Category: Buying a home
House hunting? From assessing floor plan needs to touring model homes, we have the expertise to guide you through your journey to homeownership.
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Why Renters are Becoming Homebuyers in 2015
Read more: Why Renters are Becoming Homebuyers in 20152015 is shaping up to be a great year for first-time homebuyers, as the real estate market continues to enjoy a resurgence in new homes built, coupled with exciting new breaks designed to make homeownership more affordable. To get the full scoop, check out these four reasons renters are making the leap to homeownership in…
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3 Reasons to Buy vs. Rent a Home in 2015
Read more: 3 Reasons to Buy vs. Rent a Home in 2015The long-awaited dream of owning your own home entails one of the most important purchases of your life. Is it any wonder it could also be the most exciting? Moving from renting to homeownership brings a range of benefits, from a sense of community and stability to never having to worry about yearly rental increases.…
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Why Buy a Winter Home?
Read more: Why Buy a Winter Home?Whether you consider yourself a winter visitor, sunseeker or proud snowbird, if you head south for the winter, you’ll need a home away from home for weeks or months at a time. RVing and renting may be popular choices, but there are significant advantages to buying a vacation home of your own. RVing If you’re…
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New Home vs. Resale Home: Appliance Edition
Read more: New Home vs. Resale Home: Appliance EditionAn often-overlooked benefit of buying a brand new, never-been-lived-in home is your set of brand new, never-been-used appliances. While appliances may not make or break your decision to buy a particular new or resale home, here are five things to consider when you weigh your options: Whether you choose your builder’s standard appliance package or…
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How Much Can I Afford on a Home Loan in 2014?
Read more: How Much Can I Afford on a Home Loan in 2014?Each year can bring anything from minor tweaks to major overhauls in mortgage lending, possibly affecting how much house you can afford to buy. To help simplify how to financially prepare for homeownership this year, we’ve compiled some of the more important gamechangers for you to be aware of in 2014. New Qualified Mortage Rules…
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Finding a Home That Works for the Multi-generational Family
Read more: Finding a Home That Works for the Multi-generational FamilyNeed a floor plan that can comfortably house multiple generations? Maybe you have a college-age son living at home, or a post-college daughter with a spouse and children. Or it could be you have an elderly parent or live-in nanny, and space is tight. You’re not alone. Multi-generational housing has been on a steady, even…
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See Our Model Home on MSN & Realtor.com
Read more: See Our Model Home on MSN & Realtor.comWe’re in the news! Did you spot our Charlotte model home on MSN Real Estate or Realtor.com? This gorgeous two-story home in Catonsville, MD, was featured in Arthur Arias’ list of “New Homes for the New Year.” See the slideshow, or check out the interactive floor plan at these Maryland communities.
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Top Resources for Starting Your Home Search Online
Read more: Top Resources for Starting Your Home Search OnlineYou’re a modern homebuyer: savvy, informed and determined to do as much shopping as possible online. So before you come to the aspects of your home search that the internet may never offer a complete substitute for—a home walkthrough, inspecting your new lot, handpicking custom options and upgrades with a design specialist—here are some top resources…
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Buying a Home in the Offseason
Read more: Buying a Home in the OffseasonPsst… we’ll let you in on a little secret. There’s no such thing as an offseason when it comes to searching for your dream home. It all boils down to what makes a particular homebuying season the best time to buy for your circumstances. So if you’ve been itching to get out there and find…
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The Benefits of Buying a Spec Home
Read more: The Benefits of Buying a Spec HomeIf you’ve been shopping for a new construction home for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the term “spec home.” Spec homes are new homes that the builder has started constructing before there is a designated buyer for that home. For the homebuilder, it is more efficient to keep construction at a community moving…
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Choosing the Best Home Builder
Read more: Choosing the Best Home BuilderWhen choosing the best home builder for your new home, it pays to remember the old adage, “trust, but verify.” Most builders are skilled at staging a beautiful model home, which is why it’s important to equip yourself with the right know-how to identify which builder you can depend on, differentiating yourself from average window…
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September Housing Market Update
Read more: September Housing Market UpdateSo much is happening in the world of real estate and homebuilding. If you haven’t been keeping up with the current housing market, here are just a few of the topics under discussion now. Rates are rising Interest rates have been on the uptick recently, and there is debate as to what is in store…