Logan Homes - Smart Low Maintenance Homes in the Carolinas

If you’re boomers like us, building a new home at retirement is one of the most important decisions we have left to make. Naturally, we want it to be energy efficient and affordable. Equally important is for it to be low maintenance. Although we enjoy gardening, we don’t want or have time to be saddled with lawn maintenance. Retirement is when we want to travel, play golf and enjoy their golden years. And we plan to age-in-place, we don’t mind the idea of living in an attached home with neighbors nearby.

Logan Homes, one of the finest Wilmington NC home builders, has designed attractive one level floor plans with folks like us in mind.  From vaulted ceilings to finely crafted finishes - their Towns Collection reflects all the quality and excellence that Logan Homes has to offer. This collection touts spacious master suites, well-appointed kitchens as well as gracious covered porches to enjoy the coastal climate.

At Park Landing Towns in Brunswick Forest, we like Logan Homes’ Seagrass I model, an 1,800 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bath town home with a two car garage. The open floor plan has lots of space, and features a vaulted ceiling in the main living areas as well as a trey ceiling in the master suite, which also features a walk-in closet and dual vanities. Hardwood floors throughout the formal areas are an added bonus. A screened porch and patio adds additional space ideal for outdoor entertaining. Another added feature of this home is the optional bonus room with a full bath offering guests a private suite.

We appreciate the split floor plan, the large master bedroom and great room/kitchen area. We like the bright and cheery windows and tall ceilings. What’s super smart about the way they designed these new Wilmington NC homes is how the garages meet in the middle of the building providing a natural sound barrier. And who wouldn’t like the low $300,000 price point? Logan Homes is building this model at two of the best neighborhoods in Wilmington NC, Brunswick Forest and St. James Plantation. Although the Park Landing Towns neighborhood is almost sold out, Logan Homes is breaking ground on new town homes in the Cypress Pointe neighborhood of Brunswick Forest.

Logan Homes energy feature checklist, named The Smart Matrix, a list of standard energy efficiency features. It’s impressive:

• Foam Sealed Bottom Plates - to reduce air penetration
• Foam Sealed Outlets on Exterior Walls - to lock in heating and air conditioning
• Window Tape on Exterior Window & Door Frames - reduces heating and air conditioning cost
• Low-E Windows - insulated and water resistant
• Homes Wrapped by Weatherproof House Wrap - increases home’s R energy value
• Continuous Vented Soffit - ideal attic ventilation
• Engineered Roof & Floor Systems - stronger, minimal waste and cost effective
• Environmentally Friendly Framing - use of recycled materials
• HVAC Systems Engineered per Plan - to ensure optimum energy efficiency
• Sealed Ductwork - reduces loss of energy from leaks
• Programmable Thermostat - to maintain ideal temperature
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors - to maintain interior air quality
• PEX Plumbing Systems - increases home’s R energy value
• Energy Star Rated CFL Light Bulbs - uses 75% less energy and lasts longer
• Energy Star Rated Appliance Packages - meets or exceeds energy standards
• Native Plantings - requires less watering
• Rain Sensors - conserve resources and energy

All this adds up to a lower maintenance costs all around. Logan Home has a stellar building reputation in the Carolinas, in both the Wilmington area of North Carolina and Beaufort/Bluffton South Carolina. They have fully-appointed Design Studios in both locations. We encourage you to visit their studios, explore their new website and see new move-in ready homes and floor plans along with reading customer reviews and testimonials.