Caruso Homes

Check Out Our Available 2 Bed 2 Bath Dream Home - A Must See

2012-01-25T11:59:00.000-08:00

705 Harmony Way

Strauss, Elevation 2 with Conservatory! This inventory home needs to sell so we have lowered to price to the lowest level in over five years! This home comes standard with 9' ceilings, conservatory extension, upgraded trim package and fireplace. Call your Symphony Village Sales Associate today to take advantage of this one time inventory home pricing.

Neighborhood: Symphony Village
Price : $299,900

Beds 2
Baths 2
Sq Feet 1841
Garage 2

•Elevation 2
•Brick Front Elev 2 Upgrade Siding (6" Beaded)
•House Wrap
•42" Kitchen Cabinets W/ Crown
•Molding – Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
•Hardwood Foyer
•In-ground Sprinklers (Front &Sides)
•Interior Lever Door Handles
•Tray Ceiling Master Bedroom
•Angled Corners
•9Ft Ceiling 1st Floor
•Conservatory
•Cased Windows Elev 2
•Angled Bay Window - Owner's Suite
•Alternate Master Bath
•Low Voltage Under Cabinet Lighting
•Crown In Bedroom #2, Living Room, Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Den / Library, Master Bedroom, Dining Room
•2 Tone Paint
•3 Sided Gas Fireplace
•Catalina (3-Sided FP Top)
•Structured Wiring Package
•Security Package
•Garage Door Opener W/2 Transmitters

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Check Out Our Amazing 3 Bed 3 Bath Dream Home - A Must See!!!

2012-01-16T11:51:00.000-08:00

618 Harmony Way

Strauss, Elevation 1 with finished basement on a premium lot. This inventory home needs to sell so we have lowered to price to the lowest level in over five years! This home comes standard with 9' floors on both levels, upgraded trim package and fireplace. Call your Symphony Village Sales Associate today to take advantage of this one time inventory home pricing.

Neighborhood: Symphony Village
Price : $410,900

Beds 3
Baths 3
Sq Feet 2200
Garage 2

•Brick Water Table
•House Wrap
• Upgrade Siding (6" Beaded)
• 42" Kitchen Cabinets W/ Crown Molding – Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
• Hardwood Foyer
• Inground Sprinklers (Front & Sides)
• Interior Lever Door Handles
• Tray Ceiling Master Bedroom
• Angled Corners
• 9Ft Ceiling Bsmt Walls & 1st Floor
• Upgrade 30 Yr Arch Shingle
• Basement Rec Room, Full Bath & Den
• Upgrade Attic Insulation R38
• Insulated Exterior Garage Walls & Ceiling (R-13) Incl. GarageDoors
• Oak Stairs & Rails (stained risers)
• Cased Windows
• Low Voltage Under Cabinet Lighting
• Upgrade Lighting Package
• Crown In Bedroom #2, Living Room, Foyer, Family Room, Den / Library & Master Bedroom
• 2 Tone Paint 1st & 2nd Floor
• Gas Fireplace
• Structured Wiring Package
• Security Package
• Upgrade 6' Slider Patio Door
• Ceiling Fan Rough-In
• 12' by 36' Stone Paver Deck

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Check Out Our Available 2 Bed 2 Bath Dream Home - A Must See

2012-01-12T14:16:00.000-08:00

157 Symphony Way

The Puccini inventory home is now complete and move in ready. This home has it all, a large kitchen with maple cabinets, granite tops, stainless appliances, computer desk, an island and ceramic tile floor making it a cooks dream. The Great room off of the kitchen has a fireplace, hardwood floors and built in bookcases. A box bay window and sitting room makes the owner’s suite the perfect room to relax in and let’s not forget the screened in porch!!!! A two car garage with sky basement and dinning room make this the perfect 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathroom house. At just $349,990 you could be living the good life at Symphony Village before summer ends!!

Neighborhood: Symphony Village
Price : $349,990

Beds 2
Baths 2
Sq Feet 1440

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Check Out Our Amazing Available 4 Bed 2 Bath Dream Home - A Must See

2012-01-05T13:04:00.000-08:00

Crofton, MD 21114

Dont Miss This 4 Bed 2 Bath Available Dream Home

2011-12-28T11:02:00.000-08:00

13908 Umbel Lane

Kingsport, Elevation 6 with brick features such as Brick Front, Brick Stoop and Brick to grade on exposed concrete. This home comes standard with 9' floors on all three levels, a large rear morning room and a beautifully designed window wall. A Caribbean Bath anchors the 2nd floor which includes an optional 3rd bath in the 2nd bedroom, Trayed Ceilings, Wood Floors, and so much more. . Call your Caruso Homes sales associate today or stop by our regional model located within the Palisades community. Current Incentives include $20,000 in closing help when using our approved Lender and Title Company!

Neighborhood: Palisades at Oak Creek
Price : $549,990

Beds 4
Baths 2
Sq Feet 5616

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Dont Miss This 4 Bed 2 Bath Available Dream Home

2011-12-28T09:13:00.000-08:00

16212 Dawn Chorus Lane

With a walk out finished basement backing up to HOA Open Space, this Emory II, Elevation 1 includes a brick front, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Owner's suite has a serene sitting room, a large walk-in closet and “Spa-like” Caribbean bath with a walk through shower. Designer touches throughout such as stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, dual zone high efficiency HVAC and more.

Neighborhood: Rose Creek Estates
Price : $416,990

Beds 4
Baths 2
Sq Feet 2868

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Check Out Our Available 4 Bed 2 Bath Dream Home - A Must See

2011-12-21T12:18:00.000-08:00

16212 Dawn Chorus Lane

With a walk out finished basement backing up to HOA Open Space, this Emory II, Elevation 1 includes a brick front, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Owner's suite has a serene sitting room, a large walk-in closet and “Spa-like” Caribbean bath with a walk through shower. Designer touches throughout such as stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, dual zone high efficiency HVAC and more.

Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sq. Feet: 2868
Garage:

Neighborhood: Rose Creek Estates
Price : $416,990

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 705 Harmony Way

2011-12-06T14:05:00.000-08:00

Available Home : Price Lowered For Sale - 143 Opera Court - LOOK NOW

2011-11-25T14:52:00.000-08:00

143 Opera Court

Bach, Elevation 2 with sky basement! This inventory home needs to sell so we have lowered to price to the lowest level in over five years! This home comes standard with 9' ceilings, upgraded trim package and fireplace. Call your Symphony Village Sales Associate today to take advantage of this one time inventory home pricing.

Neighborhood: Symphony Village
Price : $299,900

Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Sq Feet 1775

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 618 Harmony Way

2011-11-16T14:10:00.000-08:00

Available Home - 13908 Umbel Lane

2011-11-08T12:07:00.000-08:00

13908 Umbel Lane

Kingsport, Elevation 6 with brick features such as Brick Front, Brick Stoop and Brick to grade on exposed concrete. This home comes standard with 9' floors on all three levels, a large rear morning room and a beautifully designed window wall. A Caribbean Bath anchors the 2nd floor which includes an optional 3rd bath in the 2nd bedroom, Trayed Ceilings, Wood Floors, and so much more. . Call your Caruso Homes sales associate today or stop by our regional model located within the Palisades community. Current Incentives include $20,000 in closing help when using our approved Lender and Title Company!

Neighborhood: Palisades at Oak Creek
Price : $549,990

Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sq. Feet: 5616
Garage: 2

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 13908 Umbel Lane

2011-11-04T08:56:00.000-07:00

13908 Umbel Lane

Kingsport, Elevation 6 with brick features such as Brick Front, Brick Stoop and Brick to grade on exposed concrete. This home comes standard with 9' floors on all three levels, a large rear morning room and a beautifully designed window wall. A Caribbean Bath anchors the 2nd floor which includes an optional 3rd bath in the 2nd bedroom, Trayed Ceilings, Wood Floors, and so much more. . Call your Caruso Homes sales associate today or stop by our regional model located within the Palisades community. Current Incentives include $20,000 in closing help when using our approved Lender and Title Company

Neighborhood: Palisades at Oak Creek
Price : $549,990

Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sq. Feet: 5616
Garage: 2

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 157 Symphony Way

2011-10-25T13:06:00.000-07:00

157 Symphony Way

Neighborhood: Symphony Village
Price : $349,990

The Puccini inventory home is now complete and move in ready. This home has it all, a large kitchen with maple cabinets, granite tops, stainless appliances, computer desk, an island and ceramic tile floor making it a cooks dream. The Great room off of the kitchen has a fireplace, hardwood floors and built in bookcases. A box bay window and sitting room makes the owner’s suite the perfect room to relax in and let’s not forget the screened in porch!!!! A two car garage with sky basement and dinning room make this the perfect 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathroom house. At just $349,990 you could be living the good life at Symphony Village before summer ends!!

Beds:2
Baths:2
Sq Feet 1440
Garage:2

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 7214 Cimmaron Ash Court

2011-10-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

7214 Cimmaron Ash Court

This stunning Emory II, Elevation 3 includes such features as a brick front , 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Owner's suite has a sitting room, large walk-in closet and California bath. Designer touches throughout such as stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, dual zone high efficiency HVAC and more.

Neighborhood: Timber Ridge
Price : $427,500

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Feet: 2868
Garage: 2

House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Two car garage
•House Wrap
•25 Year Shingles
•4" Siding
•9' First Floor Walls
•9' Second Floor Walls
•Finished Basement with 9' walls & Double Areaway
•Fire Sprinklers
•Full Basement Bathroom
•California Bath in Master Bedroom
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Birch Cabinets, Granite Tops,
SS Appliances and Crown molding
•75 Gallon Water Heater
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded Tile in Master Bathroom
•8X10 Ceramic Tile Walls with Listellos
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room with a stone façade & Mantel
•Hardwood in Foyer, Kitchen and Powder Room
•Tile Laundry Room
•Dual Zone HIGH EFFICIENCY Heat System
•Low E Glass Windows
•Recessed Lights in Kitchen
•Upgraded Trim Package through the entire house
•Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom & Dining Room
•Structured Wiring Package
•2-Tone Paint 1st and 2nd Floor
•Fully Sodded Yard
•Ceiling Fan Rough-In with Switch in Master Bedroom

For More Information Please Contact :

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 16212 Dawn Chorus Lane

2011-10-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

16212 Dawn Chorus Lane

With a walk out finished basement backing up to HOA Open Space, this Emory II, Elevation 1 includes a brick front, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Owner's suite has a serene sitting room, a large walk-in closet and “Spa-like” Caribbean bath with a walk through shower. Designer touches throughout such as stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, dual zone high efficiency HVAC and more.

Neighborhood: Rose Creek Estates
Price : $416,990

Beds : 4
Baths : 2.5
Square Feet : 2868

For More Information Please Contact :

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 157 Symphony Way

2011-10-05T10:03:00.000-07:00

157 Symphony Way

The Puccini inventory home is now complete and move in ready.
This home has it all, a large kitchen with maple cabinets,
granite tops, stainless appliances, computer desk, an island
and ceramic tile floor making it a cooks dream. The Great
room off of the kitchen has a fireplace, hardwood floors and
built in bookcases. A box bay window and sitting room makes
the owner’s suite the perfect room to relax in and let’s not
forget the screened in porch!!!! A two car garage with sky
basement and dinning room make this the perfect 2 bedrooms/
2 bathroom house. At just $349,990 you could be living the
good life at Symphony Village.

Neighborhood: Symphony Village
Price : $349,990

Beds : 2
Baths : 2
Sq. Feet : 1440

For More Information Please Contact :

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 7201 China Doll Court

2011-09-27T10:41:00.000-07:00

7201 China Doll Court

EMORY II Emory II, Elevation 1 includes a brick front,
side brick features, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
Owner's suite has a serene sitting room, a large
walk-in closet and “Spa-like” Caribbean bath with
a walk through shower. Designer touches throughout
such as stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings
on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, dual zone high efficiency
HVAC and more.

Neighborhood: Rose Creek Estates
Price : $417,990

Beds : 4
Baths : 2
Sq. Feet : 2960

House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Two car garage
•House Wrap
•25 Year Shingles
•9' First Floor Walls
•9' Second Floor Walls
• Walk Out Finished Basement with 9' walls and a 6’ slider
•Fire Sprinklers
•California Bath in Master Bedroom with a walk through
shower
•75 Gallon, High Efficiency Water Heater
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded 12x12 Tile in the Master Bathroom
•6X6 Ceramic Tile Walls with Listellos
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room with a stone façade
including a stone mantel
•Hardwood in Foyer, Kitchen and Power Room
•Tile Laundry Room
•Dual Zone HIGH EFFICIENCY Heat System with programmable
thermostat
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Birch Cabinets, SS Appliances,
Granite Tops and Crown molding
•Upgraded Trim Package with 2-PC Crown in LR & DR, and
Shadow Boxes In Dining Room
•Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom & Dining Room
•Structured Wiring Package
•2-Tone Paint 1st and 2nd Floor
•Fully Sodded Yard
•Ceiling Fan Rough-In with Switch in Master Bedroom

For More Information Please Contact :

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 7310 Gosling Place

2011-09-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

7310 Gosling Place

EMORY II With a walk out finished basement
backing up to HOA Open Space, this Emory II,
Elevation 3 includes a brick front, 4 bedrooms
and 2 1/2 baths. Owner's suite has a serene
sitting room, a large walk-in closet and “Spa-like”
Caribbean bath with a walk through shower. Designer
touches throughout such as stone fireplace, gourmet
kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods,
dual zone high efficiency HVAC and more.

Neighborhood: Ashton Estates
Price : $457,990

Beds : 4

Baths : 2

Sq. Feet : 2868

House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Two car garage
•House Wrap
•25 Year Shingles
•9' First Floor Walls
•9' Second Floor Walls
• Walk Out Finished Basement with 9' walls
and a 6’ slider
•Fire Sprinklers
•California Bath in Master Bedroom with a
small walk through shower
•75 Gallon, High Efficiency Water Heater
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded 12x12 Tile in the Master Bathroom
•6X6 Ceramic Tile Walls with Listellos
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room with a stone
façade including a stone mantel
•Hardwood in Foyer, Kitchen and Power Room
•Tile Laundry Room
•Dual Zone HIGH EFFICIENCY Heat System with
programmable thermostat
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Birch Cabinets, SS
Appliances, Granite Tops and Crown molding
•Upgraded Trim Package with 2-PC Crown in LR
& DR, and Shadow Boxes In Dining Room
•Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom & Dining Room
•Structured Wiring Package
•2-Tone Paint 1st and 2nd Floor
•Fully Sodded Yard
•Ceiling Fan Rough-In with Switch in Master Bedroom

For More Information Please Conact :

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Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 7303 Gosling Place

2011-09-12T11:50:00.000-07:00

7303 Gosling Place

Neighborhood: Ashton Estates
Price : $457,990

Beds : 4
Baths : 3
Sq. Feet : 3982
Garage : 2

This Emory II, Elevation 1 includes a brick front,
4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Owner's suite has a sitting room,
large walk-in closet and super bath. Designer touches
throughoutsuch as stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings
on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, 2 zone HVAC and more.This Emory II,
Elevation 1 includes a brick front, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
Owner's suite has a sitting room, large walk-in closet and super
bath. Designer touches throughout such as stone fireplace, gourmet
kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, 2 zone HVAC and more.

House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Two car garage
•House Wrap
•25 Year Shingles
•9' First Floor Walls
•9' Second Floor Walls
•Finished Basement with 9' walls
•Fire Sprinklers
•3-Pc rough in
•Caribbean Bath in Master Bedroom
•75 Gallon Water Heater
•Elongated Toilets
•Cultured Marble Vanity Tops
•Upgraded Master Tile
•6X6 Ceramic Tile Floors
•8X10 Ceramic Tile Walls with Listellos
•6X6 Ceramic Tile in Hall and Powder Rooom
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room with a stone façade
•Includes built out box and stone mantel
•Hardwood in Foyer
•Hardwood in Kitchen
•Hardwood in the Powder Room
•Tile Laundry Room
•Dual Zone Heat System
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Birch Cabinets with Crown molding
•Upgraded Stainless Steel Appliance package
•Recessed Lights in Kitchen
•Upgraded Trim Package with 2-PC Crown in LR & DR
•Shadow Boxes In Dining Room
•Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom
•Tray Ceiling in Dining Room
•Structured Wiring Package
•2-Tone Paint 1st and 2nd Floor
•Fully Sodded Yard
•Ceiling Fan Rough-In with Switch in Master Bedroom

For More Information Please Contact :

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289
Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Homes - 14201 Village Manor Ct

2011-09-07T13:55:00.000-07:00

14201 Village Manor Ct

Property Information
Neighborhood: Palisades at Oak Creek
Price : $599,900

Beds : 5
Baths 5.1
Sq. Feet 6644
Garage 2

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.
An additional $20,000 in closing help to the Buyer!
This beautiful & spacious Tara Park, elevation 2 has been built with
numerous brick features such as Brick Front,
Brick Stoop and Brick to grade on exposed concrete.
This home has 9’ first floor as a 9’ finished basement.
A Owner’s Suite Super Bath is one of many quality upgrades such
as a Gourmet Kitchen, Wood Floors, Finished Basement and many more.
Call your Caruso Homes sales associate today or stop by
our regional model located within the Palisades community.
Currrent Incentives include $20,000 in closing help
when using our approved Lender and Title Company!

House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Brick Watertable & Stoop
• Side Load Garage
•Upgraded Siding on side and rear elevations
•30 Year Shingles
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42” cabinets, crown molding, SS Appliances and Granite Tops
•9' First Floor Walls
•Finished Basement with 9' walls and a full bathroom
•Double Areaway
•Dual Zone HVAC System
•75 Gallon Water Heater
•House Wrap
•Fire Sprinkler System
• Super Bath in Master Bedroom
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded Tile in Master Bathroom
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room
•Hardwood in Foyer
•Recessed Lights in Kitchen
•Upgraded Trim Package throughout
•Structured Wiring Package
•Fully Sodded Yard

Available Home - @ Symphony Way

2011-08-30T11:26:00.000-07:00

Symphony Way

"Pre-selected" Mozart Elevation 2 home to be built at Symphony Village on the lot of your choice. We have completed the selction process for you so all you have to do is move in and enjoy! This home can be be built on any of the corner lots that are open for sale at the community. Call your Caruso Sales Associate today to discuss this great opportunity and take advantage of our sales programs including our Military Discount as well as our "Help you Sell Your Home" program

Property Information
Neighborhood: Symphony Village
Price : $420,890

Plan Name Beds Baths Sq. Feet Garage
Mozart 3 2 2280 2

Base House Price $362,990
Total Options Package $62,900
Total Sales Value $425,890
Total Discount -$5,000
Inventory Program Pricing $420,890

House Includes the following options:
•Upgraded Siding
•Two car garage
•House Wrap
• Hardwood Floors in the Foyer
•9' First Floor Ceilings
•Inground Front and Side Irrigation
• Rear Sunroom
• Angled Bay Windowin Owner's Suite
• Cabinet Upgrade #5 with Corain C-Tops
• Appliance Upgrade Package #3
• Upgraded Crown Molding Trim Package
• 36" Gas Fireplace in the Family Room
• Bathroom Upgrade #1 in Master and Hall Bath
• Soaking Tup with Jets in Maaster Bathroom
• Programmable Thermonstats
• High Efficiency Heat System
• Low E Windows

For More Information Please Contact :

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289
Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 14201 Village Manor Ct

2011-08-24T12:07:00.000-07:00

14201 Village Manor Ct

Price : $599,900

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. An additional $20,000 in closing help to the Buyer!
This beautiful & spacious Tara Park, elevation 2 has been built with numerous brick features such as Brick Front, Brick Stoop and Brick to grade on exposed concrete. This home has 9’ first floor as a 9’ finished basement. A Owner’s Suite Super Bath is one of many quality upgrades such as a Gourmet Kitchen, Wood Floors, Finished Basement and many more. Call your Caruso Homes sales associate today or stop by our regional model located within the Palisades community. Currrent Incentives include $20,000 in closing help when using our approved Lender and Title Company!
House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Brick Watertable & Stoop
• Side Load Garage
•Upgraded Siding on side and rear elevations
•30 Year Shingles
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42” cabinets, crown molding, SS Appliances and Granite Tops
•9' First Floor Walls
•Finished Basement with 9' walls and a full bathroom
•Double Areaway
•Dual Zone HVAC System
•75 Gallon Water Heater
•House Wrap
•Fire Sprinkler System
• Super Bath in Master Bedroom
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded Tile in Master Bathroom
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room
•Hardwood in Foyer
•Recessed Lights in Kitchen
•Upgraded Trim Package throughout
•Structured Wiring Package
•Fully Sodded Yard

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289

Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 16212 Dawn Chorus Lane

2011-08-15T12:49:00.000-07:00

16212 Dawn Chorus Lane

With a walk out finished basement backing up to HOA Open Space, this Emory II, Elevation 1 includes a brick front, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Owner's suite has a serene sitting room, a large walk-in closet and “Spa-like” Caribbean bath with a walk through shower. Designer touches throughout such as stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, dual zone high efficiency HVAC and more.
Price includes 6% closing assistance. Contact your Caruso Homes Sales Agent today! The following options are included in this home:

Beds : 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq Feet : 2868
Garage : 2
Neighborhood : Rose Creek Estates
Price : $416,990

Base House Price $369,990
Total Options Package $90,095
Total Sales Value $460,085
Total Discount -$43,095
Inventory Program Pricing $416,990

House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Two car garage
•House Wrap
•25 Year Shingles
•9' First Floor Walls
•9' Second Floor Walls
• Walk Out Finished Basement with 9' walls and a 6’ slider
•Fire Sprinklers
•Mini Caribbean Bath in Master Bedroom with a walk through shower
•75 Gallon, High Efficiency Water Heater
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded 12x12 Tile in the Master Bathroom
•6X6 Ceramic Tile Walls with Listellos
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room with a stone façade including a stone mantel
•Hardwood in Foyer, Kitchen and Power Room
•Tile Laundry Room
•Dual Zone HIGH EFFICIENCY Heat System with programmable thermostat
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Birch Cabinets, SS Appliances, Granite Tops and Crown molding
•Upgraded Trim Package with 2-PC Crown in LR & DR, and Shadow Boxes In Dining Room
•Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom & Dining Room
•Structured Wiring Package
•2-Tone Paint 1st and 2nd Floor
•Fully Sodded Yard
•Ceiling Fan Rough-In with Switch in Master Bedroom

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289

Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 2611 Admiral Ridge CT.

2011-08-11T12:34:00.000-07:00

2611 Admiral Ridge CT.

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Colonial. This home can be your private retreat from a hectic schedule with an owner's suite that includes a sitting room, huge 19'x8' walk-in closet, and spa-like bathroom with large soaking tub, separate shower and double vanities. You will truly enjoy preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen with double-ovens and lots of prep space. In the evenings relax by your fireplace in the family room or take a walk around this gorgeous community with parks, ponds and trails. Your new home also includes: hardwood foyer and staircase, upgraded trim package, 9' ceilings on first floor and basement, pre-wiring for a whole-house music system and more.

Plan Name	Beds	Baths	Sq. Feet	Garage
Emory II	4	2.1	2868	2

Neighborhood: Edelen Village
Price : $379,990

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289

Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 157 Symphony Way

2011-08-01T08:46:00.000-07:00

157 Symphony Way

Neighborhood: Symphony Village
Price : $349,990

Beds : 2
Baths : 2
SQ Feet : 1440
Garage : 2

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289

Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 7310 Gosling Place

2011-07-25T10:33:00.000-07:00

7310 Gosling Place

EMORY II With a walk out finished basement backing up to HOA Open Space, this Emory II, Elevation 3 includes a brick front, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Owner's suite has a serene sitting room, a large walk-in closet and “Spa-like” Caribbean bath with a walk through shower. Designer touches throughout such as stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings on ALL 3 levels, hardwoods, dual zone high efficiency HVAC and more.

Property Information

Neighborhood: Ashton Estates
Price : $457,990

House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Two car garage
•House Wrap
•25 Year Shingles
•9' First Floor Walls
•9' Second Floor Walls
• Walk Out Finished Basement with 9' walls and a 6’ slider
•Fire Sprinklers
•California Bath in Master Bedroom with a small walk through shower
•75 Gallon, High Efficiency Water Heater
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded 12x12 Tile in the Master Bathroom
•6X6 Ceramic Tile Walls with Listellos
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room with a stone façade including a stone mantel
•Hardwood in Foyer, Kitchen and Power Room
•Tile Laundry Room
•Dual Zone HIGH EFFICIENCY Heat System with programmable thermostat
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Birch Cabinets, SS Appliances, Granite Tops and Crown molding
•Upgraded Trim Package with 2-PC Crown in LR & DR, and Shadow Boxes In Dining Room
•Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom & Dining Room
•Structured Wiring Package
•2-Tone Paint 1st and 2nd Floor
•Fully Sodded Yard
•Ceiling Fan Rough-In with Switch in Master Bedroom

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289

Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 14201 Village Manor Ct

2011-07-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

14201 Village Manor Ct

Neighborhood: Palisades at Oak Creek
Price : $629,990

Bedrooms : 5
Bathrooms : 5.1
Garage : 2
Square Feet : 6,644

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. An additional $20,000 in closing help to the Buyer!
This beautiful & spacious Tara Park, elevation 2 has been built with numerous brick features such as Brick Front, Brick Stoop and Brick to grade on exposed concrete. This home has 9’ first floor as a 9’ finished basement. A Owner’s Suite Super Bath is one of many quality upgrades such as a Gourmet Kitchen, Wood Floors, Finished Basement and many more. Call your Caruso Homes sales associate today or stop by our regional model located within the Palisades community. Currrent Incentives include $20,000 in closing help when using our approved Lender and Title Company!
House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Brick Watertable & Stoop
• Side Load Garage
•Upgraded Siding on side and rear elevations
•30 Year Shingles
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42” cabinets, crown molding, SS Appliances and Granite Tops
•9' First Floor Walls
•Finished Basement with 9' walls and a full bathroom
•Double Areaway
•Dual Zone HVAC System
•75 Gallon Water Heater
•House Wrap
•Fire Sprinkler System
• Super Bath in Master Bedroom
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded Tile in Master Bathroom
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room
•Hardwood in Foyer
•Recessed Lights in Kitchen
•Upgraded Trim Package throughout
•Structured Wiring Package
•Fully Sodded Yard

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289
Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 2611 Admiral Ridge CT.

2011-07-05T11:50:00.000-07:00

2611 Admiral Ridge CT.

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Colonial. This home can be your private retreat from a hectic schedule with an owner's suite that includes a sitting room, huge 19'x8' walk-in closet, and spa-like bathroom with large soaking tub, separate shower and double vanities. You will truly enjoy preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen with double-ovens and lots of prep space. In the evenings relax by your fireplace in the family room or take a walk around this gorgeous community with parks, ponds and trails. Your new home also includes: hardwood foyer and staircase, upgraded trim package, 9' ceilings on first floor and basement, pre-wiring for a whole-house music system and more.

Neighborhood: Edelen Village
Price : $379,990

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289

Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home - 2708 Pumpkin Street

2011-06-21T08:06:00.000-07:00

2708 Pumpkin Street

Neighborhood: Rivergate Estates
Price : $399,500

Property Description:
Incredible opportunity to own a highly desirable Princeton, elevation 1 backing to a serene tree line. Your new home will have a two-car side-load garage, sit high on a hill, and have breathtaking sunsets. Be in by the holidays and watch the change of seasons from your two-story family room with plenty of windows and natural light. Other features include: hardwoods, upgrade trim package, stainless steel double ovens, gourmet kitchen, 9' ceilings on all floors, stone fireplace, super bath and much more.

Base House Price $409,990
Total Options Package $88,079
Total Sales Value $498,069
Total Discount -$98,569
Inventory Program Pricing $399,500

House Includes the following options:
• Brick Front
• Two car side load garage
•House Wrap
•25 Year Shingles
•9' First Floor Walls
•9' Second Floor Walls
•Finished Basement with 9' walls
•Fire Sprinklers
•Super Bath in Master Bedroom
•75 Gallon Water Heater
•Elongated Toilets
•Cultured Marble Vanity Tops
•Upgraded Master Tile
•12X12 Ceramic Tile Floors
•8X10 Ceramic Tile Walls with Listellos
•6X6 Ceramic Tile in Hall and Powder Room
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room with a stone façade
•Includes built out box and stone mantel
•Hardwood in Foyer, Kitchen and Powder Room
•Tile Laundry Room
•Dual Zone Heat System
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Birch Cabinets, SS Appliances & Crown molding
•Laminate Kitchen Counter Tops
• Kitchen Island with 10" overhang
•Recessed Lights in Kitchen
• Butler’s Pantry
•Upgraded Trim Package with 2-PC Crown in LR & DR
•Shadow Boxs In Dining Room
•Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom
•Structured Wiring Package
•2-Tone Paint 1st and 2nd Floor
•Fully Sodded Yard
Price includes 6% Closing help for Qualified Buyers. Contact your Caruso Homes Sales Associate today for more information.

For More Information Please Contact:

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289
Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Homes - 14201 Village Manor Ct

2011-06-13T10:17:00.000-07:00

14201 Village Manor Ct

Property Information

Neighborhood: Palisades at Oak Creek
Price : $629,990
Currrent Incentives include $20,000 in closing help when using our approved Lender and Title Company!
House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•Brick Watertable & Stoop
• Side Load Garage
•Upgraded Siding on side and rear elevations
•30 Year Shingles
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42” cabinets, crown molding, SS Appliances and Granite Tops
•9' First Floor Walls
•Finished Basement with 9' walls and a full bathroom
•Double Areaway
•Dual Zone HVAC System
•75 Gallon Water Heater
•House Wrap
•Fire Sprinkler System
• Super Bath in Master Bedroom
•Elongated Toilets
•Upgraded Tile in Master Bathroom
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room
•Hardwood in Foyer
•Recessed Lights in Kitchen
•Upgraded Trim Package throughout
•Structured Wiring Package
•Fully Sodded Yard

For Further Information Please Contact:

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-570-2289

Caruso Homes, Inc.
1655 Crofton Blvd, Suite 200
Crofton, MD 21114

Available Home Accokeek, MD: 4 Beds 2.5 Baths, 2 Car garage

2011-04-27T16:03:00.000-07:00

2611 Admiral Ridge CT.

Property Information

Neighborhood: Edelen Village
Price : $379,990

Plan Name	Beds	Baths	Sq. Feet	Garage
Emory II	4	2.1	2868	2

Palisades at Oak Creek Featuring Westminster Model

2011-02-02T10:42:00.000-08:00

Property Information
14108 Jones Bridge Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Neighborhood: Palisades at Oak Creek
Price : $559,990
Plan Name: Westminster
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.2
Sq. Feet: 3554
Garage: 2

Property Description:
Westminster, Elevation 2 with numerous brick features such as Brick Front, Brick Stoop and Brick to grade on exposed concrete. This home comes standard witha 4' family room extension and 9' floors on all three levels. An upgraded Master Bath puts the finishing touches on the other quality upgrades such as a Gourmet Kitcehn, Wood Floors, Finished Basement and many more. Call your Caruso Homes sales associate today or stop by our regional model located within the Palisades community.

Base House Price $469,750
Total Options Package $241,914
Total Sales Value $711,664
Total Discount -$151,674
Inventory Program Pricing $559,990

House Includes the following options:
•Brick Front
•House Wrap
•25 Year Shingles
•9' First Floor Walls
•9' Second Floor Walls
• 4' Family Room Extension
• Large Morning Room
•Finished Basement with 9' walls and a full bathroom
•Double Areaway
• Basement Wet Bar with Granite Countertops
•Fire Sprinklers
•Bermuda Bath in Master Bedroom with Step Up Soaking Tub
• Upgraded Moen Finished
• Optional 3rd Bath
•75 Gallon Water Heater
•Elongated Toilets
•Cultured Marble Vanity Tops
•Upgraded Master Tile
•12X12 Ceramic Tile Floors
•8X10 Ceramic Tile Walls with Listellos
•6X6 Ceramic Tile in Hall and Powder Rooom
•Gas Fireplace in Family Room with a stone façade
•Includes built out box and stone mantel
•Two Sided Fireplace in Master Bedroom •Hardwood in Foyer
•Hardwood in Kitchen & Morning Room
•Hardwood in the Powder Room
• Hardwood in Dining Room
•Tile Laundry Room
•Dual Zone Heat System
•Gourmet Kitchen with 42" Birch Cabinets with Crown molding
•Laminate Kitchen Counter Tops
•Upgraded Stainless Steel Appliance package
•Recessed Lights in Kitchen
•Laminate Kitchen Sink Upgrade 80/20
•Upgraded Trim Package with 2-PC Crown in LR & DR
•Shadow Boxs In Dining Room
•Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom
•Structured Wiring Package
•2-Tone Paint 1st and 2nd Floor
•Fully Sodded Yard
•Ceiling Fan Rough-In with Switch in Master Bedroom

For more information on this and other properties, please visit CarusoHomes.com or call us at 1-800-570-2289.

Caruso Homes Rose Creek Estates- Emory II

2010-12-23T09:50:00.000-08:00

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.

Caruso Charts a Custom Comeback

2010-09-28T10:22:00.000-07:00

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.

Visit Us at CarusoHomes.com

Available Home In Ashton Estates- Emory 1

2010-09-24T14:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-24T13:40:00.000-07:00

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.

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

2010-04-27T14:45:00.000-07:00

Price

$629,990

Property Description:

Our Values!

2010-03-19T14:27:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-03-19T14:19:00.000-07:00

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

http://carusohomes.com/quickdelivery/Maryland/index.asp

Caruso Homes - Designs

2010-01-21T10:29:00.000-08:00

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.

Thank you for your service!

2009-12-02T13:06:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your Service!

Military Discount of $1,500.00*

Caruso Homes honors those who have served this great country of ours. All active duty and veterans are eligible for the Military Discount in the Baltimore, Annapolis, Maryland and Dc areas. See your Sales Representative for more information.

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Black Friday Sales Event

2009-11-17T09:51:00.000-08:00

Black Friday Sales Event
November 27, 2009
10:00 AM -to- 05:00 PM

While you are out shopping for everyone on your list,
why not give yourself the gift of the Good Life?

You've waited long enough,
let us begin the crafting of your brand new
Caruso Home at Symphony Village this winter.
You will be ready to move in the spring and
enjoy all that Symphony Village has to offer.
You're Invited!

As a friend of Symphony Village, you are cordially invited to our exclusive
Black Friday Open House.

This event will be an amazing opportunity to join the
Symphony Village Community!
All of our models will be open with refreshments.
The sales staff will be on hand to show you our
homes available for immediate delivery.

See below for your choice of complimentary Gift Certificates.

These gift certificates are redeemable at the event only!
Additionally, we will be offering other incredible event incentives.

One could have you in a brand new Caruso Home by December!
To avoid the rush, click below to schedule
an appointment with your Community Sales Representative

Register Now!

Where:
Symphony Village
Sales Center
138 Symphony Way
Centreville, MD 21617

Driving Directions

Add to my calendar
If you have trouble with registration, feel free to contact us directly!

Sincerely,

Your Sales Staff at Symphony Village

866-766-0009
www.symphonyvillage.com

Black Friday Sales Event!

2009-11-17T09:49:00.000-08:00

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2009-10-05T07:30:00.001-07:00

Homebuilders who just a year ago were mired in financial woes, putting projects on hold or drowning in inventory are inching back into Maryland's new-home market.Though sales of new single-family homes in the U.S. have shown solid gains over the summer and supply has decreased, builders say today's market is a far cry from the boom years. Credit for builders to buy land and put up homes remains in short supply. And rising unemployment and mortgage troubles are holding back consumers. Still, builders are positioning themselves for growth, expecting an upswing in demand by next year and fearing being left behind.National luxury builder Toll Brothers, which in August reported its first quarterly increase in signed contracts in more than three years, is actively seeking land.Los Angeles-based builder KB Home has resumed plans to build in Maryland and is rolling out a new design of energy-efficient homes with flexible floor plans priced to compete with foreclosures and resales.And local builder Caruso Homes, forced into a bankruptcy last year with debt of more than $100 million and hundreds of empty lots after signed buyers couldn't get loans, has emerged from Chapter 11, ready to build again. Caruso, an Anne Arundel County-based builder, worked through the bankruptcy to satisfy the demands of multiple banks and creditors and emerged last month a scaled-back version of the company that was building about 200 homes a year four years ago."We're at the point where we're spending 100 percent of our time working on selling houses and getting ready to start building again," said president Jeffrey Caruso, who founded the company in 1986. "We sold a couple last week, and will have those under construction in 60 days."Improvement in the resale market has given Maryland's new-home market a boost, said Ken Wenhold, director for Maryland and Virginia for Metrostudy, a national real estate consulting firm that tracks market trends. Over the past six months, new-home contracts in the state have jumped 20 percent compared with the same period last year, he said."A tightening of the resale market has finally pulled people off the sidelines," including those who, over the past few years, have delayed plans to move up to a larger home, he said.Much of the interest can be attributed to the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit in the federal stimulus package, said John E. Kortecamp, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Maryland."I'm hearing from folks that are getting a relatively significant uptick in sales over the prior year," he said, though sales are well below levels of 2006, and building permits are down this year through August, to 5,283 units, compared with 6,497 in the same period in 2008.That uptick in demand, along with Maryland's historically strong job growth, has builders looking at the market, some for the first time, to make land and lot acquisitions."We're seeing more activity in terms of builders purchasing land and lots," Wenhold said. "Builders have the decision to buy lots now to maintain a presence in a core market. Builders are coming to the realization that the market is coming back, and we need to fill our pipeline."You have multiple builders all reaching the same conclusion at the same time, and there are only so many lots out there," Wenhold said.KB Home, which had lowered expenses and shed inventory during the downturn, stopped building altogether in the Mid-Atlantic in late 2007. But all the while, it hung onto land options in suburban Maryland and Virginia markets, said Vince DePorre, regional president.Now, the company is in the early stages of planning for new, single-family and townhouse communities in Upper Marlboro and Waldorf, both in Prince George's County, that are designed to be affordable for first-time buyers, he said. The Open Series homes, which the company rolled out nationwide in March, are billed as "affordable, flexible and energy-efficient," giving buyers a choice of adding or subtracting bedrooms, multiuse spaces and storage areas. Though prices for the Maryland communities have not been announced, they will be designed to compete in the market, DePorre said."A lot of submarkets in the area have become very healthy, with inventory coming down and prices stabilizing," DePorre said. "First-time buyers who were previously priced out are now coming back to take advantage of the return to affordability in the housing market."Toll Brothers, too, is seeing improved sales in all its Maryland communities, including in Howard County, where it just bought land, said Doug Shipe, the builder's Maryland group president. (The company said it is not ready to disclose details about the Howard County property or plans for that site.) In addition to Howard, the company is evaluating potential land acquisitions throughout the Washington and Baltimore suburbs, Shipe said, "to see which are good matches for Toll Brothers."Builders are benefiting from lower land and lot costs to some degree, but "they are not the significant discounts you find in other markets," Wenhold said.Kortecamp estimated that prices are down as much as 30 percent from their peak a few years ago in some cases."And that's a big factor, that there are perceived bargains to be had right now," he said. "There's an anticipation that there's going to be a significant need for new housing in the not-too-distant future."The credit crunch is affecting national, publicly held builders to a lesser degree, Wehnold said."National builders have the deep pockets that allow them to take advantage of these opportunities, and national builders will write down land and lots internally to have a competitive advantage," he said.A survey of National Assocation of Home Builders members released Monday showed that nearly two thirds of single-family home builders are stymied by a severe lack of credit for housing production, including less credit availability and more pressure on borrowers with outstanding loans. But those findings are probably more representative of nonpublic builders who rely on commercial banks, as opposed to the public companies that can raise capital by issuing debt or selling shares or rely on lines of credit, said Dave Ledford, senior vice president for housing finance and land development at NAHB.It's a different scenario from several years ago, when smaller, local builders, such as Caruso Homes, a single-family-home builder, had no problem getting land purchases financed. The builder saw rapid growth in 2005 and 2006 and by 2007 was constructing homes in about 20 communities in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The builder also was working with 2,000 more lots, on which it had options or was bringing through the zoning process. The company had planned to develop more than half of those lots and sell them to other builders and build on the remaining lots. Caruso's homes were priced in the $500,000 to $700,000 range."There was high demand and banks were eager to support these kinds of programs," Caruso said. "We were making a lot of money on home building and covering all the costs on the lots."But by 2006, buyers began to drop off or lose their financing; the slowdown worsened the next year, and "there were no longer the lines" when a new community opened, he said. By early 2008, Caruso's lenders began reappraising the properties at lower values, which accelerated loan payback provisions.Through the Chapter 11 filing in June 2008, Caruso worked with the banks to help sell some of the hundreds of lots or finished houses and to finish incomplete homes, many of them in Prince George's and Charles counties, and at discounts of up to 30 percent. Investors bought some of the properties and agreed to sell some lots back to Caruso in the future. The builder now has model homes and is selling in a 55 or older adult development on the Eastern Shore and two communities in Prince George's County.The builder also was able to repurchase lots from some of the investors for as much as $100,000 less than its original cost and will build homes similar to ones built before the Chapter 11 filing that will sell for less as well, starting in the mid-$300,000s. Caruso said sales have improved since buyers have begun to find it easier to sell existing homes to purchase a move-up home."It's still a challenging market, but houses at the right price are selling," he said. "Our business plan includes growth, but the number of communities we're building in will depend upon financing and the pace at which this market starts to come back."
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Symphony Village

2009-10-05T07:23:00.000-07:00

BUILDER PROFILE
SYMPHONY VILLAGE IS MUSIC TO BUYERS’ EARS
CARUSO HOMES INTRODUCES A NEW COMMUNITY LOCATED IN CENTREVILLE
By Nancy Menefee Jackson Contributing Writer Symphony Village at Centreville delivers on its name, with a harmonious lifestyle and traditional homes that strike just the right note. The streets are named for a musical reference, and the seven models bear the names of composers.
While the theme may be light-hearted, the quality of these exceptional single-family homes built by Caruso Homes is serious indeed.
A visit to the community, located in the charming town of Centreville on the Eastern Shore, just 40 minutes from Annapolis, starts at the clubhouse.
At nearly 14,000 square feet, the clubhouse includes an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis and bocce ball courts, a fitness center, a concert hall and a bar area for socializing. A putting green, craft room, billiards room and card room are all popular with the residents of this 55-and-better community.
“The clubhouse is the hub of the community – we have people who fall in love with that and then pick out a house,” says Betsy Spedden Ewing, design center manager for Symphony Village (www.symphonyvillage.com). “Our residents say they don’t have to go on vacation because they live in a resort.” It’s not just the building, but the activities it fosters that appeal to residents. Spedden Ewing notes that seven different types of card games are played regularly.
“We have cards every night,” she says. Water aerobics, a cycling club and a quilting club are just a few of the activities planned by a social chairperson and a social committee. Because 60 percent of the residents still work, it’s a timesaver to have so many offerings at the clubhouse.
Traveling is popular, too; the singles club just went to Bermuda, another group visited Branson, Mo., and plans are underway for a Mediterranean cruise next spring.
Throw in day trips to the theater, outings to Philadelphia and Annapolis, fishing trips and, of course, a jaunt to the beach, only an hour and 15 minutes away, and residents have plenty to do.
But they’re not just involved in the Symphony Village community. Spedden Ewing explains that many homeowners have become involved in outreach to the greater community as well, volunteering in local schools. Residents created and sold cookbooks to help fund a new kitchen for Centreville’s hospice, and Caruso Homes matched their donation.
It’s easy to see why residents take to Centreville – the quaint town features boutiques and restaurants, and residents can eas-ily walk to stores on walking paths. Topnotch medical practices are available as well.
Plus, residents enjoy plenty of energy for fun and fulfilling activities, since these maintenance-free homes free them from the tyranny of yard work and upkeep.
Symphony Village will have 395 homes when it’s finished, but already 280 have been bought. Only two lots that offer basements are left.
All of the homes are built for one-floor living, with the choice of either three bedrooms or two bedrooms and a den, along with two full baths and a two-car garage. Four models can accommodate an optional second floor.
The smallest of the seven homes in the community is the 1,775-square-foot Bach, which offers a luxurious master suite with twowalk-in closets. Starting at $353,990, it includes a living room and dining room; an island kitchen opens to a generous family room, and a two-car is standard.
One of the most popular options is a “sky basement,” accessed from a set of real steps in the garage – no worries about negotiating pull-down steps. Buyers can also opt for a rear sitting room or solarium.
The Vivaldi, at 2,152 square feet, is one of the most sought-after models. Starting at $375,990, it includes a large kitchen that flows into a breakfast area and family room, as well as a spacious master suite. A charming foyer leads to a living and dining room combination that is perfect for entertaining. A home office space, a den and a generous laundry room take care of everyday tasks. Buyers can opt for a second floor, with a bedroom, bath and loft, or extend the back of the house with a sunroom, sitting room, solarium or conservatory.
The largest house available is the Beethoven, which starts at $404,990 and boasts 2,414 square feet of exciting living space. Its stunning kitchen opens onto a huge family room, and generous closet space is found throughout, including a walk-in closet in the second bedroom. Buyers can opt to add a second floor with a bedroom, bath, loft and exercise room.
No matter which models buyers choose, they’ll find tile in the bathrooms, along with Moen faucets, and a master bath that includes dual vanities, soaking tubs and a shower with a seat.
In the kitchen, oak cabinets are standard, but buyers can opt for maple or cherry cabinets, and add granite, Corian or laminate countertops. The open designs ensure that “You can still be in your kitchen and not feel you’re missing out on anything,” Spedden Ewing says, adding the flow of the floor plans makes entertaining easy.
Along with the sky basements, one of the most popular choices is to add on an extra room – or two – in the form of a sunroom, solarium or sitting room.
“People are opting for that, and that way they’re able to take the smaller house and put the extra rooms on,” Spedden Ewing says.
What they’re really opting, for, though, and it’s a free option, is the relaxing charm of the Eastern Shore way of life. Best of all, residents of Symphony Village can enjoy that lifestyle in a quaint town that’s centrally located and within easy driving distance of Washington, D.C., Baltimore or Philadelphia.

Emerging from School Moratorium

2009-09-29T14:05:00.000-07:00

They can slap a ‘G’ rating on ‘Symphony Village’ in Pasadena: it’s ‘appropriate for all ages.”

Because of changes in school districts, the 924 unit community has just been re-approved to remove the age-restricted label. In a market in which senior housing is among the slowest moving product, shedding the ‘Active Adult’ tag and tapping into the broader market is like winning the lottery.

Where they can, other developers are revising their plans to drop the age-restricted label. It’s a measure of how difficult the market for the ‘golden years’ buyer is that some developers are willing get back in the queue for school capacity, even if it means a wait of several years.

Besides Symphony, school capacity changes have also freed up a dozen single-family lots in “Penderbrooke.” Because Old Mill High School has additional room, Koch Associates has submitted plans to revise its approved Final Plan for 60 acres off Severn Chapel Road. Whitehall Development also wants to revise its Final Plan for ‘Admiral’s Ridge townhouse project, already Sketch approved for age-restricted in Arnold. But Annapolis-based Whitehall is opted to revise the application for the broader market, even though it means joining a queue to wait for school capacity.

Symphony will be 250 singles, 266 townhouse villas and 408 condominiums, located on the east side of Marley Neck Boulevard, opposite Freeman Shores Road, and next to the already-selling Tanyard Springs.

Reston, Va.-based Sanctuary Properties owns the Symphony Village ground, but the project is managed by Crofton-based Caruso Homes.

Appreciation Day

2009-09-29T14:04:00.000-07:00

CENTREVILLE — Symphony Village residents thanked those who help fund, design and build the bio-swale in their community at an “appreciation day” on June 30.

A large crowd gathered near the bio-swale, built behind homes on Overture Way. The bio-swale filters and slows down the stormwater runoff. It features stones and rocks and two rain gardens with native plants.

Cass Smith, a resident of Overture Way, recognized those who helped with the project, including Dave Dammeyer, watershed manager for the Town of Centreville; the volunteers in the Corsica River Conservancy; and Denis Radford and Ashley Kidner, who operate International Landscaping & Design, the project contractors; and residents of Symphony Village, who helped put down mulch and haul rocks. Also giving brief remarks were Mark Somerville, a vice president with Caruso Homes, the developer of Symphony Village; John McCoy, ecosystems director with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and coordinator for the Corsica River Watershed Project; and Debbie Pusey, a member of Corsica River Conservancy.

Radford presented photographs to McCoy showing the area before and after the bio-swale was built. Radford presented a copy of the design plan for the bio-swale to Smith. Radford and Kinder were joined by workers in their crew, Fred Sebly, Burns Schaeffer, Ted Heinrich and Richard Coppage.

McCoy recognized Stephan Abel, director of the Chesapeake Bay Recovery Partnership, the organization that applied along with DNR for grants for the bio-swale project. Funding was obtained from the National Fish and Wildlife Federation and the Chesapeake Bay Trust.

Rain gardens are catching on big in Symphony Village and throughout the Corsica River Watershed. Steve Sharkey, a member of the Corsica River Conservancy, said more than 142 rain gardens have been planted in the watershed. A rain garden temporarily stores water after heavy rains, reducing the amount of sediment and pollutants going into streams.
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New bioswale filters stormwater at Symphony Village

2009-09-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

New bioswale filters stormwater at Symphony Village

By KONRAD SUROWIEC Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 4:17 AM CDT

CENTREVILLE A recently completed stormwater management project in the Symphony Village community is designed to improve stormwater quality and reduce soil erosion. It's practical and it looks good, say local residents.

A drainage channel was built behind homes on Overture Way to carry stormwater runoff to a wetlands area, which borders a branch of Mill Stream, a tributary of the Corsica River. Called a bioswale, the channel features stones and rocks and two rain gardens with native plants. The bioswale "filters and slows down" the stormwater, "plus it's going to look so pretty," said Cass Smith, who lives on Overture Way with her husband, Ed Smith.

Cass Smith said it took about a month for workers from International Landscaping & Design to build the bioswale, but the preparation and planning for the job began more than a year ago. She said it was a cooperative effort involving Symphony Village residents, the Corsica River Conservancy, the Town of Centreville; and Caruso Homes, the developer of Symphony Village. The bioswale and rain gardens were designed by Denis Radford and Ashley Kidner.

"It's good the community supports this kind of thing," said Smith.

Rain gardens are also catching on big among Symphony Village residents. Smith said 35 rain gardens have been planted in the community and about 45 more are planned. A rain garden temporarily stores waters after heavy rains, reducing the amount of stormwater runoff that washes sediment and pollutants into streams. The Smiths and their neighbors, Mike and Maggie Crosswhite, share a rain garden that was planted behind their homes. Debbie Pusey, a member of the Corsica River Conservancy, was instrumental in convincing Symphony Village residents to put in rain gardens. Some residents resisted the idea at first, but changed their minds, said Maggie Crosswhite.

"When they started seeing how nice they were, a lot of the 'noes' turned to 'yeses,'" said Crosswhite.

Before the bioswale was built the runoff behind Overture Way was fast and furious, enough to ride a kayak after a big storm, joked Smith.

"Now, it's going to be a focal point point for out community. This is beyond our expectations," she said.

Before Symphony Village was built, the site was farmland and open fields, said Smith. She said the impervious surface from the development "impacts the health of the Corsica River and the watershed." Smith said residents want to do their part to improve water quality and leave a positive legacy.

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Symphony Village Information

2009-09-29T14:02:00.000-07:00

Don't miss one of the last public events of 2009. The Symphony Club Brunch will be held on October 17th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with homeowners and find out for yourself, why they love their community and are so happy with their decision to build a Caruso Home. RSVP is required no later than October 12th as space is limited. Call 866-766-0009 to reserve your seat today.
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Caruso Homes and Timberlake Homes Work Together

2009-09-14T11:50:00.000-07:00

Caruso Homes and Timberlake Homes work together at the Timber Ridge community off Brandywine Road in Clinton Maryland. Jeff Caruso said he likes to work with Timberlake because they develop great neighborhoods; for example, this community has sidewalks and curbs to protect the young children from residential traffic, you don’t see that in every community these days.” The developer John Minzer of Timberlake Homes and Jeff Caruso of Caruso Homes have a long history of working together in neighborhoods; the diversification and competition are good for the home purchaser.

Caruso Homes Emerges from Bankruptcy

2009-09-14T11:10:00.001-07:00

CROFTON, Md (September 3, 2009)-- Caruso Homes, headquartered in Crofton, Md, has had its plan of reorganization filed under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code confirmed by the Honorable Judge F. Schneider of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division, according to Jeffrey Caruso, president of the firm he founded in 1986.
In his closing statement Judge Schneider said, “this case is an example of how the bankruptcy code should work.” He also complimented all those involved in the case including Caruso Homes’ bankruptcy counsel Joel I. Sher of Shapiro, Sher, Guinot and Sandler; Jeff Caruso’s personal attorney Paul Nussbaum of Whiteford, Taylor Preston LLP , each of the 10 banks working with Caruso Homes, the members of the creditors' committee, their counsel, the subcontractor community and Caruso.
The Caruso Homes’ emergence plan includes a provision where certain future profits will be shared with creditors. Caruso explained he will be able to remobilize the newly positioned company with minimal personal and corporate debt and a strong balance sheet.
The company will immediately begin selling seven communities out of two regional models located in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC.
“This is one of the most challenging real estate markets and economic environments in recent history. This is a big day in the history of Caruso Homes and we are thankful that our creditors made this possible,” Caruso said after yesterday's hearing.
Caruso Homes has won more than 100 local and national awards for excellence in service, building systems, home design and many other categories. However, even though the company has well developed policies, systems and procedures, when the sales of Caruso’s more than 20 communities began failing in 2005, the debt service on the 3,000 lots tied up by the company forced it into a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in June, 2008.
“Caruso Homes, along with its lenders and trade partners, have worked together to fashion a plan that allows us to emerge as a competitive and profitable community developer and builder,” Caruso Homes executive vice president Chris Block stated. “The flexibility granted under the plan allows us to navigate business during these unprecedented times and beyond. I am confident that the company and its partners will succeed together.”
The firm is already talking with investors interested in working with a company long on experience and short on debt.With the continued support of SNS Property Finance, a Dutch corporation; Caruso Homes’ Symphony Village has maintained its position as the most successful active adult community on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Mark Somerville, Caruso Homes’ vice president of land development noted that, “We are fortunate that out lender had the foresight to fund the completion of clubhouse the pools and all the roadwork for this 400 lot community, in Centerville Maryland. Our sales have continued and we are entering our final section of this successful community.”

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We began modestly enough in 1985, building custom homes for people unwilling to settle for standard. We believed that every homebuyer is unique and deserves exactly the home they are looking for. Today, you'll find our beliefs haven't changed, as evidenced by the distinctive home designs we offer in a growing number of exceptional communities in Maryland and Virginia. Our homebuyers expect the best from us. We expect no less from ourselves.

Caruso Homes presents The Mozart at Symphony Village in Centerville

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Caruso Homes presents The Mozart at Symphony Village in Centerville Maryland
Those desiring a large home will appreciate the ample dimensions of The Mozart. You may access both the dining room and the living room from the foyer. There is a large family room and a kitchen with breakfast area, as well as an owner's suite that is as private as it is luxurious. Click Floorplan to suit your lifestyle with a basement and expansion rooms, even a loft.
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We began modestly enough in 1985, building custom homes for people unwilling to settle for standard. We believed that every homebuyer is unique and deserves exactly the home they are looking for. Today, you'll find our beliefs haven't changed, as evidenced by the distinctive home designs we offer in a growing number of exceptional communities in Maryland and Virginia. Our homebuyers expect the best from us. We expect no less from ourselves.

Over the years, Caruso Homes has been honored with numerous awards by the industry we're part of. Some awards have been for our designs, some for the quality of our work, some for the accomplishments of our people. But all have been accepted with a mixture of both pride and gratitude– pride in the achievement, gratitude for the hard work every one of our team members puts into getting us there. It's the unwavering dedication of our entire Caruso family that makes it possible.

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