Should You Build or Buy?

June 14th, 2022

Finding an existing home in today’s market is close to impossible for buyers. Many buyers wonder if building a new home would be a better option. If that thought has crossed you mind, this article from Rocket Mortgage is a must read. It offers very detailed pros and cons of building vs. buying Read More...

How to Choose a Home Builder

July 10th, 2019

Whether you’re thinking of buying a home in a new home community, or considering building a custom home, choosing the right builder is your most important decision. It’s easy to be swayed by a beautifully decorated model home, or by a builder’s portfolio of gorgeous one-of-a-kind residences Read More...

Go Fourth and Sparkle!

July 3rd, 2019

Nothing says summer like July 4th fireworks – and no place offers more sparkling, booming fun than Montgomery County. But fireworks are just the beginning of this area’s Independence Day celebrations. From concerts to parades, carnivals and cookouts, Montco is the place to be for festive, family-friendly events Read More...

Crazy, Expensive Home Repairs

June 4th, 2019

Many homeowners opt for a newly constructed home over an older home because they fear the impact of costly home repairs and maintenance.  If you’re on the fence about which way to go, consider the possible investment if the home you’re considering needs major work.  Realtor.com details five of the most crazy, expensive home repairs, including foundation restoration, furnace or central AC replacement, repairing water damaged walls and ceilings, replacing the lawn, and tree removal Read More...

Why Buy a Used Home? Start Fresh!

February 2nd, 2016

Home buyers who have purchased an older home often talk about the home’s “character,” “good bones,” or “wonderful, old-world detailing.” Far too often, these descriptors are just code phrases for the reality of what lies beneath in a resale home. Costly repairs, inefficient heating and cooling systems, small rooms and closed in living spaces are just a few Read More...

New Homes are Less Expensive to Maintain!

May 5th, 2014

Still wondering whether it’s better to buy a new home vs. an older home? Maintenance costs may be a deciding factor. Data has shown that owners of newly constructed homes spend less on routine maintenance. The facts show that the majority of new homeowners spent less than $25 a month on routine maintenance costs Read More...