New Model at Harbour Isles

 William Ryan Homes’ new model in its Harbour Isles neighborhood near Apollo Beach features a flexible floor plan with many different structural and design options that can help a couple or a family create a home that’s perfectly suited to their needs. 

  The Siesta, a four-bedroom, three-bath model offers 2,363 sq. ft. in its base floor plan and is priced at $199,990.  The plan also allows buyers to create additional bedrooms, change a study into a breakfast nook, create a sitting room in the master bedroom, add a first or second floor bonus room, or a relaxing outdoor lanai.

 “Being customer driven by design means we listen to our buyers and develop home designs that accommodate their individual needs,” said Division President Jeff Thorson, referring to the company’s motto.  “Some builders have moved away from a lot of design options, but we believe the flexibility of our homes allows us to better meet the demands of today’s customers,” he added.

Thorson said builders have been challenged to compete against foreclosures and short sales during the last few years.  He thinks offering more flexibility gives buyers one more reason to think new.  “Buying a resale can be limiting with respect to the way a family lives in their home, and remodeling can be complicated, time consuming and expensive.  We think there are buyers out there who want to avoid those hassles and build a home that perfectly fits their needs and lifestyle,” he said.

In addition to flexibility, Thorson points to other factors such as improved energy efficiency and new home warranty as considerations that many buyers are examining with more care today.  “Construction prices are probably about 30% to 40% less than they were five years ago.  We can build a home for a lot less today and that also becomes something that buyers are beginning to factor into their decision-making process,” he added.      

The Harbour Isles community includes 30 new home sites and features the company’s successful Masters Series of homes, with four different floor plans ranging from 2,181 to more than 3,000 sq. ft.  Prices range from $189,990 to $229,990.   

Harbour Isles includes a Grand Clubhouse with fitness center, social hall, resort-style pool, separate children’s pool and playground, volleyball and basketball courts and boat storage.  The community is surrounded by a nature trail with a fishing pier overlooking a lake.

 “We think the location and amenities of Harbour Isles are great complements to our home designs,” Thorson said.  The Master Series includes homes that can be built with up to six bedrooms, offering a wide range of structural and design options in every floor plan.  All of the company’s homes are built to ENERGY STAR certification standards which can save a family hundreds of dollars on their energy bills when compared to older homes.

All four of Harbour Isles’ floor plans can be viewed on the company’s website that includes interactive floor plans where customers can literally design their home.  Buyers also receive the services of William Ryan’s in-house Selections Coordinator who helps buyers personalize their home, and access to MyHome 24/7, a personalized website where they can track the progress of their home’s construction.  The community is open for tours daily at 5335 Sandy Shell Drive in Apollo Beach.  Visit www.WilliamRyanHomes.com or call 813-788-4663 for additional information. 

William Ryan Homes is a family-owned company that was founded in 1992.  Since then, the company has served more than 9,000 satisfied homebuyers in five states and several metropolitan markets including Tampa, Chicago, Milwaukee and Phoenix.  For more information visit WilliamRyanHomes.com or call 813-419-4900.