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

Homeowner Takes Leap of Faith and It Pays Off Big

Patrick Zeemer had a vision in mind for the lakefront home he would build at Lake Lanier, and he had a construction loan to go with it. Unfortunately, he and his girlfriend, Jennifer Waite, couldn’t find a builder to make it happen until they met Harcrest Home’s Mike Smith. “We had worked with one or … Continued

Incorporate Your Dream Mudroom into Your Custom Lake House

Harcrest Homes is known for making dreams come true in the Lake Lanier custom homes we build in Flowery Branch, and more often than not, those dreams include a mudroom. Yes, people really dream of mudrooms. Have you seen the memes that say you know you’re an adult when something you once considered mundane makes … Continued

Go Take a Hike on the Trails at Sterling on the Lake

Tell a Harcrest Homes homebuyer in Sterling on the Lake to take a hike, and they’ll face a tough choice. The Flowery Branch community that’s famous for resort-style amenities and lakeside living is also known for the miles of trails that meander throughout. Whether going for a serious hike, a bike ride, or a leisurely … Continued

Sterling on the Lake Is About More Than the Lake

While lake life is one of the big reasons Harcrest Homes chooses to build custom homes at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch, we know you can’t live your whole life on the lake. And Sterling on the Lake offers so much more. It’s true that Lake Sterling is a central feature of this master … Continued

Falcons Training Camp: Hot Flowery Branch Destination

The Atlanta Falcons Rookie Camp recently wrapped up at the Atlanta Falcons Headquarters and Training Facility in Flowery Branch, and that can mean only one thing – that preparations are now underway for the full training camp later this summer. And as fans come to watch their favorite team prepare for the season, more people … Continued

Project Feature: Custom Home with Views of Lake Lanier

At Harcrest Homes, we do more than just build custom homes on the lake. We create spaces for families to spend a lifetime in. From creating the perfect rooms to explore your newfound hobbies in, to building the right floorplan to maximize entertainment, to designing a luxurious owner’s suite to retreat after a long day … Continued

Create the Perfect Home Office

There is no denying that the way we work changed drastically over the past year. Companies and organizations everywhere decided to conduct business remotely, and as a result, more people are working from home now. One thing working remotely taught us is the importance of a designated office space within the home. What many resale … Continued

Design Feature: Owner’s Suite Bathrooms

At Harcrest Homes, we believe in creating stunning spaces to spend a lifetime in. From choosing the perfect trim to selecting the color palette of a home to determining the ideal amount of counter space for cooking big family dinners, to ensuring there is ample room for everyone in the family to pursue their hobbies … Continued

Top Five Things to Do on Lake Lanier

Living near Lake Lanier means having access to countless activities and attractions. At Harcrest Homes, our team of experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable home builders understand that a spectacular custom-built home requires a just as incredible location. That is why we specialize in building luxury custom homes on the shores of Lake Lanier where every day … Continued

5 Reasons to Choose A New, Custom-built Home in the New Year

The start of a new year is filled with the promise of possibility. However, as the year progresses, the initial excitement can fade and some resolutions start to feel more like chores on a to-do list, but this is not always the case. When choosing to build a brand-new custom-built home as a New Year’s … Continued

How to Prepare Your Home for the Holiday Season!

The holidays are quickly approaching! With Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years right around the corner, this is easily one of the most exciting and stressful times of the year. Family is coming into town, parties and gathering take place almost every weekend and the list of things to do seems endless. To help you … Continued

Top Three Fall Activities Near Flowery Branch

The fall season is finally upon us which means it’s time to pull on the boots, break out the flannels and get ready for some fall fun! Located in Hall County, Flowery Branch is filled with a variety of exciting fall activities. Whether you’re looking for an activity that’s traditionally fall, something more outdoor and … Continued

Harcrest Homes Completes Luxury Custom Home on the Lake

At Harcrest Homes, our passion is building stunning homes for our future homeowners to spend a lifetime in. We take great care in creating a mix of eye-catching exteriors, cohesive interior layouts and superb locations to make sure the entire family gets the most out of their dream home. That is why we can’t help … Continued

Top Five Ways to Use a Bonus Room

Most spaces within the home already have a designated purpose. The kitchen is where the meals are cooked, the living room is where the family gathers at the end of the day and the bedroom is the nighttime retreat. When left with a bonus room filled with endless possibilities, it may be difficult to figure … Continued

Harcrest Homes Project Feature: Custom Home in Flowery Branch

At Harcrest Homes, our favorite thing to do is build beautiful custom homes for our clients. It’s because of this that we just can’t help to show off the projects once they are complete! Our team of expert builders recently completed a custom home in Flowery Branch near Lake Lanier and our clients couldn’t be … Continued

Harcrest Homes Creates Modern Home Masterpiece

Every homebuyer has a style in mind for their new custom home. As an experienced and award-winning homebuilder, Harcrest Homes is always keeping an eye on the latest design trends. When a recent client came to us looking to build a custom home with a modern farmhouse style, our team was more than ready for … Continued

Five Reasons to Choose a Custom Home

  To build a custom home or not to build a custom home, that is a question many families looking for a new home are faced with. Building a custom home is more than just building a new house. When building custom, homebuyers are building a space constructed and designed with their family’s lifestyle, hobbies … Continued

Home Organization: Pantries

Between cooking, cleaning and putting away ingredients, it’s hard to keep the kitchen pantry in order. A well-organized and functional pantry is important to have in any home. Not only will you be able to quickly figure out what items you have and don’t have, but you can also easily reach necessary items. If you’re … Continued

Home Organization: Outdoor Living

The weather is fantastic and there is no better time to get started organizing your outdoor living area. You want to make sure everything is in place, clean and accounted for so the whole family can enjoy all the spring and summer months have to offer. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, or aren’t … Continued

Home Organization: Kitchens

Kick-off your spring cleaning with the most active room of the house: the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the space where the most time is spent and the space most prone to accumulating clutter. At Harcrest Homes, we offer endless built-in design options and tips to help homeowners with home … Continued