Photo Credit: Getty Images You are ready to have that perfect home of your own, but so many choices … Do you buy an existing home that fits your needs but on a lot you didn’t choose, and maybe don’t particularly love? Or do you opt for finding your own lot first and then building your dream home? …
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Why Single Women Should Build Custom Homes
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Is it only couples and those approaching retirement who buy new homes? Definitely not! Statistics from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University say one in five home buyers is a single woman, and that single women make up more than one-third of …
Are Custom Homes Worth It?
Photo Credit: Getty Images A custom home is perfect for buyers who want to build their dream home, complete with a floorplan fit for their needs and all the amenities they desire. Designing a custom home though, means extra costs are associated. NewHomeSource broke down the cost analysis for …
Why 55+ Home Buyers Should Build Custom Homes
Custom homes are great options for 55+ home buyers. Enjoy your morning coffee and newspaper in the sunny breakfast nook. Prepare lunch at the kitchen island. You may realize you’re out of bread, but it’s no problem because the grocery store is just a few blocks away. When friends and family …
Top 10 Reasons Home Buyers Prefer New Homes
Today's new homes offer more benefits than ever before. Here's a quick list of the Top 10 reasons why so many homebuyers prefer new homes to used houses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-106NGE2iC4&feature=youtu.be 1) Design Your Dream Home Your Way Why settle for someone else's …
Top 5 Places to Retire in Virginia
Rose Hill Plan by Lennar in the Colonial Heritage community in Norfolk-Newport News, VA If you want the best of all possible worlds for your well-deserved retirement, put Virginia on the top of your retirement destination list. With beaches, historic architecture, vibrant cities and beautiful …
Top 5 Places to Retire in Indiana
Sonoma Cove Plan by Del Webb in Britton Falls Community in Indianapolis, IN For years, you’ve worked in an office to enjoy an unbeatable retirement. Indiana will deliver with its beautiful scenery, all four seasons and bustling cities with exciting cultures. Retiring in Indiana means making the …
Pet Amenities Now More Popular in Urban Communities
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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Buying a Home in the Winter Versus Spring
By Drew Knight The winter months aren’t a time you usually see flocks of home shoppers hitting the market. However, not many shoppers are aware of the benefits that hide away during the cooler season. In fact, a recent report from The New York Times says that shoppers might even be able to …
Think Inside the Box: What to Know About Prefab Homes
By Seve Kale Think about the myriad of high-quality products you use on a daily basis that were built in factories: your car, your smart phone, your computer — so why not your new home? At the intersection of home design and efficiency, the term “prefab” encompasses any home that has sections …
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What are the Tax Benefits of Owning a Newly Built Home Versus a Resale?
By Ashley Steel One of the great benefits of homeownership is the tax deductions that come with it. But what, if anything, distinguishes a newly built home from a resale home when it comes time to file your taxes? While both forms of homeownership offer great benefits, there are some …
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How to Choose Bathroom Upgrades
This is a special guest post from Jamie Gold, a San Diego, Calif.-based kitchen and bath designer. There are so many bathroom-related decisions to make when you’re building a new home. Chances are, you have more than one bath — likely, two or more — and each one has different needs and …