When someone says the word “smart home,” an image of Rosie from “The Jetsons” serving breakfast may be the first thing that pops into your head.  And while the brand new eTech™ smart home automation package may not be able to deliver breakfast to you, it offers sleek technology that is cutting edge, even for the new home industry.

S&A Homes is proud to introduce the state-of-the-art eTech™ platform as an included** feature for each and every to-be-built home we sell effective March 1, 2015.  Whether you want to unlock the front door for someone while you are at work, set up pre-determined lighting scenes, take advantage of faster charge times (while using less energy by the way) with the embedded USB ports or wish to turn z-wave enabled appliances on or off from any smart phone or tablet, it’s all possible with S&A Homes’ exclusive eTech™ platform. Read More

Fans of our last ‘This is Home’ video are certainly in for a treat this time around. S&A Homes’ latest ‘This is Home’ video installment features two of our most popular floor plans, the Wyndham and the Summerfield. The Wyndham, a luxurious single-family home is offered in 17 communities throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia and offers a luxurious, modern layout perfectly suited for today’s families. The Summerfield is our most popular townhome and is offered exclusively in our Pittsburgh communities of Foxmoor and Centennial Point.

This stylish comparison of chic city life versus modern family life is a glimpse into the lives of our homeowners. While “bricks and sticks” are obviously important, we think that homeowners will cherish the memories they make in their S&A Home more than anything else. The every-day moments, the rush out the door to work, the dinners prepared at home, the bedtime routine, etc. Read More

Home is a hard thing to describe. Is it made of wood and bricks? Sure. Does it have windows and doors? Of course. But is that what home is?

Home is so much more than simply the products comprised to build it. Home is the keeper of our memories, the backdrop for our good times and bad.  It provides shelter, happiness and a sanctuary for those who live in it.

We want to know – what is home to you?

“Is this model for sale?”  In my new homes sales career, this was probably the question I received more than any other.  After all, S&A Homes’ model homes are packed to the gills with custom touches such as high-end window treatments, upgraded hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen layouts and stainless steel appliances.

There aren’t too many people that could argue the fact that moving into a model home is one of the most ideal ways to experience new construction.  No worries about what color paint to choose, no lack of ideas on how to Read More

Any resident of State College, Pennsylvania, Penn State’s home town located in the heart of Happy Valley, can quickly recite all of the unique aspects that make the area so special.  Top rated-schools and a close-knit community with world class amenities, shopping, and dining are just some of the aspects that frequently propel State College to the top of the Best Places to Live list. The continual growth of industry in the Centre region along with job stability boosted by Penn State University help support the strong housing market in this area.

Thus, it is a rare find to pick up a new home that features all of today’s modern amenities from the $170’s.  In fact, outside of S&A’s most popular new home community, The Landings, it is virtually impossible to find a family-friendly community located just minutes from downtown State College that features such affordable prices.

This Sunday (11/14), from 1-3, home shoppers can get a peak at two brand new quick-delivery homes in The Landings.  Whether you are a first-time purchaser, a Read More

Carved into the side of the mountain and nestled in the trees in Chambersburg, Pa. is the tucked away S&A Homes community of Eagle Rock. This beautiful neighborhood provides homeowners with the privacy of large 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots and features home packages that start in the $220,000s.

Inside Eagle Rock, you’ll find many home plans to choose from including the popular Amesbury floorplan. This plan has everything a homeowner could want in 2,700 square-foot house. Some of the amazing features this four bedroom plan includes are a first floor study, back-to-back living room and dining room providing a flow that is perfect for entertaining, a spacious kitchen that opens to the family room, a large, two-story foyer and hardwood floors in the foyer. Best of all, home buyers know that this is an energy efficient home because of its Energy Star certification.

Eagle Rock is conveniently located near I-81, shopping and dining at Read More

Penn State Football Season is right around the corner…what better way to get psyched than checking out our new video featuring The Village at Penn State!

The Village is a one-of-a-kind community that features resort-style living just steps from Penn State, Beaver Stadium and state-of-the-art athletic and entertainment venues.  Residents have a wide variety of amenities at their fingertips including an on-site pool, fitness center, club house and walking Read More

Imagine living in a home with $0 energy bills.  Sound far-fetched?  While the technology may be a few years away, S&A Homes, along with the Pittsburgh-based IBACOS group are teaming up in the Cobblestone community in Ohio Township, PA to create a livable home that utilizes renewable energy sources and the latest technologies to produce as much energy as it consumes, creating a “net zero” energy home.

The project, expected to be completed in late 2010 will simulate a real family living in the home to monitor energy usage and provide useful data that can be used to develop new products and eventually integrate such technologies into the home of tomorrow.

The project is expected to set the bar for future homebuilders in terms of combining energy efficient features with a comfortable and affordable home.  Click here for more information on the Nation’s First Zero Energy Lab Home.