We’re excited to let you know we’ve completed our 6th annual edition of New Homes Guide’s Interiors, featuring our area’s finest model homes and clubhouses. You’ll not only find this awesome addition to our magazine in every copy of New Homes Guide’s July/August issue, but it’s now available on our Interiors microsite for even more convenience.
Pool Perks in Planned Communities
So hot! Day after day! Did you know that our area’s builders have created the best relief to this early summer heat? By buying a new home in a Planned Urban Development (PUD), you are immediately welcome at your new home community’s pool! Yes! Included, gorgeous, no-maintenance, COOL! Just bring a towel! Many homeowners would
Home Size in the U.S. on the Decline
According to recently released information from the Census Bureau, after three decades of continuous increase, the size of new single-family homes built in 2009 dropped to a nationwide average of 2,438 square feet. NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe explains, “The decline is related to phenomena such as an increased share of first-time home buyers, a
Energy Saving Ideas for Your Home and Your Wallet
With our A/Cs running overtime and the hottest months of the year right around the corner, now is a great time to sit down and examine where we can cut some energy costs before our homes’ utility bills shoot through the roof. I recently signed up for my own Microsoft Hohm account in hopes of
Enjoy the Comforts of Outdoor Living
Outdoor living spaces have come a long way since I was growing up. The only source of entertainment found in our backyard was an old charcoal grill and a water sprinkler. You were lucky if you had a friend with a pool. But these days backyards are no longer just a place to send
What do homebuyers look for when shopping for a new home? Part 2
We recently let you know what rooms would make or break a homebuyer’s decision to purchase a home. But what about the outdoor space of the home? Are you a grill master or an expert gardener? Many consider a home’s outdoor space to be just as important as what is inside. It’s an important extension
Cool Communities: Climate Friendly Developments in the D.C. Region
The Coalition for Smarter Growth became active in the DC area in 1997. Its mission is to ensure that transportation and development decisions accommodate growth while revitalizing communities, providing more housing and travel choices, and conserving our natural and historic areas. It is the only organization offering regional solutions to the interconnected challenges of
Choosing Your Kitchen Style
Kitchens are by far one of the most important rooms when it comes to deciding on a home purchase. One of the many conveniences of purchasing a new home is being able to customize a kitchen space based on your individual liking and needs. Just like new homes, kitchens come in many styles. And just
What do homebuyers look for when shopping for a new home? Part 1
Whether you are a first-time home buyer, or looking to expand or downsize space, buying a home can be such an exciting experience. There are so many choices to consider – and everyone’s needs and lifestyles are different. So, we decided to learn more about what similarities home shoppers share when deciding what’s most
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