For the longest time I avoided taking on the task of home decorating. During my years of moving from apartment to apartment, I quickly learned that all those pretty little things I would hang on the walls and put out for all to see would eventually have to be taken down and packed back up
How To Evaluate Schools Before Making Your Homebuying Decision
Whether or not you’re looking for a new home in hopes of finding a better school district doesn’t change the fact that schools can play a huge part in any homebuying decision. And these days, parents and children aren’t the only ones who may feel the lasting effects of a school’s reputation . . . your
What You Should Look For During Your Final Walk-Through
Making the decision to purchase a new home can come with a lot of great perks. Higher energy efficiency standards, less maintenance and fewer repairs are all examples of some of the many benefits that go along with purchasing new. But even though you’ve decided to buy a new home, there is one last step
Demographic Shifts Expected to Affect the Future of Housing
We can almost certainly expect to see a growth and shift in the American population in the years to come, which leaves builders questioning what to build and where to build new homes in the future. Hanley Wood, parent company of Builder, recently held a conference in Washington, DC among scholars, economists, technology experts and
Fannie Mae Launches New Website to Help Troubled Homeowners
For most it’s a nightmare, but for many it’s a reality, finding the perfect home only to be on the verge of losing it later. For those homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage, Fannie Mae has created KnowYourOptions.com™ where they can learn about options to help them get back on track and avoid foreclosure.
Purchasing a New Home vs. Purchasing a Pre-Owned Home
Written by guest blogger, Cindy James New Homes Group | Century 21 New Millennium It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make! Do you buy a “new home,” or do you select a “pre-owned” home? There are many things you should consider before making your decision. A used home is typically in an established
Mistakes That Could Cost You At Closing
For most, the home buying process can be a stressful time, no matter how organized you think you are. Between finding the perfect home, getting financing, dealing with appraisals and inspections and finally closing on your new home, unexpected surprises are almost always inevitable. After recent blows taken by the mortgage industry, lenders have been
Homebuyer Remorse Down – Home Loan Knowledge Up
Results are in and it looks like homebuyers are more satisfied and more informed when it comes to their big ticket purchase. In a recent Bankrate.com study done by Princeton Survey Research, 90% of homeowners say they don’t regret purchasing their new home. Despite record number foreclosure and unemployment rates, only 9% of homebuyers say
Military Home Shoppers Now Have More Reasons to Buy
If you’re in the military and still in the market for a new home, the incentives to make that purchase just keep piling up. For most of us, the time to sign a contract on a new home and receive the homebuyer tax-credit has come and gone. But for those qualified service members who have been
Interiors: The Best of 2010
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.
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