly 1200 square feet of displays aimed at servicing the company’s brisk remodeling business. Open by appointment, the showroom and remodeling manager can be reached at 440-343-4632.

Lastly, The firm is offering special incentives on all newly contracted dirt builds through 3/31/13. Buyers will receive  $15,000 in options as an incentive to build a new home “from the ground up”. Buyers can take advantage of this special offer as long as they will close on the new home by 12/31/13.

For information on all Petros Homes communities, current incentives and the custom remodeling division visit petroshomes.com or become a fan on Facebook. 

Petros Homes has returned to the Westlake new housing market. According to Gary Naim, President of the 26 year established homebuilding company; the firm has purchased a dozen lots in the exclusive Lake Forest subdivision located off Bradley Road in the city’s northwest corner. “We have been searching for the right opportunity to build again in Westlake and are confident that Lake Forest will be well received”’ says Naim.  The firm plans to break ground on a new model this week. This month will mark fifteen years since the Broadview Heights homebuilder announced it’s first new home building venture in Westlake. Walden Pointe located at the corner of Detroit and Bradley Roads was an iconic success-achieving sell-out in less than 18 months. The luxury cluster homes would set the bar for many communities that followed in its footsteps. Petros Homes has maintained a stable and strong position in the Northeast Ohio new home market despite recent economic shifts that pushed many of their competitors out of the business. “We have always placed a strong emphasis on quality and cost control as well as delivering a product that our buyers want both in design and pricing”, says Naim. “Seeking out the best locations and communities and maintaining a diverse portfolio of plans has afforded us the opportunity to maintain our position in the local housing market”.

Petros Homes, a leader in local market innovation has introduced a unique new “aging in place” home located in Broadview Heights in the popular golf course community named “Wiltshire”. Located off Edgerton Road, the community features golfing, walking trails and a community park and swimming pool. This unique property is a 1600 square foot 2 bedroom ranch and features an open floor plan large door passages that make it easy to move from room to room. Comfort features include a zero barrier shower entry in the master bath, higher vanities, countertops and commodes, lower kitchen cabinets and 36-inch door openings. A view of the golf course from the great room is private and calming. Affordably priced in the mid 200’s, the “one of a kind” home features beautiful interior appointments such as coved ceilings, window wall in great room, gas fireplace and a unique centrally placed “communication” center that resides between the kitchen and the great room. Wiltshire is a limited maintenance community and homeowners enjoy all lawn and grounds services, snow removal and more for a small monthly homeowners association fee. The new home will be available for a fall move-in. 

Aging in place is a term used to describe a senior living in the residence of their choice as they age, while being able to have any services (or other support) they might need over time as their needs change, for as long as they are able.

 The focus of aging in place, as stated above, is to help seniors ensure they can live where they choose and enjoy and get any help they need for as long as they can. It is more than that, though. The goal of wanting to age in place should be to maintain and/or improve their quality of life. In order to do that, a good floor plan that focuses on your quality of life and ease of use along with a solid life plan that covers your self, spouse, home, finances, care and other items provides peace of mind and the ability to enjoy being with loved one’s as life transitions.

Petros Homes has spent the last 3 years researching this concept and is committed to including this latest housing option in their new home portfolio of plans. As an expert in the field of design, the firm has won numerous awards for new design concepts and expects that this need in the marketplace will grow and become more in demand in the coming years. “We have listened to the requests of our clientele and are passionate that there is a strong need in our area for this flexible type of housing design, says Gary Naim President of the Broadview Heights based company. “ We also have the ability to remodel one’s existing home to accommodate the same design concepts that will allow for this lifestyle transition”.  In fact Petros Home remodeling divisions business has grown dramatically over the past 36 months. In-house design and cabinet showrooms along with long standing relationships with the highest quality trade partners provide the platform for a successful remodeling project.

Currently, the majority of senior persons aged 65 and older are living either with a spouse or alone in their own home. Many of these elderly people struggle with everyday tasks, their health care and the lives they lead in their homes. For many, their quality of life goes down, as they get older.

As of 2000, there were approximately 35 million Americans over the age of 65. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2030 there will be approximately 71.5 million Americans over the age of 65. That number is more than twice what it was in 2000 and represents nearly 20% of the entire projected U.S. population in 2030.

The aging in place concept is for responsible people who want to ensure their quality of life and live it out in dignity, without being a burden to their family or community. Regardless of whether you have retired or not, it’s for you, right now. If you haven’t retired yet, it means you have time to think about your needs, research your options and put together a plan that is good for you and your family.  If you have retired, putting the time in to building a plan will help keep you in control of your life. Building a plan will help you deal with issues you will encounter down the road and ease some of the burden your loved ones will experience.

Petros Homes has been building new homes locally for over 25 years. Highly recognized for their quality workmanship and service, the company has received numerous local and national awards. For more information on Wiltshire and Remodeling visit www.petroshomes.com

For information on the availability of this special home and a personal tour call David Binder at 216-870-9025.

Despite the reports that new home and real estate sales are sluggish here and across the nation, Petros Homes is gearing up to begin construction on nearly 9 million dollars of new homes. Surprisingly, all that demand which turned in to solid contracts has come in the past 90 days. “Characteristically, July and August have been slow months in our industry” says Gary Naim, President of the Broadview Heightsbased firm, “We believe that consumers are starting to feel more positive about the market and recognize that there are great advantages to buying with rates and affordability at their peak lows”. In fact, many of the contracts that were secured recently were contingencies from earlier in the yearwhere buyers were asking for more time to sell their existing homes before committing to building a new one and many of those converted as they had success in securing a sale on their current home.Another surprising fact is that these recent sales were not all entry level or lower priced homes. “There was an amazing spectrum of product and prices including second vacation homes in our newest community in Marblehead, to custom off‐site build on lots that buyers have owned or recently acquired to a handful of luxury builds in our East and Westside locations”. Says Naim. “Of course, there were many sales to move‐down buyers who sold their larger homes and now want to settle in one of our limited maintenance plans in our golf course or gated community locations”. Whatever the reason, thefirm and its loyal employees are excited and happy to be hitting their stride again and continue toprovide an exceptional experience to their clients. Through careful and conservative financial practices,the firm has been able to weather the recent storm and retain their staff over the past few years, unlikemany other local builders who fell hard in the housing downturn. Naim has attributed the stabilitywithin their organization to solid teamwork and everyone stepping up to take on additional responsibilities within the company. “I truly believe that we have become a stronger and more enlightened group”, and everyone had been mindful of costs and savings measures withoutcompromising the value and integrity of our service or building practices”. The company also launched afull service remodeling division in 2008 which has taken on triple the business in 2010. “I believe the key to our success here is staying on top of what is changing in the market and for the consumer and then quickly adapting to that change without compromising our core business model”, says Naim, and although there have been some anxious and painful times, we have all weathered the storm and become stronger for it”. “Bottom line is that change is difficult, but it is an essential part of moving forward and we will always move forward welcoming it with open arms as it defines the essence of whatwe are all about as company”.

Petros Homes is currently building new homes in Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Hinckley, Richfield,Avon, Mentor, Pepper Pike and Marblehead.  The company also offers a “build on your lot” custom home program.  In addition, the firm has two full‐time design and selection centers, as well a full time service department.

Information on the company’s remodeling services can be obtained by calling 440‐546‐9000 ext. 259.  For information on the “build on your lot” program, call 440‐546‐9000 ext. 229.  For sales information on specific Petros Homes communities, refer to the ad in this publication or visit us on the internet at www.petroshomes.com, on Facebook by typing Petros Homes in the search bar or Twitter.

As one of the most memorable years in the history of homebuilding winds to a close, Petros Homes is excited to announce several new home phases and company services designed to continue their long‐standing commitment to building quality new communities in Northeast Ohio.

Our company has remained strong, stable and productive through turbulent times, says Gary Naim, President of the Broadview Heights firm. We have answered to the changing climate by> examining all aspects of our business and re‐casting our homes with better value and affordability. This in turn has afforded us the opportunity to remain a leader in the local housing market. In these times, our well planned systems and operations have allowed us to thrive and continue to provide the very best quality housing opportunities to new home buyers.

The company has recently released new phases in two of their most popular communities. “The Village “ at Newell Creek which is located in Mentor, Ohio  is Northeast Ohio’s newest and fastest selling master planned community and is conveniently located off Route 615 and Johnnycake Ridge Road. The newly grand opened townhomes feature ranch and first floor master suite townhome designs that are 1500‐1900 square feet and priced from the $190’s. The open floor plans offer vaulted ceilings, designer kitchens, private patios, two car attached garages and optional basements and finished second story bonus space. This award winning community also features one and two story single family homes. Call 440‐974‐2800 for sales and information.

”Wiltshire” in Broadview Heights offers some of the most stunning sunset and vista views in Cuyahoga County and borders the rolling 18‐hole golf club at Briarwood. A newly introduced phase features fairway and lake view home sites with ranch and two story limited maintenance designs priced from the 240’s. Call 440‐877‐4653 for available opportunities and information. “Prairie Vista” located off Wheatley Road in Richfield is the company’s newest neighborhood within the Revere school system and features beautiful one plus acre lots with scenic vista views In bordering the Cuyahoga National Valley Park. Featured plans range in size from 2800‐ 4000 square feet and are priced from the mid $390’s. Now taking reservations, interested parties can call 440‐821‐9872 for additional information.

The company is also pleased to announce the Petros Homes Custom Remodeling program that stands ready to handle any size project from sunrooms and finished basements to full kitchen and whole house renovations. Their full time professional staff has over 30 years of experience and utilizes the same design process, selection center services and long standing vendor and trade relationships that are used in the construction of their signature homes.