17 West the Gallery by Meritage Homes in Costa Mesa Townhouses or townhomes or row houses (or whatever you want to call them) aren’t going anywhere. This affordable, urban alternative to single-family homes is itself a major trend, and builders anticipate an increased need for townhomes, this …
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Don’t Make Neighbors Hate Your Pets: How to Live in a Condo or Townhome with Pets
A cute corgi in a modern townhome. Photo Credit: Cole Keister from Unsplash Gone are the days when people living in condominiums or townhomes couldn’t have a furry family member. Nowadays, condo and townhome communities court animal lovers by offering amazing amenities for pets, but with great …
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Why Buying a Condo or Townhome Makes More Sense than Renting an Apartment
Villages at Thorncrest by Smith Douglas Homes in Tucker, GA. If living in a condo or townhome means sharing walls with neighbors, people might as well keep on renting an apartment instead of buying a home, right? Wrong. Choosing to invest in a condo or townhome gives you the benefits of …
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Trending: New Condos of All Sizes
Both large & small floor plans are popular among new condo buyers Luxury condo master bedroom at Turnberry Ocean Club, which is designed to replicate a single-family home layout and feel Whether you’re in the market for a micro-unit or a palatial penthouse, you can probably find a newly …
What to Know & Do When Shopping for a New Townhome
Penn Square by W.B. Homes in Lansdale, PA. While a townhome is an architectural style (also known as a townhouse or rowhouse), it is also the middle ground between a condo and a single-family home. Townhomes share walls, but not ceilings or floors, and often come with small yards in the front and …
NAHB Predicts Solid Year for Builders with Rise in Townhome Construction
2019 real estate market looks strong While builder confidence for the coming spring and summer selling season is strong, their trade association isn’t looking for a year as dazzling as 2016 or 2017. Based on current sales conditions and the recent fallback in mortgage rates, builder optimism …
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Why Americans Are Leaning Toward Smaller Homes
Not all new homes are big homes The classic picture of a big home with a white picket fence and a sprawling yard may be a thing of the past. The American dream of owning a home lives on, but it’s taking on a different face, as many home buyers are increasingly thinking smaller. What’s behind the …
Must-Have New Condo Design Trends: 2019
Central Park West- Rockefeller Townhomes by Lennar in Orange County, CA For affordable, urban living, condos are where it’s at. With more and more people moving to cities, builders are meeting their housing needs by building new condominiums. This is resulting in two construction trends: housing …
5 Steps for Buying a Home Without a Realtor
Photo Courtesy of Getty Images There was a time when would-be homebuyers wouldn't consider shopping for a home without a real estate agent by their side. Times have changed. Thanks in part to the plentiful resources available online, many home shoppers are foregoing the assistance of a real …
Which Smart Home Control Hub is Right for You?
We've created a guide to help you select the perfect smart home hub for your needs. Photo courtesy of GettyImages/Westend61. Smart home hubs connect all of your smart home IoT devices and allow you to manage or control them through a single interface. People who only have smart speakers like …
Can I Build a Small Custom Home?
Yes, and here's how Photo courtesy of Getty Images. Building a custom home isn’t relegated to the high-end buyer seeking an expansive (translate: expensive) dwelling. In fact, trends show that today’s buyers increasingly are seeking a smaller home footprint. A 2018 survey by the National …
How to Find Information About Your New Neighborhood
Photo Credit: Maximillian Conacher, Unsplash There is one thing certain about shopping for and building a home and that’s plenty of questions. As you embark on your homebuying journey, you might find that some of the questions you have — particularly when it comes to crime stats (Is this a …
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