Downtown Dayton, Ohio, has undergone an exciting revival in recent years. If you haven’t experienced the Gem City for a while, plan a visit. Schedule more than a day though, because there’s so much to see. Charles Simms Development has narrowed the list to give you the top 7 things to do in Downtown Dayton, so you can focus on …
This weekend is the Downtown Dayton Housing Tour!
This weekend only is the Downtown Housing Tour 2016! Come and see what downtown Dayton has to offer in housing. The tour starts at 1pm and lasts until 5pm on May 7th! At Charles Simms Development we are glad to be showing two of our newest products, Brownstones at Second and Monument Walk! At Brownstones at Second, you will be …
Monument Walk and Downtown Dayton Updates
Living downtown does not just mean living downtown, think of it as a destination. We at Charles Simms Development are starting our fifth community in Downtown Dayton called Monument Walk. We have started to frame the first building and are excited to see this first building completed and being located near the river. Downtown Dayton has many changes going on, not …
Springboro’s NEWEST Community by Simms Development Continues to Construct New Buildings & Add Fountain to the Heart of it All
The Fountain At Parkside Row You are looking at the brand new fountain at Parkside Row in Springboro! Standing beside the fountain is President of Charles Simms Development, Charlie Simms. This beautiful fountain is in the middle of our development and surrounded by luscious greenspace and our two newest buildings! At Simms Development we add amenities that we would appreciate around …
Brownstones At 2ND – The Place To Be For An Active, Walkable, Urban Lifestyle
Charles Simms Development broke ground in May on Brownstones At 2ND, an exciting new townhome community located on the corner of E. Second Street and Sears in the Webster Station neighborhood in Downtown Dayton…just steps away from all your important Downtown Dayton destinations, amenities, and necessities. Featuring Urban Styling and commitment to quality and energy efficiency that have distinguished Charles …
The Energy Smart Way to Build and Buy A Home
What is the highest cost of homeownership, outside of a mortgage loan? ENERGY! So, that’s why smart homebuyers ask for a home’s HERS Index Score to determine its energy efficiency before buying. What is the HERS Index Score? It’s like a MPG (miles-per-gallon) sticker for homes. The HERS, or Home Energy Rating System, was developed by RESNET (the Residential Energy Services …
JUNE IS HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH: To Buy a New Home, Set Goals and Make a Plan!
Do you dream of owning your own home, but think that dream is out of reach? How do you get from, “I want to be a homeowner” to “Give me the keys!”? Set a goal and make a plan! Goals, to be effective, need to be specific, measurable, realistic, and time-targeted. If you need to finance your new home …
Homeownership: The American Dream
Owning one’s home is still one of the great choices we have in our country. There are important reasons, financially and personally, for this choice. June is National Homeownership month and we as Americans should embrace this freedom we possess. Most Americans consider homeownership to be their single best long-term investment and a primary source of their wealth and financial security. Generations …
Builder Blog: One Stop Shopping
By Charlie Simms The process of buying a home can be complicated. At Simms Development we try to streamline the process to make it easy for our buyers. To begin with, our models are open daily and our buyers can be working with a Realtor or not. It does not affect the price of the home. We have all the paperwork in …
Brand New Market Homes Ready For Quick Move-In
To accommodate buyers in a hurry or those who prefer to have a hassle-free experience, Charles Simms Development creates “market homes.” These are brand new, move-in ready townhomes that have been fully finished out, with style and value to the buyer in mind. There are Market Homes available now in three of our beautiful communities! Located in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood, …