Community Updates: Now Taking Site Reservations for 3 New Phases

We’re so excited to share that we have new phases opening at three of our most popular communities in Greater Chattanooga. All of these communities offer low-maintenance living, desirable areas, a variety of home plans, and stunning onsite amenities to make living better easy and accessible.

Learn more or schedule a visit on prattliving.com or call 423-757-7687

GreyHawk Trails – Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Creekside at Hampton Meadows – Ooltewah, Tennessee

Magnolia Farms – Apison, Tennessee

Community Updates: Now Taking Site Reservations for 3 New Phasesgmwebservices2025-10-22T12:00:06+00:00

Five Advantages of Single Level Living

In the new home construction industry around Chattanooga, Tennessee, we are seeing a resurgence in Single Level Living. Many homebuyers of all ages are finding that a home on one level would accommodate their needs throughout the years. Pratt Home Builders offers a Single Level home plans in every community.

Accessible

It’s not surprising Single Level homes are among the most popular, as many Baby Boomers are downsizing from multi-level houses and seeking homes without stairs.

Versatile

In-laws visiting? Small children? Multiple levels can present challenges for a variety of people.

Lower-Maintenance

The right floor plan and the right finishes will make for spending less time working and more time living.

Convenient

Pratt Home Builders offers a variety of single level home plans with a wide range of square footage, so you can choose the right size for your lifestyle needs.

Options

To compliment the various Single Level home plans we offer, barrier-free design options are also available.

Five Advantages of Single Level Livinggmwebservices2019-09-16T18:42:27+00:00

Age in Place: Universal Design for Barrier-Free Living

At Pratt Home Builders, we talk with hundreds of prospective home buyers per month and a growing trend we see with home buyers of all ages is the desire to include design features that are conducive to “aging in place” in their new construction home. Regardless of what age you are, barrier-free living is very desirable and for good reason – after all, anyone can sprain an ankle or be in a position where a floor transition that was previously never thought about suddenly seems treacherous. Whether you want to ensure there are fewer tripping hazards for young children, you want to be proactive about whatever unknown the years ahead may bring, or you want to plan for open and easy-to-use spaces that feel inclusive to all your friends and family, we have options. With 43 home plans and options galore, at Pratt Home Builders we can make home plan edits that are universally user-friendly without sacrificing style. In fact, if you aren’t looking for them – you may not even notice these features.

Below we have outlined some of the helpful options we have available to make your lifestyle easier, whether you have an injury, illness, or simply an armload of groceries!

Home plans – Perhaps one of the easiest ways to be prepared for anything life may throw your way is to consider a one level home plan, or a two story with a master on main. We have both one and two story options available in all communities.

Wider doorways – In many cases, interior doors can be upgraded to 36″ which is the required clearance for ADA. Our large cased openings are nice and easy for wayfinding.

Walk-in showers – Walk-in showers are a popular choice, and these are available with no transition, along with shower benches. We also offer grab bars in multiple sizes and can install them horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Counter height adjustments – With most of our plans, we also provide ample clear floor space in the kitchen for maneuvering around the island. There are also a variety of handles and hardware available. Upgrades like the pot filler faucet below can aid in cooking ease.

Flooring – Our floor transitions are virtually seamless. Moving from hardwood to tile is completely smooth, which is easy on the eyes and the body.

If you are ready to start the conversation about buying or building a home that will meet your needs for many years to come, get in touch with us to learn more at prattliving.com or call 423-757-7687.

Age in Place: Universal Design for Barrier-Free Livinggmwebservices2025-09-30T13:24:13+00:00

Pratt Home Builders Fall Open House Weekend

We’re excited to kick off fall with an open house weekend at two of our communities! If you’re looking for a new home that’s move-in ready, look no further. These Market homes are designed by our in-house team and boast beautiful, modern finishes. Both of these homes happen to be our Lynden floor plan, which is a customer favorite, and with good reason. The Lynden offers a beautiful open concept kitchen and living room, a guest room and full bathroom on the main, a high impact entryway, and a second living area on the second floor.

Below, each community expert shares the special features about each of this weekend’s featured plans.

Our first featured home is in Boulder Pass at The Canyons in Falling Water, at 409 Stone Valley Lane.

The onsite agent, Chris, will be available this weekend to answer questions. Chris said “The Lynden home design is is situated on a larger cul-de-sac homesite with scenic views of Signal and Mowbry mountain. This traditional home is located in highly desirable Canyons neighborhood situated 15 minutes from downtown and 10 minutes from the heart of Hixson. The Lynden offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Gorgeous quartz countertops and sleek grey and white tile backsplash highlight the kitchen which overlooks an airy great room featuring a wall of windows allowing a plethora of natural light. A bonus room, butlers pantry, garage storage nook and large drop zone also are popular features found in this home. Come see it Saturday or Sunday.”

The second home is convenient to downtown in the Ooltewah area, a little closer to Hamilton Place and between Chattanooga and Cleveland at 8217 River Birch Loop, Ooltewah.

The onsite expert Charlene, said “You have been looking at it online, dreaming about living in it and now you can! The stunning 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Lynden model home at The Farm at Hampton Meadows is for sale! Don’t miss this great opportunity to see this one in person and make it your own. Our former model is rich with features including an oversized barnwood kitchen island, granite top butler’s pantry, tons of craftsman-style trim, coffered ceiling dining room, mudroom built-ins and sliding barn door, floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace and built-in home office with finely-crafted cabinetry and butcher block wood tops. Let this home wow you at only $373,900.”

If you have any other questions about the Open House Weekend, get in touch online at prattliving.com or call 423-757-7687.

Pratt Home Builders Fall Open House Weekendgmwebservices2025-10-22T11:58:33+00:00

Buying a Resale isn’t Your Only Option: 7 Reasons to Buy New

It’s no secret that the greater Chattanooga real estate market is booming. When starting the search for a new home, many buyers seek out a Realtor and begin the quest by perusing the MLS. The retail and resale market is very competitive, so often buyers end up in multiple offer situations, which can be stressful and disappointing since so much effort is required just to find a home you feel comfortable making an offer on. Often, by the time the process of multiple searches and offers is complete, many buyers could have built a new home with more of what they really want in a similar timeline. Here are a few reasons to consider buying a new construction home.

New and in style

Of course, the most obvious reason to build is that new construction is move-in-ready! Everything is exactly how you want it – no need for renovations or remodeling. Pratt’s in-house design team creates each market home and consults with buyers on to-be-built homes, so each new construction home boasts modern trends, inherently more energy efficient features like Hardie siding and better-insulated windows, plus stylish granite, hardwood, tile, and fixtures. Every new Pratt-built home also comes with a warranty so you can sleep easier knowing we’ve got you covered.

More options

With nearly 50 home plans, 19 communities, and multiple new communities opening every year! Our communities offer a variety of amenities and atmospheres! From resort-style pools to splash pads, catch and release fishing, ballparks, soccer fields, green spaces, clubhouses, cabanas and so much more, we have a community to match every lifestyle.

Less competition

Because we sell at every stage of construction, it’s fairly uncommon for homes to reach completion without being sold. This means many homes may not ever make it to the MLS and a Realtor representative may or may not know about available homes.

The same financing

There’s a common assumption that to build a new home means obtaining a new construction home loan. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn this is a myth! You can actually use whatever lending product you would use on a resale home. We handle the construction, so by the time you purchase you’ll own a completed home. We accept cash, convention, FHA, VA, and THDA/USDA where it’s applicable. A deposit is required for a to-be-built (that means you choose the site and plan) and earnest money is required for our market homes (just like for regular transactions).

More ways to personalize

When you build your own home, you can invest where it matters most to you. Maybe that means more square footage, a special homesite, or certain structural changes or finishes. Most of our home plans come with over 20 options, so buyers who want to build can match their home to their lifestyle needs. Maybe that means choosing a screened porch, trey ceiling, or bonus room. There are not only structural options to choose from but also an incredible variety of interior and exterior finishes. Each Pratt home reflects the unique style of the owners.

Built-in equity

In this dynamic real estate market, time is money. When you go under contract, your home plan, site, location and modern finishes are locked in at current market rates, so if the market skyrockets during what is typically a six to eight month build time, that potentially means your home is worth more when you close than when you went under contract, so you could have equity on day one.

The best match

Our in-house real estate matchmaker can determine the best fit for each buyer’s timeline, price point, location and home plan goals. We encourage buyers or their buyer’s agent to get in touch with us directly by booking online or calling 423-757-7687 to learn what inventory is available.

Buying a Resale isn’t Your Only Option: 7 Reasons to Buy Newgmwebservices2025-07-31T17:28:30+00:00

Positioning Yourself for the Best-Possible Home-Buying Process

In real estate, one of most frequently used and important terms in the business is “time is of the essence.” Often, we think of this adage as it pertains to the exchange of contracts, but starting the clock ahead of time for your entire process will generally pay off substantially, both in regards to your sanity, finances and overall satisfaction with the process. Timeliness is one of the most important aspects of the new home purchase for many customers is when and how to optimize the sale of your current home, make maximum profit, and minimize the stress of how to time the process for less time between the sale of your old home and the purchase of your new construction home. Even if you don’t plan to purchase for a year or more, planning and preparing to address the following items will help create the best possible scenario for your new home purchase.

– First, check with your lender for a more up-to-date financial snapshot as it pertains to the purchase of the home, especially if your financial situation has changed since the purchase of your current home. Pratt Home Builders will require your current home be under contract to move forward on a new build. If you’re building from the ground up, consider how to best prepare for the 10% deposit – whether that’s starting to save more, transferring funds, or selling your home sooner rather than later.

– Next, research comps in your area to see how quickly homes are selling. If your home is in similar condition and in a similar price point to other homes selling in, for example, a 45 day window, you can in most cases plan on similar results. If your home is unique in style, needs updates, or has a layout that limits the potential customer base, be mindful that it could take longer to sell.

– Lastly, the more you can make updates to make your old home look like new construction home, the more easily you’re likely to sell it – and for more potential profit. Use lighter paint colors like whites and grays, pale blues or greens in bathrooms. Update hardware on cabinets to trend-friendly finishes and styles. Take down most personal photos and belongings so your prospective buyers can envision their family in your home. If your budget allows for it, consider hiring a stager or stylist to bring furniture and décor that looks updated and fresh! You may be surprised at just how much of an extra profit you’ll be able to yield on your old home – which is more to spend on that new construction home of your dreams!
If you have any other questions, never hesitate to ask us!

Positioning Yourself for the Best-Possible Home-Buying Processgmwebservices2025-11-25T13:30:26+00:00

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