With 2012 upon us, we invite you to come find your place in South Main. Seriously, there will never be a better time to buy. Here’s why. 1) If you like South Main now, this place is going to blow your mind in 5-10 [...] Read more »
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7 Reasons to Invest in South Main this New Year
by livefromsouthmain December 29, 2011 » Add the first comment.
New Home Breaks Ground on South Main
by Dustin Urban November 1, 2011 » Add the first comment.
We’re excited to have the next South Main Building Company home under construction at 908 South Main Street. Gary and Rosemary Waldorf, along with their two sons, are building a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath masonry home which comes in at an efficient 1,570 square feet. “Rose and I have been coming to BV for many years [...] Read more »
New Home Draws Inspiration from New Orleans
by Dustin Urban September 1, 2011 » Add the first comment.
Val and Linda Puckett are bringing some inspiration from the deep south to South Main with their beautiful full-time residence currently under construction on Buzz Boulevard. At 1,700 square feet plus a garage, the Kenny Craft design takes inspiration from the architecture of New Orleans. Family was the biggest factor in the Pucketts’ decision to [...] Read more »
Reclaimed Cottages Become Mountain Town Infill
by Dustin Urban July 1, 2011 » Add more comments.
Beginning summer 2011, The makers of South Main are bringing the Cedar Street Cottages to Buena Vista’s historic downtown. This unique infill project features 12 beautifully-designed and built one and two-bedroom “Katrina Cottages” originally used as emergency housing after hurricane Katrina. With the majority offered for long-term lease, the cottages will offer downtown living [...] Read more »
Sundance Brings 1st Solar Panels to South Main
by Dustin Urban April 22, 2011 » Add the first comment.
True to their name, Sundance Sheepskin and Leather has installed South Main’s first solar panels- and just in time for Earth Day! Sundance’s Jean Anderson says they estimate that the 3.5 KW photovoltaic array will generate around 80% of the buildings electrical use, and they’re expecting a 12-15 year payback on the investment. Combined with [...] Read more »
Sundance Sheepskin & Leather Comes to South Main
by Dustin Urban February 18, 2011 » Add more comments.
Whether it’s a delivery of freshly-foraged Porcini mushrooms, a pair of toasty-warm sheepskin mittens and slippers for Heron or some incredibly sweet tomatoes grown in their Guffey solarium, I always come away from the Sundance family with something to be happy about, something high quality from a local source. So needless to say, we are [...] Read more »
Energy Star Has Upped the Ante and We’re on Board
by Katie Selby Urban January 28, 2011 » Add more comments.
With home energy usage accounting for 17% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, South Main has always embraced green building as an important element of what makes the neighborhood sustainable. Particularly in our colder climate, a well-insulated, tight building envelope is crucial.
Construction Update: 7 New Homes Move Forward
by Dustin Urban October 15, 2010 » Add more comments.
I thought this Friday afternoon would be a good time to give an update on the construction progress of 7 new homes in South Main. I’ll start with the projects at the earliest stage and progress to those nearing completion. Four of these homes are located on River Park Road; it’s very exciting for us [...] Read more »
Welcome the Pucketts, South Main’s Newest Family
by Dustin Urban September 2, 2010 » Add more comments.
A few weeks ago I waved hello to Philip and Cindy Puckett and their 4-year-old daughter Chloe as they peered out a second story window. “This is my room!” Chloe shouted, beaming. The Pucketts are proud owners of the new, 2,550-square-foot Kenny Craft design now under construction at 905 South Main Street. Philip, [...] Read more »
Take a Photo Tour of The Courtyard Home
by Dustin Urban August 26, 2010 » Add more comments.
Reclaimed wood flooring and beams, outdoor fireplaces, custom tile panels, a third story cupola with river views, traditional stucco- all of these details are coming together on South Main Building Company’s ‘Courtyard Home’ on Swift Circle. Here’s a photographic tour of the progress. There will be three apartments in the home that will be South [...] Read more »
