Coronavirus has changed the process for buying a home in a number of ways. If you’re in the market and hoping to continue your search – or if you’re already under contract – Business Insider offers four things you should know. They include the fact that mortgage rates are volatile. Be prepared for rates to change and lock in if you have the opportunity Read More...
For Builders, Small is Big
Trends in home building are beginning to change as custom and production builders move away from the notion that bigger is better, turning instead to smaller, more efficient homes. This is just one of the 2020 trends highlighted in a recent Builder online article presenting the view of builders, remodelers, building material manufacturers and market watchers Read More...
Should You Buy a Vacation Home?
Many people dream of owning a vacation home. That’s especially true during the long winters when thoughts turn to escaping the cold and retreating to a home in a warm, sunny location. But is buying a vacation home a good idea? Kate Ashford, writing for Forbes.com, offers nine things you should consider before buying one Read More...
Must-Have Home Features
If you enjoy being on trend, and you’re considering a new home, you might be interested in what the experts say are today’s “must-have” home features. According to the National Association of Home Builders, laundry rooms and energy-saving features are among the most-wanted items. Home storage, such as garage storage or a walk-in pantry, is also highly desirable Read More...
Why Do I Need Title Insurance
When you purchase a home, you will most likely be required to have title insurance. Why? Because the chain of ownership of the property you’re buying could have resulted in problems that will cost you money if they are not detected. Some of the most common include liens that could transfer to you as the new owner, omitted heirs who could claim ownership of the property, fraud in past transactions, or errors in the public record Read More...
PEX is Exciting. Really!
Conversations about hot home products usually focuses on the glitz and glamour items: Things like smart gadgets, high-end amenities and luxurious lifestyle features. This article from Professional Builder highlights the Top 50 items homebuyers want in 2018. But, for a builder focused on quality, what’s used in the construction of the home, and in the home’s various systems, is every bit as exciting Read More...
BOLD Colors are In!
Feel like the white, gray and beige color trend is getting a bit boring? Then you’ll love the predictions for the most popular paint colors of 2018. The palette is bold, moody and introspective. Think rich and warm shades from greenish blues to deep, dark hues, in choices that work for any style from traditional to contemporary Read More...