Growing "old" is not on your to-do list. Roesville features ranch-style single family homes with must-have amenities for today's new generation of 55+ buyers. The 10,000+ sf. Lodge at Roesville offers indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, fitness center, multi-modal walking path and more!

 Felton, DE — The construction of “green” homes has become a popular trend in recent years, and South Jersey-based homebuilder J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has both the experience and certification to qualify them as one of Delaware’s leading “green builders.”

“J.S. Hovnanian & Sons is one of only three builders within Kent County, DE that are green certified builders,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “Our 45 years of experience as master planners and builders has enabled us to design cutting-edge products that meet the needs and budgets of today’s buyers without compromising the future of our environment.”

The company – whose Roesville community in Felton, DE was one of the first active adult communities in the state to be certified “Green” by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – has had a major hand in the development and launch of a new rebate program in Delaware.

Green for Green (G4G) is a program from the state of Delaware offering between $3,000- $6,000 to homeowners who purchase a “green certified” new construction home. G4G is administered by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with the Home Builders Association of Delaware (HBA/DE) with stimulus funds administered by the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU).

The G4G program helps homebuyers offset the cost of energy efficiency upgrades on their newly built home, which have long-term benefits but may initially be costly. To qualify, each newly purchased home must be certified Silver Level or better by either the National Association of Home Builders Research Center (NAHBRC) or the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Homes.

Due to limited funding for the program, grants will be distributed to qualified homebuyers on a first come, first served basis. Buyers receive a rebate at settlement in a check payable to the homebuyer. Depending upon the conditions of the individual mortgage approval, the check may be distributed at settlement to help cover closing costs.

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Don Yoos, Director of Construction, and Shari Hendley, Project Administrator, not only played important roles in the launch of this program, but also share an enthusiasm for the program’s potential benefits to homebuyers in the state.

“Our Roesville community has a lot of “firsts” when it comes to going green,” said Hendley.

“The Green for Green program will help improve our carbon footprint of our environment. And since Roesville's homes are already among the most affordable in Delaware, the extra rebate is really is a win-win situation for everyone,” added Yoos.

The Roesville community boasts beautifully constructed ranch-style single-family homes with spacious floor plans and progressive design elements – all with prices starting in the low $200,000’s for three-bedroom, two-bath models.

Each Roesville “green” home utilizes a wide variety of sustainable home building practices in both their design and construction. Roesville homes exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines – achieving an exceptional level of performance and reaffirming J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ dedication to conserve energy and preserve the earth’s valuable resources. The company guarantees that every Roesville home is certified at the Silver level to help potential buyers qualify for the G4G rebate.

“J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has always prided itself on building top quality, defect-free homes – and we now have the opportunity to take things to the next level by reaffirming our commitment to building green-certified, eco-friendly homes as well,” said Yoos. “We are happy to have worked as a collective ‘team’ to now offer a measurable financial incentive for our potential homebuyers, supporting their choice to ‘go green’ and be more eco-friendly.” 

Baltimore Sun -  By Gregory J. Alexander (Contributing Writer)

When looking to retire or downsize to a more manageable home, there are several features that homebuyers look for in a home – a convenient, yet serene location, low cost of living, ample recreational and cultural activities close by and a beautiful new home that meets all your needs and desires. It’s this formula that homebuilder J.S. Hovnanian & Sons is utilizing with its new age-restricted community of Roesville, located in Kent County, Del.

“It’s well known that Delaware is one of the top places to retire due to the low cost of living, low property taxes and no estate tax, and now those in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland are starting to seriously look at Delaware when buying a home. The savings alone on property taxes are incredible – they can’t believe that property taxes can actually be $900 a year,” says Garo Hovnanian, marketing and research manager for J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. The private, family-owned builder has been building homes in the Mid-Atlantic region for more than 45 years, and Garo Hovnanian is the great-grandson of the company’s founder.

Roesville is conveniently located near the capital city of Dover with its cultural and sporting events (Dover International Speedway hosts NASCAR races), the charming city of Lewes, which also offers easy ferry access to Cape May, N.J., and Rehoboth Beach. Yet Roesville is in a country setting, Hovnanian notes, offering respite from more crowded new home community settings. “People are leaving other areas of Kent County, Del., Southern New Jersey and Baltimore County because they are tired of the congestion,” he says. “We are located half way between the Bay Bridge and Rehoboth Beach. In fact, Roesville is almost the exact center of the state of Delaware.”

Hovnanian says that Roesville, which opened in September, will eventually have 440 homes and that currently 10 homes are occupied with four more under construction. When designing the homes and the community, he says that the company did extensive research to ensure that it was crafting a community that homebuyers wanted. “We started by running some small ads in newspapers urging people to sign up, and 450 people immediately did so. We then sent a letter to these people asking them what they wanted in a new home, and more than half wrote us back with their wish lists. We were amazed.” Hovnanian says that some of the most desired elements included energy efficient green homes, entertaining spaces, open kitchens and the option for a third bedroom. “We incorporated their wants into the designs. For example, 80 percent of them said they wanted a particular master bedroom layout, so four out of the five models have that layout. We also recognized that homeowners would be further away from their jobs and grandkids, so we incorporated an ‘Internet Center’ in each home with all the technology needed, a desk and cabinetry built specifically for a computer so that they can video chat with the grandkids or work from home as a consultant. Most of the homebuyers are finding us online, which debunks the myth some have that older people are not computer savvy.”

One of the top items on homebuyers’ wish list, Hovnanian says, was to have three bedrooms on one floor. “They also wanted flexibility with that third bedroom, so they can also make it a study for no cost, and can add French doors if they want. We have a lot of customizations available, which is one of the beauties of new construction.”

Hovnanian says that the company also wanted Roesville to have a unique look, instead of that cookie cutter look seen in many new home communities. “We have three different elevations with different color options – all available without an additional charge so that homeowners can show their own personality. We want the streetscape built on homeowners’ preferences, not their pocketbooks. We also don’t allow two homes with the same exterior to be situated next to each other,” says Hovnanian, who adds that the homes are set on wider lots than typically found in age-restricted communities and that lawn care and snow removal is taken care of by the association.

There are five ranch designs available at Roesville, all featuring three bedrooms, two baths, a covered front porch, two-car garage, large master bedroom with walk-in closets, gourmet kitchen and spacious utility room with “Hobby Center” cabinetry. The 1,547-square-foot “Palmer” is priced starting from $239,900; the 1,797-square-foot Mayfair starts at $259,900; the 1,973-squarefoot Riverdale starts at $269,900; the 2,137- square-foot Canterbury starts at $279,900; while the largest style, the Baybridge at 2,233 square feet, starts at $289,900. Homebuyers can further customize their homes by making use of the onsite “Design Gallery.” Hovnanian notes that the company, which has won J.D. Power and Associates’ Customer Satisfaction award multiple times, can provide the one-on-one service that large national builders can’t. “My father and uncle attend homeowners’ association meetings, and homeowners have direct access to the president of the company at any time.”

Hovnanian adds that one of the other elements that homebuyers requested was access to fitness facilities, so Roesville will feature walking trails and a fitness center. “Our 10,000-square-foot clubhouse will feature a large fitness center that will encompass a third of the clubhouse,” he says. The clubhouse will also have men’s and women’s lounges with showers and lockers, card lounge, travel library, indoor pool, outdoor pool with Jacuzzi and fireplace, tennis court, basketball court, playground and a putting green. “The clubhouse will be built in the future, as we did not want the first dozen residents to be responsible for the maintenance costs of a large facility; however, we do have the “Roesville Club,” a smaller scale fitness and social club for current residents.”

Baltimore Sun - When you walk into a home in Roesville, a new age-restricted community near Dover, Del., you may not know why you suddenly feel at home. Behind that instantly welcoming feeling are the opinions of 800 people especially selected by J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, the builder of the 444-home community. The feedback they gave is reflected in the well- thought-out floor plans and features. “We asked what they wanted and they told us specifically,” says Rich Shakarjian, director of sales for J.S. Hovnanian (www.HOVhomes.com). “They all wanted one-floor living, and they all wanted three bedrooms.” The request for three bedrooms was a bit surprising, but J.S. Hovnanian designed the homes so that buyers can choose to have either a third bedroom or a study – at no extra cost. In one model, the 1,973-square-foot Riverdale, which starts at $259,900, the third bedroom’s bright corner location also allows it to double as a sunroom.

With that kind of responsiveness to customers, it’s no wonder that J.D. Power and Associates three times in the last seven years gave J.S. Hovnanian & Sons its “Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction for New Home Builders in Philadelphia Area” award. The other four years, J.S. Hovnanian finished in the top five. In 2007, J.D. Power and Associates ranked J.S. Hovnanian as the best company for new home quality. “This company only knows one way to build something – the right way,” Shakarjian says. “We just build it better. We want perfection from everyone … Even our competition says, ‘You guys build a great house.’ ”

J.S. Hovnanian is not to be confused with K. Hovnanian, a Baltimore-area builder. The original Hovnanians were four brothers who all went into the home building industry, and K. Hovnanian expanded into a national company. J.S. Hovnanian married a girl from Philadelphia, moved to Mount Laurel, N.J., and 45 years later the company is still building in the mid-Atlantic area. The location of Roesville, just half an hour from the Delaware beaches and 10 minutes from Dover, allows the company to offer its well-built homes at incredibly affordable prices – and buyers own the land on which their house sits.

Aimed at active adults, those 55 and older, the community will boast a 10,000 square-foot lodge, complete with a comprehensive fitness center and grand ballroom, as well as multi-modal walking trails, tennis and bocce courts, indoor and outdoor pools, and a playground for the visiting grandchildren. The lodge will complete the resort-like feel that characterizes Roesville. “It’s really going to be spectacular,” Shakarjian says. Currently, the homeowners’ fee, which includes all outdoor maintenance, is about $83, when the lodge that is expected to rise to $110 a month.

When it comes to the individual homes, buyers will find enticing floor plans. The smallest model in Roesville is the Palmer, which sells for $239,000 and offers 1,547 square feet. It features a two-car garage, covered porch, an island kitchen with a pantry and breakfast room, a great room and a master suite complete with walk- in closet. At $259,900, the 1,797-square-foot Mayfair boasts a great room, an Internet center and a laundry room designed with space for hobbies. Priced at just $279,900, the Canterbury’s 2,137 square feet includes a master suite with dual walk-in closets. The largest home, the 2,233-square-foot Baybridge, boasts a spacious dining room, a great room that measures 15 feet by 19 feet, 9 inches, and an island kitchen with a large, sunny breakfast room. All of the homes offer a choice of three elevations at no extra cost, and they all come standard with 9-foot ceilings.

One feature those surveyed wanted in a home was attic storage. So J.S. Hovnanian designed all of the homes to have a floored walk-up attic above the garage. The easily accessible storage area boasts a real set of steps – no need to brave pull-down steps. For those who want a bit of second- floor living, buyers can add optional lofts, too. Basements are available as an option as well. The popular Internet centers provide a counter and cabinets with cable and phone jacks, the perfect place to stash laptops and charge cell phones. No matter which floor plan a buyer chooses, Shakarjian says that every home offers an “open-hearted feel. When you come in you feel you are home – you feel the warmth of the home. That open-hearted feeling comes from what J.S. Hovnanian believes in – that families should be together and eat together and have good times.”

All of the homes have earned the prestigious Energy Star designation, and they’ve earned a “Green” certification from the National Association of Home Builders. To earn that, each home is personally inspected. “People like the fact they’re going to save money,” says Shakarjian. Buyers also will enjoy the tankless hot water heating system, which means they can save money and enjoy a long, hot shower without worrying that the hot water will run out. Another way in which buyers will save is on their property tax bill; taxes average about $800 to $1,200 a year. Couple that with no sales tax in Delaware, and buyers will find themselves with more money in their pockets. Buyers also will enjoy something harder to put a price on: peace of mind, thanks to a 10-year homeowner’s warranty. J.S. Hovnanian & Sons help buyers with another worrying aspect – selling their current home. The company’s Gold Key program helps buyers price their existing homes, and the builder will pay for the appraisal, too. Says Shakarjian, “When active adult buyers come to Delaware, they come and look at every product. Make sure you come here. Seeing is believing.”

The construction of green homes has become a mainstream trend. While many builders claim to be “green,” South Jersey-based homebuilder J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has both the experience and certification to back it up.

Their active-adult community, Roesville, in Felton, Delaware was the first to be certified green by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The more than 400 ranch-style, single-family homes planned for the Roesville community will be constructed with the use of specific materials and building techniques that meet the NAHB guidelines.

“The smart design and efficiency of the homes we build provide economical savings to our buyers while also contribute to a healthier environment,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons.

While many builders implement a variety of measures to construct homes that barely meet the lowest standards for green certification, J.S. Hovnanian goes beyond these metrics to ensure that the homes they design and build include the most stringent green building practices.

In fact, for over seven years, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ homes have been built above the ENERGY STAR guidelines, earning them an exceptional level of performance. Some of the key building and ENERGY STAR practices the company implements to achieve their green certification includes:

• Engineered roof trusses material waste is kept to a minimum during manufacture and they are stronger than old roof styles
• Panelized walls keep material waste down to a minimum during manufacture
• PEX manobloc system for indoor water delivery gets water to the faucet faster via dedicated tubing, so you waste less to get hot water
• Site design creates a minimal impact on the natural environment and uses native plants
• Sealed duct work with special adhesives to minimize leaks
• Low-E argon-filled window keeps conditioned air in and the outside air out
• High-efficiency tankless hot water heaters
• Energy Star appliances reduce energy costs and help keep your carbon footprint to a minimum
• Special insulation practices ensure a tight seal for your home
• Programmable Thermostats help to save energy, money, and help fight global warming

“Our 45-years of experience as master planners and builders has enabled us to design cutting-edge products that meet the needs and budgets of today’s buyers without compromising the future of our environment,” added Hovnanian.

For more information about J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Roesville community in Delaware, please call 302-335-5804.

Baseball season has begun and we’re all waiting for our teams to hit their first grand slam. If you’re an active adult looking to buy a new home in Delaware – step up to the plate, add up these elements and hit your own grand slam.

First, consider a J.S. Hovnanian & Sons home. You know this family-owned company has built its entire reputation on building a quality product at a reasonable price.

Next, look at J.S.Hovnanian’s newest active-adult community in Delaware called Roseville. You will receive a great deal on one of over 400 ranch-style, single family homes – each with innovative three-bedroom, two-bath designs, with prices starting in the low $200,000’s.

Finally, take into consideration the fact that Roesville is the first active-adult community in Delaware that has been certified as “green” by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) according to its new, strict green building guidelines.

Have you stopped to think about the reasons why buying green is important? Besides the fact that you are doing your part to preserve our precious environment, buying a home that meets the NAHB’s strict guidelines will help you expend less energy to achieve the same level of comfort you have become accustomed to.

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ green homes utilize a wide variety of sustainable home building practices in both their design and in their building process. Incorporating renewable materials helps conserve energy and preserve the earth’s valuable environmental resources.

The company’s engineers have conducted extensive research and have estimated the following energy savings for Roesville homeowners:

• The cumulative energy savings once all 444 homes are completed will be more or less equivalent to removing 175 cars from the road, reducing independence on oil by 2,219 barrels per year or saving seven acres of forest from deforestation.
• Similarly, the individual cost-savings in owning one of these homes is roughly equivalent to the planting of 55 trees each year, recycling 1,480 lbs of trash or having 67 families switching from plastic to reusable grocery bags.
• You have to agree these are impressive savings. In addition, these figures are solely based on Energy Star® gas and electric usage savings and would be even higher if the engineers took into account the savings one can also accrue through the water saving measures that have been built into each home.

So step up to the plate and buy a green home at Roesville, in Delaware. You’ll get great satisfaction out of hitting one out-of-the-park.

Energy savings are estimates, based on comparisons of building the same floor plan to minimum energy and building code requirements, and will vary based on usage.

Frederica, DE – J.S. Hovnanian & Sons celebrates the first closing at their award-winning Roesville community in Felton, Delaware. The active-adult community features ranch-style single-family homes geared to the new generation of 55+ buyers. Starting in the low $200,000s, the spacious floor plans include three-bedroom and two-bath designs.

Homeowners Barbara Jean “BJ” and husband Lou DeSantos were the first to purchase at Roesville. The beautiful and spacious 1,973 square-foot Riverdale model they purchased has 3 bedrooms with a master suite and walk-in closet, 2 full baths and 2-car garage. The home’s innovative floorplan also features a great room which provides the perfect space for entertaining, an internet center, laundry and hobby room, kitchen with pantry cabinet and breakfast room.

“We love the layout of our new home and the extra space it provides,” said homeowners BJ and Lou De Santos. “We definitely got way more for our money at Roesville,” BJ added.

The community will be host to many luxurious amenities including indoor/outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a travel library, basketball and tennis courts, putting greens and a multi-modal fitness trail. Roesville will also feature a 10,000 square-foot lodge – a state-of-the-art facility – will sure to inspire a sense of community and activity among this new trend of active-adult buyers.

“Our 45-years of experience in home building is equally matched by our ability to understand the needs and desires of today’s buyer,” explains Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “We care about our customers and the homes we design and construct reflect this.”

Roesville has also been certified green by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) according to its new green building standards. The homes being built will utilize specific materials and building techniques that meet NAHB standards. When built to such high efficiency standards, homeowners will expend less energy to achieve the same level of comfort they have become accustomed to.

“By taking steps to ensure each of our homes is green certified, we feel we are making a contribution to a cleaner and more environmentally conscious future,” added Hovnanian.

“J.S. Hovnanian & Sons really cares about their customers and this was very important to us,” said the DeSantos. “Being from New York, we can be very skeptical of people, but we have not met one person at J.S. Hovnanian & Sons that we have not been impressed with, said BJ. “We didn’t get this feeling from the other builders we met. They were either too pushy or the quality and craftsmanship of their products couldn’t even compare to that of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons,” BJ added.

The community has also received a stamp of approval from The Home Builders Association of Delaware, by being honored with a total of eight awards during the organization’s 16th Annual Regal Awards, which are given in a variety of categories and price ranges for new homes, styles and communities as well as honoring the best advertising and marketing campaigns.

The unique design, innovative floor plans and fabulous amenities offered at Roesville will enable the new generation of 55+ buyers to enjoy all of the comforts of owning their own property with the added benefits of living within a real “community” atmosphere.

Felton, DE – J.S. Hovnanian & Sons was honored as one of the best and brightest builder’s during the 16th Annual Regal Awards on March 19, winning a total of eight awards for their Roesville community in Felton, Delaware.

Presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of The Home Builders Association of Delaware each year, the Regals recognize the outstanding accomplishments and creativity of their builder and associate members statewide. The awards are given in a variety of categories and price ranges for new homes, styles and communities as well as honoring the best advertising and marketing campaigns.

The award-winning active-adult community, Roesville, which made its debut last year, is the South Jersey-based J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ first-ever housing community in Delaware. In addition to winning “Best” in Exterior Merchandising ($250K -$350K) as well as the Best Interior Merchandising ($350K to $500K) for their Riverdale Model, Roesville also won “Best” in Black and White Print Ad; Brochure for a Community ($250K - $350K); Website (National Builder); Promotion (Muddy Shoe Tour); Sales Office and Design Gallery.

Roesville features single-family homes geared to the new generation of 55+ buyers. The spacious floor plans include three-bedroom, two-bath designs starting in the low $200,000’s. The community will also offer a variety of amenities including a 10,000 square-foot Lodge, indoor/outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, travel library, basketball and tennis courts, putting green and a multi-modal fitness trail.

“Winning a Regal is an incredible achievement and we’re honored to be a recipient of eight awards for our Delaware community,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “Roesville is an example of the hard work, commitment and dedication we put into building excellent communities for our homeowners.”

For over 40 years, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has maintained a tradition of building excellence, providing the best quality construction and customer service for its homeowners and is ranked as the most award-winning builder in the history of the Builders League of South Jersey (BLSJ) as it relates to receiving the Community of the Year and the Commitment to Excellence awards. No other builder in the BLSJ has been recognized with this many honors.

Felton, DE — Homes in J.S. Hovnanian & Sons Roesville community – the company’s first housing community in Delaware – have been certified as “green” by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) according to its new green building guidelines.

According to the NAHB, green homes utilize a wide variety of sustainable home building practices in both their design and in their building process. Incorporating renewable materials to conserve energy and preserve the earth’s valuable environmental resources, these homes ultimately meet all of the specifications outlined in the NAHB’s National Green Building Guidelines.

When completed, the active adult buyers of Roesville will enjoy life in one of over 400 ranch-style, single-family homes – each offering a variety of innovative three-bedroom, two-bath designs. The homes will be built using specific materials and building techniques that meet NAHB guidelines.  When built to such high efficiency standards, homeowners will expend less energy to achieve the same level of comfort they have become accustomed to. 

“Our experience in home building is equally matched by our ability to understand the needs and desires of today’s buyer,” explains Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons.  “By taking steps to ensure each of our homes is green certified, we feel we are making a contribution to a cleaner and more environmentally conscious future.”

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons engineers have conducted extensive research and have estimated the following energy savings for Roesville homeowners: 

• The accumulative energy savings once all 444 homes are completed will be more or less equivalent to removing 175 cars from the road, reducing independence on oil by 2,219 barrels per year or saving seven acres of forest from deforestation.
• Similarly, the individual cost-savings in owning one of these homes is roughly equivalent to the planting of 55 trees each year, recycling 1,480 lbs of trash or having 67 families switching from plastic to reusable grocery bags.

“These are impressive savings,” said Hovnanian. “What’s more, these figures are solely based on Energy Star® gas and electric usage savings and would be even higher if we took into account the savings one can also accrue through the water saving measures we’ve implemented in each home.”

Roesville models are priced starting in the low $200,000’s. The community is host to many luxurious amenities including indoor/outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a travel library, basketball and tennis courts, putting greens and a multi-modal fitness trail. The age-restricted community also features a 10,000 square-foot lodge – a state-of-the-art facility that inspires a sense of community and activity among a new trend of active-adult buyers. 

For more information about J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Roesville community in Delaware, please call 302-335-5804 or visit www.HOVhomes.com.  Energy savings are estimates, based on comparisons of building the same floor plan to minimum energy and building code requirements, and will vary based on usage. 

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has achieved what no other builder in Delaware has: 3 homes at Roesville have been certified not only as "Green" according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) new Green guidelines, but have achieved a higher level of performance, and have earned the "Silver" designation.

"Green" homes, according to the NAHB, use materials and building techniques that are more environmentally friendly and are built to higher standards of efficiency, enabling the homeowner to use less energy to achieve the same comforts they're used to.

We are proud to have achieved this certification, and will be sharing more about it after the new year.  In the meantime, you can read the news here: jcmenvironmental.blogspot.com/2008/11/first-certified-silver-homes-in-kent.html

Bucking the news about sluggish Real Estate markets in other parts of the country, our VIP's proved this weekend that Roesville - in Felton, DE - is the place to be!

Over 80 of our VIP's came for our VIP Model Opening this weekend, and the reaction to our models was overwhelming.  To a chorus of "This it the BEST I've seen of any 55+ Community in Delaware," 4 of the 13 available lots in the first section were SOLD!

People were thrilled with the home designs, excited by the policy of extending Pre-Construction pricing - and waiving all lot premiums - for our VIP's, and energized by the planned price increase on September 20th.  With an opportunity to explore finished and furnished models, and still receive a $10,000 savings by buying pre-construction, our VIP's were thrilled to have said "I'm done looking now."

Remember, word about Roesville hits the streets on September 3rd for a Public Grand Opening on September 6th.  To buy before non-VIP's even get a chance to see Roesville, call Kathy Engel at 302-335-5804 to set up an appointment.

The Sales Office at 900 Roesville Road, Felton, DE is open 10-5 daily.

Looking forward to welcoming you home, to Roesville....

For those ready to accomplish their lifelong “to-do” list and start exploring their dreams, Roesville, a new 55+ community in Felton, Delaware, is almost here.  J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, the pioneer of active adult housing in South Jersey, has reinvented the 55+ community for the company’s first community in Delaware, opening this August.

What makes Roesville so different?  It has only the features and rooms that buyers want, and none of what they don’t.  J.S. Hovnanian & Sons surveyed 500 people who were interested in living in Delaware and asked them exactly what they wanted – and didn’t want – in their new home and their new community, and what they wanted to pay for it. 

Based on the overwhelming feedback, Roesville will feature 470 single family ranch-style homes with 3 bedrooms on the first floor, 9’ ceilings, spacious kitchens, family centers for entertaining, hobby rooms, internet centers and included walk-up floored attic storage above the garages.  All five stunning new models will have three unique elevations, in classic or bold colors, at no extra charge.

The spectacular 10,000+ sq. ft. Lodge at Roesville truly establishes Roesville as a resort-at-home community.  Residents of Roesville will have every sought-after amenity right at their doorstep.  Keeping active won’t be hard with the comprehensive Fitness Center, indoor pool and state-of-the-art multi-modal walking and fitness trail.  Socialize with friends and neighbors with a few rounds of billiards in the game room or work up a sweat on the tennis court.  Enjoy the beautiful weather while working on your golf game at the putting green or catching some sun by the outdoor pool.  Have a love for traveling or seeing the sights?  Find all the resources you need in the fully loaded Travel Library. With a full calendar of year-round activities, you’ll only wonder what to do first.

Just 15 minutes from the state capital, Roesville truly is the center of it all.  Roesville is minutes from your everyday conveniences, a few miles from dozens of cultural attractions, minutes to the new US Highway 1, and equidistant to Wilmington, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Maryland’s Eastern Shore and the Delaware beaches. 

With homes that fit the needs of today’s active adults, Delaware’s unbeatably low taxes, and J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ signature industry-leading quality, Roesville will truly make other Delaware 55+ communities look “old”.

Sign up as a VIP at www.HOVhomes.com to be the first to see floorplans, elevations, pricing and to get invited to VIP-only events before Roesville opens to the public in August.  For questions or more information, call 302-335-5804.  Whatever plans you have for your new life, they start right here at Roesville.