Buying a home
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Buy a New Construction Home
When you’ve decided you want to buy a new construction home, you’re ready to start a journey that can take anywhere from a couple of months to several years, if you opt for a custom-built home. The process of buying a new construction home resembles...
Top Features of New Construction Homes
When you’re building your new dream home, there are a ton of features to consider. Of course, there’s interior design and décor to consider, but let’s talk about features that are built into the home itself. This will help ensure that your home will save...
Buying a New Home vs. an Existing Home
Buying a new construction home is a great way to save money during the home buying process. You read that right, you can be fiscally responsible while simultaneously purchasing a new home! People who have been through the new home buying journey often say...