Whether new construction homes are a good investment is a question that bothers many potential investors in the highly competitive real estate industry. Many investors are torn between old dilapidated homes and new construction homes. New construction homes are expensive but this does not mean that they are a bad investment. In fact, many homebuyers…
As construction methods have become more refined, and as building materials have become more versatile, the idea of building a new home has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. The two main advantages of “building new” are obvious: 1) The homeowner has control over the layout and design, and 2) Everything about the home is brand…
Few decisions are as exciting (or as nerve wracking, if we’re being honest) as the decision to hire a contractor to make your custom home a reality. Everybody dreams of owning their own house, but being able to design your house from the ground up, and watch it take shape before your very eyes, is…
The majority of homeowners never actually invest in new custom home. In most cases, people buy and move into homes that have been previously occupied; and while there is a lot that can be done in terms of renovation, every home has inherent limitations and characteristics that have to be lived with. Most homeowners agree…
We often think about “shelf life” when we buy a new phone or even a new car. In fact, most purchases cause people to think about how long the item will last. But a new house, built from the ground up? This is the kind of thing we expect to be around permanently. It’s an…
You’ve toiled for months on your new home’s design, and you’re almost ready to start building. Is there anything else? Something you might not have considered? Are are 4 common oversights of first-time home builders. 1. General appeal is good Building a home is exciting because it gives you a chance to customize your own…