Tag: homebuilding process
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Budgeting for New Home Design Options
Read more: Budgeting for New Home Design OptionsThere is no one-size-fits-all approach to setting a budget for new home design options. It all comes down to what you value in a new home. In this article, we discuss priorities and strategies that can help you set a budget to fit your own tastes and lifestyle.
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Kitchen Cabinet Options for Your New Home
Read more: Kitchen Cabinet Options for Your New HomeDemystify the kitchen cabinet selection process. When you buy a new home, there are many design selections to make. One of the most popular is the kitchen cabinetry. You might know if you want painted or stained doors, but that’s hardly all there is to consider. Door style can range from traditional to modern. Hardware…
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Get Expert Guidance to Design Your Home at the Home Gallery™
Read more: Get Expert Guidance to Design Your Home at the Home Gallery™Perhaps the most exciting part of building a new home from the ground up is the freedom you have to personalize it (or at least that’s what many of our customers tell us!). But how do you get from bare drywall to dream home? This is a common question, especially among first-time homebuyers and those…
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How to Choose Stair Railings for Your Home
Read more: How to Choose Stair Railings for Your HomeStair railings may not always be top of mind when personalizing new home finishes, but perhaps they should be. In addition to enhancing safety, they can change the entire look and feel of a home. If you want a staircase that will make them stare, there are three types of railings to consider. Learn more.
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Flooring Options: A Big Step For Your New Home
Read more: Flooring Options: A Big Step For Your New HomeAn advantage of buying a brand-new home is the freedom to personalize the space. And that means floors are fair game. From carpet to tile to hardwood, the possibilities can seem endless. Your new home is a reflection of your unique personality and style, so be sure to select surfaces that you’ll enjoy looking at—and…
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Building Your Dream Home: How to Choose a Homesite
Read more: Building Your Dream Home: How to Choose a HomesiteBuilding a new home? Depending on the variety of lots available and the floor plan you’ve selected, you may have a choice of homesites. Don’t be content to simply pick your spot from a plat plan! Go out and see each homesite firsthand. You’ll likely be living in your new home for many years to…
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Contract on Your Dream Home in a Low-inventory Housing Market—Here’s How!
Read more: Contract on Your Dream Home in a Low-inventory Housing Market—Here’s How!Home shopping can be stressful in the best times, and a low-inventory housing market can make it even harder to land the listing of your dreams. That shouldn’t stop you from making your move! We put together some tips for contracting in a tight market—plus insight into why new construction could be your best choice.
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11 Must-ask Questions for Your New Home Builder
Read more: 11 Must-ask Questions for Your New Home BuilderMoving into a brand-new home is an exciting event, but also a time where it pays to conduct your due diligence up front. Whether you’re a first-time or repeat buyer, the following questions will help provide important clues as to whether your new home builder of choice is worth the commitment. How long have you…
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New Home Design 101: What’s a Color Studio?
Read more: New Home Design 101: What’s a Color Studio?When you walk into a room, the color palette has a huge impact. If it’s cohesive, the room feels inviting and spacious: if it isn’t, things might seem a bit chaotic and cluttered. Choosing the perfect colors for your home is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult one. At our…
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7 Steps to Making a New Home Purchase
Read more: 7 Steps to Making a New Home PurchaseWhether you’re a first-time buyer, you’re new to new construction, or you simply haven’t bought a home in years, we’d like to demystify the process for you! Here are the first steps involved in making a new home purchase. Save for a down payment It may be the first step when buying any home, yet…
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“Find Me a Builder!” How to Find Your Homebuilder Match
Read more: “Find Me a Builder!” How to Find Your Homebuilder MatchBuying a new home? Before you sign on with a home builder, make sure you’ve found the right match. Not all builders have the same priorities. The first step is to identify your buying style! Which description below best describes you and your family? THE LOCATION-BASED BUYER You know the zip codes and you’re very…
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Building Your Dream Home: Matching Your Home Site to Your Floor Plan
Read more: Building Your Dream Home: Matching Your Home Site to Your Floor PlanAs you’re making your final home site and floor plan selections, it’s important to consider how the two fit together. Ask yourself these questions as you narrow down your options: Where’s the light? If you’re looking forward to breakfast in a nook that’s filled with morning sunlight, you might want to choose a home site…