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Top 10 Most Common Home Building Questions & Answers

1.  Where does American Heritage Homes build? We build custom homes in Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding areas, including the following counties: Delaware, Licking, Madison, Franklin, Pickaway, Fairfield, Perry, and portions of Morrow, Union, Champaign, Clark, Fayette, Ross, Vinton, Hocking, Muskingum, and Knox. For a map of our building area, click here. If you're uncertain whether…

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Custom Ranch Homes: Personalized Perfection

Ranch homes are all about open spaces and a relaxed way of living.  One of our most requested styles of homes in Columbus, Ohio, ranches are perfect for folks who prefer one-story living and a generous sense of space.  Designed with all the primary living spaces on a single level, ranch homes provide a versatile…

Emily Bish: Listens To Your Every Wish

Emily has been with American Heritage Homes for over 5 years!  This passionate Cleveland Browns fan is a loving wife who enjoys a good dirty martini and spending time with her family.  Emily is a confident gal who has been in the industry for a long time and knows how to make homeowners feel comfortable…

Why Build A Custom Home On Your Lot?

It's no secret the real estate industry has seen a significant shift over the past few years. With the inventory of pre-existing homes in Columbus, Ohio, at a low, many people are choosing to build a custom home. From designing a home that meets your needs to selecting high-quality building materials, American Heritage Homes can…

American Heritage Homes Designer Wins Service Award

We're excited to share that American Heritage Homes Design Coordinator Maggie Campbell recently scooped up an Avid Service Award!  Avid Ratings, an independent company measuring home quality and customer service in the home building industry, has presented the Avid Service Awards each year for the last ten years. The awards recognize the top home building…

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Start Building on Your Land: Here’s How to Begin

Building a custom home on your lot is exciting and rewarding but requires careful planning and consideration.  If you're considering building a custom home in Columbus, Ohio, here are five tips to help you get started. 1.  obtain a mortgage PREAPPROVAL + determine your budget In order to create a budget for your custom home…

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New Simplified Collection of Homes

We're excited to announce our new and improved Simplified Collection!  These recently updated designs allow us to expand our portfolio by offering two distinct collections suited for every style and price range.  And with the freedom to modify any of our floor plans, our customers can create a home that fits their lifestyle and budget.…

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A comfortable, energy-efficient home begins with a good building enclosure

A comfortable, energy-efficient home begins with a good building enclosure, and we've been building energy-efficient homes since 1995.  From R-60 attic insulation to our premium air infiltration package, we're doing all that we can to help protect our climate and future. 60 Attic Insulation (Standard):  Kind of like not wearing a hat in the winter,…

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Preferred Lending Partners

When it comes to purchasing land and building a home on your lot, the financing side of things is slightly different than what you may have experienced in the resale home market.  To help make the preapproval and loan application process as simple as possible, we have carefully selected a list of Preferred Lending partners. …