The Sussex floor plan by AB Homes with gray siding white trim and purple door

Welcome to our Blog “On the Home Front”

Our blog is a local’s guide to custom-built homes in Hampton Roads. In our blogs, we will share information about the decision-making involved in constructing a new home. We want to be your resource for all things related to building your new dream home. We hope you enjoy our “One the Home Front” blog.

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Just for Agents: Why Custom-Built Homes are Good for Your Buyers

March 22, 2021

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.

Lake Drummond reflecting the blue sky in Suffolk Virginia

What we Love about Suffolk

March 19, 2021

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.”

The Holland custom built home with a red door and large country style lot in Suffolk VA

Space and Privacy for all, in The Holland

March 17, 2021

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.

Staged living and dining room in an AB Homes of Virginia

Four easy ways to Refresh your Home

February 25, 2021

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.

Little girl holding a red and white wrapped package in front of a Christmas Tree for the ForKids toy drive for Hampton Roads families

Join our ForKids Toy Drive – For Families in Hampton Roads

November 30, 2020

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.

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Outfitting Your Home Office for Maximum Productivity

November 11, 2020

It looks as if people will be telecommuting a little longer, or maybe they’ve made their work-from-home scenario a permanent switch. Either way, it’s important to have a dedicated space and the right equipment for making it work. We put out a few feelers to folks we know who are working remotely. Here’s their advice on how to outfit your home office for maximum productivity.

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AB Homes is a custom new home builder in Suffolk Virginia, Isle of Wight County, and in the surrounding cities and counties of Hampton Roads Virginia. We build new, affordable single-family homes for all stages of life, including single people, families, retirees, and the military. With many floor plans to choose from, AB Homes builds on large lots and include a home warranty. We are a Class A Licensed contractor and a VA Loan Approved Builder. Check back for more new On The Homefront Blogs.