Fairfax County is celebrating its 275th birthday this year. The county was officially given its name in 1742, but the land in this county was under the control of Lord Fairfax and the Fairfax family of England as early as 1690. William Fairfax built the Belvoir Mansion, now part of the U.S. Army’s Fort Belvoir,
From Floorplan to Lot Options: How to Make Smart Choices
If you’re buying a new home for the first time, you’re probably most excited to get to the fun stuff of personalizing your home. Before you jump into the design center and start studying your kitchen counter options, it’s good to understand how the process works. For many buyers who have not purchased a newly
Getting Financially Ready to Buy a New Home
The excitement of choosing a floorplan, envisioning your rooms and selecting options is undeniable, but before you get to that fun part of purchasing a new home, you need to be financially ready. In fact, your financial preparation should begin before you start looking at new homes so you can visit models with confidence about
Brookfield Residential Showcases Its Innovative Attitude on Our New Issue
When it comes to innovation in homebuilding, there’s no question that Brookfield Residential is focused on leading the way. That’s why we’re proud to have it as our latest cover homebuilder, so it can lead the way for our newest issue. As the “Mid-Atlantic’s most innovative homebuilder,” Brookfield Residential has made a name for itself
Homebuying Advice: How to Choose Your Loan Term
Find the Ideal Walkable Community with New Homes Guide
When it comes to living in the DC metro area, driving and commuting usually come with the territory. But if enduring a long drive to get to and from work or nearby amenities doesn’t sound enticing, you’ll be glad to know that there are still plenty of options for walkable, accessible living in our area.
Use New Homes Guide to Find Your New Home This Year
The hardest part of a New Year’s resolution is sticking with it and seeing it through to the end. If finding a new home is on your list of resolutions this year, however, it’s a lot easier than you might think — you just have to have the right tools to help you out.
Choosing the Best Homebuilder for Your Dream Home Just Got Easier
The smartest home shoppers know that finding the perfect community and ideal home style is only the first step towards getting their dream home. They know that among all of the homebuilders in the area, some stand above the rest as the best partners in the homebuilding process. When it comes to homebuilders, there
Find Your New Condo with the Help of New Homes Guide
New homes come in all shapes and sizes, and at New Homes Guide, we know that not every new home shopper is looking for a single family home or townhome in a suburban setting. So if you’re searching for a beautiful home that offers uninhibited walkability, a condo may be exactly what you’re looking for
Don’t Miss These Four Builder Incentives This Fall
For many people, fall is the best time of the year. The leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler and more comfortable, pumpkins are back in style again and fall-themed home decor seems to be everywhere. What you might not know is that this is also one of the best times of the year