Greenwood Homes Spring 2021

THE GREENWOOD DIFFERENCE

Greenwood Homes is a semicustom homebuilder completely committed to providing unmatched service to its homebuyers while crafting high-quality, earth-friendly homes in the best neighborhoods.

Founded by best-in-class builders with 25+ years of experience, Greenwood has the know-how and relationships to deliver beautiful new homes with features built for your life, on time and on budget.

Welcome to Greenwood Homes. Greenwood’s team of highly-experienced and highly-skilled professionals awaits the opportunity to work beside you in crafting your one-of-a-kind home. With a leadership team with more than 100 years of collective homebuilding experience, who better to trust when committing to one of the largest investments in your life? Greenwood’s hands-on approach to homebuilding keeps our purchasers informed every step of the way.

Every home that Greenwood earth-friendly home incorporating thoughtful features designed to considerably reduce the cost to operate the home in comparison to our peers, saving our buyers real money over the life of

Attention to detail is one of the pillars on which the Greenwood Homes brand has been built. From detailed attention to the products that we put in our homes to the detailed review of workmanship, the difference is noticeably observable.

We invite you to visit a Greenwood model home and our website, greenwoodhomes.com. All of us at Greenwood Homes look forward to the opportunity to work beside you in building your new home.

Managing Partner

Porch Chat

Nest Realty’s Jonathan Kauffman sat down recently with Greenwood Homes managing partner Drew Holzwarth.

Drew, how does it feel to be in the homebuilding business again?

Honestly, I missed it a lot. I grew up in a family where my grandfather and father always had tools in my hand. It’s a key part of me. After I left the industry at the end of 2019, I kept busy with other projects, but something was definitely missing.

What did you miss the most?

The creativity that comes with homebuilding. New home design is ever-changing. When the COVID-19 pandemic set-in, I began reading articles about how families staying at home had needs that were not built into their homes. Work from home and online education created challenges and opportunities that had not been previously pondered. I thought about these changes for months before Greenwood Homes was contemplated. Now, we get to launch a company with all 2020 designs — they are different and very exciting.

Who in their right mind would launch a homebuilding company during a pandemic?

That is an interesting question. The simple answer is my team. This is the same group that launched Piedmont Realty & Construction in April of 2009 — in the depths of the Great Recession. At that time, we were in a global economic recession, the mortgage industry had collapsed, and we saw a great need for a nimble and creative semi-custom homebuilder.

Today, there is enormous opportunity. It is almost twelve years later and there have been great losses in the homebuilding industry. A lot of the small, custom homebuilders have retired or did not make it out of the recession. Others, like Piedmont Realty & Construction, were gobbled up by the consolidation that has happened in the industry and are now a part of much larger, less skillful, less creative homebuilding companies. The time is perfect for a fresh nimble and creative homebuilder to listen to the needs of buyers and deliver upon those needs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been horrible, but has created changes and clear opportunities.

Drew Holzwarth is managing partner of Greenwood Homes.

Jonathan Kauffmann Founder, Nest Realty

What is a new trend in 2021?

I do not like to consider myself as a trendsetter, but I am an avid reader and I listen closely to the market’s changing wants and needs. I believe the COVID-19 pandemic has changed a generation.

How so?

The pandemic taught us that folks can be really productive working from home. With this being said, work from home cannot be done effectively while one spouse is in the dining room, the other in the home office, and the kids homeschooling from the kitchen island. We have all been on Zoom calls with the dog barking and other conversations occurring in the background. This situation is something that can be improved upon with 2020 home designs.

At Greenwood Homes, we have incorporated multiple designated work areas into our designs — we refer to these spaces as “pocket offices.”

What is a pocket office?

These are designated spaces where family members or roommates who share housing can get away for private meetings or phone calls. In some cases, these spaces may look like oversized closets, but the spaces are well designed and are useful.

What do you do with these spaces after the pandemic?

Great question. We all hope that life will soon get back to normal. Once this happens, these spaces will become craft rooms, fly tying rooms, hobby rooms, etc. Potentially a dedicated Peloton studio. We think they will become some of our homeowner’s favorite places in the home.

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Let’s talk about your suppliers and trade partners. How have they received the news about your re-entry into homebuilding?

Honestly, it has been a bit overwhelming. Overwhelming in a really good way. I have known our trade partners and suppliers for practically my entire career. Let me share two stories from the past week. Our plumbing company, Foley Plumbing has worked with me since my first day out of college in 1994. The Foley site manager in Fredericksburg Virginia who taught me the ropes still works for Foley and now sets our faucets and trim kits. Glen loves to work and will never retire. When the owner of Foley called me and asked about working for Greenwood, I said, “only if Glen is trimming out our homes!”

Pocket offices are designated spaces where family members or roommates who share housing can get away for private meetings or phone calls... these spaces will become craft rooms, hobby rooms, etc. Potentially a dedicated Peloton studio.”

Can we talk about your partners in the business?

I love my partners and have admired their good work for a long time. Our relationships date back as long as thirty years or more and we have built an amazing amount of trust over those years. Whether it is Alan Taylor, Scott Carlson, or George Weller, at this point in our working career, we can finish each other’s sentences. All of my partners are professionals in their area of expertise and are industry leaders. I am really lucky to be able to call them partners.

Another great story – yesterday, we excavated our model home in Spring Creek. When Scott and I pulled up to the jobsite, I saw the owner of the excavation company pull up in his truck. When I asked what he was doing he shared, “I was beside you in 2004 when you dug your first model in the Charlottesville Market for NVR. I was beside you when you dug your first Piedmont Realty & Construction home in 2009. Honestly, I would not be anywhere else this morning when you are digging your first Greenwood Homes home.”

There is a really bad phrase that has been used for years, “It’s just business…” You will never hear those words in a Greenwood Homes office. When someone is using those terms, they are taking advantage of something or somebody. We know the spouses and kids of our trade partners and suppliers, and it is a whole lot more than “just business…”

Greenwood Homes excavation in Spring Creek.

Matters Experience

Buying a home is often the largest purchase a person makes in their life...

At Greenwood Homes, new homebuyers realize almost immediately that they’ve made a sound decision regarding the purchase of their largest investment.

With an unmatched level of experience that spans the entire company, homebuyers feel confident navigating the homebuilding process alongside Greenwood’s

team of experts in large part due to their vast industry knowledge and attention to every detail.

From the first meeting, through design and construction, to the very last finishes and move-in, Greenwood is right beside our homebuyers every step of the way.

A Leader In Eco-Friendly Homes

Greenwood Homes believes energy conservation starts at home. We strive to set the benchmark for energy efficiency and sustainability with our earth-friendly building program. In most cases, it does not cost more money to build an energy efficient home. Earth-friendly leadership in every Greenwood home can be identified in our exterior materials, recycled building components, efficient insulation, low flow plumbing, sustainable resource cabinets, low emission paint and carpet pads for indoor air quality, and Energy Star Rated heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

“When Greenwood Homes’ leadership team learned about the hazards of poor indoor air quality caused by common products used in nearly every building project, Greenwood immediately rejected the use of these volatile organic compounds in our homes.”

When Greenwood Homes’ leadership team learned about the hazards of poor indoor air quality caused by common products used in nearly every building project, Greenwood immediately rejected the use of these volatile organic compounds in our homes. The result is healthier living through much improved indoor air quality. Greenwood’s earth-friendly building program allows our homebuyers to live healthier lives and enjoy annual savings in a quality built, energy efficient home.

GREEN FEATURES

• 2x6 exterior walls

• Energy Star rated HVAC system

• Energy Star rated appliances

• Air infiltration package that foam seals all exterior penetration points

• Double-pane windows with a thin layer of metallic oxide to reduce transfer of heat flow into and out of the home

• Unmatched industry-best R21 side wall insulation and R49 ceiling and attic insulation

Regional Reach. Community Focus.

Greenwood Homes builds new semi-custom homes in the Mid-Atlantic States where vibrant markets are fueled by robust economies. The combination of mild weather and limitless opportunity to stay active makes these regions an exceptional place to live.

Homebuilding Regions

Charlottesville

UNIVERSITY TOWN

Home of the University of Virginia—a UNESCO World Heritage site founded by Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville is steeped in history and features top-ranked athletic competitions, one of the nation’s best hospitals, and world-class dining, entertainment, recreation clubs, and education.

Greenwood Homes builds new-construction single family homes and townhouses in the best neighborhoods across the Charlottesville, Virginia area. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers big city opportunities in a close-knit, beautiful community. Experience boundless leisure, growing industries, and much more.

NEIGHBORHOODS

BROOKHILL

Single Family Homes from the $500’s*

Crafton Circle

Charlottesville, VA 22911

Open floor plans in Charlottesville near dining, shopping, tennis, playgrounds, trails, and more.

SPRING CREEK

Single Family Homes from the $400’s Villa Style Homes from the $300’s 109 Clubhouse Way

Zion Crossroads, VA 22942

New family homes for sale in Louisa County near Charlottesville in a top-rank golf community with resort amenities.

GLENBROOK

Single Family Homes from the $500’s Villa Style Homes from the $400’s* Claibourne Road

Crozet , VA 22932

Villas and family homes featuring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Crozet near the best schools.

CREEKWOOD

Single Family Homes from the $300’s Villa Style Homes from the $200’s Townhomes from the $200’s Lew Dewitt Blvd.

Waynesboro, VA 22980

Family homes, villas, and townhomes in Waynesboro with easy access to Interstate 64.

GALAXIE FARM

Single Family Homes from the $500’s* Townhomes from the $300’s* 1900 Avon Street Extended Charlottesville, VA

Family homes and townhomes located on vibrant Avon Street in the heart of Charlottesville.

DUNLORA PARK

Townhomes from the $300’s*

Dunlora Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901

Townhome community near shopping, dining, great schools, and recreation in Charlottesville.

Hampton Roads

HISTORY AND LEISURE

Historic lighthouses, Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown intersect with Kingsmill Resort, Busch Gardens, golf courses, museums, yacht clubs, world-class shopping and seafood restaurants in Hampton Roads— a great place to grow a career, raise a family, or settle down.

Greenwood Homes builds new-construction single family homes and townhouses in the best neighborhoods across the Hampton Roads, Virginia area including Yorktown and Newport News. Situated where the James, Elizabeth, and Nansemond rivers flow into the Chesapeake Bay to meet the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton Roads is a vital economic area with an old soul and youthful enthusiasm.

NEIGHBORHOODS

YORKTOWN CRESCENT

Townhomes from the $300’s 132 Daybeacon Street

Yorktown, VA 23692

Vibrant community of single family homes and townhouses in York County featuring shopping, dining, and walkable amenities.

HUNTINGTON POINTE

Single Family Homes from the $400’s Townhomes from the $200’s 1016 Chartwell Drive

Newport News, VA 23608

New homes with open floor plans in a quiet Newport News wooded community featuring parks, ponds, and walking trails.

QUARTER CREEK

Single Family Homes from the $500’s* Robert Bruce Road

Poquoson, Virginia, 23662

Family homes with spacious floor plans in Hampton Road’s Quarter Creek neighborhood.

CHURCH SQUARE

Villa Style Homes from the $300’s*

Durham Street

Smithfield, VA 23430

Low maintenance, single-level villas near Plum Tree Wildlife Reserve in Hampton Roads.

*Coming Soon

Raleigh

CLOSE TO EVERYTHING

Just a short drive from beaches, mountains, and world-class golf, Raleigh is the at the center of it all with everything in its backyard from nationally ranked Division I college athletics at NC State, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Duke to top-notch foodie and art scenes.

Greenwood Homes builds new-construction single family homes and townhouses in the best neighborhoods across the Raleigh-Durham area. Home to endless career opportunities in the Research Triangle and at nearby top universities and health systems, Raleigh is a thrilling city with a small town feel offering high quality of life with mild year-round weather, little traffic congestion, and boundless outdoor recreation.

NEIGHBORHOODS

MASSEY CHAPEL TOWNES

Townhomes from the $300’s 7924 Massey Chapel Road

Durham, NC 27713

Three story townhomes near prime shopping and dining at Streets of Southpoint.

SALIX POINTE

Single Family Homes from the $500’s*

Salix Drive

Durham, NC 27713

New single family homes on half acre lots located near Chapel Hill and Durham.

INWOOD FOREST

Single Family Homes from the $500’s Inwood Forest Drive

Raleigh, NC 27603

17 large, private wooded lots four miles from Downtown Raleigh near Lake Wheeler.

JAMESON PLACE

Single Family Homes from the $400’s 1001 Maxwell Drive

Raleigh, NC 27603

Single family homes minutes from Raleigh, NC State, and Downtown Historic Garner.

*Coming Soon

Learn more about Greenwood Homes homebuilding regions and neighborhoods at greenwoodhomes.com

Why Greenwood Homes?

Greenwood is completely committed to the craft of high quality, earth-friendly homes. Our deep industry connections and vast experience allows us to stay ahead of the latest home design and construction innovations.

Homes’ team of homebuilding experts is ready to help you build your dream.

The nimble, thorough, communicative approach of our highly experienced team allows Greenwood to be uniquely responsive to our homebuyers and guide them through the process effortlessly from start to finish.

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