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.
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Smart Home Features Home Buyers Really Want
As smart home features increase in popularity, new home builders are starting to include such products as standard features — and their actions are following consumer demand for safety and security.
How to Find Information About Your New Neighborhood
There are important questions you’ll have about your new neighborhood. Here’s where you can go to find information about your new neighborhood.
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How “Smart” Windows Can Improve Your Custom Home
When it comes to smart products for your custom home, don’t forget about windows. Here’s how technological advances lead to more energy-efficient windows.
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.
Why Custom Homes are Great for Growing Families
Building a custom home lets growing families plan for future needs from the start. Learn about how custom homes are what your family is looking for.
What Lighting is Best for Each Room in Your New Home?
Lighting is not a one-size-fits-all solution for every space of your new home. Before you get any bright ideas, it’s important to consider what lighting works best in each room. NewHomeSource spoke with two lighting design experts to share their thoughts and tips with you.
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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.
How to Build the Custom Home of Your Dreams
You’ve imagined your dream home, but how do you build it? We cover all ways you can customize your new build and how to it your forever home!
5 Reasons Millennials Should Build a Custom Home
Millennial home shoppers want it all in a home, and if they build a custom home, they can have just that. We’ve outlined 5 reasons building a custom home is a good option for young home shoppers.
How to Build a Custom Home with a VA Loan
VA loans are not just for existing homes. Here’s what veterans and their families need to about financing their dream, custom home with a VA loan.
4 Benefits of Building on Your Own Lot
Why buy your own lot to build on when other options—existing homes, new home communities—are available? We look at four benefits to building a home on your own lot to help you choose which path is right for you.
Why Single Women Should Build Custom Homes
What makes building a custom home a great choice for single ladies? Well the simplest answer is this: You can have everything you want, exactly how you want it.
Are Custom Homes Worth It?
A custom home is perfect for families who want to build their forever home, fit to their exact specifications. Custom homes, however, are more time consuming and costly to build, so are they worth building over a production home? NewHomeSource gives you the reasons why a custom home may be right for you.
Three-Bid Reality Check for Your Custom Home
When choosing a custom homebuilder, you often start with getting several bids, but
getting accurate bids can be trickier than it seems. We’ve outlined how to ensure you receive realistic, easy-to-compare bids for your dream home.
Top 10 Reasons Home Buyers Prefer New Homes
From knowing you’re the first homeowner to smelling that new home smell, there are a lot of reasons to prefer new. Here are 10!
Why You Should Hire an Interior Designer
Wondering if you should go with an an interior designer or just go it alone? We’ve got 5 very good reasons to hire an interior designer.
Luxury Hotel Design Ideas for Your Home
Make your new home feel like your favorite luxury hotel by creating a spa bath, a bedroom retreat and adding beautiful finishing touches.
6 Common Furniture Arranging Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Arranging furniture in a new home can be balancing act. You don’t want it cluttered, barren, or worse…ugly. We asked design experts what you should avoid when styling your beautiful new home.
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6 Ways to Create the Ultimate Craft Room
Want a dedicated space just for your crafting? When building new, you can include a special craft room from the start. Here are 6 ideas to help you get started.
5 Examples of Stylish and Pet-Friendly Décor
Find the perfect pet-friendly décor for your new home. You’ll love the look of this furniture, and how it holds up to your four-legged family member’s continued use.
How to Create the Perfect Hobby Room
Use the flex space in your new home to create an awesome hobby room. NewHomeSource has tips for creating the perfect home gym, office, craft room, workshop, playroom, or sunroom in your new home.
How to Create a Game Room Your Whole Family Will Love
Transform the flex space in your new home into a game room your entire family will love with these helpful tips and tricks.
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6 Easy Steps of Pool Maintenance
Get your new home’s pool in tip-top shape and ready for summer each year by following these easy six easy steps.
How to Keep Pests Out of Your New Home
Protect your new home and keep it clean by keeping out pests and other critters. Here’s our advice for keeping your beautiful new home pest-free all year long.
Best Plants to Add Color to Your New Yard
Beautiful gardens make spending time in your backyard a joy. Plant these flowers and your landscaping colorfully come life this spring.
Energy Efficiency: Taking Action In Your Home
Here are some ways consumers can prep their new home for maximum energy efficiency.
Gardening Ideas for a Cleaner, Cheaper & Greener Backyard
Simple, affordable and fun ways to add an herb or vegetable garden to your backyard — or even a potager, if you’re feeling adventourous.
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New Home Buying: Budgeting for Furniture and Tools
Furniture and tools are necessary purchases for new homeowners, but they can add up. Here are a few tips to minimize those costs.