Fall Decor, Inside and Out
Fall Decor, Inside and Out
The change of seasons is always exciting. For many, autumn is all about hay rides with friends, heading to the local pumpkin patch to stock up on pumpkins, drinking hot chocolate in front of the fireplace, or baking pumpkin seeds. For others, it's an opportunity to deck out their home with colorful fall decorations inside and out. We've come up with a few idea starters to help you get off on the right foot when it comes to decorating your home with a festive fall flair.
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 10/10/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Charlottesville
Category: The Loft 
Top 4 Housewarming Gifts for Dog Lovers
When someone moves into a new home, it's customary for friends and family to bring a housewarming gift. If you know someone who has a dog or two and just bought a new home, and you want to give them something other than the usual potted plant, a dog-themed housewarming gift is a great idea! Read more for some great ideas!
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 10/3/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Raleigh
Category: The Loft 
Where Can Your Kids Get Their Homework Done?
Having a designated spot and plenty of supplies available will help you get through the day-to-day homework requirements and survive those last-minute races to the finish line to complete forgotten assignments. Read more for some ideas to help you make it through the school year with your sanity intact.
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 8/31/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Richmond
Category: The Loft 
It's That Time of Year Again: Back to School
What isn't new are the mixed emotions that you feel every year when the summer is over, and everything is so, well ... NEW! We can all relate to how we feel about getting ready for the school year.
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 8/24/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Charlottesville
Category: The Loft 
Riverdale Park Station - The Lifestyle You've Always Dreamed Of
If you've ever lived in a big city, or even a mid-sized one, chances are you could walk out of your home and take a leisurely stroll to your favorite restaurant, coffee joint, or pub. Grocery stores were nearby, too. In fact, everything you needed was just a short walk away, like it is at Riverdale Park Station - read more.
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 8/22/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Maryland
Category: The Loft 
Painting Your Home: White Walls or Color?
If you just moved into your home, you may be contemplating painting some of the walls. Read more to find out whether you should or not!
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 8/11/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia
Category: The Loft 
How to Create a Cheese Tray That's Not Cheesy
Whether you've been in your home for years or you're excited to have guests for the first time, a dinner party is a great way to interact with friends in an intimate setting. Owning the cheese tray is crucial and we're here to help - read more!
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 8/3/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Richmond
Category: The Loft 
Grilling Tips for Your Fourth of July Party
The Fourth of July is a little weird this year - it's on a Tuesday. So that means most of us will be going to work on Monday, then taking the day off. What do most people do for the Fourth? They grill! Here are some things to know before you dive deep into being a grill master at your Fourth of July party.
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 6/30/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia
Category: The Loft 
Surviving the First Night in Your New Home
When you dream about spending nights in your new home, you may be thinking of cozy evenings by the fire, stories at the dinner table or beloved guests coming by for a visit. The first night however, is usually not so ideal. Here is how you survive the first night in your new home!
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 6/19/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Maryland
Category: The Loft 
Weird Jobs Employees at Stanley Martin Have Had
Most of us need jobs to put food on the table and the majority of us have been working since we were teenagers. Slaving away, putting long hours in, missing out on the fun of growing up, BUT it must be done! We asked our employees some of the weirdest jobs they've ever had and here is what they had to say...
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 6/5/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Charlottesville
Category: The Loft 
Tips to Help Make your Guests Feel Right at Home
If you have ever been on the receiving end of a negative experience of staying with someone, then you know how much the minor details matter. Whether it is arriving to a dark house feeling intrusive or simply crawling into bed after an exhausting day to then discover that the bed you're in is obviously the family pet's preferred place to sleep, it's the details that can make the experience for your guests amazing. Here are some helpful tips to help make your guests feel right at home.
Written by Anthony Ascolese
Submitted on 5/30/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Raleigh
Category: The Loft 
The Perfect Scents for Every Season
Whether you just moved into your new Stanley Martin home or you've been living there for quite some time, you'll want friends and family to walk into a home that smells heavenly. Read more to get an idea of the perfect scents for every season.
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 5/23/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Richmond
Category: The Loft 
5 Stages of Packing Your Home
There's almost nothing more satisfying than moving into a new home. The excitement of making a space that you've fallen in love with all your own can almost overshadow the work that lies ahead. Almost, but not quite. While new beginnings are around the corner, you still need to wrap things up at your old home and one of the most daunting tasks of all is packing...
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 5/19/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Raleigh
Category: The Loft 
Brick Accent Walls Are Here to Stay
Are brick accent walls a thing? Read more to find out!
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 5/11/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Maryland
Category: The Loft 
5 Tips for the Perfect Dinner Party
Whether you've been in your home for years or you're excited to have guests for the first time, a dinner party is a great way to interact with friends in an intimate setting. While dinner and companions are the main components of the evening, a night to remember involves intricate planning and a bit of strategy. Prepare your mind and your kitchen for the perfect dinner party long before the doorbell rings. Read more!
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 4/13/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia
Category: The Loft 
Welcome to the Island - No Jimmy Buffet, the KITCHEN Island.
Ever feel like you could run the world from your kitchen island? Well, maybe not THE world, but most certainly your own world. It's not just an island, it's the family command center and we're here to celebrate it. Read more!
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 3/16/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Charlottesville
Category: The Loft 
Pin It - Pinning Your Dream Home with Stanley Martin Homes
Pinterest. Dear, fabulous, inspiring, wildly-creative Pinterest. What did we do before you?! Read more to see how we can help you pin your dream home!
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 3/10/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Richmond
Category: The Loft 
Thoughts You Have While Planning a Super Bowl Party
Breaking up the brutal monotony of winter comes the country's biggest game on the first Sunday in February. It's Super Bowl season and to keep in line with that resolution to be more social this year, you're considering hosting festivities at your home. But it doesn't matter how many snack recipes you collect, you know there's more to it than those beer commercials would want you to believe. Before settling in for kickoff, there are a few things to consider.
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 1/30/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Maryland
Category: The Loft 
6 Emotional Stages of Buying a Home When You're a Millennial
Securing a place to live is perhaps the most tangible stage of adulting. Putting down roots for yourself - and possibly a significant other, children or pets - is a lot more complicated when you want an address to be more permanent than a lease. Expect to feel all aspects of the six stages of home buying.
Written by Stanley Martin Homes
Submitted on 1/26/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Charlottesville
Category: The Loft 
What is the perfect house for you?
Buying a new home and not sure which one to choose? We have many amazing new home designs to choose from so we wanted to help you out with your decision. Take our quiz to find out what your dream home is!
Written by Stanley Martin Companies
Submitted on 1/19/2017
Posted in New Homes for Sale in Northern Virginia
Category: The Loft