Owner's Blog

Check Out how low interest rates are... Today they were 4.57% for a fixed 30 year loan and they go down from there!

For every 1% savings on your interest rate you will save OVER $30,000 during the life of the loan...

This is incredible and is the best way to save THOUSANDs of DOLLARs on your new purchase.

Give us a call and let us help you SAVE those THOUSANDs.

At Nelson and Bennies Homes we will help you find your dream building location, get you financing in place, assist you in Custom Design your new house, getting all the permits and then we will build your custom home the way your want it.

These RATE will not Last so give us a call soon!

FREE BASEMENT UPGRADE!!!!!!

Nelson and Bennie's Homes are now offering a FREE upgrade to Superior Wall Basement from our standard Concrete basement.

Save Thousands!!!!

From now until the end of summer buy a new home with a standard basement and upgrade to a Superior Wall basement an no additional cost.

For more info call us at:

Nelson Homes (434) 326-5023

Bennie's Homes (434) 485-0015

Read below and findout what you would get with this exciting upgrade....

Superior Walls:

DRY. Superior Walls' special 5,000+ psi concrete mix is moisture resistant. Because additional damp proofing is not required, this can help you save both time and money. With the specified crushed stone sub-footer and perimeter drain, water will be directed away from your foundation, helping to keep your home dry. With our patented technologies and superior manufacturing methods, our basements are the very finest in the world and guaranteed for 15 years.*

WARM. Research indicates that over 20% of your new home's heat loss can occur through your basement walls. That's why Superior Walls foundations feature a continuous layer of insulation bonded directly to the concrete, resulting in high energy efficiency to help you reduce energy costs. Our walls have treated wood nailers built into the concrete studs so you can easily increase the amount of insulation without any need to install additional framing.

SMART. The building industry's leaders are building today's new homes with Superior Walls. Certified trained crews install our superior systems typically in just five hours, in virtually any weather. Your builder can save valuable time building your home with the dry, warm, smart, superior solution.

SUPERIOR. Superior Walls are created in a controlled factory environment to ensure that your new home's foundation will be built to the industry's highest standards. The concrete is reinforced with steel rebar, making it stronger than traditional foundations. And Superior Walls can be customized to nearly any architecture, providing you with a maximum of home design flexibility.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

? Superior Walls are manufactured with 5,000 psi high-strength low water to cement concrete, polypropylene fibers and are reinforced with steel rebar.

? The Superior Xi Wall has 2.5 inches of continuous DOW  Styrofoam for superior warmth and energy efficiency.

? Superior Walls feature built-in insulation which significantly reduces basement dampness, moisture, and mildew.

? Superior Walls are available in heights of 4'0", 9'0", and 10'0".

? Superior Walls may be specified in almost any shape and size. Window and door dimensions are custom-designed to your plans.

? Superior Walls require less on-site coordination--your excavator can provide the groundwork, including stone sub-footer and drain.

? Superior Walls feature holes for wiring, accommodate standard receptacles, and allow for recessing electrical panel box into the wall for a cleaner, more finished look.

? Superior Walls have no hollow cores that may cause loop convection. Air within conventional basements, warmed and cooled by varying interior and exterior temperatures, can create costly and annoying moisture and mildew.

-Energy Efficiency

(See IRC Chapter 11)

One of the biggest changes with the adoption of the new IRC is the greater emphasis on energy efficiency. While this may cost builders a little bit more, a house with an insulated basement is more energy efficient and may add a greater perceived value to home buyers. Many people today wish to use their basements as additional living space, and a fully insulated basement lends itself to this purpose. The ability to finish a basement can even influence the sale of a home. Superior Walls foundations contain built-in insulation to meet this challenge. Our smart stud cavities also make it easy to add even more insulation without additional studding, insulating up to R-31 for colder climates. With Superior Walls, your foundations will always be warm, eliminating your code compliance worries.

-DAMP PROOFING

(See IRC Section 406)

All concrete and masonry foundations are required to meet damp proofing requirements. Superior Walls special high-strength, low-water concrete mix protects against water infiltration and meets IRC requirements right from the factory - without any additional damp proofing measures. While the special concrete mix resists water, our built-in rigid insulation acts as a vapor barrier, and urethane sealant forms a flexible expansion joint. Our foundations rest on a sub-footer of clean crushed stone, which provides extra support while allowing moisture to drain easily away. A 4 inch perimeter drain completes the job, channeling water to a daylight drain or sump pit. Superior Walls foundations are tested and proven dry, as noted in BOCA research reports 98-4 and 2172.

-BASEMENT EGRESS

(See IRC Section R310)

Recent events have created a renewed focus on safety and efficiency in the event of an emergency such as a fire or natural disaster. While much of this is focused on larger buildings, residential building codes have also been affected in some ways. Currently, it is required that every basement containing habitable space must contain a means of egress. Simply put, this is a way to escape or be rescued in an emergency. This may require builders to install egress windows or doors and make sure that window wells are large enough for a person to exit. Superior Walls are made to builder specifications, arriving on-site with custom openings for windows and doors - making it easy to meet IRC requirements.

-SOIL LOADS

(See IRC Chapter 4)

The IRC addresses two types of soil loads; load-bearing pressures and backfill lateral load pressures. Load-bearing pressures may be determined by either a soil load test or by consulting Table R401.4.1 of the IRC for presumptive values. Depth of stone beneath the foundation wall can be adjusted to compensate for soil capacity the deeper the stone, the more load the soil can hold. Backfill loads are determined by either the same soil test or by classifying the soil type (see Table R405.1 of the IRC). Superior Walls allow 60 pounds per cubic foot lateral load strength for the 9 foot height walls, and 45 pounds per cubic foot for 10 foot height walls.

-FOAM INSULATION AND FLAME SPREAD

(See IRC Section R 318)

Foam plastic insulation is usually required to have a thermal barrier of gypsum board installed to separate it from the inside of the building. In the Superior Walls system, however, the concrete wall is bonded directly to the foam insulation during the pouring process and no gypsum board is necessary to meet fire safety regulations. The concrete redirects the heat from a fire and reduces the oxygen fueling it from the back. Therefore, installation of a thermal barrier is not required. Additionally, the DOW insulation we use surpassed regulations in a fire test, recording a flame spread rating of 5 (IRC max is 75) and a smoke developed rating of 165 (IRC max is 450).

At Superior Walls, we have experienced professionals who make sure that our foundations adapt to the latest code changes in regions around the country. Our flexible design capabilities make it easy for you to meet the challenge of complying with IRC codes. When you need added strength, Superior Walls builds in additional reinforced concrete studs. For more warmth, our pre-insulated walls have smart cavities that easily allow additional insulation to R-31. Need emergency exits? Our foundations are custom built to your specifications, complete with spaces for egress windows or doors. Whatever the situation, Superior Walls is the answer to tackling your code problems, and building your foundations dry, warm, smart, and superior in every way.

Q: What is the Superior Walls foundation system?
A: Superior Walls foundations feature patented precast insulated panels that are formed in a factory-controlled setting and delivered to the new home job site, where the panels are carefully locked together and permanently sealed. The walls are custom-designed and built to virtually any architectural style, complete with window and door openings.

The Tax Credit Is Extended and Expanded
But… Time is Running Out

And

Building Schedules is filling up fast!!!

With the first-time homebuyer tax credit being extended and expanded to include move-up buyers, prospective home purchasers now have an unprecedented opportunity right now. There has never been another time in our nation in which...

· Home prices are down significantly in most areas of Virginia over the past three to four years.

· Interest Rates are at historic lows. Never before could purchaser purchase homes at such affordable rates as we have seen in the past 12 months.

· The government is literally subsidizing the purchase with a credit up to $6,500 for move-up buyers and up to $8,000 for first-time buyers. This is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit in addition to the deduction of interest and taxes paid.

Put these facts together and this means Housing is the most Affordable it has been in a Generation. Despite frigid temperatures in many parts of the Virginia, Nelson Homes, Bennies Homes and Crew Homes is gearing up for an early Spring to help you Take Advantage of this unprecedented Opportunity.

Give us a Call and let us help you get the new Home of your Dreams and SAVE!!!!

Nelson Homes (888) 835-4986      Bennie's Homes (800) 947-1838

Crew's Homes (800) 793-2339

Great News... The Tax Credit for 1st time home buyers has been extended..

Better News... The Tax Credit has been expanded to include everyone!!!!

BUT... you need to take advantage of it quickly. You will have to be in your new home in June and there is lots of work to do to get you into your new custom built home. DON'T MISS OUT THIS TIME.

The 1st time home buyers (someone who has not owned a home for 3 years) will be $8,000. If you are selling your home and buying a new one you can receive $6,500.

Give us a call and we can answer most of your questions and get the home buying process started.... There is no time to lose.

Nelson and Bennies Homes has expanded our Class "A" contractor license to include the following services:

BUILDING

HVAC

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

MODULAR/MANUFACTURED BLDG

SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

HIGHWAY

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM

LANDSCAPING

We hope with these new offerings it will be easier to get your building permits and we will be able to serve our client better.

Give us a call or send an email if it is time to start your new home or you have any questions. The economy is turning and the $8,000 tax credit is getting close to expiring. So let's get started....

The Nelson Group has Done it Again!!

Nelson, Bennie's, and Crews' Homes are now offering, at no additional cost, the best Homeowner Advantage Program in the market! In addition to 12 other great benefits we have the best Involuntary Unemployment Protection programs in the industry.

• Job loss mortgage protection plan makes your mortgage payments up to $1,500.00 per month for up to SIX months, giving you plenty of time to get back on your feet again!
• Payments do not have to be repaid.
• Helps protect your credit rating.
• Non-cancelable by company.
• Does not duplicate or compete with any existing coverage.
• Tax Free benefits (under current tax law).
• Helps eliminate loss of equity and assets.
• Simple qualification and claim handling.

We look forward to hearing from you and woud love to help you get into your new home.

Don't forget about the $8,000.00 Tax Credit. You can amend your tax filing and get the money this year! But your new home would need to be completed by November 31, 2009. There is more info on our website and on the home page.

Call us to get more information!

Nelson Homes (434) 263-6440
Bennie's Homes (434) 821-1600
Crew's Homes (804) 478-4821

Homebuyers to get $8,000 cash back!!

There's a GREAT windfall for some homebuyers in the economic stimulus bill awaiting President Obama's signature on Tuesday. First-time buyers can claim a credit worth $8,000 - or 10% of the home's value, whichever is less - on their 2008 or 2009 taxes. A big plus is that the credit is refundable, meaning tax filers see a refund of the full $8,000 even if their total tax bill - the amount of withholding they paid during the year plus anything extra they had to pony up when they filed their returns - was less than that amount.

"I will qualify as a first-time home buyer, and I am currently set to get a small tax refund for 2008. Does that mean if I purchased now that I would get an extra $8,000 added on top of my current refund?" The short answer? Yes, Billings would get back the $8,000 plus what he'd overpaid. The long answer? It depends. Here are three scenarios:

Scenario 1: Your final tax liability is normally $6,000. You've had taxes withheld from every paycheck and at the end of the year you've paid Uncle Sam $6,000. Since you've already paid him all you owe, you get the entire $8,000 tax credit as a refund check.

Scenario 2: Your final tax liability is $6,000, but you've overpaid by $1,000 through your payroll withholding. Normally you would get a $1,000 refund check. In this scenario, you get $9,000, the $8,000 credit plus the $1,000 you overpaid.

Scenario 3: Your final tax liability is $6,000, but you've underpaid through your payroll withholding by $1,000. Normally, you would have to write the IRS a $1,000 check. This time, the first $1,000 of the tax credit pays your bill, and you get the remaining $7,000 as a refund.

To qualify for the credit, the purchase must be made between Jan. 1, 2009 and Nov. 30, 2009.

Buyers may not have owned a home for the past three years to qualify as "first time" buyer. They must also live in the house for at least three years, or they will be obligated to pay back the credit. Additionally, there are income restrictions: To qualify, buyers must make less than $75,000 for singles or $150,000 for couples. (Higher-income buyers may receive a partial credit.)

Applying for the credit will be easy - or at least as easy as doing your income taxes. Just claim it on your return. No other forms or papers have to be filed. Taxpayers who have already completed their returns can file amended returns for 2008 to claim the credit.

So there is no time to waste! If you are going to take advantage of this opportunity you will need to get things moving very soon. Give us a call and we will help with all of your questions and housing needs.

Give us a call at 434-263-6440 or 434-821-1600 to find out more about this great opportunity for first time homebuyers!

Homes shoppers of Luv, Oakwood & Nationwide...
Have you been left high & dry?
Let the Nelson Group help!

We are ready to go with great inventory, discounted lot models, finance rates at the lowest they’ve been in years, land, lots, and subdivisions. Yes, it’s a buyers market and we are ready to help BUYERS!

We would love for you to come by and view our fabulous homes and learn about our discounted prices!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us anytime at (434) 263-6440, or visit our websites at www.NelsonHomesVa.com, www.BenniesHomesVa.com, www.CrewsHomesVa.com, or www.ColonialHomesVa.com!

We can’t wait to hear from you!

$1000 Giveaway!

We all know that times are tough right now and everyone sure could use a little extra money! With that said, how would you like to be the next winner in our $1000 Monthly Giveaway?

Simply click the link below and enter your information to be entered into the sweepstakes! It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Register to win $1000!

All of the websites listed below have a link for this giveaway! Feel free to visit anytime!

Nelson Homes
Bennie’s Homes
Crab Apple Estates
Crews Homes
Custom Homes of Virginia
ESAU
Mill Race Subdivision
Modular Homes Center
Modular Superstore

You must be at least 18 years old to enter this contest. The random drawing will be done on the first Monday of each month on or around 12:00 pm.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at any time! 434-263-6440!

The Nelson Group Family Continues to Grow!

Nelson Homes, Bennie’s Homes, and everyone else in the Nelson Group would like to welcome Crew’s Homes to our family!

James and Josephine Crews have been operating Crews Mobile Homes Sales and Transport in McKenney Va. (south of Petersburg) since the early 1950’s! They will join our group as Crew’s Homes selling Modular, Manufactured and Used or Repo homes. They are currently stocking new homes, but already have many used homes!

Coming along with James and Jo are Christine Hilton and Shana Martin who are both sales consultants.

The Nelson Group Continues to Grow and now the following companies are a part of the group:

Nelson Homes, Bennie’s Homes, Crew’s Homes, Earth Sculpting and Utilities, High Top Contracting and Consulting, Mountain View, Mill Race, Crab Apple Estates, Sleepy Meadows, Rutherford Enterprises, First Virginia Estates, American Modern Insurance, Rutherford Management and Consulting, and DL Rutherford Law. More to Come… Soon! We want to be a true one stop shop for our clients…

Let’s offer a warm welcome to the new members of the Nelson Group family!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Nelson Homes at (434) 263-6440, or Crew’s Homes at (804) 478-4821!

 Earn Extra Money!!

The Nelson Group has added a new feature to our website! You can now register for our referral program online! If you know someone looking to buy a home, you can now go onto our website and register them as a referral. If they decide to purchase a home from us, you will receive a $250 check upon the closing on their new home.

Click here to go to our new referral page on our website!

$2,500 Upgrade Package at no cost to you!

We are having a one time special offer that you do not want to miss! If you can bring a picture of yourself in uniform to Nelson Homes in Arrington or Bennie's Homes in Rustburg, you will receive an upgraded appliance package with your new home. This is a $2,500 value at no cost to you! Don't wait because this offer is only good during the month of November. This offer cannot be combined with other dicounts!

It's as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Bring in your picture
2. Sign your contract with a $1000 deposit
3. Build your dream home!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us anytime! We would love to hear from you!

Nelson Homes
434-263-6440
888-835-4986
After Hours: 434-996-6980

Bennie's Homes
434-821-1600
800-947-1838

Nelson Homes Wins ANOTHER Award!!!
5 - Star Customer Service Award

    Nelson Homes is setting standards higher and higher in the modular home industry. Clayton Homes recently awarded Nelson Homes the 5-Star Service Award saying:

“5-Star Service Award is granted to Nelson Homes for providing exemplary service to their customers. They reflect Clayton’s belief of informing the customer in every aspect of the construction of their home, setting realistic expectations and following through. Simply put, Nelson Homes strives to be customer driven. Your satisfaction is imperative to them.”

   Nelson Homes is one of a few builders in Virginia that have won this world class quality rating thanks to all the hard work and dedication of our teams including sales, construction, and service. We will strive to continue to improve our in house training and systems to service our clients even better in the future!

Don't Forget!

We are having fantastic October deals on all inventory at Nelson Homes and Bennie's Homes sales centers! Call now to get special pricing, and information about our sales and discounts!

HOME OF THE MONTH!

Call to find out more information about this week's $1000 discount on this beautiful home!!

    Nelson Homes Wins Award!

    Gene Flowers, Senior Professional Home Consultant, was the recipient of a Sales Excellence Award for Nelson Homes at the 2008 Fall Home Show in Greensboro North Carolina.This award ranks Nelson Homes among the top sales centers in the mid-atlantic region.
    As a premier provider of housing in Virginia, along with newly acquired Bennie's Homes of Rustburg Virginia, they are setting a new standard for sales and service in the Modular Home Industry.
   With their extraordinary turnkey services and dedicated home consultants, they bring custom homes from multiple nationally well regarded modular home manufacturers.
    You may choose from model homes from our sales centers, homes built in our subdivisions, or pick your own site to build your custom dream home.
    Please call or e-mail for more detailed information and special discounts and promotions. The office number is 434-263-6440, and the toll free number is 888-835-4986. Feel free to stop in anytime or call ahead to schedule an appointment!

Don't Forget!

$15,000 DISCOUNT! This is a first-time-ever offer you won’t want to pass by!

Thinking about buying a home but need that perfect reason to help make the final decision? We here at Nelson Homes, Inc. have lots of those perfect reasons for you to stop in and make your home buying dreams come true!

During the month of October, we are offering our lot models at both Nelson Homes and Bennie’s Homes at a $15,000 DISCOUNT! This is a first time ever, once in a lifetime opportunity!

If you decide you would rather order a home from the factory, you will receive a $500 discount in factory or builder options.

Also during the month of October, some of our manufacturers are offering a $1000 gift card to Sears to anyone that orders a home before October 31^st, 2008. This gift card will help you get all the things you’ll need to move into your new home!

These are deals that you don’t want to miss!

Stop in at either sales center in Nelson County or Rustburg Virginia to find out more about these awesome sales and deals! We would love to show you around and help you find the home of your dreams at an amazingly affordable price!

Nelson Homes is located on South 29, midway between the cities of Lynchburg and Charlottesville. Bennie's Homes is located also on South 29, just 3 miles south of Lynchburg Regional Airport.

To get more information, including more detailed directions, or to set up an appointment to come and visit our homes, please call Tiffany toll free 1-888-835-4986, or call our office at (434) 263-6440. We look forward to seeing you!

Looking for a home but can't quite afford to buy just yet?

Rutherford Enterprises, LLC has rental properties, but we only have one left! Come see this great family home today!

This duplex is located in Shipman, Virginia and is available as a rental home. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, living room, and kitchen. Already furnished with a refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer, the only thing needed is a great family to move in!

Located just three miles from Route 29, it is very close to the county schools, and our local Food Lion and shopping center.

Please feel free to contact us toll free at 888-835-4986, or at our office at 434-263-6440 with any questions or concerns! We would love to set up an appointment to show you this great home!

If the down payment on your dream home has been an obstacle for purchasing your new home, then we need to talk!

The Nelson Group can team up with you and the new opportunity for an interest free loan that can be used as your down payment. 

The housing rescue bill, soon to become law, is full of goodies for homeowners and those who aspire to be homeowners.

This law will allow a tax credit of up to $7,500 to first-time home buyers. Someone who has not owned a home in three years is considered a first-time homebuyer. The credit is for 10% of your home purchase price, up to $7,500. However, this phases out for higher-income homeowners. You would be eligible if you buy after April 8, 2008 and before July 1, 2009.

Not to be confused with a tax deduction, this one-time tax credit will reduce the homeowner's tax bill by up to $7,500 for the tax year in which the purchase is made.

This money does have to be repaid over 15 years, starting two years after you purchase your house. This makes the tax credit an interest free loan. If you were to take the full $7,500 tax credit, your income tax bill would increase by $500 a year for 15 years. If you were to sell your home before then, you would have to pay Uncle Sam the difference.

Feel free to contact us toll free at 888-835-4986 for more information. We would love to schedule an appointment for you to come in and discuss this wonderful opportunity!

We at Nelson Homes, Inc. would just like to say think you for visiting with us, either through our website or at our Sales Center located in Arrington Virginia! We really appreciate your taking the time to stop in and visit with us, and if you have not done so, we can very easily set up an appointment. Not sure when you will be in the area? No problem! Walk-ins are always welcome!

We would like to inform everyone of our referral program that we offer. If you have friends, family, or co-workers that are thinking of buying a new home, send them to us! For every referral that turns into a buyer, we will gladly write a $100 check with your name on it upon the delivery of their home! Just remember to make sure they mention your name during their first visit!

If you know the name of a salesperson that you would like your friends, family, or co-workers to speak with, we now have direct dial numbers. Gene Flowers can be reached directly at 434-326-5021, Lee Diehl at 434-326-1826, and Donna Rutherford at 434-326-1827.

Please feel free to contact us anytime for more information or questions. Our toll free number is 888-835-4986, and our office number is 434-263-6440. We would love to hear from you and your friends!

Nelson Homes, Inc. has expanded yet again, only this time the expansion is web-based. We have added new pages to our website! We now have a link to a Gallery of Homes done by Nelson Homes in the past few years, a link to our excavating company's website, www.EsauVa.com, and links to our subdivisions' websites, www.CrabAppleEstatesVa.com and www.MillRaceLots.com. We also have a link to our second sales center's website, Bennie’s Homes, in Rustburg VA. For all the log home lovers out there, we have a page showing log homes, including the model we now have at our Nelson Homes sales center in Arrington, VA.

We would like to have your feedback and comments with improvements and suggestions for our webpage. We want to enhance the guest experience, and who better to help than the guests themselves!

Visit us at www.NelsonHomesVa.com or www.BenniesHomesVa.com!

For additional information, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (434) 263-6440, or toll free at (888) 835-4986.

Attention log cabin lovers!

Nelson Homes, Inc. is proud to announce that we have a log cabin modular home on our lot. This home is beautiful and ready to be looked at and fallen in love with!

This home features two levels, with about 1,500 square foot of living area. Downstairs offers an inviting living room open to the spacious kitchen that is loaded with cabinets. Also on the main floor is the master bedroom, which offers a walk-in-closet and a master bathroom. The master bathroom provides a shower and his-and-her sinks. Located right off the kitchen is a utility room, and a half bathroom. The upper level is ready to be designed to your needs and wants! This area is very spacious, and can be two more bedrooms and another bathroom, or area for storage. Not only can this home be done with logs, it can also be finished with vinyl or cedar siding.

Come check out this home today! Check out our website at www.NelsonHomesVa.com, or call us for more information at 434-263-6440!

We'd love to have you stop by and visit our new log home!

The Nelson Group is pleased to announce the addition of two new sales consultants at our Bennies Homes model home center in Rustburg just south of Lynchburg. Ritch Hogg and Donnie Holley joined us last week. Both Ritch and Donnie come to Bennies with years of experience an knowldge to help you find, finance, build, and move in your new home.

Donnie and Ritch will join Robin and Zack at our Bennies Homes' location. Please give them a call or stop by to see the gorgeous homes in Rustburg and say hi to the new staff. At Bennies Homes ... You turn the key... and we do the work... Checkout there new web site www.BenniesHomesVa.com

Let them show you how to get your new home done.

The Nelson Group has just implemented its long awaited scheduling system called HeadsUp. The HeadsUp scheduling system is internet based and will be a major improvement for clients, vendors, subcontracts, factors, supervisors, lenders, closing agents, sales as well as other employees concerning communications for any project they may be working on.

HeadsUp will send information by email or fax every morning about new projects, changes in projects, documentation about projects and more, to the parties responsible for performing the task, or someone just monitoring the task. So if you buy a new home from Nelson or Bennies Homes you will get a Heads Up each morning about you project!!! We are the only Modular Builder with a system like this in the state... yet another first for the Nelson Group!! We will be adding samples reports and links to our website soon. Keep an eye out for it.

Our Clients and Subcontractors will be able to log into HeadsUp to get data or update the status of a project. This will give us more real time control over the construction process, as well as more control over the construction process in general.

With HeadsUp, we should be able to better predict when a project will be complete. As we all know, that will help the final inspection process, the closing process, and the move-in process go more smoothly.

We look forward to your participation with us, as well as to the increase in our quality of service to all our partners. If you have any questions about HeadsUp... give me a call.

After 5 years in the approval stage.... CrabApple Estates is under construction.

This Subdivision totals about 30 acres with 23 1 acre lots. CrabApple Estates is located in the Roseland area of Nelson County on Jenny's Creek Road. The land is gently sloping and several lots will have a creek. Most lots will have mountain views.

CrabApple Estates will be served by a state approved hard surfaced road, county sewer and each lot will have its own well. There are covenants (that can be lived with) as well as an HOA to maintain the open space.

We are now taking reservations for lots. Currently, $36,000 will get you the lot with Nelson Homes as the exclusive builder. Give us a call for details... we will post pics on the web site under lots and land. I expect land home packages will sell between $185,000 to $300,000.

Give us a call today and make your reservation before construction is complete.

Nelson & Bennies Homes welcomes two new Sales Consultants. Lee Diehl who will work out of Nelson Homes and Zack Donovant, who will work out of Bennies Homes. 

" We are fortunate to add 2 highly skilled individuals who will help clients through the process of fulfilling their dreams of obtaining their new home" said Donna Rutherford VP Marketing.

Please call, welcome and get to know our new associates.

Nelson Homes and the Nelson Group is pleased to announce that First Virginia Estates has joined our team. Donna Rutherford is our real estate broker and we are signing up real estate agents now.

We are representing Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Staunton and all points between. Donna and her team will be able to help our clients find that perfect lot, land, farm or house and interface quickly with your sales person at either Bennies or Nelson homes, Christina at our Maverick Mortgage company, Carton with our construction company for assistance with land development and improvements and Dan with Front Street Settlement and Daniel Rutherford, Attorney at law for deeds and other issues.

Please welcome our new partner and if you have any question give Donna a call at 434-981-4297.

Rob Rutherford

Nelson Homes has been working for over a year with the owner of Bennies Homes in Rustburg Va concerning a partnership between the two companies. Last week the owners signed an agreement that would allow Nelson Homes to purchase the Bennies Homes Sales Center and Model home lot.

"We believe this merger will place both Sales Centers in a much better position to service our clients now and in the future" said CEO Rob Rutherford.

With this expansion both Nelson and Bennies sales centers will have over 300 floor plans to offer our client as well as a the best Turn Key Program that is unsurpassed in Virginia.

With this merger "The Nelson Group" our Affiliated Business Arrangement (ABA) has expanded to 13 companies. They are listed is below:

Nelson Homes, Bennies Homes, ESAU, High Top, Rutherford Enterprises, Rutherford Management, Maverick Mortgage, American Modern Insurance, Mountain View III, Nelson Title, Front Street Settlement, Daniel Rutherford Attorney at Law, and First Virginia Estates.

Nelson Homes and the Nelson Group looks forward to assisting you with the most complete package of services in the industry. Please Check out our website at www.NelsonHomesVa.com, Call Gene a (434) 263-6440 or email him at Gene@NelsonHomesVa.com

Nelson Homes is expanding to cover the entire state of Virginia!  We're interested in developing 10 regions of the state!  We are looking to team up with builders, developers, real estate agents and brokers, or anyone with the desire to help people get into a new home. You Can be a Sales Rep or a Project Manager with us!

Nelson Homes will provide training and the infrastructure for prospecting, mortgage services, real estate services, construction knowledge, access to our factories and more...

All you need is the desire to sell or build, some knowledge, a computer, color copier printer fax scanner, camera, a high speed internet connection, transportation and a phone.

For more information, please call me toll free at 888-835-4986

*According to local real estate watchers, the past years run-ups have largely been simple supply and demand in action.  Buyers greatly outnumbered sellers in recent years, and prices shot up as a result.  the market, however, appears to be shifting to favor buyers.  Central Virginia now has more inventory for sale giving buyers far more leverage than they've had in recent years.  The following 2006 statistics show the median sales price and price per square foot for a few central Virginia Counties; You'll be amazed when you see how Nelson Homes compares:

County/City         Sales Price    Price per sqft

Albermarle...........$320,000..........$189

Charlottesville.....$240,000..........$202

Fluvanna..............$245,000..........$141

Greene.................$265,250..........$158

Louisa..................$230,000..........$154

Nelson..................$313,500..........$207

Total area............$274,900..........$175 

Compared to:

Nelson Homes......$209,900..........$123

And this home has 1700 finished square feet with an additional 900 unfinished upstairs!  Also includes .5 acre in new subdivision in the Town of Amherst!  Call toll free 888-835-4986 today to set up an appointment and see what other great deals Nelson Homes has for you! 

Top 5 NORRIS Independent Dealers From8/6/06-7/22/07

1. Fletcher, NC

2. Nelson Homes-Arrington, VA

3. Pound, VA

4. Johnson City, TN

5. Delmar, DE

Did you know?  Nelson Homes Offers from Norris;

28, 32, Hud, On Frame Mods, Off Frame Mods, Stretcheds, Flips, Capes, Drywall, hinged Roofs, 5 Styles of Real Wood Cabinetry, Ceramic Showers in the MBA, Ceramic Floor, Solid Surface Countertops, Drywall Entertainment Centers, Tray Ceilings, Reverse Tray Ceilings, Accent Walls, and so much more!  Now offering drywall throughout in Elkmont modular homes from Nelson Homes!