Building One Story at a Time: An EGStoltzfus Podcast

We are so excited to share what's coming your way this February! Katie and Ashley recently got an exclusive sneak peek of our brand new design studio, and let me tell you—this space is going to completely transform how you experience the design process. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on everything that's new, and trust us, you're going to want to hear this. Kitchen Displays:...

Hi all, after a long break we're back with a new episode! A lot has changed since April. Follow along with Katie and our new host Ashley to hear all about what's going on at the design studio, our new building, and much more!

This week on "Building One Story at a Time," Katie sits down with Amy Danz, one of our New Home Sales Specialists, to discuss the benefits of visiting a model home. Amy works in both our Lancaster County Meadows at Strasburg Community and our newest neighborhood, Nissley Run in Dauphin County. During the episode, they'll also provide a list of homes currently available to tour across...

This week, Stephanie interviews Rob Zook, our Director of Architectural Services, about the design process behind our newest home plan, the Branson. They discuss the thinking that shaped the floor plan and explain how its features were specifically chosen to address our homebuyers' needs. Learn more about the Branson

This week, join Stephanie and Katie as they give tips for maximizing our incentives on your home build. With EGStoltzfus' current incentive offerings, our design experts break down exactly how to enhance both curb appeal and interior luxury. Learn how your design dollars can be used at our Design Studio to create your dream home. Remember, these special incentives vary by neighborhood and home...

We're back with another season of the Building One Story at a Time Podcast. This week Katie and Stephanie will walk through all of the design trends they are seeing to start out the new year, and also talking about a few trends that are no longer in vogue from 2024. We're so excited to be back and hope you enjoy this design guide!

This week on Building One Story at a Time Stephanie and Katie are answering your questions! Between questions listeners submitted and our FAQ page we'll cover everything you might want to know when you're considering building a home with EGStoltzfus. As mentioned in the episode the podcast will be taking a hiatus until after the holidays so we'll see you all back in 2025! Links mentioned in the ep...

Stephanie is back! This week Stephanie and Katie walk through our new home plan - the Fallston. The Fallston is a brand new floor plan that incorporates feedback and trends in the industry to create something special centered around a two story living room. You can view the new floor plan ⁠here ⁠!

This week is another guest episode with Paul. Katie and Paul walk through our new home plan - the Breckenridge. The Breckenridge is a reimagined floor plan built out of our very popular Brentwood model. They'll walk through what's changed and some of the new features as well as what is great about this plan. You can view the new floor plan here !

This week Paul joins Katie to do a quick infomercial about our Nissley Run reveal event happening this coming Saturday! There's a few spots left if you're interested in learning more about our newest neighborhood. You can RSVP here: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/nissley-run-reveal-event/

This week on the podcast, Stephanie and Katie interview our marketing and technology specialist, Paul McBride. We discuss his journey into this role and all the new technology we're incorporating into our homebuilding process to help our customers throughout their experience. We also talk about some upcoming developments, including a new neighborhood in Dauphin County. Click here to RSVP to ou...

Break out those color wheels! Remember learning about primary colors in elementary school? This week, Stephanie and Katie will explore how color intersects with psychology to help you create unique designed spaces in your home. They'll cover the emotions different colors can evoke and suggest ways to incorporate them into your living space.

This week, Stephanie and Katie will share tips on how to stage your home for resale. They'll cover design ideas, ways to incorporate buyer feedback, and more. Whether you're preparing to list your home or just starting to think about it, these tips will be invaluable!

This week Stephanie and Katie explore the different options available for kitchen islands in an EGStoltzfus home. You'll get pros and cons of each and will hopefully learn a bit in the process. You can check out the links mentioned in this episode below: Design Catalog - https://egstoltzfushomes.com/design-studio/design-catalog/ Essington Virtual Tour - https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=kUX2Mr...

This week, Stephanie and Katie sit down with Logan Smith from Superior Walls by Weaver, a longtime partner of EGStoltzfus. They explore what sets Superior Walls apart, delve into some of the benefits to using them in your home build and discuss the practical advantages of choosing their walls over other market options. As mentioned on the episode you can see our Superior Walls factory tour here: h...

This week on the podcast we interview our summer intern Adriana Doino! If you've bought a house and come through the studio this summer you may have had the chance to meet her and she's been an awesome asset for our team. You'll learn more about her design background and her degree she's working on at Thaddeus Stevens.

This week on the podcast Stephanie and Katie are joined by Stacy Ohrel and Paul Fazzini from Lancaster Mortgage Company to talk about interest rates, the fed, and all those things that can get complicated when buying a home. This is a must listen if you're looking at buying in the current market! You can learn more about LMC here: https://lmchomeloans.com/

We're joined once again by Director of construction and customer service Mike Hockenberry to talk about our homeowner orientation for new buyers. This is the final step of our process, and we'll discuss what to expect and what won't happen at this particular milestone. Also, this week features a new theme song for the podcast! As mentioned on the episode, please submit any questions fo...

This week Stephanie and Katie are joined once again by Mike Hockenberry, our director of construction and customer service to walk through what a new homebuyer can expect from our electrical orientation process on site.

This week, Stephanie and Katie sit down with Mike Hockenberry, our Director of Residential Construction and Customer Service. They discuss Mike's personal design style and walk through some of the questions they may work through with a new homeowner. In the coming weeks, Mike will join us again to talk about different stages of the customer's journey in building their home. The design styl...

This week Stephanie and Katie explore ways to elevate your home's aesthetic. In this episode, they'll walk you through simple touches that can transform your home from ordinary to extraordinary. Join us as we uncover how to bring that extra flair to your living space!

This week, we feature another Custom Homes & Remodeling spotlight. Adam guides us through the design-build process you can expect when constructing a custom home or undertaking a remodel with our team. You can learn more about our custom homes team here: https://egstoltzfuscustom.com/ And check out custom home signature plans here: https://egstoltzfuscustom.com/custom-home-plans-gallery/

This week on the podcast Stephanie and Katie interview our Design Build Specialist Adam Coe from EGStoltzfus Custom Homes & Remodeling. If you've listened to our Parade Home episode you've heard Adam already but this week we'll dive more into his background and a bit of his role!

This week, we're joined by Craig Hummer and Amy Good from our partner, Ephrata National Bank. They'll provide an in-depth look at the mortgage process and everything involved in financing a home purchase. Buying a home is a significant decision, and Craig and Amy will help us understand the financial aspects and guide us through the process. Tune in to gain valuable insights that can make...

This week, we have a special Father's Day episode! Katie's dad, Dave Albright, joins us to discuss his role at EGStoltzfus Commercial Construction, his career journey, fond family memories, and how he skipped the "mud boy" phase. We wish all the dads out there a Happy Father's Day and a wonderful weekend filled with quality time with loved ones.