Some homes feel finished the day you get the keys. Others keep evolving right alongside you. For Jon and Toria Curl, that second kind was exactly the point.
A couple of years after moving into The Blair, they've had plenty of time to see how it fits their life. The rooms have shifted with each new season, the neighbors have become close friends, and the early excitement has settled into something even better: a home that still works for them. Here's what they've learned along the way.
Why the Blair Floorplan Won Them Over
The Blair caught their attention right away. Its multi-level layout felt different from anything else they'd seen. "The five-level was so unique and spacious," they said.
The space was a big draw, but flexibility is what has kept them loving it. A couple of years in, their favorite part of the home is "The ability to constantly re-invent the spaces and how adaptable the rooms/home is to our ever-changing lives."
In the Blair floorplan, the house has shifted to fit their life, not the other way around.
Why They Chose Fischer Homes
Picking a builder was the easy part. Jon and Toria had family and friends who worked at Fischer Homes, they already loved the designs, and they'd enjoyed a fun partnership through Jon's radio show.
That connection made building a new construction home feel personal from day one. With Fischer Homes' design resources in one place, they could pull their vision together and make choices that matched the way they actually live.
The New Home Upgrades They'd Pick Again
After a couple of years of living with their choices, two features stand out: "The sizeable deck and extension on our garage."
The deck is their go-to spot for slow evenings outside and having friends over. The garage extension adds breathing room for everything that comes with real life. Both lean into the same flexibility that drew them to the Blair in the first place.
Staying On Budget, One Brick At a Time
Anyone who has built a home knows the selection process can be tempting in the best way. Every finish looks better than the last.
Jon and Toria wanted a home that felt completely theirs without losing sight of their budget. Their new home specialist helped them weigh each option and, as they put it, "go brick and brick." The result is a home that feels personal and a budget that stayed on track.
A Mancave Sneak Peek
One moment from the build stands out above the rest. Long before the basement was finished, Jon decided to give the future mancave a test run. The scene: "laying in a lawn chair, watching a little tv, with a cooler in gravel in the basement before the concrete was even poured."
Yes, there's a video. And honestly, it captures the fun of building new. Long before move-in, they were already picturing how they'd use every space.
Walking In For The First Time
Looking back, they still remember the day they first walked through their finished new construction home after months of planning, choosing, and checking in on progress. Their description says it all: "This was our next beginning....and it was unforgettable."
The floorplan, the selections, the little decisions along the way had all come together into a real home, ready for real life.
Driveway Drinks and a Built-In Support System
Their first memory in the new house didn't involve a big housewarming party. It was "Cold drinks with our neighbors on the driveway."
That easy, spontaneous moment set the tone for the years that followed. For Jon and Toria, the people next door have become one of the best parts of the whole experience. "We've realized the neighbors we've been fortunate enough to build next to are just as valuable in this experience," they shared.
They added, "We are so grateful to have a "home base" with an amazing support system and circle of friends around us."
A Team That Showed Up
Every build comes with a few surprises, and Jon and Toria were grateful to have a team that stepped in when they needed it. One person in particular made an impression: "Our superintendent went above and beyond."
That kind of support kept things feeling manageable, from construction all the way through settling in.
Toria & Jon's Advice for Future New Homebuyers
Ask Jon and Toria what they'd tell someone about to build, and they don't hesitate: "Upgrade now! Everything! Don't second-guess it!"
They added, "There were a handful of things we wish we would have upgrade from the start that we kick ourselves for now!"
That's the kind of perspective that only comes with time. The choices that feel small during the design process often become the features you notice most once you've lived in the space for a while.
One Word To Sum It Up
If they had to describe the whole experience in a single word, it would be "Life-changing (it's sort of one word lol)."
And their final thought: "Incredible family/company and we will be forever grateful for our seamless experience."
From a five-level floorplan that keeps evolving to neighbors who feel like family, the Curls' Blair floorplan home is ready for whatever comes next.
Ready To Write Your Own Next Beginning?
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