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
Is a Housing Recovery on the Horizon?
According to a recent BusinessWeek article, throughout the U.S. we’re starting to see signs of life in the Housing Market. And though we are still a long way away from a full recovery, as foreclosure and unemployment rates remain high, some metro areas have entered into the early stages of a housing rebound. Of the
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
13th Annual Parade of Homes Hosted by NVBIA
This weekend the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) is hosting its 13th Annual Parade of Homes. And if you’re in the market for a new home in Northern Virginia or you just need a little inspiration, you do not want to miss this event. For two days, our area’s finest home builders, developers, and
And the 2009 MAX Awards Go To . . .
If you are not familiar with the Home Builders Association of Maryland, it is a not-for-profit association that has provided governmental relations, educational opportunities and functioned as a housing industry advocate and consumer resource since 1919. Recently HBAM held its annual MAX Awards on April 29, 2010 in Baltimore, MD. Appropriately enough, this year’s theme was
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