Need a home office? A flex room offers homeowners a chance to personalize their home to fit their needs.
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Marcie Geffner is an award-winning freelance reporter, writer and editor in Ventura, California. In the last decade, she has penned more than 1,000 published stories about residential and commercial real estate, banking, credit cards, computer security, health insurance and small business, among other subjects. Her stories have been cited in seven published nonfiction books and two U.S. Congressional hearings.
Marcie Geffner is an award-winning freelance reporter, writer and editor in Ventura, California. In the last decade, she has penned more than 1,000 published stories about residential and commercial real estate, banking, credit cards, computer security, health insurance and small business, among other subjects. Editors describe her as “detail-driven,” “conscientious,” “smart” and “incredibly versatile.” Her award-winning reporting has been lauded as “rock solid,” “spot-on relevant,” “informative,” “engaging,” “interesting” and “nuanced.” Her stories have been cited in seven published nonfiction books and two U.S. Congressional hearings.
Prior to her freelance career, Geffner was senior editor of California Real Estate magazine. Later, she became managing editor of Inman.com, an independent real estate news website. She also has prior employment experience in technical writing, corporate communications and employee communications. She received a bachelor’s degree in English with high honors from UCLA and master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She enjoys reading, home improvement projects and watching seagulls at the beach.
Need a home office? A flex room offers homeowners a chance to personalize their home to fit their needs.
Flex Rooms Change to Suit Buyers’ Needs, PreferencesRead More
NewHomeSource has everything you need to know about staircases in your new home.
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Closing on your home is the final step to your journey to homeownership. NewHomeSource breaks down everything you need to know about closing costs, and builder closing incentives.
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How much of a down payment do you really need to buy a house? While the answer is situational, the typical range for a new home down payment is 3.5 percent to 20 percent.
How Much Do You Need for a Down Payment on a House?Read More
Go big or go (to a small) home? Choosing your new home’s size depends on what your family needs and wants and how you will use your home.
High demand for housing and limited inventory make 2018 one of the most competitive housing markets in recorded history.
Buyers Cope With ‘Most Competitive Market in Recorded History’Read More
Things happen. NewHomeSource has seven easy ways to make your new home safer.
NewHomeSources has some tips for home shoppers looking to build their forever home that they’ll love for a lifetime.
How to Buy a Newly Built Home You’ll Love for a LifetimeRead More
If you’re updating your existing house, NewHomeSource has interviewed contractors, so you can know what to look for in a contractor.
Builders give back! Level Homes helps nonprofit Operation Coming Home give a wounded veteran a free home.
Builders Give Back: Level Homes Helps Nonprofit Give Wounded Veteran Free HomeRead More
Resilient cities offer many ways for residents to get around, aside from driving. Cities and communities that are walkable and bikable mean better options for residents.
Buying your newly built dream home later life makes sense, particularly if you are downsizing or want to have a separate suite for guests, adult children or aging parents.
Before you start designing or decorating your new home, you need to choose the right color scheme for your style.
New homes live large. Learn how homebuilders make their new construction houses feel more spacious.
How Builders Make New Homes More Spacious, Inside and OutRead More
NewHomeSource breaks down everything you need to know about financing and securing a mortgage for a condo.
Is it better to have a builder warranty on a new home, or a resale home’s service contract? NewHomeSource explores what they are and what they mean.
Builder’s Warranty or Resale Home Service Contract: Which Is Better and Why?Read More
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There are many reasons why some lots cost more than others in the same new-home community, including magnificent views.
This new home won’t require repairs or renovations any time soon, unlike a resale home, making them worth more than a used house.
NewHomeSource explores the different roofing options available to new home shoppers, and what they need to know about each roof type.
NewHomeSource takes you on a tour of Ascaya, a master planned community that embraces luxury living in a Las Vegas mountain.
New home builders give home shoppers their forever home, letting them move right into their dream home.
A recent study by Juwai, a top Chinese portal for international real estate, found that Chinese buyers favor new homes in the US.
Downsizing for more space? How does that work? A smaller new-construction home can feel more spacious because of efficient and open-concept floor plans.
Smaller Is Spacious: Downsizing Into a New-Construction HomeRead More
Rocks, stones, bricks, oh my! A nicely designed landscape adds form and function to any outdoor landscape.
Happening Hardscapes: Walkways, Walls, Steps and Borders for Your YardRead More
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When disaster hits and your home is destroyed or damaged, it’s time to decide if you want to rebuild or walk away.
Builder upgrade or DIY? If you are considering installing some options after you move into your new home, it’s important to consider the costs and complexity of the project.
Building your new home on a smaller lot can help you save money on buying your new home.
Explore some of the exciting high-tech innovations found in modern new homes.
What are Some Cutting-Edge Innovations in New Homes?Read More
Agrihood communities let homeowners reconnect with nature. These great communities let you enjoy nature and community gardening.
Welcome to the Agrihood: Building Communities with Community Gardens, Farm Stands and MoreRead More
After a natural disaster, homeowners have to pick up the pieces, and rebuild their home. NewHomeSource shows you a clear path to rebuilding after a disaster.
Rebuilding After a Disaster: What You Should ExpectRead More