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Sometimes the best rooms in the house are actually outside the house. The new construction homes at Rivers Pointe Estates offer a range of options for decks, porches and patios. Looking for outdoor decor and more?  We have compiled a few of our favorite products from the Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Expo 2022. This list is a great way to start exploring outdoor living ideas for your new home.  Pro-Fit Outdoor Kitchen Design Software Want to take your new patio up a notch? Kickstart your outdoor designing with the Pro-Fit Outdoor Kitchen Design Software from Pro-Fit Outdoor Living. Their cloud-based mobile and desktop software allows you to design your custom 3D outdoor kitchen. Bring  your outdoor living ideas to life…

The Cavalcade of Homes show takes place the first three weekends in May. The Drees Homes model home at Rivers Pointe is participating in this year’s show! When you come to see the Drees home, check out the rest of the amenities Rivers Pointe has to offer, meet all of our builders and check out all of the model homes. The entire development will be open for model tours from 12 to 3 p.m. and our barn will be open for visitors 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each weekend.  WHAT: Barn and Models Open During the Cavalcade of Homes WHEN: Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., First 3 Weekends in May WHERE: Barn is located on Rivers Pointe…

Buying a new home and picking out decorations and paint colors is exciting. Designing your bedroom just the way you want makes it a sanctuary where you can relax. Your bedroom paint color is a large part of its design so you want to choose a color you will enjoy long term. Here are bedroom paint colors that may spark your interest and maximize the value of your space.  Sleepy Shades You spend a third of your life sleeping, so you deserve to have a bedroom that guarantees quality sleep. Believe it or not, there are specific bedroom paint colors that are said to improve your sleep. Generally, cooler colors like blues, purples and grays have a tranquil and relaxing…

When it comes to custom home building, you are a big part of the process! Choosing the right home builder for you is an integral part of the process as well. Making sure you know what questions to ask home builders will help you choose the right one for you and your home vision.  It will also make the process more enjoyable. Here are nine key questions to ask each potential builder:  Do You Deliver Homes On Time? Most home builders have a checklist and strategies they use to stay organized and on time. Still, some parts of a custom home project, such as weather and outside suppliers, can cause delays. Learning about the efforts a builder makes to stay…

When designing new family homes, one of the center focuses of the design is on the children of the family. Every parent looking for a new home will tell you it’s important to have a physical environment that is safe and one where their kids can thrive and grow.  Safety First Children who are just learning the world around them are accident prone, so it’s vital to design safe spaces for them. A safety design tip is choosing furniture that can be secured whether it’s to the wall, floor or ceiling, or using anti-tip devices to prevent furniture from falling over. Other safety tips for new family homes include choosing non-toxic materials like lead-free paint and furniture with non-toxic finishes.…

One of the best things about Rivers Pointe is its location. It is conveniently located near the sites and attractions Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati have to offer. There is plenty of fun to be had on weekends and days off. We’ve created a list of spring break things to do in Kentucky near Rivers Pointe.  Indoor Entertainment Springtime in the Northern Kentucky area is unpredictable when it comes to weather. If you end up with a rainy or cold spring break, there is still plenty to do around Rivers Pointe. The Newport Aquarium is the perfect rainy day activity for the whole family. Admission is typically $25-30 for adults and $15-20 for kids under 13. The Cincinnati Art Museum is…

The winners of the 2022 KBIS Show are here to inspire you with the latest kitchen ideas and bath trends. Here are some of the trends from this year’s show that will start you thinking about your new home. Smart Features For the Win It’s no surprise smart features are making their way into the home, specifically the kitchen and bathroom. Heat up your kitchen with a Combi-Steam Oven that you can control with your smartphone. Take advantage of your Amazon Alexa and pair it with a touchless automatic cabinet door opener to keep your kitchen mess free. Install a Wi-Fi-enabled RainStick circular shower and enjoy the energy and cost savings. The battery powered halo susan from Rev-A-Shelf will automatically…

If you’re considering building a new home, you may be wondering what your role as the homebuyer will be. After all, you want the process to be as seamless as possible. (And our builders want the same!) Here’s how people thinking of new custom homes can be their builders’ favorite clients:  Look Into Your Crystal Ball Of course it’s impossible to predict the future, but by trying to imagine your future needs, you can choose a house design that will work for you and your family for years to come. Ask yourself these kinds of questions:  How many bedrooms and bathrooms would we like in our new home?  Where will we prepare, serve and eat meals, both outside and in? …

No more snow shoveling or lawn mowing? It’s just one of the reasons Mike and Lori Baker chose a patio home by Drees Homes at Rivers Pointe Estates. Hear more from the Bakers, our first Rivers Pointe homeowners, about their favorite parts of life in this new Northern Kentucky master planned community.  Mike and Lori had their eye on Rivers Pointe for a long time. They loved the vision and future plan for the neighborhood, specifically the community space and walking trails. “Once there was information available online, we visited the site frequently to check on progress, view updates and learn more about the community,” Lori says.  When choosing the style and floor plan of the home they wanted to…

Looking for new construction homes in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky? Here’s an option you’ll want to consider: The courtyard townhomes at Rivers Pointe Estates are a new hybrid type of home that combines the best of townhomes and single family homes.  Best of Both Worlds In designing the courtyard homes, Traditions Building Group took the simplified lifestyle, lower price, zero maintenance and simple transaction concept from townhomes and married these concepts with one-level living, open floor plans and integration with outdoor spaces from courtyard single-family homes.  These brand new construction homes range in price from the high $400s to the low $600s. One of the best parts of these homes is that nothing was cut out to achieve the affordable…