Charter Stories
There's so much more to The Great American Neighborhood® than meets the eye.
Distinct spaces, inspired designs and thoughtful details that all come together to create places unlike anywhere else. Interesting people with unique stories who have discovered a place as special as they are -a place they can live better.
Check out our stories for a glimpse into what life in a Charter neighborhood is really like.
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Make a Difference Day
October 26, 2018While some companies may have a mission statement, at Charter we're guided by something called "OurCharter," affectionately known by the team as The Blue Book. The Blue Book includes OurPurpose, OurPromise and OurPrinciples, the third of which is “Make a Difference.” While we all try our best to...
Simply Custom
September 18, 2018At Charter, we believe that every home should be as special as you are. One way we ensure that happens is through Simply Custom™, an easy way to make your new home your own. When you purchase a new Charter home, you're given the latest finishes to choose from all in one place, along with your very...
Spring Gate Vineyard Coming to Arcona
September 10, 2018Spring Gate Vineyard & Brewery announced today that it has chosen to locate it’s first new village scaled winery and brewery at Arcona, The Great American Neighborhood in Mechanicsburg. The new location will include close to 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for neighbors and the...
Water Colours Interior Design
September 7, 2018Mary Andres is no stranger to new places. She was raised in a military family, and later married her husband Michael who was also in the service. In 32 years, she's lived in 33 different homes, which has made her an expert in picking up and starting over. "Moving every year or two with the military...
IDEA Coffee
September 6, 2018For AnnMarie Nelms, the successful owner of THEA, the opportunity to open another business in the Crossroads at Arcona was a no-brainer. "One of the best things about this neighborhood is how everyone has embraced us with the opening of the restaurant. So many of our neighbors walk here, and we've...
Hastings Green
August 31, 2018Your first visit to Hastings, The Great American Neighborhood in South Fayette, will show you how important Gathering Places are in creating a neighborhood. Turn in and you'll be greeted by Hastings Green, a beautiful 1.5 acre lawn surrounded by large sycamore trees and bordered by a hand laid brick...