Thursday, December 23, 2010

Caruso Homes Rose Creek Estates- Emory II






Property Information

Address: 16110 Lavendar Dream Lane

Neighborhood: Rose Creek Estates

Price $404,990

Square Feet: 2496

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2 1/2


Property Description:

If you want both privacy and convenience this is it. This beautiful Emory II will never have any homes built next door so enjoy the view and feel free to stretch out and entertain in your spacious backyard. Brand new shopping plaza with grocery store, Target, Costco and more within walking distance.

Your new home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, sitting room in owner's suite, super bath, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, 2 zone HVAC, walk-out basement and more.

We are also offering 6% Closing Help to qualified buyers. For more information contact your Caruso Homes Sales Associate at 1-800-570-2289 or visit CarusoHomes.com.




Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Caruso Charts a Custom Comeback

Source: BIG BUILDER News
Publication date: September 23, 2010

By Teresa Burney

Despite the continuing challenging home building market and strong competition from bigger builders in the Washington D.C. market, Caruso Homes president and owner Jeffrey Caruso is enjoying a lighter state of being these days.

"We have shed 3,000 lots that we owned or contracted for. We are reorganized and we are lean and mean and we are ready for the market turn around," said Caruso. "We have local business investors and funds and we don't have any debt."

And that lightness is giving the Crofton, Md.-based builder the agility to compete against a market full of big builders. Caruso has sold about 40 homes since May by building in communities too small for bigger builders to bother with, providing options other production builders have abandoned, and offering services they can't.

For instance, Caruso, which has two model sales centers in north and south Prince George's County, Maryland, has started offering to build on homeowners' lots. The company is offering its proven floor plans and architecture to buyers as an alternative to more expensive and time-consuming custom construction.

"We had nice success with this in the past," Caruso said. "In the custom home community, it takes a long time to build a house. They (buyers) don't realize that until they get into it. We can sometimes take a year off the process."

The company has just begun to market the service. It is putting its signs up on lots that are for sale in a cross-marketing deal with the landowners. "It helps the lot owner. In addition, it gets our name on a lot of lots."

Caruso is also having success finding lots to build on by picking up smaller-parcels lots from banks that are too small for any of the national builders to care about.

"We are talking with banks about a lot of nice small jobs that maybe other builders might not finish," said Caruso.

Caruso is now building in six communities, two of them under Caruso's control and four for which it has lot take-down agreements with developers.

While the builder's target audience is first-time buyers, the same as many nationals, Caruso is differentiating itself by offering standard upgrades that have been pulled from many of the national builders' homes.

"Builders are stripping houses to the bone, and we are keeping our position as the high-end of the affordable builders," he said. The company works to keep all its offerings below the local FHA loan limit of $417,000.

"We have triple nine-foot ceilings (on every level, including in the basement), a better appliance package, we include more wooden floors and more closet space and windows," he said.

But there is one place where Caruso has had to change its practices to compete--building spec homes.

"The D.C. market is not a spec-home market. Most builders are not building spec homes, the banks won't let them," Caruso said. Yet some of the nationals are, and it was hurting sales because buyers were waiting to sell their homes and then going shopping for something they could buy quickly.

So Caruso has been adding a couple of spec homes in each of its communities, financing the construction with cash on hand, both personal cash and some from local business investors who have worked with the 25-year-old company for years.

"We haven't finished a home that wasn't sold, fortunately" he said. "You do end up negotiating. People drive around with a check in hand."

Caruso completed a reorganization a year ago under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code in a process that was such a model of civility that the judge complimented the attorneys involved. Part of the agreement was that Caruso will share some future profits with creditors.

The company's staff shrunk from 160 to 18 people in the process.

"We are in a great position for a market turnaround," Caruso said.

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Available Home In Ashton Estates- Emory 1

Plan Name: Emory 1
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft. 2660
Price: $399, 690

For More Information Visit CarusoHomes.com Or Call Ellareese at 301-261-0277 x:259

CARUSO HOMES ANNOUNCES ‘OUR HOME ON YOUR LOT’ PROGRAM

CARUSO HOMES ANNOUNCES ‘OUR HOME ON YOUR LOT’ PROGRAM

CROFTON, Md. (September 13, 2010) – Caruso Homes today announced details of a new program making it possible for customers who own property to have Caruso Homes construct a home on their lots, selecting from one of Caruso Homes’ portfolio of award-winning designs.

“Our Home on Your Lot” allows property owners to request custom modifications, save time and money and have a beautiful home built just for them, according to Jeffrey Caruso, president of Caruso Homes.

“If you own a lot and are in search of a builder, Caruso Homes is here to help you save time and money,” Caruso said. “By choosing one of our plans, the work is already done so you can focus on enjoying your new home. You will have immediately cut out the design time, received a pre-bid for fast pricing and be presented with model homes at your convenience.”

Benefits of the Caruso Homes “Our Home on Your Lot” program include:
  • Architecture is already complete, saving 4 to 8 months of design time;
  • The cost to design and structurally engineer the home plan is also complete, saving from $10,000 to $50,000;
  • Approximately two months of bidding time is saved;
  • Knowledge that Caruso Homes has previously built the home, eliminating costly coordination problems and delays;
  • The ability to see what the finished home will look like by visiting models to see the quality first-hand;
  • A 2- to 10-year Residential Warranty Corporation (RWC) structural warranty.

Caruso Homes is offering free pricing for interested lot owners, with estimates typically completed during a single meeting. To review home designs and obtain an estimate, call 301-261-0277 extension 259 and speak to Ellareese Burke to set up an appointment.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Featued Home in Palisades at Oak Creek! Beautiful Spacious Tara Park New Home!













Price

$629,990

Property Description:

A beautiful oak rounded staircase greets you as you walk into this beautfiul 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bath home showcasing many upgraded features. Over 6600 square feet of living space in this home.

For More Information Ask Ellareese and Call 301-261-0277 x-259

Friday, March 19, 2010

Our Values!

Respecting Always The Six Traditions Of Caruso

1. We Care Attitude
We will demonstrate uncompromising integrity and a caring attitude every minute of every day. As representatives of Caruso Homes, anything less is unacceptable.

2. Same Team Concept
Every person, every idea, every voice counts. At Caruso, our common goal is the respect for each player on the team. That includes customers, co-workers and trade partners. We should always expect the best from each other.

3. Atmosphere of Urgency
We will be timely and decisive in our actions, bold in our thinking and never content with anything less than our professional best.

4. Facing Reality
The team whole is dependent on every player's performance. We will identify strengths and weaknesses in each player and react accordingly. Supervisors' evaluations set goals and markers for achievement, then recognize achievement.

5. Thirst for Change
We will hasten our forward progress by: recognizing and being open to new technologies, ideas and concepts; streamlining our processes; and operating more intelligently to eliminate errors. Because a company grows as individuals grow, we will encourage every player to share ideas, contribute and constantly seek improvement, both personally and professionally. Only then can we exceed expectations.

6. Truth and Commitment–In Writing
We can commit in writing by living our core values. Because our values and guidelines are then in writing, employees become empowered to make decisions effectively and independently. This, in turn, allows us to honor our commitments and close the commitment circle.

15 Available New Homes!

15 NEW CARUSO HOMES IN MARYLAND SPECIALLY PRICED* AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE-IN!

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Caruso Homes - Designs

Caruso Homes - Not Built - Crafted.

Beyond the quality of our work, what truly sets Caruso apart is the individual character of every design series we offer. Each one has its own special appeal for home buyers who have a clear vision of what kind of living space will truly reflect who they are. Within each series, every design offers enough options for you to "fine tune" the final version of the place you'll proudly call home for years to come.

To see our home virtual tours please visit this link here.