Summer is over and cooler weather is coming, but if you’re a savvy home shopper, the good news is that the new homes market is just heating up. If you want to find the best deals, consider the many Move-In-Now opportunities in new home communities in Northern Virginia, Maryland, D.C., Pennsylvania and West Virginia. They’re
Military Homebuyers and Understanding the VA Loan
The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to many active-duty military personnel and veterans from all service branches. As an expert in the Mid-Atlantic region’s new homes market, we know that the needs of military families are unique and constantly evolving; however, just because military families may be on the move regularly, it does not
Homebuying Glossary: Financing Terms You Need to Know
Buying a home can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Before you ever meet with your builder or lender, arm yourself with knowledge of the terms and definitions so you can begin the homebuying process with confidence. Here are a few key terms that you need to know to get yourself through the homebuying
Home Loans 101: The Basics of Borrowing for a New Home
For most, buying a home means borrowing money from the builder, a bank or another financial institution. This borrowed money is known as your “mortgage.” A variety of mortgage programs are available, with varying loan terms and interest rates, so it pays to understand what you’re getting into. For context, a typical home loan is 30
Understand the Loan Application Process & Take Control of Your Credit Score
Getting a mortgage these days can be challenging. We hear about the issue constantly, but what can YOU do to put yourself in the best position to obtain the best mortgage? Here are some basic steps to keep your credit looking good and ensure that your financial picture doesn’t change during the mortgage application process.
Your Guide to the Mid-Atlantic’s Best Beach Communities
With summer upon us, our thoughts inevitably turn to sunny days and sandy beaches. But what if the beach was more than a vacation destination? What if the beach was home? New Homes Guide can help make that a reality for you. Whether you prefer life on the Atlantic or the Chesapeake, we can help
Tips for Planning Your New Backyard
You’ve thought about the features that you want inside your new home. Maybe you’ve gone through a few design magazines and watched some HGTV for ideas about kitchens and color schemes. But have you thought about what you want in your new backyard? Backyards have come a long way — from where you let the
The Best Floorplans of 2015 Are On Display in Our New Supplement
Do you love to look at floorplans and imagine the perfect one for your new home? Our Best Floorplans 2015 supplement will fill you with ideas. Get your copy with the May/June issue of New Homes Guide, available now in print or online. This supplement showcases the latest trends in new home design. You’ll see
Get to Know Brookfield Residential
The cover of our May/June edition of New Homes Guide features Brookfield Residential. With communities in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, Brookfield Residential builds single family homes and townhomes in amenity-rich neighborhoods with wide appeal. Some of its most popular communities are in the hot Northern Virginia market. Homesites in these neighborhoods are selling fast. In
Find a New Home and Make a Quick Move in Washington, D.C., and West Virginia
Whether you’re considering downtown style in Washington, D.C., or the perfect spot in West Virginia, once you get the itch for a new home, it’s hard to wait. The good news is you don’t have to wait. When spring approaches, homebuilders start offering great prices and incentives on Move-In-Now Homes. You’ll find the year’s best