Year: 2021

Family Fun: Holiday Lights and Tree Farms

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The holidays are always fun and festive in Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh area has no shortage of holiday revelry for your family to enjoy… especially when it comes to Christmas tree farms and holiday light displays. Here are a few of our favorites! 

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland | Big Butler Fairgrounds, Butler, PA

2 miles of custom-built light displays dancing in perfect synchronization with festive music. Tickets required. Open through January 2. 

Holiday Laser Show | North Park, Allison Park, PA 

A dazzling, one-of-a-kind drive-in laser show featuring a 45-minute light show synchronized with holiday music. Tickets required. Open December 1 – 22. 

Fun Fore All’s Holiday Lights Mini Golf | Cranberry Township, PA

Named one of Kidsburgh’s and KDKA’s BEST holiday light displays! Two award-winning miniature golf courses become a fully playable, walk-through holiday light extravaganzas. Tickets required. Open through January 3.

Dasher’s Light Show | Pittsburgh

Experience the magic of acres of lights and drive-through tunnels synced to favorite holiday tunes. 

Tickets required. Open through January 2. 

CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS

Cypher’s Tree Farm | Butler, PA

From a lovely selection of firs, blue spruce and white pine, to fresh cut holly branches and site-made wreaths, to candles and sweet treats, it’s the perfect Christmas experience 

Grupp’s Christmas Trees | Harmony, PA

Offering U-Cut and pre-cut trees, this local favorite has been voted best tree farm by Pittsburgh Magazine. Handmade ornaments available in the Christmas store.

Dambaugh’s Pine Hill Farms | Evans City, PA 

Choose from a variety of cut Christmas trees in all shapes and sizes, balled and burlapped trees, wreaths and tree stands. 

Goldscheitter Christmas Tree Farm | Sarver, PA 

Enjoy free coffee and hot chocolate while you browse a seemingly endless rows of trees. Named Best Christmas Tree Farm in the Best of Sarver Award, as well as Best Christmas Tree Cutting Experience In the Pittsburgh Area.

Featured Community: Heritage Crossings

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We know that you have high standards for the place you call home. And we don’t blame you. After all, your home isn’t just where you make memories; it’s where you go for comfort and security — today, tomorrow, and always.

That’s why we’re excited to announce that our best homesites are now available at Heritage Crossings in Sarver, PA! This fast-selling neighborhood is one of our most popular luxury lifestyle communities. Minutes from everything in Butler County, Heritage Crossings offers low maintenance, villa-style homes, starting at $380,000. 

Villa-Style Homes in Butler County, PA

A Unique Lifestyle

At Heritage Crossings, “lifestyle” means spending more time doing what you love. This thoughtfully designed community is adjacent to South Pike Square Plaza, where you can walk to dinner, get your nails done, enjoy a spa treatment, or go to the movies. A place with sidewalks, a large furnished community clubhouse, a fitness center and a heated outdoor pool where you can host family gatherings, hang out with your neighbors, enjoy a great workout, or spend a nice summer day relaxing by the pool. Plus, Heritage Crossings is conveniently located, just off of Rt. 356 and minutes from Rt. 28. 

Smart, Single-Level Design 

One-level living is the ultimate in convenience and easy living. Our villa-style homes include an oversized 2.5 car garage, a pull-down storage attic, and additional storage located behind the laundry room. The open floorplan features plenty of room for entertaining and everyday living, with a gourmet kitchen with ample cabinets and countertop space. You will love the luxury of your new lifestyle, as you build new relationships with neighbors and enjoy a true sense of belonging.

If you’re ready to make Heritage Crossings your “happy place”, we are ready to help you get started! For more information about your new Weaver home, please contact June at 724-248-1729. 

We Saved The Best For Last in Spring Valley

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We’re counting down the final opportunities at The Villas at Spring Valley in Zelienople, PA! Just 14 gorgeous cul-de-sac homesites remain. These are the best sites in this Lifestyle Community — surrounded by stunning woods, featuring beautiful views and (hopefully!!!) the incredibly detailed, high-quality Weaver home you deserve. 

Embrace carefree living with an abundance of amenities. Enjoy the convenient location, along with the superior livability of our homes. And did we mention the close-knit, boutique-style community, designed so that everyone knows and looks out for each other. 

The Villas at Spring Valley offers single-level, low maintenance patio homes featuring the Abbey and the Canterbury floorplans. Community amenities include the clubhouse, fitness center, bocce court, pool, and walking paths. You’ll enjoy easy living with snow removal, grass cutting, mulching, trash removal all taken care of! Everything you need in Cranberry Township — shopping, dining, recreation, and healthcare — is just minutes away. And, it’s an easy 30-minute drive to downtown Pittsburgh.

Zelienople, PA Community

In the Abbey plan, everything is exactly how and where you need it. Enjoy step-free living from the moment you cross the threshold. The integrated living spaces provide plenty of style along with all the flexibility you need. Two spacious bedrooms, an oversize 2-car garage, and a large storage room allow you to live gracefully in your new home. The multipurpose sunroom has huge windows that let you enjoy all four seasons no matter what you’re doing. From preparing meals in the modern kitchen to entertaining your friends in the open living room/dining room with cathedral ceilings, life’s everyday moments are even more memorable in a home that’s so comfortable and easygoing.  

The Canterbury plan is one of our most flexible designs. Complete with cathedral ceilings, 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 or 3 bathrooms, an oversize 2-car garage, and 1,861 square feet of open space, this welcoming plan brings your dream of a comfortable and versatile home to life. On one stylish and functional level, you’ll find a gorgeous kitchen with a breakfast bar, a roomy owner’s suite with a spa-like bathroom, a large open living/dining space perfect for entertaining and so much more. Not to mention, the spectacular veranda/sunroom lets you relax in the mornings and unwind in the evenings as you enjoy the changing of the seasons right outside your window.

Priced from $385,000, these stunning homesites will go fast. Come in and choose yours today! Come see The Villas at Spring Valley in person. For more information, contact Maggie O’Neill or visit WeaverHomes.com.

Giving Back This Holiday Season

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Community is at the very foundation of what Weaver Homes is about. Not only do we create beautiful and livable communities for individuals and families across the North Pittsburgh area, we are firmly rooted here as a local and family-owned company for the last 30 years. Our team members live here, our kids go to school here, we shop and have fun here, and we want the best for where we live, work, and play. 

That’s why we are so committed to helping our neighbors whenever possible. The experience of one affects the experience of many, and we want everyone in our community to have wonderful experiences, no matter their circumstances. In our work throughout the year, we engage with local leaders, sponsorships, schools, and neighbors, partnering with local charities and volunteering to make our townships better for all who live in them. 

Inspired Hearts and Hands

This holiday season, we’re so excited to partner with Inspired Hearts and Hands (IH2), a nonprofit organization that provides the “Necessary Extra” to families in the community that are financially and circumstantially disadvantaged. They do this through a series of events and initiatives held throughout the year.

Weaver Homes is thrilled to be part of IH2’s 2021 Holiday Outreach program. For the food drive, we set up donation centers at three of our area communities to collect nonperishable items that families need to create delicious holiday meals. We also participated in the Angel Tree Initiative, which collects gifts for families in need to place under their Christmas trees. 

We’re so thankful to be part of the North Pittsburgh community, and we will continue to uplift our neighbors every chance we get. To learn more about Inspired Hearts and Hands, please visit their website. To participate in this year’s food drive, please bring nonperishable food items to The Villas at Spring Valley, Heritage Crossings, or Hickory Glen, or you can sponsor a holiday food basket here. 

Meet the Closing Team: Bonnie and Jenn

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Buying a new home can involve many steps to get from contract to closing. Often, this means that different people are involved in various phases, making it challenging to keep up with who does what, and who needs which information. At Weaver Homes, we make closings easy. We have a dedicated, in-house closing team that you’ll meet at the very beginning of your journey, and they’ll stay with you until closing day and even beyond. Meet your closers: Bonnie and Jenn!

Meet Bonnie Weaver

Bonnie Weaver is Vice President of Weaver Homes and takes pride in working with such an incredible team every day. She is one of the “faces of the company” and takes each customer’s happiness to heart. That’s why she is the one to reach out to new homeowners and schedule their walk-through and closing dates. 

“I enjoy speaking with each homeowner about their building experience, answering any questions, and letting them know that everyone in our organization is involved in getting them to the finish line of their beautiful new home — the closing!”

If a customer is financing their new home with a mortgage, Bonnie also reaches out to the lender and settlement company to make sure the closing is on track and on everyone’s calendars. She is an integral part of making sure closings happen on time and as expected.

Meet Jenn Mion

Jenn Mion is Weaver Homes’ Sales and Settlement Coordinator and is involved with every home from the time of sales agreement to closing. Throughout the construction process, Jenn maintains the closing file to make sure all change orders, deposits, and necessary paperwork are properly accounted for and organized.

Jenn also talks with lenders and appraisers for every home that is financed with a mortgage. She completes lender questionnaires for condominium projects and provides appraisers the necessary information they need, as well as access to each home so they can complete their work. She coordinates with the local post offices and waste removal companies to make sure that homeowners have a seamless transition into their new homes. In other words, she makes sure that your closing happens on time with no surprises or hiccups.

“It’s so important that our customers feel confident and knowledgeable about the closing process. My job is to remove all the stress so they can focus on the most important thing — moving into their beautiful new homes!”

On the day of closing, Jenn’s is the familiar face you’ll see sitting across from you at the closing table! She, along with a settlement attorney from the closing company, will be there to walk you through every step of the process — she’s in your corner! After signing the paperwork, Jenn carefully reviews the warranty process and the homeowners’ package with you so that you are well prepared for move-in day. She’ll also provide you with keys for the pool, clubhouse and mailboxes if your community has these.

Both Bonnie and Jenn recognize the magnitude of buying a new home and do everything possible to make sure you have the most enjoyable experience possible. For more information, read about our Buying Process, Building Process, and Beyond Process. 

Introducing The Villas at Forest Oaks in Butler, PA

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A stunning new home that’s modern in every way, the best location for golfing, dining, and shopping, and a close-knit community where neighbors become friends — it’s all here for you at The Villas at Forest Oaks, the newest active adult community in Butler, PA from Weaver Homes!

The Area

Butler is just north of Pittsburgh, but it’s got everything you want and need for a life well lived. With a number of golf courses nearby (including one directly across the street from the community), dining options ranging from casual to world-class, wineries, theaters, and tons of things to do in every season, it’s one of western Pennsylvania’s most attractive places to live. 

The Community

The Villas at Forest Oaks is located at the crossroads of happiness and convenience. This boutique community surrounded by lush green landscapes was designed for neighbors to come together. When you feel like getting out, head over to the clubhouse to catch up with neighbors, or get your daily dose of exercise in the community pool or fitness center.

When you need to run errands or want to grab a bite to eat, shops and restaurants are only four minutes away off of I-422. Best of all, Aubrey’s Dubbs Dred Golf Course is literally across the street! Walk over to play a round of golf, have dinner at the onsite restaurant, or enjoy a spot of afternoon tea. 

The next exciting phase of life should be carefree, allowing you all the freedom and flexibility you deserve. That’s why The Villas at Forest Oaks is a low-maintenance community — we take care of lawn care and snow removal for you. Enjoy your newfound time!

The Homes

The villa-style homes in The Villas at Forest Oaks are all single-level, open-concept plans, making them exceptionally easy to live in. Choose from two or three bedrooms and up to 1,816 square feet of thoughtfully-designed living space. High ceilings and plenty of windows in every room let in lots of natural, mood-boosting sunlight. Kitchens have ample counter space and both a pantry and closet for maximum storage. And the luxurious owner’s suite is made for rest and relaxation, with views of your beautiful yard outside and spa-like bath with walk-in shower. These homes have everything you need to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard for. 

The first homes in The Villas at Forest Oaks will be released soon. If you’re interested in this limited opportunity to live in such a special 55+ community in Butler, PA, please join our VIP list. 

Fun Things to Do in Butler County This Fall

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Seasonal fare, a chill in the air, and a little scare — this is fall in beautiful PA! If you love the frightening fun and seasonal treats of autumn, you’ll fall for the festive events in Butler County. 

Trick or treat yourself and your family to something special! Take a look at a few of our favorite ways to celebrate the most beautiful season of all:

Freedom Farms Fall Festival | Event Center | Valencia, PA

The quintessential autumnal event featuring hay rides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, farm fresh food, face painting, a corn pit, a hay mountain, pick your own sunflowers, a corn maze, and more. And don’t miss the chili cook-off on Saturday, October 23rd. Every weekend in October. Admission is $10/person. Children 3 and under are free.

Mazotta Winery at the Freedom Farms Fall Festival | Valencia, PA 

Enjoy local food and alcohol, hay rides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, face painting, corn pit, hay mountain, pick your own sunflowers, a corn maze, and more! Every Saturday & Sunday in October (plus Columbus Day on 10/11) from 11am to 5pm. 

Alpaca Farm Days | Slippery Rock, PA 

Visit West Park Alpacas for hands-on fun with the Alpacas! See them in their own environment. Learn what is done to process the alpaca fiber. Browse the store and see the many alpaca products.

“Burritos By Brett” will provide Tacos & Burritos! There will be a drawing for an alpaca Teddy Bear. September 25th & 26th. Admission is $1.00. 

Pumpkin Festival at Cheeseman Farm | Portersville, PA 

The Pumpkin Festival is a great way to enjoy the fall weather. It’s also the perfect time to pick up your fall faves: honey, apple butter, and, of course, pumpkins. Discover hay rides, a hay jump, pumpkins and gourds, Indiana corn, corn stalks, hay bales and more! The hay ride is $4.00 per person. Prices do not include the cost of the pumpkins. Weekends through October 31. 

Zombies of the Corn | Freedom, PA 

Stop The Zombie Apocalypse in Pittsburgh! Brandish paintball weapons against the unarmed zombies in the specialized “Zombie Fighting Vehicle”. Don’t miss the maze, haunted compound, storytellers, fair food, and the all new 3D Fun House! Private picnic pavilions available. Weekends through October 31.

Harvest Valley Farm Fall Festival | Valencia, PA 

The whole family will enjoy this Fall Festival. From picking your own pumpkin to live music and professional face painting, to chainsaw carving and hayrides, a straw tunnel and cornstalk maze, farm animals, and more! FREE admission. Every weekend in October. 

The Beacon Haunted House & Corn Maze | Renfrew, PA 

Are you ready to be scared? The frightening fun begins on October 1st. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Age limit is at the discretion of the children’s chaperone. NO SCARE Family Days on October 3rd and 10th. Perfect for smaller children (and fraidy cats). Walk the maze to get tickets for candy & prizes, have fun at the petting zoo, and take a pony/horse ride. The concession stand will have hot food, drinks, and beer (with proper ID). Every Friday & Saturday until October 30th. Tickets $20 per person (includes tractor ride to and from the 15-acre Haunted Corn Maze & Haunted House.) All ticket sales are cash only.

Final Opportunities at The Villas at Spring Valley

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Looking for carefree living with an abundance of amenities like a clubhouse, fitness center and pool? Then look no further than the final 15 homesites at The Villas at Spring Valley in Zelienople! The convenient location, the attention to detail, the superior one-level design and livability. Not to mention a close-knit, boutique-style community designed so that neighbors know each other and look out for each other. 

This unique Lifestyle Community offers single-level, low maintenance patio homes featuring the Abbey and the Canterbury floorplans. Community amenities include the clubhouse, fitness center, bocce court, pool, and walking paths. You’ll enjoy easy living with snow removal, grass cutting, mulching, trash removal all taken care of! Everything you need in Cranberry Township — shopping, dining, recreation, and healthcare — is just minutes away. And, it’s an easy 30-minute drive to downtown Pittsburgh.

In the Abbey plan, everything is exactly how and where you need it. Enjoy carefree, step-free living from the moment you cross the threshold. The integrated living spaces provide plenty of style along with all the flexibility you need. Two spacious bedrooms, an oversize 2-car garage, and a large storage room allow you to live gracefully in your new home. The multipurpose sunroom has huge windows that let you enjoy all four seasons no matter what you’re doing. From preparing meals in the modern kitchen to entertaining your friends in the open living room/dining room with cathedral ceilings, life’s everyday moments are even more memorable in a home that’s so comfortable and easygoing.  

In the Canterbury plan, one of our most flexible designs, you’ll finally have the home you deserve! Complete with cathedral ceilings, 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 or 3 bathrooms, an oversize 2-car garage, and 1,861 square feet of open space, this welcoming plan brings your dream of a comfortable and versatile home to life. On one stylish and functional level, you’ll find everything you’ve always wanted. A gorgeous kitchen with a breakfast bar, a roomy owner’s suite with a spa-like bathroom, a large open living/dining space perfect for entertaining and so much more. Not to mention, the spectacular veranda/sunroom lets you relax in the mornings and unwind in the evenings as you enjoy the changing of the seasons right outside your window.

This opportunity won’t last forever. Come see The Villas at Spring Valley in person – and find your perfect match! Pricing starts from $385,000. For more information, visit WeaverHomes.com. 

Explore Your Interests and Meet New Friends with Lifestyle Clubs

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While brand new, gorgeous, low-maintenance homes are the hallmarks of Weaver Homes’ Lifestyle Communities in Pittsburgh North, they also offer so much more. There are intangible benefits of living in communities where the neighbors are all in the same phase of life, the kids have moved out, and there’s more time to focus on interesting new hobbies, adventures, and activities. 

That’s why each of our Lifestyle Communities offer interest-specific clubs and welcome any homeowners to join! There are no hard and fast rules — these clubs are more like groups of friends that meet at various times of the week to explore common interests and do interesting things. 

 

Living in a Weaver Homes Lifestyle Community

Have an idea for an activity? The social committee would love to hear about it! Need to meet at a different time? Just mention it! These clubs are created just for Weaver Homes’ lifestyle residents to help enrich their lives and foster a sense of community. Join one or all, participate weekly or only when you can — they’d love to have you! Here are a few of the clubs our Lifestyle Communities offer:

  • Card Club – Love playing poker or bridge in a friendly, relaxed setting? This one’s for you!
  • Coffee Club – Really just an excuse to drink more coffee in cool locations, these clubs meet at local cafes around town.
  • Bible Studies Club – Discuss favorite passages and share inspirational stories.
  • Gardening Club – The only yard work you ever have to do is whenever you feel like it in our community vegetable, herb, and flower gardens. 
  • Dinner Club – Explore all the great local restaurants Northern Pittsburg has to offer!
  • Walking Club – Sure, it’s exercise, but walking is always better with friends. 
  • Golf Club – Try out different courses in the area or join a league to play at the same time, same place, weekly.
  • Water Aerobics – Summertime brings new ways to exercise and many communities now have water aerobics in high gear.
  • Your Club! Our community associations are always eager to hear new ideas for lifestyle clubs. If you have an interest in something, chances are someone else does, too!

Even if formal clubs aren’t your thing, or you don’t have time to commit to one, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to meet new friends and enjoy your community. Shared amenities like clubhouses with fitness centers and game rooms, heated swimming pools, patios with grills and lounge areas, and sidewalks encourage residents to stay active and engaged. There is never a dull moment at a Weaver Homes Lifestyle Community!

View our Lifestyle Communities that are currently selling in Pittsburgh North.

If you’re interested to know more about any of these Lifestyle Communities, their amenities or clubs, please contact us at 724-609-5261 or schedule a private appointment. We can’t wait to see you!

Free Up Space and Time by Right-Sizing Your Life

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You’ve decided it’s the right time to right-size your life — congratulations! Your children have moved out, you don’t need that big house or want to do all that yard work, and you’re certainly ready for some “me-time.” You’re about to begin one of your greatest adventures yet! 

 

The smart choice of moving into a low-maintenance Lifestyle Community from Weaver Homes in beautiful Pittsburgh North gives you every opportunity to explore your passions, live leisurely, and meet new friends. In this article, we’re going to talk about simplifying your life — in other words, right-sizing your belongings.

 

Remember, stuff is just stuff, and objects don’t define us. In fact, letting go of items can be liberating.  Right-sizing is a lot like getting into shape — it takes time and work, but you feel incredible when you’re done. Most importantly, it will free up space and time to focus on what’s truly important to you.  

 

It’s never too early to start decluttering. Less stuff means less work and more room for new memories and experiences! We’ve put together some tips to get you started.

 

Tips to Right-Size Your Home

 

  • Remember: one room at a time. Start small and keep your focus on a single task, such as setting aside a few hours to clean out a closet or a set of drawers. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll make progress, which makes the rest of the process that much smoother.
  • When it comes to clothes, ask yourself: do I really need it? This will help you make definitive decisions about what goes and what stays. Create a “maybe” pile for useful articles of clothing that may be duplicates, items that are out of style, and clothes that you wear but not often. Then look at your closet without them — if you can see that keeping them would only create more work, they can successfully be donated or sold.
  • If you’re having a hard time giving things up, remember what William Morris said about the essence of decluttering: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” 
  • Emotional ties to items are normal. This is simply a part of the process, but remember that you don’t have to get rid of everything. Hand down precious items to your children and grandchildren, donate or sell what you don’t need, and keep what you love the most.
  • It’s 2021 — go digital! Photos, cards, scrapbooks, letters, and more can be scanned onto a computer or an external hard drive. This frees up a vast amount of space while keeping your things safe. Who knows, you may even impress your grandkids with your new computer skills! 

In no time, right-sizing your belongings leads to living in the expertly-crafted home in the exceptional neighborhood that you’ve always envisioned, surrounded by great friends, and doing the things you love (without wasting a moment on home repairs.) Best of all, Weaver Homes is here to help you throughout the entire process, to make it easy and enjoyable. Contact us to learn how!

Enjoy Estate-Style Luxury at Hickory Glen in Mars, PA

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At Hickory Glen, the beautiful new community in Mars, PA, you can create a world of comfort and luxury, all within the peace and quiet of your own beautiful new home. Located in desirable Butler County and in one of the state’s best school districts, Hickory Glen is close enough to Pittsburgh to easily commute and enjoy the amenities, and just far enough away to enjoy idyllic estate-style living. 

 

An Ideal Butler County Location

 

Just a 35-minute drive (on a Wednesday morning!) from downtown Pittsburgh, Mars, PA offers fast and easy access to the city when you need to commute in, and a lush suburban oasis when it’s time to relax closer to home. Mars and surrounding Butler County have plenty of things to do whether you prefer a lively weekend on the town, or a peaceful nature retreat. 

 

For school-aged kids, living in Adams Township will give them a great head start! The township is part of the highly-rated Mars Area School District, which serves children in grades K through 12. In fact, Hickory Glen is just a 3-minute drive to the high-performing Mars School Campuses. (Fun Fact, the Mars Area School District is home of the Planets!) 

 

With charming, small-town appeal, plenty of local dining and shopping options, and access to all the world-class amenities and opportunities of the Pittsburgh metro area, Mars is a great choice for easy, smart living.

 

A Peaceful Suburban Retreat

 

Hickory Glen is a private community of single-family, estate-style homes situated on 60 quiet and peaceful acres. It’s the perfect place to retreat after busy days of work and school, and to indulge in rest and fun on the weekends. With only 40 homes available, homesites are generous and offer large, landscaped yards and beautifully wooded views. With two cul-de-sac streets, your peace and privacy at home is virtually guaranteed.

 

estate style home in mars pa at hickory glen

 

Estate-Style Homes in Mars, PA

 

Hickory Glen’s spacious, estate-style Premier Series floor plans were designed with luxe family living in mind. With 3-5 bedrooms, 2.5-4.5 baths, a 2-3-car garage, and up to 5,200 square feet of well-appointed interior living space, there’s enough room for family members (and guests!) to enjoy their private quarters, then come together in a bright family space for eating meals, catching up, and celebrating life’s most special moments. 

 

Homes within Hickory Glen feature open-concept dining room, family room, and kitchen spaces — perfect for both entertaining and family-style living. Tall first-floor ceilings and plenty of windows keep the downstairs areas light and bright, while energy efficient systems keep your home comfortable and economical throughout the year. 

 

Flex rooms offer quiet spaces to serve any purpose — a home office, homework center, home gym, hobby room, or library. The owner’s suites are private and serene, with optional design details like vaulted ceilings and separate tub and walk-in shower to create the ultimate elegant retreat. There’s no need to wait for a vacation to experience luxury like this. 

 

The homes’ outdoor spaces match the comfort and expansiveness of the interiors. With welcoming front porches, relaxing back patios, options for covered spaces and raised decks, and large backyards that are equally great for a game of catch or a neighborhood barbecue, you may spend just as much time outside as in. 

 

And let’s not forget, in the Weaver Homes First Impressions Design Studio, you can choose all of your interior selections to create a one-of-a-kind, personally-styled home. Choose your favorite flooring, countertops, fixtures, appliances, color palettes, and more. Your home will become the statement piece of your life!

 

For more information on estate-style living at Hickory Glen, call 724-609-5261 or schedule your private appointment today. This community is already 50% sold; opportunities are limited!

5 Reasons to Love Living in Butler County, PA

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Butler County, PA is a peaceful suburban region with lush green landscapes, quaint towns for shopping and dining, and plenty of outdoor recreation located just outside of Pittsburgh.  Whether you’re thinking of relocating here to find a peaceful retreat after an accomplished career, to be closer to family, or to further your career at any one of the large corporations based in the city, Butler County is a place you’re sure to love. Here are our top five reasons to love living in Butler County, PA!

Reasons to Live in Butler County

Quiet Suburbs Close to Big City Action

Butler County is located just north of Pittsburgh, about an hour’s drive from downtown. While many residents move to the area for the peaceful suburban lifestyle, it’s easy and quick to get into town via I-79 or US-8 to enjoy all the culture and entertainment of the big city. 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States – April 28, 2011: PNC Park stadium at North Shore district.

Golfing Galore

If golfing is your thing, you will love living in Butler County! Choose from a number of private or public golf courses spread throughout the county, from tree-lined to rugged and hilly. Some of the more popular are Cranberry Highlands Golf Club, Treesdale Golf and Country Club, Rittswood Golf Course, and Suncrest Golf & Grille.

Local Dining & Shopping

For the times you want to stay close to home and still have a great day or evening on the town, Butler County does not disappoint! Whether it’s a world-class meal, breweries, an eclectic winery, or down home local burgers and barbecue, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. And for shopping and entertainment, visit Cranberry Township, Zelienople, or the towns of Harmony or Butler for the day and enjoy some retail therapy. 

Outdoor Recreation

From hiking and mountain biking to hunting and fishing, if you love the great outdoors, Butler County delivers! The county is home to one of Pennsylvania’s largest state parks – Moraine State Park – which covers over 16,000 acres and features Lake Arthur, trails with stunning views, and beaches! Western Pennsylvania is lush and green, and there are a plethora of other state parks and nature preserves that showcase the area’s beauty and offer ample opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. A few to check out are Allegheny River, Connoquenessing Creek, and Slippery Rock Creek.

Big Business

Pittsburgh is home to many large U.S. corporations as well as international businesses in a variety of industries including banking, food processing, steel, heavy manufactured goods, and pharmaceuticals. Newer industries like energy and tech have helped to stimulate economic growth in the city over the last few years and add new jobs to the market. For those still in the workforce and considering a move to the Pittsburgh area, Butler County offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle, brand new homes, and plenty to do just outside the city. 

If you are moving to Butler County and interested in buying a new home, we invite you to have a personal tour of any of the new home communities in Western PA. We build in Mars, Valencia, Zelienople, Harmony, and Cranberry Township, and can’t wait to welcome you home!

5 Benefits of Single Level Living

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At Weaver Homes, we’ve mastered the art of stylish, single-level living. All of the homes in our Lifestyle Communities feature spacious, thoughtfully-designed interiors, oversized bedrooms and baths, extra space for storage, and covered sunrooms or verandas to comfortably enjoy fresh air. They offer 2 or 3 bedrooms, plenty of open space, abundant natural light, and a level of comfort you won’t believe. You’ll wish you’d switched to single level living years ago!

5 Benefits of a Single-Level Home

1) Easier to navigate. The biggest attraction of one-story homes is the fact that everything you need is on one floor — no stairs required. This makes it easier to deal with physical challenges, like arthritis or achy joints, and nighttime trips to the kitchen.  No more dreading when you’ve left something in another room!

2) Safer. Falling down the steps, or let’s face it even making it up steps at any age is a big concern. Single-level living means no worries about you, your grandkids, or pets tumbling down steps and getting hurt. And no need to haul laundry, suitcases, or anything else up and down stairs. 

3) Open space and natural light. Our one-story homes include lots of open living space. Rooms have vaulted ceilings, plenty of windows, and flow easily into one another – without a staircase cutting into the space or narrow hallways to navigate.

4) Easy to clean. Vacuums are heavy – especially if you’re lugging them up the stairs. And no one wants to spend money on TWO vacuums! If you live on a single floor, it’s so much easier to go from one end of the house to the other with a vacuum, dust mop, or any other cleaning tool. 

5) Everyday life. No stairs and zero step entries mean that you can move easily from the garage to the mudroom to the living areas with shopping bags, suitcases, boxes – and not worry about tripping or dropping things down the steps.

If you are interested in single-level, lifestyle communities in the Pittsburgh area, Weaver Homes has communities you’re sure to love! 

Heritage Crossing | Sarver, PA – Selling Fast!

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Homes from $365,000

Millcreek Farms | Valencia, PA – High Style, Low Maintenance Living!

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Homes from $385,000

Scenic Ridge | Harmony, PA – Only 2 Opportunities Remain!

2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Homes from $335,000

The Villas at Spring Valley | Zelienople, PA – The Lifestyle You Deserve!

2-3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Homes from $375,000

Give us a call at 724-609-5261 or schedule a personal appointment to learn how much better life can be in a new single level home!

5 Quick Summer Home Maintenance Tips

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Summer, with its glorious sunshine, vacations to the beach, and long, lazy afternoons is in full effect in the Pittsburgh area! But before you head out for that day or weekend trip, there are a few routine things you need to do during the summer to keep your home fresh, cool and functional for this and the upcoming season. Take an afternoon and check these items off your to-do list, then you’ll feel even more relaxed on your next getaway!

Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

1) Clean gutters and downspouts. Before the leaves start falling again in September, it’s best to clean all gutters and downspouts to make sure water is flowing freely away from your home. Pooling water will cause foundation issues, and clogged gutters can cause rotting eaves, which leaves your attic vulnerable to infestation.

2) Wash windows and replace screens. Sometimes you don’t realize how dirty the outside of your windows can get until you wash them! Also, check and replace any damaged window screens. One of the best parts of summer is opening the windows to let in a cool night time breeze. Make sure nothing unwanted gets in by inspecting window and door screens for holes or ill fits. 

3) Spruce up your yard. Besides cutting the grass, it can be easy to forget about things you need to do to maintain your yard. Make sure there’s no standing water where mosquitoes may breed, and cut back any overgrown shrubbery for the same reason. Cut dead branches off of trees to keep them healthy and insect free, and inspect the grass and perimeter for any red ant piles that might go unseen by running children or pets. 

4) Change the batteries on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Both alarms should be tested monthly, but you should replace the batteries on smoke alarms once a year, and on carbon monoxide alarms every six months. 

5) Reverse ceiling fans. Ceiling fans are such great inventions; they circulate warm air in the winter and cool air in the summer! All you have to do is make sure the blades are spinning counterclockwise during the warm months. You’ll likely need a ladder to reach the tiny switch on the side of the fan above the blades, but what a difference it makes! 

A new home is always easier to care for than a used home, but there are always a few things to do each season to keep your home comfortable and safe. To learn how easy it is to maintain a new home in Western PA, contact us at 724-609-5261.

Relax… Your new dream home is covered.

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One of the biggest advantages of owning a new Weaver home is our industry-best warranty program — and our warranty department. What does that mean to you? 

We build with high quality materials and maintain a high level of workmanship in order to provide each homeowner with the best warranty, and the very best home. And we take great pride in our service after the sale of your home. Not only are things less likely to need adjusting, but if they do need adjusting because of unforeseen problems — every home is covered. We truly believe this makes us unique and contributes to our high level of customer satisfaction. 


Every Weaver Homes home buyer receives a Post-Closing Warranty Review manual that details everything that is covered, instructions for how to submit a warranty request, and more. Here are some of the highlights!

Weaver Homes’ Warranty Program

  • Pre-Occupancy Orientation. Prior to closing, we schedule a “pre-occupancy orientation” for you and the Project Manager who supervised construction of your home. The Project Manager walks through your home using our Pre-Occupancy Orientation Form as a guideline. Items in need of correction are listed on this form, and the Project Manager is responsible for correcting all items. The Project Manager works with the Warranty Department to track the completion of any items from the Pre-Occupancy Orientation. 
  • 45-Day Warranty Meeting. Like any new building, your new home requires a breaking-in period, during which time you may discover items in need of repair or adjustment. Please accumulate all such items and submit them on a 45-Day Service Request Form. Our Warranty Manager will call you to schedule a visit. The Warranty Manager is responsible for directing the completion of these items within 2 weeks after the 45-Day Warranty meeting,
  • One-Year Warranty Meeting. The Weaver Homes Limited Warranty continues for a period of 12 months from your closing date. Just submit a One Year Service Request Form list by a specific date to give us time to review the list and set up a meeting at your home prior to your warranty expiration date. Our Warranty Manager will call you to schedule a visit. The Warranty Manager is responsible for directing the completion of these items within 2 weeks after the One Year Warranty meeting.
  • Emergency Service. In the event of an emergency, please call the appropriate subcontractor listed in your manual. Before calling, though, consult the guidelines in your manual to ensure that you have an actual emergency. 

We want every homeowner to experience the joy of living in a Weaver home, with peace of mind included. For more information about our homes and our warranties, contact us.