Design innovations for millennials & generations to come Image courtesy of Getty Images/andresr Market research shows prospective home buyers in the coming decade, particularly millennials, are looking for flexibility and affordability as they enter the housing market. “The bulk of …
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Take full advantage of your space by adding closed drawers to step up your closet's storage game. Image courtesy of Häfele. Whether it’s the Marie Kondo craze storming the country, a desire for a clutter-free home like the ones on HGTV or just Americans acknowledging they have too much stuff, …
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Both large & small floor plans are popular among new condo buyers Luxury condo master bedroom at Turnberry Ocean Club, which is designed to replicate a single-family home layout and feel Whether you’re in the market for a micro-unit or a palatial penthouse, you can probably find a newly …
Exterior of the 2019 New American Home in Henderson, Nevada. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey A. Davis Photography The New American Home is a showhouse built each year in conjunction with the International Builders’ Show to demonstrate the latest innovations in technology, energy efficiency and design …
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While soaking tubs surrounded by a tile platform wide enough to hold a jungle of tropical plants was the “it” design trend in the 1990s, today’s luxury homes are more likely to have an elegant sculptural freestanding tub. While those tubs offer a wow factor in the master bathroom in larger homes, …
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Woman in VR headset from Jeshoots on unsplash When clients meet with Paul Gaiser, director of architecture for Landis Architects/Builders in Washington, D.C., they get more than a blueprint or a rendering. “We use virtual reality for every project for every client,” Gaiser says. “It’s very …
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NuCedar and Hardieplank are green building material options for your custom home. Photo courtesy of Dana Hoff Custom homes have a unique place in the world of new construction, offering an opportunity for experimentation with new eco-friendly materials and design trends that could eventually …
Photo Credit: Getty Images While having the coolest high-tech feature to show off to your friends and neighbors might be fun, most homebuyers today focus on security, savings and simplicity when it comes to choosing smart home features. Technological advances mean that smart features, once …
Photo Credit: Getty Images Financing a dream home designed just for you doesn’t have to be a nightmare. In fact, lenders experienced with the custom home process say borrowing money to fund your perfect home, while it does require a couple of extra steps, is similar to financing any home …
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Not all veterans and their families realize that they can use VA financing for more than an existing home: They can use it to build their dream home. “Building a home with a VA loan shouldn’t be a rare occurrence, but until last year there was limited information …
Luxury condos and town homes are going to the dogs and cats A fun dog park in Basil Run From “Yappy Hours” to “Bark Parks” and “Doggie Spas,” the most important family member is pampered to the max in luxury urban condos. Condo developers have caught on to the importance of pets to buyers and …
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Great room design from Pulte Homes When you get to make design choice for a whole house, it can be fun to try out something new in every room. While it might be a bit jarring if you mix too many patterns and colors, design experts say you can achieve a coordinated but not too matchy-matchy style …
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