Photo Credit: The Hudson Plan by Ryan Homes in Whitmore Place, IN Buying a home is very exciting. Buying homeowners insurance? Not so much. For as uninspiring as shopping for homeowners insurance can be, it is a must. Homeowners insurance is the single best way to protect your biggest financial …
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What is a Pre-Construction Condo?
Villages at Thorncrest by Smith Douglas Homes in Tucker, GA. A pre-construction condo is exactly what it sounds like: it's a condo that has yet to be built. Pre-construction condos are a popular choice with homebuyers who want to live in a brand new condominium that can still be customized to …
3 Benefits of Buying Early in a New Construction Community
Image courtesy of Unsplash/chuttersnap When it comes to buying a new home in a new community, timing can be everything. If a house has sat on the market more than 45 days, nervous builders often give special incentives to home shoppers looking for a good deal. Ideally, you’ll be able to buy in a …
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Should I Buy A New Condo or Townhome if I Have Kids?
Image courtesy of Getty Images/Westend61 Whether you are considering buying a new condo or townhome for your family due to preference or necessity, rest assured that kids can thrive in this type of new home environment. There is a commonly held belief that children must grow up in a …
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9 Tools Every New Homeowner Needs in Their Tool Box
Whether you’re performing routine maintenance tasks or making large repairs, it’s essential to stock your toolbox with the fundamental tools for homeowners from the get-go. You’re the proud owner of a new home and you’ve gotten yourself settled in as best as you can. At this point, you’re …
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Top U.S. Markets for Manufactured Homes
If want to live in a mobile or manufactured home, or try out life in a tiny house without getting too tiny, you have many options for where to build your new home. NewHomeSource is highlighting the top real estate markets for manufactured and mobile homes, so you can find the perfect new house for …
How to Successfully Modify Your Condo or Townhome’s Exterior
The Mills at Broadway by Bardis Homes in Sacramento, California Living in a condo or a townhome offers plenty of benefits for those who want to own a home but don’t want to deal with a lot of surrounding space just yet. Once you’re settled in, your natural inclination is to make your home yours …
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How to Promote Wellness in Your Kitchen
Inspired by products and trends at KBIS 2019 A great chef sink can make cooking and clean up easier. Photo courtesy of Franke Eating healthier and losing weight show up on almost every top five New Year’s resolution list, but if you’re like many people, you likely gave up weeks (or months) …
7 Fireplace Safety Tips for Your New Home
Photo Credit: Pavan Trikutam from Unsplash Fireplaces keep new homes tranquil and cozy, and enhance its appeal. However, even new fireplaces have some potential hazards that, if left unattended, can be extremely dangerous. If you’re one of the many new homeowners with a fireplace, adhere to …
How to Design a Hamptons-Style Home
Who doesn’t love a light, airy home that makes you feel like you’re on vacation? “Coastal” is the general term to describe any decor that celebrates a breezy, sea-side lifestyle. Coastal design encompasses exciting sub-genres from nautical to boho, modern to tropical, and of course, Hamptons. …
How to Keep Your New Home Safe
Image courtesy of iStock/Feverpitched. Home security is one of the most important responsibilities every homeowner has. It helps to have a thorough strategy put together that keeps your home safe, and helps you better prevent potential crimes within your neighborhood. Here’s how to keep your …
How to Give Your New Home a Ranch-Style Vibe
If your style is simple, straightforward, and informal, you are a great fit for a ranch style home. This no nonsense home style is all about function and keeping it real. Ranch style homes embrace open spaces in a casual, unassuming style. Early ranch style homes started cropping up in the 1930’s …