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Living in Lancaster CountyNew Construction · Vol. 04
Communities to watch.
A working guide to new home construction across Lancaster County — the builders shaping the next decade, the neighborhoods filling in first, and the financing that makes it all possible without paying two mortgages at once.
I've financed 565+ new construction homes in this county. Every one started the same way — a buyer trying to figure out which builder, which community, and which loan actually fits.
This page is my long-form answer. It's a living resource, updated as new communities open and existing ones sell through. If you're shopping builders, use it to compare. If you're a builder or agent with a community that belongs here, let me know.
Chapter 01
Featured builders.
The names that come up most often in my conversations with buyers. Every builder has strengths and trade-offs — the right one depends on your timeline, price range, and how much customization you want.
Semi-custom builds
Keystone Custom Homes
Wide floor plan library and a strong presence in Manheim Township and Hempfield.
Custom & luxury
Costello Builders
Higher-end custom homes with a reputation for finish quality in Lititz and Lancaster.
Semi-custom & 55+
EGStoltzfus Homes
Longstanding local builder with both family and active-adult communities.
Townhomes & single-family
Landmark Homes
Growing across the northern end of the county with modern floor plans.
Coming soon
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Reserved space for a builder partner spotlight.
Chapter 02
Community profiles.
A running list of new home communities across Lancaster County. Each profile includes builder, home styles, price range, school district, and nearby amenities. Placeholders are ready to be swapped in as new communities break ground.
Lititz
Placeholder Community — Lititz
- Builder
- TBD
- Price range
- $500K – $800K
- Home styles
- Single-family · Carriage homes
- School district
- Warwick School District
- Nearby amenities
- Walking trails · Community park · Close to downtown Lititz
Add community-specific details, floor plans available, and current phase timing here.
Manheim Township
Placeholder Community — Manheim Township
- Builder
- TBD
- Price range
- $650K – $1M+
- Home styles
- Single-family
- School district
- Manheim Township School District
- Nearby amenities
- Near Overlook Park · Easy Route 30 access · Close to shopping
Reserve a spot for the next major MT community. Pre-sale lots typically move fast.
Landisville / East Petersburg
Placeholder Community — Hempfield
- Builder
- TBD
- Price range
- $450K – $700K
- Home styles
- Single-family · Townhomes
- School district
- Hempfield School District
- Nearby amenities
- Nearby dining · Rail Trail access · Community open space
Details, home plans, and lot map coming soon.
Ephrata
Placeholder Community — Ephrata Area
- Builder
- TBD
- Price range
- $425K – $625K
- Home styles
- Single-family
- School district
- Ephrata Area School District
- Nearby amenities
- Farmland views · Close to Green Dragon · Turnpike access
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Elizabethtown
Placeholder Community — Elizabethtown
- Builder
- TBD
- Price range
- $400K – $600K
- Home styles
- Single-family · 55+
- School district
- Elizabethtown Area School District
- Nearby amenities
- Etown College nearby · Amtrak station · Highway access
Great value pocket of the county — often overlooked by first-time buyers.
Willow Street
Placeholder Community — Willow Street / Southern End
- Builder
- TBD
- Price range
- $525K – $850K
- Home styles
- Single-family
- School district
- Penn Manor School District
- Nearby amenities
- Rolling farmland · Close to Lancaster City · Trails nearby
Final-phase communities can be the best time to buy — inventory is limited but incentives are common.
Chapter 03
Construction financing, without the second mortgage.
Most buyers don't know that a construction loan and a permanent mortgage can be the same loan — one closing, one set of costs, one rate locked before ground breaks. That's what makes the difference between a smooth build and a stressful one.
Option 01
One-Time Close (OTC) Construction
A single loan and a single closing that covers both the construction phase and the permanent mortgage. Your rate is locked up front — protecting you from rate movement during the build — and there's no requalifying at completion.
- · One closing, one set of closing costs
- · Rate locked before construction starts
- · No requalification once the home is finished
- · Available on Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA
Option 02
Construction-to-Permanent (C-to-P)
A construction loan that converts into a long-term mortgage at completion. Similar structure to OTC, with more flexibility on draw schedules and builder arrangements — often the right fit for true custom builds and land + build scenarios.
- · Fits custom, land + build, and builder-financed scenarios
- · Interest-only payments during construction
- · Converts to permanent financing at certificate of occupancy
- · Flexible draw schedules aligned to build phases
Why it matters
You're not paying two mortgages.
With OTC or C-to-P structured correctly, you keep living in your current home during the build. No double payments, no cash out of pocket for interim financing, no scramble to sell before the new home is ready. That's the piece most buyers underestimate — and the reason 565+ construction buyers have trusted this process here.
Chapter 04
Builder incentives, when they're worth it.
Some builders offer meaningful closing cost credits, rate buydowns, or design center allowances — especially on final-phase or spec homes. Others attach strings that quietly cost more than they save. I'll walk through the math with you honestly before you sign.
Rate buydowns
Temporary vs permanent
A 2-1 buydown lowers your payment for the first two years. A permanent buydown lowers your rate for the life of the loan. Which one wins depends on how long you'll stay.
Closing cost credits
Real dollars, real trade-offs
Often tied to using the builder's preferred lender. That's fine — as long as the loan terms are actually competitive. Always run a side-by-side comparison.
Design center credits
The easy one to overspend
A $15K design credit is generous until you're $40K over. Set your finishes budget before you walk into the design center — not after.
Free upgrades
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Reserved for a current, timely builder promo. Update as offers change.
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Additional incentive
Space for the next incentive worth writing up — inspection credits, appliance packages, appraisal coverage, etc.
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Additional incentive
Add community-specific offers as builders release them season by season.
A Living Guide
Builder or agent? Get your community listed.
New Lancaster County community breaking ground? Send the community sheet, floor plans, and current phase status. This page updates regularly as inventory changes.
Submit a communityReady for your next chapter?
Let's start the conversation.
Choosing the right builder is only one part of the process. I'd be happy to help you compare financing options before you sign a builder contract.
Every homebuying journey is different. Whether you're purchasing your first home, building your dream home, relocating to Lancaster County, refinancing, investing, or planning your next move, I'm here to help you make confident financial decisions.
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the best first step is simply having a conversation.
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- Personally reviewed by Corie Adams
- Personalized mortgage strategy
- Same-business-day follow-up whenever possible
- No pressure. No obligation. Just honest guidance.
Not quite ready?
Continue exploring my Homebuyer's Resource Library, Living in Lancaster County Guides, or Builder Resource Center. I'm here whenever you're ready.