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Investing in a home is typically the largest investment you will ever make. You’re sure to have many questions while making a decision. Is it cheaper to buy or build a house? If I build – How do I choose the right builder? Where should the rooms be located? Is this still in style? Don’t worry – that’s normal. We’re here to help you make better-informed decisions concerning your dream home. Check out some of our articles below to find some of the answers to your questions!

Must Read Articles About Building a New Home :

The Economics to Build a House vs. Buying a Used Home

Investing in a home is typically the largest investment you will ever make. You're sure to have many questions while making a decision. Is it cheaper to buy or build a house? What’s the cost to build a house for your zip code in 2019? Is your head spinning yet? While these are all valid questions to consider during your house hunt, there are going to be advantages and disadvantages to both sides. It’s important to evaluate your current lifestyle and the goals that your future home will help you achieve.

4 Key Steps to Choosing a Home Builder

Given that your home will reflect your personality, you need to select the right home builder for a customized home design. A well-designed home is considered as the first step towards wellness. Additionally, considering that building a home is a lifetime investment, it’s only fair that you do your due diligence before hiring a contractor. The successful home building process begins with the selection of a quality home builder. By following the steps discussed herein, the selection process will not only be more straightforward but also a success.

Choosing a House Design for Your Future and Family

If you’ve begun to research portfolios and floor plans, it can become overwhelming knowing that the design plays a major role in your future experiences. Where should the rooms be located? How big does the master bathroom need to be? Do you really need those bay windows? These are critical questions to ask yourself when choosing a house design.Before you become too stressed by the process, consider these suggestions to help narrow your decisions when building a house. Remember—this is supposed to be fun!

What to Include in a Modern Floor Plan Design

Here’s the thing: there’s a massive world of difference between “antique” and “outdated.”“Antique” implies something chosen because it was old and tasteful, while “outdated” means something was left in the dust by time.If there’s one thing we don’t want our homes to be, it’s outdated.However, unless you’re constantly reading home design magazines and websites, it’s difficult to stay up on modern trends. Are we still doing shag carpets? Slow down. We’ve got you covered in our helpful guide on what to include in a modern floor plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Building a New Home

Certainly not an exhaustive list, but here are a few frequently asked questions on building a house: Q. When building a home, is it better to wait for a particular time of year to start? A. Years ago, it was popular to start in the Spring so that you could finish up before Winter. However with today’s improved products and construction techniques, home construction can be initiated at any time. Certain items related to the home construction can only be done during specific clima... [Read More]

New Home Prices – Buyer Beware

I’m not an authority on Math and certainly did not excel in it during school but feel compelled to write on the subject. I’m personally frustrated with the number of Builders using what I’ll call Funky Math when promoting their homes. They increase their prices of their homes and then advertise a large price reduction. This makes it sound like they are offering a great deal that won’t last long. This can easily be done when their prices are not printed and known. Fine Line Homes consiste... [Read More]

Commitment from a Home Builder

When you use the word commitment the first thing that comes to your mind is a personal relationship in which you devote your time and effort to another individual. Before you ever commit to a relationship you typically ask yourself a few questions: Is this person trustworthy? Does this person have my best interest at hand? Does this person truly want to commit to me in the long run How do others view this person? When choosing your builder you should be seeking th... [Read More]

Should I Choose a 10 or 12 Year Home Warranty

Fine Line Homes includes the RWC 10 Year New Home Warranty with all homes. Other builders may offer a 12 year warranty that most customers would think is better but you need to take a closer look… most 10 year warranties have better coverage over a 12 year. Also the 12 year may have limitations and attach a value to the coverage. Buyers need to compare item for item when looking for a new home. What is the difference in materials used to what kind of service and warranty is offered. Fin... [Read More]

Builder Open House …When and Why you should go?

Years ago, Builder Open Houses were more of a novelty and sort of a pastime for many on a Sunday Afternoon.... especially when there were fewer of them. Today, in markets like Harrisburg, PA there are hundreds of Sunday Afternoon Open Houses. There are no rules or protocol or bad reasons for visiting a Builder Open House. Everyone is welcome and hosts don't assume every visitor walking through the door is there to buy a house or even discu... [Read More]

Builder Showroom can be a Good Indicator

Builders come in diffferent types and sizes and so do Builder Showrooms. The Builder Showroom is often a reflection and indicator of the "type" of Builder. There are essentially three "types" of Builders: (a) Production, (b) Semi-Custom/Production, and (c) Custom. If you are planning to "build," it's a good idea to visit the Builder's Showroom early in the "decision-making" process. It's more tangible... [Read More]