Prep Your Custom Harcrest Home for Fall

As the leaves start to turn and the air carries a hint of crispness, there is no better time to revel in the new season’s beauty than in your custom Harcrest home! From prepping your residence for the dropping temperatures to decorating for the upcoming holidays, our team compiled tips to launch your custom Harcrest … Continued

Elevated Living in a Custom Kingsley Home

Are you searching for a home with flexible living space, luxury appointments and enough room for the whole family? The Kingsley plan is what you’ve been searching for. Our team recently had the honor of constructing a custom Kingsley home for a family at Sterling on the Lake. The home boasts five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms … Continued

Enhance Your Home’s Security with Harcrest Homes

At Harcrest Homes, we take pride in building exceptional custom homes across the greater Atlanta region. With over 37 years of industry experience, our team is committed to delivering award-winning designs, quality construction and personalized service. Our top priority is creating unique, well-built homes with today’s top design and security features! Our team curated a … Continued

Elevate Your Luxury Home with Luxury Kitchen Design Trends

In the realm of luxury living, the kitchen reigns as the heart of the house – a space that seamlessly combines style and functionality. As a premier custom Georgia home builder, Harcrest Homes understands the significance of creating exquisite kitchens that reflect a homeowner’s unique tastes and preferences. Elevate your culinary space by exploring today’s … Continued

Design Feature: Outdoor Living

When it comes to building your dream home, the potential of outdoor living is simply limitless. These custom spaces have become an integral part of modern custom builds by offering boundless opportunities for creativity and enjoyment. Unlock the doors to a world of endless possibilities and envision your outdoor living dream come to life! Seamless … Continued

Celebrate A Sunny Spring Season on the Lake

Spring is in full swing, and what better way to ring in the new season than on Lake Lanier? With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery, this lake is a go-to spring and summer spot for residents across the state of Georgia. Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rush on the water or a relaxing day … Continued

Bloom This Season in Your Custom Harcrest Home

There are many perks to designing and building your custom home, and award-winning builder Harcrest Homes understands it can be daunting. Our team of experts is ready to help you blossom into a new home by assisting you on your custom build on your lot journey. Whether you’re fond of a prairie home with modern … Continued

Life on the Lake Just Got Better with New 2023 Colors

The wonderful thing about constructing a custom home with Harcrest Homes is that you get to choose exactly where your house will be. Whether you dream of a home on the beautiful shores of Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch or a home on a wooded lot in Gwinnett, we can create a home that is … Continued

Celebrate the New Year with a New Custom Home

It’s a brand new year, and the Harcrest Homes team wants to celebrate with you! The Mike Smith-led company is an award-winning builder that continually surpasses buyers’ expectations in and around Lake Lanier, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall and DeKalb counties. Ring in the new year with a custom home that perfectly meets your family’s needs. The … Continued

Harcrest Homes Constructs Custom Lake Home

A beautiful construction to round out the year, Harcrest Homes recently partnered with a homebuyer to construct a custom home in the Sterling on the Lake community. Based on the Habersham plan, this personalized residence with a finished basement highlights six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms across 5,610 square feet of living space. The stunning home … Continued

Celebrate the Holidays at Lake Lanier

Settled north of Atlanta, Lake Lanier is a hot summer spot for residents across the state. This fantastic location provides unforgettable memories during the hotter months of the year, but it is magical during the holiday season as well. 

What’s Trending in Home Design?

After choosing to build your custom home with Harcrest Homes, the next step is deciding what to include in your dream residence. Utilizing popular styles and trends in a home can be tricky in our ever-changing market. Every year, popular home designs and color palettes change to reflect the modern buyer. The Harcrest Homes team … Continued

Custom Kingsley Is Fit for a King – and the Whole Family!

Harcrest Homes recently completed a custom home based on our Kingsley plan, and the result is fit for royalty. The 6,500 sq ft home includes a custom walk-out basement, complete with its own kitchen, hearth room, and space for two sets of in-laws! This Kingsley custom home is located in Drayton Hall, a gated community … Continued

Custom Home Adaptation Meets Homeowner Needs

Harcrest Homes recently completed another custom home adaptation that provides just the right balance of aesthetics and practicality to meet the homebuyers’ needs and the homesite’s constraints. Based on our Waterstone plan, this custom beauty was adapted to create the perfect home-retreat for a busy family. The hybrid exterior presents a warm welcome, with a … Continued

Guide to Financing Your Harcrest Custom Home

Choosing to build your dream home with Harcrest Homes is an exciting step. As you begin the purchasing process, learning about your custom home financing options can seem confusing and complex. Luckily, our team is always available and happy to help you every step of the way! We want to give our homeowners clarity on … Continued

Project Feature: A Reverse Custom Ranch Home on Lake Lanier

Every Harcrest Homes homebuyers’ needs are as unique as the homesites found around Lake Lanier! Recently, a special family requested a custom ranch-style home – one that featured the main living areas, including an owner’s suite, on the entry level. Often, ranch homes provide extra space upstairs. However, this family’s homesite was perfect for turning … Continued

Tips for Planning Your New Custom Harcrest Home

While building a custom home from the ground up is exciting, it also requires a great deal of planning. From finding the perfect location to staying within budget while also building a home that provides everything you need, there are plenty of factors to consider – luckily Harcrest Homes is here to help! Here are … Continued

Design Feature: Owner’s Suites

Owner’s suites provide the ultimate retreat after a long day and the perfect backdrop to begin your day. When you imagine your dream bedroom, what do you envision? Perhaps a massive walk-in closet and a bathroom that could be your very own spa? Whatever your dreams may be, Harcrest Homes is sure to deliver an … Continued

Why Buy a Custom Home Now?

Despite rising interest rates and inflation, now is still a good time to build your forever custom home! As a tailored investment into your family’s unique lifestyle, a custom home is most likely to increase in value if lived in for five years or more. Why buy a custom home now? We’ll tell you why! … Continued

Spring Activities in Flowery Branch

Spring has finally sprung! The weather is warm, flowers are blossoming, and bees are buzzing. There is no better time to get out of the house and explore the fabulous Flowery Branch area than right now. If you’re looking to explore exciting activities and events near your new Harcrest home, take a look at our … Continued

Endless Lakeside Living with Harcrest Homes

Grab your swimsuits and slather on the sunscreen! When you live in a Harcrest home, you enjoy lakeside living where days spent on the water are never-ending! As experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable builders, we understand that a home is only as great as the location where it resides. That is why we specialize in building … Continued

When You Live at the Lake, Every Day Can Be a Lake Staycation

Harcrest Homes buyers who choose locations near Lake Lanier may find there is no longer a need to vacation thanks to their new lake staycation option. Resort accommodations pale in comparison to the stunning luxury features, open-concept styling and personal attention the Harcrest Homes team puts into every custom-built home. Plus, with all the nearby … Continued

Waterstone Model at Sterling on the Lake

Touring a model home is a great way to gain a better understanding of a home and envision life within it. Harcrest Homes is excited to showcase our Waterstone model home at The Preserve at Sterling on the Lakes. This decorated model home sits on a large 1.2-acre homesite and offers 3,713 square feet of … Continued

Find Your New Home for the New Year on the Lake

For many, buying a new home is on their list of New Year’s resolutions, and we’re ready to help make that dream a reality! At Harcrest Homes, we create stunning custom homes and fantastic communities throughout Flowery Branch. Kick off 2022 by exploring our wide variety of new home options in Gwinnett and Hall County! … Continued

2022 Color Trends Are Right at Home on the Lake

As we build dream homes on Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch, we’re often asked about color trends. In some seasons, we see homebuyers and designers select bold, bright tones that highlight the liveliness of the lake – the perfect backdrops for speedboats, waterskiing, celebrations and fireworks. It’s not surprising that after the last couple of … Continued