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Builders are like people with different personalities, strengths and weaknesses. Understanding the builder’s philosophy and building practices before you purchase a new home will give you the ultimate new home experience and may help you avoid a strained relationship later if the builder is not a fit for you.  Here are six things to [...]
We are frequently asked what is the cost of a new home? There are two ways to purchase a new home. You can buy a move-in ready home where the home is already built on a lot and you move into the home once the purchase is finalized at settlement. The price for a move-in [...]
When purchasing a new computer, you want to confirm some details first. Do I want a desktop or laptop? Is the monitor included in the price and what size is it? What about speakers? I found it very helpful to get a quote not only on the cost of the computer but the options as [...]
Basement and foundation materials may differ based on the region where your home is built. Radon is an odorless gas that occurs naturally in the soil from the normal decay of uranium and radium. It enters the home through the basement. Extended exposure to high levels of radon, according to the US Surgeon [...]
One of the joys of the home design phase is discovering new amenities that will make the home "just right." We offer 5Â things to consider to get the home that's "just right" for you! Like picking a university or falling in love and deciding to marry, choosing to build a new home can be one [...]
When purchasing a new computer, you want to confirm some details first. Do I want a desktop or laptop? Is the monitor included in the price and what size is it? What about speakers? I found it very helpful to get a quote not only on the cost of the computer but the options as [...]
Buying your first house is very exciting. But financing your home purchase can be a daunting experience. In both cases, do your research and shop carefully to ensure you find exactly what you want and need. Deciding how much to spend on your home and which type of mortgage will work best for you — as [...]
If your home has an attached garage, research by Recon Analytics suggests you go in and out of your home using the door between the home and the garage 92% of the time, rather than using the front entry door. Decades ago the popularity of attached garages coupled with buyer preferences for main floor laundry [...]
Over 4000 people participated in home plan designer Design Basics’ online poll which asked, “If you have a bathtub in your primary bath, how often do you take a bath in that tub?” 78% of the respondents answered “never.” Why the trend towards tubless primary bathrooms?  Practicality “We’ve only used the tub 3 times [...]
Settlement (or closing) is the process that passes ownership of a property from seller to purchaser. Going to settlement on a new home can be bewildering. Home buyers are usually required to sign a seemingly endless pile of documents, most of which are written in terminology not used outside of the housing industry and that [...]
