Building One Story at a Time: An EGStoltzfus Podcast

We are so excited to share what's coming your way this February! Katie and Ashley recently got an exclusive sneak peek of our brand new design studio, and let me tell you—this space is going to completely transform how you experience the design process. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on everything that's new, and trust us, you're going to want to hear this.Kitchen Displays:Let's start in the heart of the home—the kitchen. We've expanded our kitchen displays in a major way. You'll now be able to explore multiple kitchens at different investment levels, so whether you're dreaming big or working with a specific budget, you can see exactly what's possible for you. We're also showcasing different ceiling heights because we know that vertical space completely changes the feel of a kitchen. And here's something we're really excited about—we now have a dedicated butler's pantry area. This gives you the chance to walk through and understand how this hardworking space can actually function in your daily life, not just look pretty in a photo.We've also added new island options throughout the displays. Islands are such a crucial part of kitchen functionality, and now you can actually walk around them, visualize workflow, and see which configuration works best for how your family lives.Lighting:Lighting can make or break a space, and we've gone all out here. Our auxiliary kitchen galleries feature brand new pendant light options, plus we have lighting displays throughout the studio so you can see how different fixtures create different moods and aesthetics. Seeing lighting installed and lit up in person is completely different from looking at it in a catalog or online.Flooring:Flooring is one of those selections that's really hard to visualize from a small sample chip. That's why we've created extensive flooring displays with various materials, styles, and colors installed in actual room settings. You'll be able to see how different flooring looks in context, how it plays with cabinetry and wall colors, and how it feels underfoot.Fireplace Display:We also have a stunning new fireplace display that showcases different options and aesthetics. Whether you're going modern and sleek or traditional and cozy, you'll be able to see the different directions you can take this focal point in your home.Exterior Gallery:Here's something really special—we now have an exterior gallery with natural lighting. This is huge because exterior materials look completely different under artificial light versus actual sunlight. You'll be able to see your siding, stone, and trim options in conditions that mimic how they'll actually appear on your home. We've even included an exterior lighting installation so you can understand how your home will look at night with landscape and architectural lighting.Presentation Room:And finally, one of our favorite additions—a dedicated presentation room. This is your space to view all of your samples together in one place. No more trying to remember what that countertop looked like when you're looking at cabinet samples in a different room. Everything comes together here so you can see how your entire home plays together, how colors coordinate, how textures complement each other. It takes so much of the guesswork and anxiety out of the selection process.Our new design studio opens in February 2026, and we cannot wait to welcome you in. This isn't just about having more options—it's about giving you the tools and environment to make confident decisions about your home. We'll see you soon!Ready to experience the new design studio for yourself? Stay tuned for our grand opening in February 2026.

Hi all, after a long break we're back with a new episode! A lot has changed since April. Follow along with Katie and our new host Ashley to hear all about what's going on at the design studio, our new building, and much more!

This week on "Building One Story at a Time," Katie sits down with Amy Danz, one of our New Home Sales Specialists, to discuss the benefits of visiting a model home. Amy works in both our Lancaster County Meadows at Strasburg Community and our newest neighborhood, Nissley Run in Dauphin County. During the episode, they'll also provide a list of homes currently available to tour across all of our communities in Central Pennsylvania.

This week, Stephanie interviews Rob Zook, our Director of Architectural Services, about the design process behind our newest home plan, the Branson. They discuss the thinking that shaped the floor plan and explain how its features were specifically chosen to address our homebuyers' needs.Learn more about the Branson

This week, join Stephanie and Katie as they give tips for maximizing our incentives on your home build. With EGStoltzfus' current incentive offerings, our design experts break down exactly how to enhance both curb appeal and interior luxury. Learn how your design dollars can be used at our Design Studio to create your dream home. Remember, these special incentives vary by neighborhood and homesite, and they're only available for a limited time. Don't miss this chance to learn how to make your new home selections truly extraordinary!Visit the Design Studio

We're back with another season of the Building One Story at a Time Podcast. This week Katie and Stephanie will walk through all of the design trends they are seeing to start out the new year, and also talking about a few trends that are no longer in vogue from 2024. We're so excited to be back and hope you enjoy this design guide!

This week on Building One Story at a Time Stephanie and Katie are answering your questions! Between questions listeners submitted and our FAQ page we'll cover everything you might want to know when you're considering building a home with EGStoltzfus. As mentioned in the episode the podcast will be taking a hiatus until after the holidays so we'll see you all back in 2025! Links mentioned in the episode: Lotvue FAQ

Stephanie is back! This week Stephanie and Katie walk through our new home plan - the Fallston. The Fallston is a brand new floor plan that incorporates feedback and trends in the industry to create something special centered around a two story living room. You can view the new floor plan ⁠here⁠!

This week is another guest episode with Paul. Katie and Paul walk through our new home plan - the Breckenridge. The Breckenridge is a reimagined floor plan built out of our very popular Brentwood model. They'll walk through what's changed and some of the new features as well as what is great about this plan. You can view the new floor plan here!

This week Paul joins Katie to do a quick infomercial about our Nissley Run reveal event happening this coming Saturday! There's a few spots left if you're interested in learning more about our newest neighborhood. You can RSVP here: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/nissley-run-reveal-event/

This week on the podcast, Stephanie and Katie interview our marketing and technology specialist, Paul McBride. We discuss his journey into this role and all the new technology we're incorporating into our homebuilding process to help our customers throughout their experience. We also talk about some upcoming developments, including a new neighborhood in Dauphin County. Click here to RSVP to our upcoming reveal event they mentioned: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/nissley-run-reveal-event/

Break out those color wheels! Remember learning about primary colors in elementary school? This week, Stephanie and Katie will explore how color intersects with psychology to help you create unique designed spaces in your home. They'll cover the emotions different colors can evoke and suggest ways to incorporate them into your living space.

This week, Stephanie and Katie will share tips on how to stage your home for resale. They'll cover design ideas, ways to incorporate buyer feedback, and more. Whether you're preparing to list your home or just starting to think about it, these tips will be invaluable!

This week Stephanie and Katie explore the different options available for kitchen islands in an EGStoltzfus home. You'll get pros and cons of each and will hopefully learn a bit in the process. You can check out the links mentioned in this episode below: Design Catalog - https://egstoltzfushomes.com/design-studio/design-catalog/ Essington Virtual Tour - https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=kUX2MruzVT8

This week, Stephanie and Katie sit down with Logan Smith from Superior Walls by Weaver, a longtime partner of EGStoltzfus. They explore what sets Superior Walls apart, delve into some of the benefits to using them in your home build and discuss the practical advantages of choosing their walls over other market options. As mentioned on the episode you can see our Superior Walls factory tour here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9LFkjuPJAM/ AND Submit your listener questions here: https://egstoltzfus.typeform.com/podcastquestion

This week on the podcast we interview our summer intern Adriana Doino! If you've bought a house and come through the studio this summer you may have had the chance to meet her and she's been an awesome asset for our team. You'll learn more about her design background and her degree she's working on at Thaddeus Stevens.

This week on the podcast Stephanie and Katie are joined by Stacy Ohrel and Paul Fazzini from Lancaster Mortgage Company to talk about interest rates, the fed, and all those things that can get complicated when buying a home. This is a must listen if you're looking at buying in the current market! You can learn more about LMC here: https://lmchomeloans.com/

We're joined once again by Director of construction and customer service Mike Hockenberry to talk about our homeowner orientation for new buyers. This is the final step of our process, and we'll discuss what to expect and what won't happen at this particular milestone. Also, this week features a new theme song for the podcast! As mentioned on the episode, please submit any questions for our listener question episode here: https://egstoltzfus.typeform.com/podcastquestion

This week Stephanie and Katie are joined once again by Mike Hockenberry, our director of construction and customer service to walk through what a new homebuyer can expect from our electrical orientation process on site.

This week, Stephanie and Katie sit down with Mike Hockenberry, our Director of Residential Construction and Customer Service. They discuss Mike's personal design style and walk through some of the questions they may work through with a new homeowner. In the coming weeks, Mike will join us again to talk about different stages of the customer's journey in building their home. The design style quiz mentioned in the episode can be found here: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/design-studio/design-style-quiz/

This week Stephanie and Katie explore ways to elevate your home's aesthetic. In this episode, they'll walk you through simple touches that can transform your home from ordinary to extraordinary. Join us as we uncover how to bring that extra flair to your living space!

This week, we feature another Custom Homes & Remodeling spotlight. Adam guides us through the design-build process you can expect when constructing a custom home or undertaking a remodel with our team. You can learn more about our custom homes team here: https://egstoltzfuscustom.com/ And check out custom home signature plans here: https://egstoltzfuscustom.com/custom-home-plans-gallery/

This week on the podcast Stephanie and Katie interview our Design Build Specialist Adam Coe from EGStoltzfus Custom Homes & Remodeling. If you've listened to our Parade Home episode you've heard Adam already but this week we'll dive more into his background and a bit of his role!

This week, we're joined by Craig Hummer and Amy Good from our partner, Ephrata National Bank. They'll provide an in-depth look at the mortgage process and everything involved in financing a home purchase. Buying a home is a significant decision, and Craig and Amy will help us understand the financial aspects and guide us through the process. Tune in to gain valuable insights that can make your home-buying journey smoother. If you'd like to learn more about Ephrata National Bank and our partnership, please visit: https://www.epnb.com/mortgages/egstoltzfus/

This week, we have a special Father's Day episode! Katie's dad, Dave Albright, joins us to discuss his role at EGStoltzfus Commercial Construction, his career journey, fond family memories, and how he skipped the "mud boy" phase. We wish all the dads out there a Happy Father's Day and a wonderful weekend filled with quality time with loved ones.

On this week's episode, we have a special guest, Adam Coe from EGStoltzfus Custom Homes & Remodeling. He joins us to discuss our entry in the 2024 BIA Parade of Homes - the Mansfield model home. We will delve into the design process, layout considerations, and material choices that went into creating the final product. We also share behind-the-scenes stories about the challenges and decisions involved in bringing this showcase home to life. You can follow along with the matterport link here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=4tw4cQCZksX

This week, Stephanie and Katie return with some design tips focused on choosing the exterior elevation for your new home. It's the first thing you see when you arrive home and we want to ensure it creates an impactful, eye-catching street view that makes your home stand out! The hosts explain the differences between the various exterior elevation offerings and how each option can achieve a unique look. Their goal is to guide listeners through selecting an exterior elevation that complements their personal style while creating a visually appealing and distinctive aesthetic for their new home's facade.

The QMI series continues on! This week, Stephanie and Katie walk through our former model home at Eagle's View. The Wellington is a spacious ranch style home with an incredible owners suite, and is available for move in today! You can check out the house at the following link: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/ready-now-homes/eagles-view/wellington-66/

This week is the return of our Market Reflections segment where Stephanie interviews Bill Patrick, Director of Sales and Marketing at EGStoltzfus about the ups and downs of our current real estate landscape.

This week, Stephanie and Katie walk through our Spring Meadow Reserve Danbury QMI. The Danbury is one of our most popular floor plans and this is a great opportunity to buy one that you could move into this summer! You can check out the house at the following link: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/ready-now-homes/spring-meadow-reserve/danbury-classic-3/

This week, Stephanie and Katie walk through our Meadows at Strasburg Rockford QMI. This house is available to move into today! You can check out the house at the following link: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/ready-now-homes/meadows-at-strasburg/rockford-classic/

This week, Stephanie and Katie kick off a series highlighting homes currently available for move-in this summer. The first house is our model home at Highland Ridge located in Mechanicsburg, PA. You can check out the house and virtual tour at the following links: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/ready-now-homes/highland-ridge/magnolia-heritage/ https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=SE9ozyuWF6B

On this week's episode Stephanie and Katie explore benefits of some of our newest plans in our lineup including our largest floor plan to date! You can check out each of them below: Summergrove Millbridge Montgomery

This week Stephanie and Katie discuss home options that you should 100% focus on when building your home versus options that can be completed later. They weigh out some of the pros and cons and cover what they usually recommend. Relevant links from the episode: Electrical considerations: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ep7B7Rd4JIb HVAC Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5UHapPHnIE

Don't overlook the kitchen sink! This week, Stephanie and Katie offer a deep dive on the workhorse of your kitchen: the sink! They'll cover materials, styles, cleaning and maintenance tips, along with accessories that boost functionality. Tune in for their guide to this essential kitchen fixture.

This week, Stephanie and Katie discuss the format and expectations for the Wednesday night open houses at the design studio. They'll cover what you can anticipate during these events, as well as clarify any misconceptions. If you're interested in attending an upcoming open house, you can register here: https://egstoltzfushomes.com/design-studio/visit-the-studio/

On this week's episode, we introduce a new recurring segment where Stephanie interviews Bill Patrick, Director of Sales and Marketing at EGStoltzfus, about the current market conditions in Central Pennsylvania. This segment will explore the real estate landscape across various micromarkets in the region, providing valuable insights into local trends and dynamics. Tune in to stay informed about what's happening in the Central PA housing market.

In this episode, Katie and Stephanie discuss electrical options for the popular Brentwood home plan (link to virtual tour). They go through each room in the home and make recommendations for optimizing the electrical system. Their tips cover considerations for lighting, outlets, wiring, home technology, and more. Whether you're building the Brentwood plan or using it as inspiration, Katie and Stephanie provide useful advice on electrical planning so your new home meets all your needs!

On this week's episode, Stephanie and Katie walk through the design selections of our model home in Parkside, the popular Essington model. You can follow along here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=kUX2MruzVT8 Editor's note: Apologies as there were a few technical difficulties this week. Hopefully it doesn't impact your listening experience.

On this week's episode, Stephanie and Katie walked through what the customer experiences when working with our design studio. They discussed each step and ways to ensure that the homeowner's lifestyle, needs, and design style drive the process. You can find your own design style by taking this quiz on our website - design style quiz.

In this week's episode, Stephanie and Katie walk through our Glenwood model home located in Meadows at Strasburg and discuss all of their design choices. You'll get back story on why and what they chose as they walk through their design choices and process. You can follow along at this link to a virtual tour of this home!

On this week's episode Katie and Stephanie talk about their favorite plan options and what plan they would choose if they were building an EGStoltzfus home. They break down why each plan would fit their style, and some of the features available in their favorites.

Welcome to the premiere episode of Building One Story at a Time, a podcast from the EGStoltzfus design studio exploring new home design and construction. Hosts Katie Herbine and Stephanie Lachance will introduce you to EGStoltzfus, one of southcentral PA's premier regional builders. In this first episode, you'll get to know Katie and Stephanie as they share their backgrounds in home design and some favorite book recommendations for those interested in architecture and interior design. They'll also share stories about how they got to where they are now, leading the design studio at EGStoltzfus. With a passion for crafting beautiful, quality homes and telling the stories behind them, join Katie and Stephanie on this journey to learn, stay curious, and build one story at a time.