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The Right Fit: Choosing a Homebuilder
NewHomeSource has some tips for new home shoppers to find and select the right homebuilder for their life, their project, and their budget.
How to Evaluate Land for Building a Home
Considering buying a lot and building a new home? Check out our tips for finding and evaluating a great piece of land.
New Home 101: Building Your New Home
NewHomeSource has a complete guide to the home building process. Everything you need to know about what happens when you build your house.
How Recycled Materials Can Benefit Your New Home and the Environment
As homeowners increasingly look for eco-friendly features in new homes, homebuilders are using recycled construction materials for a more sustainable building process.
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5 Things to Research before Buying Vacant Land
Finding the right piece of property for your dream home is a big decision. Before you commit to buying a vacant tract, here are five factors to consider.
How to Make the Most out of the Buyer-Builder Relationship
Your builder is there to support you, but it might not always feel like that when they’re the bearer of bad news. Here are a few tips to help ease the tension in your relationship.
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Ensure a healthy home with Indoor Air Plus certification
When Sara Willoughby was 14 years old, she became bedridden with debilitating health problems. “I wasn’t able to do much more than roll over,” she recalls. “I needed help with basic activities like bathing and eating.” After being diagnosed with sensitivity to mold and other chemicals in their Washington-state home, the family decided to move …
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Home Design Priorities: What to Incorporate Sooner Rather Than Later
Don’t let DIY turn into DI-Why! NewHomeSource has 10 upgrades you should include in your home plan when building your new house.
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Building a Fire-Safe Custom Home
Wildfires are not only growing more common, but more intense. Scientists attribute the outbreak to drier, hotter conditions brought on by global warming. A warmer lower atmosphere sucks additional moisture out of plants, dead vegetation, and the soil, creating tinder-dry conditions. The trend also stems from the fact that more and more humans are living …
Cost Breakdown of Building a Tiny House
Torn between buying and building a tiny house? We break down the costs so you know what to expect from buying your floor plan to walking in the door.
What is a LEED Certified Home?
If you want a totally eco-friendly home, consider building one that’s LEED-certified. But what is LEED certification and how do you get it? Follow our LEED certification guide to find out.
What to Expect at Your New Home’s Final Inspection
Most likely, your builder will offer you a final walkthough inspection of your new home. Here are some tips on what to expect when you walk through those doors for the last time before move-in day.
How to Visit Your New Home’s Construction Site
If you are building your dream home, follow these tips for visiting the construction site to ensure you can check in on your house without causing any delays or safety problems.
What does “BOYL” mean?
The real estate industry acronym BOYL means Build on Your Own Lot. Find out more about the BOYL option and if it is the right way to complete your journey to homeownership.
6 Steps of Building a Custom Home
Building a custom home is an involved process. There are 6 steps to get your custom home project started, then there are 5 design, & building phases.
How to Reduce Stress While Building a New Home
By Jennifer Segelke Jeffers Buying a home will likely be one of the most important decisions you make in your life — not to mention one of the largest purchases. If you choose building a new home, the decision becomes bigger (and more exhilarating). While building a new house is an exciting endeavor, you can …
Post Tension Foundations Improves New Home Construction
Post tension foundations, found in today’s new homes, are becoming more popular because of their increased strength and durability.
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Double and Triple Pane Windows Save You Money Annually
No one wants to pay more than needed for heating and cooling. Learn how being aware of how your windows function can save you money long term.
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