Those stories about so-called touchy relationships between home builders and agents? We haven’t experienced it. Real estate agents and builders benefit from working together since we all want the same thing: to place clients in their ideal homes. We enjoy working with you and your buyer to find the right property, the perfect floor plan, and customized touches to make their house the home of their dreams. Now more than ever, there are plenty of great reasons why custom-built homes are good for your buyers, as you will read.

If you’ve followed our “On the Homefront” blog, you may know that we were born and spent our childhoods in Suffolk. Now, we live and work here. We started AB Homes in 2009 for people looking for affordable, custom-built homes in a quiet country setting. When we meet with clients who are relocating from outside the region, we enjoy telling them what we love about Suffolk. You can go anywhere from here – Suffolk is the “Gateway to Hampton Roads.”

We love showing buyers the Holland, a showplace of a home with space and privacy for all. With four bedrooms and 2,279 square feet, it’s perfect for large families, or for those seeking a home office, creative space, or extra room for guests. This open concept home features two stories, with ample rooms and classic appointments.

After hunkering down for a chilly winter, we’re ready for the warm rays of spring. This is an ideal time for brightening both your outlook - and living areas. Combined with working remotely or living in close quarters with others may make you wonder: How long can I look at the same four walls? We asked our decorator friend Christine Norton for a little advice. She owns the home-staging service Staged Affairs and knows how to create warm, inviting interiors that complement her clients’ existing furniture and home décor.

There are many families in Hampton Roads who are experiencing homelessness and living in poverty. To help make the holidays a little brighter for families in need, AB Homes is coordinating a toy drive for our friends at ForKids. This nonprofit organization provides emergency shelter to families and children in the region. It’s one of the largest area providers of services to families experiencing homelessness. And they support 14 cities and counties in Southeastern Virginia—including the Suffolk area.