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Breaking News: Traditions of America WINS 55+ National Builder of the Year!

We are proud and humbled to share that Traditions of America was awarded the highest honor at NAHB’s recent International Builders Show in Orlando, FL: the National 55+ Builder of the Year. Among 55+ builders across the country, Traditions of America was recognized as being the best at what we do. We attribute this honor to our unwavering mission of improving the lives of active-adults and helping them Live Better every day.

The International Builder’s Show (IBS), organized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), was held over 3 days last week in Orlando. It is the largest building industry trade show in the United States, and the only event of its kind. It focuses specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face builders. The event kicks off with a National Awards Gala.

Traditions of America Takes Home 7 National Awards

In addition to being recognized as the 55+ National Builder of thee Year, Traditions also earned GOLD in 3 other categories: Best Clubhouse Design for Traditions of America at Green Pond, Best Detached Home Design for The Hancock, and Best Website!

Traditions won SILVER in 3 more categories: Community of the Year for Traditions of America at Southpointe, Community of the Year on the Boards for Traditions of America at Chesterfield, and Best Attached Home Design for The Adams.

Building the Best in 55+

Now a two-time winner of Builder of the Year and with over 6,000 homes sold, our singular focus is – and has always been – improving the lives of 55+ homebuyers.

Read our feature article in Yahoo Finance for more on this story.

February 14, 2022
New Year, New Home

For many people, a new year brings the opportunity for change. Whether it be your lifestyle, your career or just sticking to resolutions, changes can be both exciting and intimidating. If you are looking to make a lifestyle change by joining an active adult community, Traditions of America can deliver.

Deciding to purchase your dream home is no small feat. At Traditions of America, we understand it’s important for our homes to meet your needs. We help bring visions to life in our 55+ communities with our unrivaled floorplans.

With different options across all of our active adult communities, finding the home you want to build has never been easier.

Garden Homes:

Our attached models, the Adams and Jefferson, offer the look & feel of a Single-Family Home at a Garden Home price!

The Adams

The Adams floorplan is our best-selling attached home that has charm & natural light flowing throughout. This floorplan offers 3 bedrooms and a beautiful eat-in kitchen that opens into a Great Room with a volume ceiling.

The Primary Suite in the Adams features a spacious walk-in closet and an inviting window seat that can be the idyllic reading nook. One of the best features of the Adams is the spacious loft included on the 2^nd floor.

The loft is perfect for entertaining and hosting guests & grandchildren. The Adams Floorplan is currently available at three of our active-adult communities: Green Pond, Richland, and East Petersburg.

The Jefferson

The Jefferson floorplan is the other half of our Garden Home Collection. This home welcomes you in with a private side-entryway that opens to an inviting two-story foyer. The floorplan boasts a spacious kitchen featuring a right-sized island.

In the Primary Suite, you’ll find vaulted ceilings that add to the home’s welcoming appeal. A Guest Bedroom and full bath are tucked away from the main living area, creating the ideal space for hosting guests. Plus, the roomy 2nd floor loft is perfect for entertaining grandkids. The Jefferson Floorplan is currently available at three of our active-adult communities: Green Pond, Richland, and East Petersburg.

Single-Family Homes:

Any of our Single-Family homes can provide the perfect blueprint for bringing your dream home to life!

The Betsy Ross

There’s more than one reason the Betsy Ross has been a best-selling floorplan for decades. The Betsy Ross offers an open concept kitchen, dining area and Great Room that is both welcoming and intimate.

The Great Room also features 9-foot-high ceilings, creating a space where natural light is plentiful. And, for those looking to add a second floor, the Betsy Ross has the option for an expanded loft and 3^rd bedroom, perfect for a guest or grandkids’ suite.

Comfort is built right into this right-sized floorplan, and you can build a beautiful Betsy Ross floorplan at any of our growing active adult communities.

The Washington

The Washington is one of our award-winning floorplans. This home features a versatile kitchen that opens to an expansive Great Room and Dining Room. Another great addition to the main floor is the cozy den area – perfect for those looking for an extra place to entertain or a separate, quieter space for relaxing and unwinding.

If you choose to build a second floor, the Washington offers a reimagined loft and 3^rd bedroom space. The Washington loft can be more private than our other lofts, perfect for guests and visitors to feel like they have their own oasis. And, the 3^rd bedroom in the Washington also features private access to the loft bathroom, creating even more of a private, comfortable guest area.

The Washington floorplan has plenty to offer, and it can be built at all of our 55+ communities.

The Grant

The Grant is our newest floorplan. Filled with thoughtful details, many of our homeowners say this floorplan is cozy and comfortable. Though the kitchen size is more compact, its proximity to the Great Room and Dining Room makes up for it. One of the best bonuses of this floorplan is the nook.

This separate dining area is a hit and with the option to add a Cathedral ceiling, the nook creates an almost sunroom-like feel. Another outstanding feature of the Grant is the large laundry room, also functioning as a mudroom with its own convenient entry through the garage. The Grant floorplan is available for building at all of our active adult communities.

The Franklin

The Franklin floorplan offers many great options for an active adult home. Throughout this floorplan you will find natural light pouring in through expansive windows, especially those in the Great Room. This spacious and flexible floorplan stands out to our homebuyers because of its versatile kitchen options. One of the most popular kitchen additions to the Franklin is the option to add a full Butler’s Pantry!

The ability to add a drop-zone near the garage creates the perfect space in your home to be a catch-all as you come and go. Another Franklin feature is a bonus room on the first floor that can be made into either a home office or a 3^rdbedroom. And. when adding a second floor to the Franklin, you can expect an oversized loft that is ideal for entertaining. The Franklin floorplan can be built at each of our active adult communities.

The Hancock

The Hancock is our largest floorplan. If you are known for being the “host with the most”, look no further than our entertainer’s dream home! Some of the standout features of this floorplan are the 2-story vaulted ceilings in the spacious chef’s kitchen, the ability to add a walk-in pantry, and the oversized Great Room.

The first floor has an additional den that is separate from the main living areas and can be the perfect home office. The first floor also features both a formal living and dining room. The Hancock offers the most versatility for customizing. With endless spaces for gathering and a fantastic chef’s kitchen, it is easy to see why this favorite is the entertainer’s dream home!

The Hancock floorplan can become your dream home, and it can be built at all of our 55+ communities.

For many people, a new year brings the opportunity for change. Now is the perfect time to consider building your Dream Home with Traditions of America. Visit our communities page, or if you’d like to learn more about our buying process, click here.

January 14, 2022
Top 10 Attractions Near Locust Valley

There is so much to do near Traditions of America at Locust Valley! Locust Valley’s location gives residents the perfect opportunity to go out and explore beyond their active adult community. We’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants, shopping and activities near beautiful Coopersburg, PA.

Outdoor Activities

The Bear Creek Mountain Resort is a great location during any season. The resort offers skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing in the winter, and hiking, biking, boating, disc golf, tennis and nearby golf during the spring, summer, and fall.

The Saucon Rail Trail is 7.5 miles of historic trail. Before it was repurposed as a walking trail, it was the well-known North Pennsylvania Railroad (N.P.R.R.) line. The trail is perfect for walking, running and biking. Visit the Saucon Rail Trail Facebook page to find out more about trail events.

The Lehigh Valley Zoo is a perfect trip for when the grandchildren come to town! The zoo is in the heart of the Trexler Nature Preserve and is home to more than 130 different species of animals with over 340 animals in total! Visit the Lehigh Valley Zoo website to find out about admission.

Arts and Culture

Opened in 1926 in the heart of Easton, the State Theater Center for the Arts is home to a variety of different musicals, concerts and plays. The State Theater offers an exciting calendar of events. To find out more about tickets and shows, visit their website.

The Allentown Art Museum serves as the greater Lehigh Valley’s leading creative institution. The museum offers several exhibitions as well as exciting events. Plan a visit to the Allentown Art Museum here.

With Lehigh University only a short, 20-minute drive away, art buffs have much to explore at the university’s seven galleries with over 17,000 works of art. The exhibitions have pieces from many diverse time periods and cultures, and with free admission, they are a must-see. Find out more about Lehigh University’s Art Galleries here.

Shopping

Less than 30 minutes from Locust Valley, the Lehigh Valley Mall offers over 130 specialty stores for your shopping lists. Lehigh Valley Mall features three major department stores: Macy’s, JC Penney and Boscov’s, and several dining options to enjoy during your shopping experience.

The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem are a short 20-minute drive from Locust Valley. The Outlets offers more than 15 major retailers and dining options. The Outlets is fun for the whole family, too! When the grandkids come to visit, stop by the Kids Quest and Cyber Quest area for some family-friendly fun.

Dining

Date night? Try Easton’s Three OAK Steakhouse. Located in the heart of Easton’s Historic District, Three OAK is an old-fashioned New York-style steakhouse serving traditional steakhouse favorites. Three OAK says their guests can expect delicious steaks, seafood and sides, as well as some classic cocktails, for a wonderful night out.

The historic Brick Tavern Inn is located just down the road from Locust Valley. Offering a rich and varied menu and extensive wine & beer selections, the Brick Tavern Inn provides guest an exceptional dining experience nestled in the charming village of Quakertown.

Join the Fun at Locust Valley!

There is so much to explore in the area surrounding Coopersburg, PA. Become part of our Traditions of America at Locust Valley active adult community: visit LocustValley55.com or contact us to learn more.

Top 10 Attractions Near Locust Valley Infographic

October 12, 2021
Locust Valley Construction Underway!

We are so excited about the progress underway at Traditions of America at Locust Valley in Coopersburg, PA. Situated amidst an exceptional amount of greenery, open space and ponds, Locust Valley’s location and community design will offer residents instant access to nature right outside their front door.

Since breaking ground in the early part of this year, the Locust Valley active adult community already has 36 future homeowners who have decided to Live Better. With the first settlements in early 2022, there is no better time to become part of this resort-style 55+ community.

Construction Progress

Dave Dolan, a Personal Builder at Traditions of America at Locust Valley, explains what to expect in the coming weeks. “We’ve seen great progress recently with paving, our Designer Model Homes and the first residential lots.”

Paving from the Old Bethlehem Pike side of Locust Valley has started to tie the community together. “Having the roads paved makes it much easier to take visitors from site to site,” says Dave.

It’s official: groundbreaking has commenced for our two Designer Model Homes, the Franklin and the Hancock! Both homes will boast over 2,000 square feet. Dave tells us: “The pouring of slabs has begun, and framing will follow over the next week or two.” Our Designer Model Homes will allow prospective residents to visualize firsthand how their dream homes can become a reality.

One of the most exciting updates for Locust Valley thus far is the groundbreaking of homes for our pioneer buyers. According to Dave, five lots are now underway and more will follow.

Recent Milestones

In addition to all the construction progress, we have officially opened our Locust Valley Sales Trailer. Here you will find our exceptional Traditions of America team members, ready to show you the Locust Valley community up close. To make an appointment, call at 610-477-5055! Or find out more about Traditions of America at Locust Valley here.

September 30, 2021