When building a home in a cold environment, there are different and crucial factors to consider – like making sure you have a solid insulation system in place.
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Build Together, Stay Together: Advice for Couples in the Homebuilding Process
Are you about to embark on the new home journey? Before you begin, here’s advice on how to keep your expectations in check so you and your spouse or partner can build the home of your dreams without the drama.
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Designing an Accessible Kitchen
When you build your new home, you can take steps to design an accessible kitchen.
What You Need to Know About What Your Home is Made Of
Do you know what your new home is made of? Knowing about the exterior materials that make up your home means you can have a more durable and efficient home.
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The Benefits of Building a Luxury Home Versus A Luxury Renovation
In a new home, the customization costs can be rolled into the overall home mortgage, possibly costing a fraction less than the out-of-pocket costs for a remodel.
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How to Design a New Home for a Hot Climate
If you’re building your new home in a hot climate, you need to take some considerations in the design and construction of the house.
Making Sense of Builder Warranties: What Are They & What Do They Cover?
Need help making sense of your builder warranty? Here are a few tips to help make sure your new home is covered.
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The Basics of Insulating Your Home
Insulation is way more than just a bunch of pink fluff. Your new home’s insulation really matters, and could save you money in the long run.
Builder or Architect? Pick Your “Go To” Professional
Building a custom home is a complex task and one that involves the expertise of both an architect and builder.
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The Roof Over Your New Home
NewHomeSource explores the different roofing options available to new home shoppers, and what they need to know about each roof type.
How to Visit Your New Home’s Construction Site
Visiting your new home while it’s under construction is exciting, but it’s important you schedule any visits to the home site with our builder before you show up.
National, Regional or Local — Which Builder is Right for You?
There are a lot of options when it comes to selecting a builder. National, regional or local … which one is right for you?
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Modular or Stick-Built Homes: Comparing Costs
Debating between a stick-built home and a modular home? We break down the costs of each for easy comparison
Builders Give Buyers Their ‘Forever’ Home
New home builders give home shoppers their forever home, letting them move right into their dream home.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Home in Austin?
If you want to build your new home in Austin, NewHomeSource breaks down how long it takes to build a new construction house deep in the heart of Austin.
How to Prevent New Home Building Delays
Homeowner actions have a real impact on how long it takes to build a new home, learn how you can help your construction team help you get into your new home on time.
The Wellness Factor: Building A Healthy Home
Design a holistic, healthy home when you build your dream house. NewHomeSource has tips to incorporate wellness into every facet of your home.
Why Builder Upgrades Trump DIY
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.
Rebuilding After a Disaster: What You Should Expect
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.
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Who’s On Your Home Purchase Team?
There are many people involved in your new home purchase – so it’s important to know how to choose the right team for your needs.
The Advantages of New Construction Homes for 55+ Home Buyers
55+ people looking for their retirement home should consider buying new, and getting the best house for their new lifestyle.
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How Long Does It Take to Build a New Home in DC?
Building a new home in the nation’s capital? You can find all types of housing in Washington, D.C., with different building timelines to suit your needs.
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 …