Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Waco Builder, Front Porch Homes breaks ground at Rancho Lorena




Front Porch Homes has officially broken ground on the first house to be built in Rancho Lorena. The house will be a single story "hill country" styled house. The house will be a "green built" house featuring spray foam insulation, tankless water heaters, stained concrete and low voc paints.

Numerous other houses are poised to start in the next 30 days by Waco Builders such as Tony Knight Homes, Steve Patrick Homes, Brashears Homes and Kunkel Construction.

Currently, Phase I of the subdivision is about 35% sold out.

For inquiries about lot sales, pricing, availabitity etc.. please contact Mark P. Felton at Keller Williams Real Estate 254-495-1241 or email at fronteradevelopment@gmail.com.




Mark offers buyers looking for houses in Waco a full suite of professional services. As a licensed realtor and co-owner of Keller Williams Waco, he can assist you with any of your real estate needs. Mark also is a Custom Home Builder and Developer. His home building company is Front Porch Homes which builds in and around the Waco area. And his development company is Frontera Development, which is a full service real estate development firm based in Waco, Texas. The primary focus is residential, master planned communities that emphasize the values of New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Development.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Front Porch Homes to begin building in Rancho Lorena

Front Porch Homes has signed on to build the first custom house in the new "Rancho Lorena" subdivision. The house will be approximately 2,300 sq/ft and will feature a rustic "Hill Country" elevation. A combination of rock and James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding will make up the elevation with cedar post, window sheds, and shutters for accents.

The house is going to be a "Green" built home. It will feature such green amenities as spray foam insulation, tankless water heaters, stained concrete floors and low voc paints.


Rancho Lorena is situated on the beautiful rolling countryside of Central Texas, where you can still see the stars and savor the crisp clean air. Take the family on a stroll through the winding roads, feed your horses, work in your shop out back . . . You're already home at Rancho Lorena!

For inquiries about lot sales, pricing, availabitity etc.. please contact Mark P. Felton at Keller Williams Real Estate 254-495-1241.

Mark offers buyers looking for houses in Waco a full suite of professional services. As a licensed realtor and co-owner of Keller Williams Waco, he can assist you with any of your real estate needs. Mark also is a Custom Home Builder and Developer. His home building company is Front Porch Homes which builds in and around the Waco area. And his development company is Frontera Development, which is a full service real estate development firm based in Waco, Texas. The primary focus is residential, master planned communities that emphasize the values of New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Development.

www.rancholorena.com

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Green & Sustainable, Front Porch Homes Utilizes James Hardie Siding


James Hardie® products are rare in that they combine beauty and durability and also are considered "Green and Sustainable" by industry professionals.



Low maintenance

"I've been using Hardie siding in the Texas heat for over 10 years. The homes I built then still look brand new today."Jim Sargent, GMB, CGB, CAPS





Specified on LEED® certified buildings

The Robert Redford Building for the Natural Resources Defense Council, ranked among the highest LEED® rated buildings in America.Designed by Moule and Polyzoides Architects and Urbanists


Local materials and resources

Operating 10 manufacturing facilities enables you to support the regional economy and reduce the environmental impacts resulting from transportation of materials.



Sustainability

"I've used James Hardie siding for years and have been delighted with the results. It's sustainable and the only product I will consider substituting for wood."Sarah Susanka, FAIA



Durability

"HardieBacker™ cement board is our choice for wet area walls and floors. Its moisture resistance and Moldblock™ technology ensure durability and a commitment to quality we can trust."Sebastian Lombardo, Lombardo Homes



Natural raw materials (wood pulp, cement, sand and water)

"Green products shouldn't be made from endangered materials. One of the reasons James Hardie products are 'green' is because they incorporate natural ingredients that are low in toxicity. And, they last longer than other products." Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA, designer of the first Zero-Energy Home



Better building envelope

"Where cladding systems such as fiber-cement siding shine is that they allow air circulation and don't inhibit drainage. That's very different from a stucco assembly or a brick veneer."Joseph Lstiburek, BASC, M.ENG., PH.D, P.ENG


"Once we researched the market and realized how superior James Hardie Siding was, not only as a "Green Product" but as an external veneer that can give Cotton Crossing & Front Porch Homes the Traditional Architectural look that will look good for years to come, Hardie-Plank was the only choice."

Mark P. Felton II, Developer of Cotton Crossing in Woodway, Tx and President of Frontera Development & Front Porch Homes.