Backyard Living
We’ve recently released a brand new floorplan at Walden that offers all of the features and square footage that your family needs, plus the backyard that you’ve been looking for. The Townson plan includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and an attached 2 car garage. While the interior of the home is sure to check all […]
Mews Towns at Arcona
We’re excited to introduce our new Mews townhomes to the already extensive selection of low-maintenance townhome options in the Market House Towns area of Arcona. Featuring the Ridley and Crosby floorplans, these townhomes offer over 1,600 sq ft of living space for a surprisingly affordable price in one of most desirable areas of the neighborhood. Take advantage […]
Pizza at Walden
This Fall, Crossroads at Walden will welcome a new small locally owned business to their already popular collection. Home Slice Pizza, a new venture from Matt Flinchbaugh, the owner of Flinchy’s Restaurant in Lower Allen Township, will offer pizza, subs, ice cream and even a few of Flinchy’s signature favorites like their award-winning chili and wide […]
Chelsea at Arcona
There’s a new place to live for people who want to downsize their home, free up their time, and enjoy life in a whole new way. After more than three years of planning, Chelsea, the newest section of Arcona offering maintenance free carriage homes close to everything, now has move in ready homes available Named after the […]
Crossroads at Hastings
It’s an exciting time at Hastings, The Great American Neighborhood® in South Fayette. After selling more than 100 homes in less than 2 years and becoming one of the best-selling neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, progress is ramping up on The Crossroads at Hastings. This selection of hand picked small locally-owned businesses will have a prime spot in the […]
Arcona Athletic Club
Just like many things in life, for a lot of people making the time to exercise comes down to convenience. And in Arcona, The Great American Neighborhood® in Mechanicsburg, it doesn’t get much more convenient than Arcona Athletic Club. Located in the hub of the neighborhood at Arcona Crossroads, the Athletic Club offers homeowners a free 24-hour […]
The Space Between
Ever wonder what makes a place, like a vacation spot or town, feel special? We did too. And after more than 20 years of traveling, studying architecture, and talking to people to figure out why they enjoy some places more than others, we finally figured it out. It’s what we like to call, “the space between.” […]
Arcona is Growing
Ask any of our homeowners living at Arcona in Mechanicsburg, and they’ll tell you that their favorite thing about the neighborhood is the fact that everything they need is just 500 steps from home. From pedicures to pilates, shopping for home décor or enjoying a delicious handcrafted meal, the options are endless when you live in The Great […]
Downsizing in Walden
When it came time to design The Great American Neighborhood®, we recognized that people want and deserve better when they make the decision to downsize. While they may want convenience and practicality, they also want a place that’s thoughtful enough to consider the way they want to spend the next chapter of their lives. For Bill and Jacquie […]
Meeder Now Open
It’s been an exciting Spring in Cranberry Township! One month after we held our VIP Preview Event for Meeder, Pittsburgh’s newest Great American Neighborhood, we’re officially open to the public this week. Our trademark hand-laid Belgian block curbs are in place on Main Street, roads have been paved and construction is about to begin on […]
Three Trees Park
There’s a special place coming to life at Walden. And while right now it may not seem like much, in just a short period of time it will be the newest neighborhood gathering place buzzing with activity. Located in the recently released East Park area, Three Trees is an intimate park featuring three Sycamore trees lined on […]
Market House Towns
There’s a new spot in Arcona for people who want to live right in the middle of it all yet still have the privacy and outdoor living space they’re looking for. The newly released townhomes on Market House Row are spacious enough to live like a single family home, but with none of the maintenance. With timeless […]
Walden Wednesdays
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it’s the best time of the year in The Great American Neighborhood®. Spring is finally here, and at Walden, that means Walden Wednesdays are back! Every Wednesday evening throughout the Spring and Summer months, neighbors gather in Crossroads to sit outside and catch up with friends over […]
Preserving the Meeder Homestead
In the heart of Cranberry Township sits a beautiful piece of land rich with history. The Meeder Family Homestead has long been a landmark in the Cranberry community, and we are humbled to have the privilege of preserving the Homestead while also creating a new place for people to call home for years to come. […]
Am I Ready to Buy a Home? 12 Signs You’re Ready to Buy
Buying a home is a wonderful investment, but it can also feel very intimidating. It will likely be one of the biggest—if not the biggest—investments you will ever make in your lifetime. So it’s important to have confidence going into the process that you are ready to buy. If you’re asking yourself how to be […]
IDEA Coffee Opens at Walden
When you live in the The Great American Neighborhood®, you have the opportunity to be the first to discover new small businesses just steps from your front door. One such place is IDEA Coffee, a brand new coffee shop run by the dynamic mother daughter duo of Sophia and AnnMarie Nelms, the owners of two established restaurants […]
OTB Bicycle Cafe Coming to Hastings
We’re thrilled to announce that our first Crossroads at Hastings business has been confirmed. Coming in 2019, Over The Bar (OTB) Bicycle Cafe will be opening their third location at Hastings, The Great American Neighborhood® in South Fayette. “I love the idea of being part of the neighborhood, and all of the neighbors we’ve met are excited to have us there and […]
Meet Our First Chelsea Homeowner
Over the years, we’ve realized that while some people may want to live in a restricted 55+ community, others want the benefits and convenience in a place where they can do the things they want to do, when they want to do them, surrounded by people of all ages. Our answer – The Great American Neighborhood®. […]
Make a Difference Day
While 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 embody this Principle daily, there’s one day a […]
Charter Colors
At Charter, we believe that every home should be as special as you are. One way we ensure that happens is through Charter Colors. When you purchase a new Charter home, you’re given the latest finishes to choose from all in one place, along with your very own personal designer to make the process of […]
Water Colours Interior Design
Mary 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. After spending her life moving every 3-4 years, she’s become an expert at picking up and starting over. “Moving so frequently has really forced me to get good at […]
IDEA Coffee
For 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 gotten to know them […]
Hastings Green
Your 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 sidewalk. We “go green first” to create […]
The Great American Neighborhood
Some of the best stories told are about the places people live. The street they grew up on. The neighbors next door. The lasting connections made. More than 15 years ago, we began reimagining the way the suburbs look by creating places and neighborhoods designed for the way people want to live. We recognized homebuyers […]
Walking to Work
When Allison Zang and her husband bought their first home at Walden in Mechanicsburg almost 10 years ago, she never imagined she’d one day be walking across the street to work at her very own Pilates studio. However, after outgrowing giving private lessons in her own home, Allison saw the opportunity to expand into the […]
The Hastings Story
The first time we walked the future site of Hastings in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, we knew the natural beauty of the land, which had only grown more special over time, was the perfect canvas for what we do best at Charter Homes & Neighborhoods – take what came before and incorporate it into […]
Trevor’s Farm
Late last Summer, a new sight popped up along Woods drive in Mechanicsburg, just outside of our Woodbridge neighborhood. Thousands of bright sunflowers caught the attention of neighbors, passerby and photographers from across the region. The sunflowers are a part of Trevor’s farm, a preserved 12 acre piece of land that’s been set aside as a […]
TerraPark®
You might not see it, but trust us, your kids do. That hill is not just a hill. It’s a playground. At Charter, we’re big champions of natural playgrounds, with green spaces and slides, rock walls, amphitheaters, and secret nooks. We call them TerraPark®, and we build them into our neighborhoods to help foster a love […]
