Building a New 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? 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Here’s the thing: there’s a massive world of difference between “antique” and “outdated.”“Antique” implies something chosen because it was old and tasteful, while “outdated” means something was left in the dust by time.If there’s one thing we don’t want our homes to be, it’s outdated.However, unless you’re constantly reading home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.

Recent Building a New Home Articles:

How to Choose a Home Builder

If you're in the market for a new home, you should shop for your builder as carefully as you shop for your home. Whether you are buying a condo, a townhouse, a house in a subdivision or a custom-built house, you want to know that you are buying a good quality home from a reputable builder. Here are some tips to help you choose a builder. Make a List of Possible Builders Once you have thought about the type of house you want, you can create a list of potential builders. Contact ... [Read More]

Homeownership: Opportunity is Knocking!

Homeownership is an important part of the American way of life, and there may never be a better time to buy than today. Outstanding Opportunities With the country still emerging from the recent recession, many people wonder if this is a good time to buy a home. The answer is easy: Yes. It’s a very good time to purchase a home. There are many opportunities in today’s market including low mortgage rates and new homes that are built to fit your lifestyle. But market conditions ... [Read More]

Building in a Fine Line Homes Community in the Harrisburg Area

Before purchasing land to build your new home, consider building in a Fine Line Homes Community. Below are 10 Benefits to building in an established, planned, new home community: The build space of each lot has been pre-cleared, saving you the expense of felling trees and clearing brush. Public Sewer and Water are available; avoiding the cost of a septic system and the drilling of a well. Utilities are buried under ground, no unsightly power lines. Economical Natural G... [Read More]

Can the Home Plans be Modified?

One of the most frequently asked questions I am asked by a prospective client is “Do you modify your standard plans?”. My answer is always “If we didn’t modify our home plans, my job would be incredibly easy!” I always get a chuckle and good response with this very simple answer. We have a wide spectrum of wonderful plans, but everyone deserves to make it the home of THEIR dreams. We will work with you and listen to all of your ideas and try to come up with one of the standard plans ... [Read More]

Pros and Cons of Stamping Concrete

By John Riha, who has written seven books on home improvement and hundreds of articles on home-related topics. He’s been a residential builder, the editorial director of the Black & Decker Home Improvement Library, and the executive editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Here’s everything you need to know about stamping concrete patios, including benefits, drawbacks, and costs. A stamped concrete patio gives you the look and texture of a stone patio for a lot less than th... [Read More]

Your Guide to Choosing Patio Stones

By Andrea Nordstrom Caughey who has been writing about home and garden stories for more than 20 years. Her specialty is outdoor living topics. A Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism graduate, Andrea lives in a coastal cottage. With so many patio stones on the market, it can be hard to choose. So we’ve done the research to help you make the right choice for your home. Brick Brick pavers are classic. They’ve got lots of character, and you can explore your... [Read More]

Where Do You Begin When Selecting a Home Plan?

Typically we see a person flip through our Plan Book with over 70 home designs looking primarily at the photo or rendering of the home design. Once they see an exterior that is of interest, they then view the floor plan and read the description and features. You may want to consider starting your search for that perfect home design by looking at the floor plan. Once the layout and size of the home seem right, it may be easier and less costly to change the exterior to meet your desires. ... [Read More]

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Top 5 Reasons Why Millennials Should Enter the Housing Market Now

By Steve Sechrist, President, WBSBA Reprinted with permission by NAHB With the economy and housing market still recovering, some potential first-time home buyers may be hesitant to invest in a new home. Yet there are several reasons why now is a great time for Millennials and other first-time home buyers to start building their American Dream. Interest rates are low. Today’s historically low interest rates are helping first-time home buyers find affordable housing options. Average wee... [Read More]

So you want to build a new Fine Line home in one of our Communities?

Great! Let’s discuss how it is done- in 10 Easy Steps. Easy Step 1 If you haven’t already visited a Fine Line Model Home, now is a good time! Ask lots of questions and take notes on your “must haves” for future use. Now that you have a general price range for the home of your dreams, it’s time to shop your local bankers to find the best interest rate and obtain a “mortgage pre-approval” for a Construction Loan. Easy Step 2 Select your floor plan from the Fine Line Home... [Read More]

Saving You Time

From the design of our website to our many meetings together, before and after the purchase agreement is signed, your time is valuable. Count on us for easy scheduling, convenient meeting venues, regular communication and proven systems for keeping everything moving smoothly. At your new home orientation walk-through, you'll learn about the operation of key products and systems in your home to eliminate ambiguity for items such as operating the thermostat or locating the water shut-off val... [Read More]