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Schumacher Homes Review

Matt Knigge

Schumacher Homes is a semi-custom home builder that specializes in site-built construction. They operate as a network of 27 different design & build centers throughout the Central and Southern United States. They are a full-service builder and can handle all stages of construction including site preparations, home construction, and interior finishes.

Schumacher Homes currently offers 86 different floor plans that buyers can choose from. These houses range from small, 2 bedroom cottages with 800 square feet of living space to large 5,000+ square foot homes. Each floor plan can be built in a range of architectural styles including Craftsman, Modern, Farmhouse, and Modern Farmhouse. And while buyers can personalize and customize their home, they must select an existing floor plan as a starting point for their project. This means that Schumacher Homes is unable to accommodate fully-custom projects.

To begin a project, buyers can come to Schumacher Homes with their own lot or can work with the Schumacher Homes team to identify potential build locations. When securing financing, buyers can work with their affiliate partner, Schumacher Mortgage to file for a range of loan options including conventional loans, VA loans, FHA loans, and jumbo loans. Once land has been acquired and financing has been approved, buyers can begin the planning process. This includes selecting and modifying a floor plan to meet one’s needs and selecting design elements like flooring, cabinetry, and color schemes. Typically the design process takes between three to four months. Once the design has been finalized, construction can begin, with all stages of the project being completed by the Schumacher Homes team. From start to finish, the construction phase often takes an additional four to seven months.

Strengths:

  • Have a large service area which are supported by a network of over 25 design & build centers

  • Can build homes in a range of architectural styles including Modern, Craftsman, American Tradition, and Modern Farmhouse

  • Handle all stages of the building process including site preparation

Reasons they might not be for you:

  • They can’t design and build one-off, fully-custom homes

  • You are looking to buy a home that is in the process of being built or is already built (like buying from a builder-developer)

Keep reading to view Schumacher Homes reviews and ratings, Schumacher Homes pricing and cost info as well as photos, and other company facts. 

Company Schumacher Homes
Year Founded 1992
Website https://www.schumacherhomes.com/
# of Models 86+
Areas Served Serve customers within 75 miles of one of their 26 design centers: GA, PA, IN, KY, LA, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA WV
Homes Built 20,000
Headquarters Canton, OH
Creates Custom Plans Semi-Custom - Buyers must start with one of their existing floor plans and can make further modifications

Because Schumacher Homes operates as a network of design + build centers, cost and pricing & reviews are best discussed by regional market. See our city-specific coverage of Schumacher Homes, below.

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