Eddy Homes — Living Your Ideal
Over time, many aspiring homeowners succumb to the idea that it is simply impossible to find a home that ticks off our entire, albeit growing, lists of requirements. You want a neighborhood that is safe and quiet yet is conveniently located close to where all of the action is, and a floor plan that fits the size and workings of your family—complete with a master suite, and a kitchen where you could have an impromptu Master Chef showdown if need be.
The process of finding the right space is so difficult, draining, and monotonous, we end up compromising. Gone is the expansive backyard so that you can live in your ideal neighborhood, and you bid very sad farewell to the many bubble baths you would have taken, if only you had a house with a whirlpool tub.
But don’t say goodbye to these grand visions of living just yet. There is a way to get everything you want, with more choice in the details than ever before.
For three generations, Eddy Homes has made it their mission to provide luxury custom homes to families all around Pittsburgh. Founded in 1971, by its namesake, Edward Moritz, Eddy Homes has proven time and time again that they will build you the most exquisite home, to precisely your tastes. Through their individualized service, they take you from initial design, to ordering supplies, hiring contractors and beyond. This personalized touch is a part their family tradition, with Jonathan Moritz, Vice President of Sales (and one of Eddy’s two sons who run the company), telling us, “We believe in delivering a home we would be proud to live in ourselves.”
With locations in Franklin Park, Marshall Township, Pine, Butler, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park, Peters Township, North Strabane, South Fayette, McDonald, Washington and Venetia, you have your choice of scenic, welcoming neighborhoods and their proximities to businesses and urban centers so you can still have your dream home minus the long commute to work. Instead of being crammed into another tight Pittsburgh lot, these communities take into account the space and functionality needs of people living in a modern age.
If you’re one of the many people who want something ready-made, tastefully done, and available for a speedy move-in, look no further than the maintenance free patio homes at The Crossings in Peter’s Township, and or Cherry Valley in McDonald. You won’t have to sacrifice the floor plan you love (all of which feature a great room, dining room, laundry room, a master bedroom, and a two car attached garage on the first floor) if you prefer one location over the other, in fact, both locations feature the same exact floor plans. These patio homes are the ultimate match between grace, functionality, and convenience.
If you are interested in maintenance free living, even more patio home neighborhoods and communities will be opening up in this fall and next spring. Eddy Homes is currently in the process of building even more luxurious 
options for those who want to live in some of the most desirable areas around Pittsburgh. When hunting for your perfect place, be sure to check out new patio communities in Franklin Park, Wexford, Marshall Township, Pine and North Strabane.
If you do choose to go the custom home route, have no fear! Eddy Homes’ dedication to their customers makes the process painless and fun. Though they are efficient, (the process takes an average of about six months) the people at Eddy Homes never rush any aspect of design or construction. “No two families are alike,” says Mr. Moritz, “We meet with you to learn about your family’s needs and then design a home personalized for you.” The Design Coordinator in charge of this important task is an expert in balancing the aesthetic, functional, and financial needs of families looking to build.
Budget and aesthetics might sound like they would be natural adversaries. You might think that to get what you want, you have to shell out a lot more money than if you simply bought an older home. But consider this; “The cost to head in new homes is one tenth of an older home. In fact, open floor plans mean greater energy efficiency, which saves you money in the long run. Plus, having an airy, open space has greater overall functionality than older homes in the Pittsburgh area, where you find the floor plans are typically all chopped up and segregated.”
Once you have set your budget and design with your Design Coordinator construction commences! In many developments this is something that the homeowner is excluded from- not so at Eddy Homes. In keeping with their dogma of personalization you are kept in the process every step of the way, “We provide you with a Custom Home Portfolio that provides every detail of the building of your home,” says Moritz. The best part? The fact that all of this information is accessible on the internet in real time through a personalized log in on their website called EddyMe! This kind of innovation is truly unique as it allows you look on while experts at Eddy Homes “scrutinize every aspect of construction and surpass industry standards every step of the way from digging the foundation through hammering the last finishing nail, [these] extensive quality control measures ensure that your investment gives you the long term value you deserve.”
Despite going above and beyond the industry standards, the quality of their work continues to impress. After building is complete, Eddy Homes has designers on staff to furnish your new home using your vision and their ability to make a reality—with ample finesse and skill. The cherry on top of this project is the professional photo session that Eddy Homes arranges to commemorate the creation of your personal dream home. Jon Moritz put it perfectly when he proclaimed to me, “We do everything!”
We can vouch that this is true, to a certain point; because in reality Eddy Homes does do everything, yet somehow manages to do even more.
For more information on Eddy Homes and your future dream home go to their website and see even more beautiful photos of the amazing places they’ve built.
