With so many choices in home décor and design, you can easily end up overwhelmed instead of inspired when it comes to picking the look for your new home. To help, we’ve scoured the internet to find our top 3 home design trends for 2013. Check ‘em out! 1) Handmade Style When hunting for home
Fantastically Fresh Architectural Trends for 2013
Cookie-cutter is out, and unique is back in a very big way! Keep a lookout for these fresh new architectural styles in and around DC in 2013: The Hybrid: Old and new are coming together like never before—in 2013, you’ll see modern architectural elements like skylights and strong lines fused seamlessly with classical designs. The
New Ideas for New Homes
Think it’s the same old, same old when it comes homebuilding? Thirty seconds into last week’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas proves that nothing could be further from the truth! We had the pleasure of attending this year’s show, and between new advances in green building, the exciting new design options and other products
For Women Homebuyers, Beauty Lies in the Details
We’ve all heard the saying “men are from Mars, women are from Venus,” and one Maine homebuilder has found that couldn’t be more true in house hunting and home design. Mark Patterson of Patco Construction has spent a lot of time listening to what female homebuyers are looking for in their new homes and has
Get Total Control of Your Home with iPad and LaunchPort
If you’re like us here at New Homes Guide, features in your home that make your life easier are key. Well, we recently came across a new product that lets you use your iPad as a convenient control center for your home. As if there weren’t already enough reasons to love your iPad… LaunchPort lets
Maximize Your Space with These Easy Storage Options
Today’s new homes offer plenty of new and innovative storage options. But, can you really ever have too much storage?? Here are a few ideas to try out: Pantry Solutions: Tired of scouring the back of the pantry for that can of soup that you know you bought? Installing tiered shelf organizers can really maximize
Get Your Home Ready for Old Man Winter
It’s only November, but judging by the recent temperature drop, Old Man Winter will be knocking at our doors soon enough! Here are some great tips to get your home ready for his arrival. 1. Get Your Hands Dirty – Avoid potential leaks by cleaning your gutters to allow proper drainage and sealing any leaks
Top Trends for New Homebuyers in 2012
The folks over at Rooms in Bloom Home Staging & Design Inc. have identified the top 10 features buyers are looking for. Did your must-haves make the list? Here are a few highlights: Trend #1: Open Concept Homes – If you’re a fan of HGTV, you’ve heard this term—open concept. It’s everywhere! Homebuyers want an open,
The New Must-Have Color for Appliances
GE recently unveiled their newest kitchen appliance color – slate – and we were instant fans. Of course, we love the sophisticated, natural look, but that’s no surprise – GE has been at the forefront of appliance design for many years. And, oh my how the times have changed!
Buy a Home for Zero Down. Really?
“I can afford monthly mortgage payments, but I just can’t afford a 20% down payment right now.” Sound familiar? Luckily, a high down payment doesn’t have to keep you from owning the new home you’ve always wanted. Here are a few options that can help: 1. Conventional Mortgage: Conventional loans backed by Freddie Mac or
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