Ironwood Blog

As the back-to-school season approaches and summer in Fredericksburg, Virginia comes to and end. The hustle and bustle of academic routines, extracurricular activities, and busy schedules can easily overwhelm both students and parents alike. Amidst this flurry of...

Thinking about moving to Fredericksburg? Check out these 3 reasons people are building new homes here. Fredericksburg, Virginia, with its rich history, charming small-town atmosphere, and a range of amenities, is becoming an increasingly popular destination for...

If you're a potential home buyer in Fredericksburg, Virginia, it's important to understand how interest rates and credit score adjustments can impact your ability to purchase a home. Interest rates are determined by the Federal Reserve and can fluctuate based on...

As a home builder in Fredericksburg, VA we at Ironwood Homes understand the importance of planning ahead when it comes to buying a home. It can be an overwhelming process, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. But with the right strategies in place, you can...

Staying motivated toward your goals is important, especially when it comes to tackling big projects, such as building a house. The start of a new year is often a time for reflection and setting goals for the future. It can be easy to get excited and motivated in the...

To help spread Christmas cheer, we wanted to share the list of the best places to see Christmas lights, not only in Fredericksburg but also in Virginia. It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Ironwood Homes. We simply love Christmas! Grab some hot chocolate and...

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we at Ironwood Homes are feeling incredibly thankful for all of our online friends and family. You have supported us as we continue to build houses 🏠 and turn them into homes! We have loved working with many home buyers and...

How should rising interest rates factor into your decision on whether or not to buy a home? We have our ears 👂 to the ground here at Ironwood Homes. We don’t just build houses; we build homes where families can create beautiful memories together. And while we love to...

Fall Is The Perfect Time To Take The Family Hiking in Viriginia At Ironwood Homes, we are invested in you. We want to provide you with the best, most beautiful home 🏠 we are capable of. And while we love the homes at Ironwood Homes, we also love being outside. With...

What Can You Do To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer? Most Americans do not think about this, but there is one great advantage (amongst many!) to living in the United States. Can you guess what it is? It’s the absolute privilege of having HVAC in our homes 🏠. Many would...

The Housing Bubble & The Market For the past 2 to 3 years, the housing market 🏡 has been marked by staggering sales and low inventory, resulting in real estate being a red-hot commodity. But will it last? That is the question that needs answering. Lance Lambert...

Some of Our Favorite Summer Activities in Fredericksburg and Surrounding Areas. Breaking news Ironwood Homes fans! Breaking news! Get ready to enjoy your Ironwood Home outdoor spaces, decks, and patios because summer is here. The cold is finally on its way out, making...

3 Tips for Maintaining a Green Lawn all Spring & Summer.   Hey Ironwood Homes fans! Over the last few months, we haven’t had to worry much about lawn care since grass isn’t growing. But for all of those homes and new homes under construction now, we visualize...

Buying a Home in the Fredericksburg, VA Area We all have one thing in common regarding the new year: making new year’s resolutions. Whether it is to eat healthier, exercise more, read more books, organize our closets, we all want to work on something in our lives. The...

Building a home in Virginia? A lot of people have been asking us how fast can we move into our Boxwood, Hemlock, or Leland 🏠  quicker? While we appreciate that enthusiasm, there are a handful of things to consider when you are looking to build your Ironwood Home in...

Build on Land | The Jennings Property Story When we first started building on land in the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania area, we wanted to provide homeowners with something that was expertly built, had a modern farmhouse look, and was move-in ready. Early in that...

Fall is in the air! We are ecstatic that it is that time of the year. Summer has had its fun, but now it is time for Fall. If you cannot tell, we love Fall at Ironwood Homes. The cool air, the superb colors, the endless raking... it’s just the best. And who can forget...

The real estate market in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and surrounding areas has been nothing less than exciting this summer season ☀️ . We have heard countless stories of 5 -10 offers on the same house and increasing competition to purchase homes in this region. Many...

We get a lot of questions about building an Ironwood Home in the Fredericksburg area. One of  the questions always at the top of the list is, “What can I choose and customize in my new  Ironwood Home?” And we get it – we all want options! We are what you would call...

There is no question that the housing market 🏠 is on fire at the moment. We have favorable interest rates and a high demand coupled with low inventory, so naturally, there will be concerns about a housing bubble. At Ironwood Homes, we do not believe this to be the...

At Ironwood Homes, we understand how vitally important safety is. If you put in the work to be safe, careful, and exact, you will get the results you want. We have seen this time and time again as we build beautiful homes 🏡 . We have also seen it in the response...

Spring into the Season with Ironwood Homes  3 Tips for Green Thumb Gardening   Spring has sprung! Planting vegetables and (or) flowers are a great way to stay healthy, relieve stress, and connect with nature. Gardening on your own can seem like a daunting task but we...

NEW BUILD vs Existing Home We wanted to take some time to explore some of the pros and cons of building a new home in Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding area! We are definitely partial to one (can you guess which it is?), but we will see how they stack up!! Pros ...

Hey there Ironwood Family! This is the most wonderful time of the year for a reason. It's an amazing time to spend with friends and family and reflect on the year. Although it's been a wild one, we can still count our blessings and lift one another up this...

Fall is here and winter is just around the corner! 🥶time to get your house in shape for the cold months ahead. We want to make sure that even though the seasons are changing your enjoyment of your home will not!  Here are some home maintenance ideas that will keep...

We've been getting a lot of phone calls recently. I think what happens is that someone is interested in purchasing a house and then decides, "I'll head over to google and find out who's in the area." Then I think people are calling each of the builders in the area and...

This month we wanted to let you know the inside scoop for what you get to choose with your Ironwood Home! Since the boxwood seems to be the fan favorite, this will be from a boxwood owners perspective! Once you have been pre-approved and are under contract for your...