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Homearama at chimneyridge ChimneyRidge in Loveland, OH will be the site of HOMEARAMA 2022! Developed by CM Butterworth, LLC, the development will be located at Butterworth Road and St. Rt. 48 on the northern side of Loveland. The projected show dates are June 11th-26th, 2022....

Homearama at Parkside Estates This year's show in Anderson Township, originally scheduled for July, has been pushed back to September 17th through October 3rd. Redknot Homes is thrilled to be the only show builder constructing two homes in HOMEARAMA 2021! Both of these custom, show homes in Parkside Estates are pre-sold client homes with many unique features. Redknot is also building a home on homesite 18 of the development that will be for sale....

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that life is much more enjoyable when you love your home. Whether it’s mostly for cooking, family time, or entertaining, the kitchen is often the most commonly used space and "the heart" of a home. If you're planning to remodel or build a new custom home, check out our collection of popular kitchen trends for 2021....

What makes a good custom home builder? Are you considering building your new dream home? If so, how do you choose between the many custom home builders in Greater Cincinnati?...

What is Tax Abatement? Tax abatement programs are prevalent in many areas, including Cincinnati, to provide financial incentives in the form of tax exemptions which reduce property taxes. In Cincinnati, this incentive is tied to the level of LEED certifications for new and remodeled homes, allowing homeowners to pay taxes only on the pre-improved value, or land value for a new home, of their property for up to 15 years. The simple goal is intended to benefit the City by incentivizing individuals to build high-quality sustainable homes in Cincinnati. With the construction of these homes, the City enjoys a number of direct and indirect benefits from this investment including:...

Are you interested in building your dream home in Cincinnati, OH? If so, you may have heard about Homearama, the biggest annual luxury home showcase in the area. The event is one of the hottest in the home construction industry and one of the best opportunities to build a custom home and reap numerous benefits while doing so. ...

Setting an exact timeline for your custom home build is hard. The planning process is tough for first time custom home buyers. There are numerous things to consider when trying to lay out a timeline. ...

Tax abatements are prevalent in many states, including Ohio, and can be a huge incentive when purchasing or renovating a home. If you are unfamiliar with tax abatement programs, you may be wondering - What is a tax abatement? Why do cities offer it and how can it benefit me? All good questions if you’re planning to build a home! And guess what, THIS is our specialty, so we can help!...

Here at Redknot Homes, we take our love of crafting beautiful homes and combine it with environmental initiatives to deliver the best home possible for you and your family. To do this, we specialize in building LEED certified homes that contribute many benefits to the homeowner, community, and ecosystem. Learn more about what being LEED certified means below. ...