All You Need to Know About Insulation for Your New Construction Home
There are numerous things to consider when buying a new construction home, but one thing that might not be topping your list is your prospective home’s insulation type. New builds are often outfitted with some of the best insulating materials on the market—many of which can reduce ongoing utility…
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How to Incorporate Smart Devices into Your New Home
The concept of an automated home that can control everything inside it—from lighting to entertainment to security—has been around since even before the internet. Once only in the realm of science fiction, these “smart homes” are increasingly becoming a reality. Our ideas about what a smart home…
How to Make Your New Home Energy Efficient
We all know that contractors can customize a home to suit your preferences, but the design process doesn’t have to stop at countertop selection and curb appeal. Consider utilizing cost-effective measures to reduce building loads and energy needs. This will save money and improve the energy…
How to Shop for Homeowners Insurance
Home buying demands so many decisions. You need to figure out where you want to purchase your new home, what real estate agent to use, who will inspect it and what they need to inspect—everything, including the kitchen sink! It may be tempting to relax when it comes to choosing home insurance.…
What to Look for When Choosing Your New Neighborhood
When shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the neighborhood that surrounds it. Be sure to consider the following four questions about any neighborhood you're thinking about moving into: 1. What are your transit priorities? Before you start looking at neighborhoods, consider how you’ll…
Moving Checklist
They say moving is one of the top five most stressful life experiences. But we disagree. Stick with us, and you’ll see how understanding the moving process and proper planning makes moving a breeze. Moving to a new home allows you to start fresh, perhaps grow your family, and make new memories in a…
Making a House a Home
New homes can feel a little foreign, at first. As a new homeowner, you may feel overwhelmed with where to start customizing and personalizing. Do you buy furniture or paint the walls first? What’s the best use of that bonus room? As the saying goes: "Home isn't a place, it's a feeling." Some small…
Choosing Paint Colors for Your Home
Choosing Paint Colors for Your Home There are a lot of ways you can add character to your new home, but one of the easiest and most effective touch-ups is adding a fresh coat of paint, or some new colors to your home’s pallet. Paint can help you set a mood, define a look, and even change the size…
When to Sell Your Existing Home While Building a New One
If you’re a homeowner who has dreamed of building your own custom home, you may be wondering about the best order of steps to take to make this dream a reality. When living in an existing home, it can be difficult to decide when to put your existing home on the market, or when to start working with…
What to Keep in Mind When Reading and Selecting a Floor Plan
If you’re building a new home, looking at floor plans and home-layouts with the designer will be one of your first steps. Keep these tips in mind when reading and selecting a floor plan for your new home. Take Current and Future Lifestyle Needs into Account When selecting a floor plan, it’s…
5 Simple Steps to Find New Construction Home Builders
When searching for a new construction home, it’s important to find the right home builder for you. Choosing the right builder to work with will help streamline the process and make it a stress-free experience. Searching for the right builder might be overwhelming at first, but following our tips…
