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It's surprising what a difference a window style can make on the overall appearance and function of a home. "Prairie" Style Windows are like a breath of fresh air in Central PA. They have a dramatic impact on the exterior elevation as well as the view from inside the home. This style is a "bridge" between the [...]
Neighborhoods are places where people live near one another. People in a neighborhood have a common interest in preserving the character and property values in the neighborhood.   Many of today's Suburban and Rural Neighborhoods have shared amenities maintained by a Homeowners Association. Such amenities can enhance property values and make your property more desirable when [...]
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 [...]
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 than an advertisement, sales pitch, or marketing brochure and [...]
What is "egress" anyway? It's from the Latin egressus "to go out from." In other words - an Exit. Today's Building Codes require basements to have "egress" (an exit) but there are options available when building a new home. Each option has different characteristics and advantages. One option is the  Basement Egress Window, the most recent entry into the market. It is designed [...]
At Fine Line Homes, a Harrisburg PA Homebuilder, we often are asked "What are the latest trends in new home designs? The two-story plan is still popular because of the many efficiencies it offers in design and construction. However the ranch plan and first floor master plans have gained in popularity over the past two [...]
Being involved as a Homebuilder since 1986, I can say without a doubt that one of the most popular design features would suprise many prospective home buyers. It's not even located inside the home and it is often overlooked. It's a rear "covered" deck or patio. There are several reasons why this is such a good option if it [...]
