55+ people looking for their retirement home should consider buying new, and getting the best house for their new lifestyle.
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Top 5 Reasons Millennials Should Build a Custom Home
NewHomeSource breaks down the top five reasons why Millennials should build a custom home when they invest in homeownership.
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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.
What Builders do to Stay in Sync with Buyers
As millennials reach peak home buying age, new home builders are innovating and adjusting designs to meet this demographics’ demands
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.
Considering Resale Value When Building a Custom Home on Your Lot
When building a custom home, how much emphasis should you place on resale value? Are there options that are great for you and future buyers?
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Lot and Construction Loans: What You Need to Know
Finding financing to buy a lot and build a custom home is an involved process. This article helps you quickly determine which kind of loan is best for your circumstances.
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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7 Things to Know Before Building a Log Cabin Home
Curious about log home living? Here are seven important things to know about the lifestyle before you begin constructing your custom log home.
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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Choosing a Tiny Home Builder
When it comes to building your tiny home, you want to choose a builder that is affordable and, more importantly, knowledgeable about this niche market.
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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How to Build 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 …
The 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.
How Long Does it Take to Build a Manufactured Home?
How long does it take to build a manufactured home? Learn how soon you can live in your new home and what affects the building timeline.
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Baby Boomers Who Upsize for Retirement
Not all baby boomers want to downsize when they retire. Learn why you might want to upsize when you start your golden years.
Should you build a custom home with two kitchens?
Find out why, or why not, you should add a second kitchen to your custom home’s layout.
Wiring for Wireless
Learn about how a balance of structured wiring and wireless connection can help you use your smart home devices to their maximum potential.
The Ins and Outs of Infill Property
Infill construction lets homeowners build a new construction home close in a big city or established neighborhood, though there are some tradeoffs of building an infill property.
Which Costs Less: A Custom Home or Remodeled Fixer Upper?
Your current home isn’t working anymore, but you can’t decide between building a custom home or remodeling an existing one. Let’s help you make a decision.
Which Costs Less: A Custom Home or Remodeled Fixer Upper?Read More
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 do 55+ Home Buyers Want and Need in a New Home?
The National Association of Home Builders is determined to find out what 55+ new home shoppers want and need in their next house. Here’s what we learned from the February 2019 event.
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NAHB Predicts Solid Year for Builders with Rise in Townhome Construction
At the 2019 National Association of Home Builders convention, key economists predicted a solid year for builders and new home construction as mortgage rates stay relatively low and townhome production continues to rise.
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Can I Build a Small Custom Home?
Custom-built homes don’t have to be giant mansions. If you are looking to build a custom home on a smaller scale, here’s what to consider.
Do You Have to Be Rich to Build a Custom Home?
You may daydream about having a home like the ones you see on TV, but how anyone could afford those beauties?! Good news: You don’t have to be rich to build a custom home. Here’s why.
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.