Worried about being able to afford the new home you’ve always wanted? Here are five simple yet powerful tips that can help you save money on your new home now and well into the future. Set a Budget and Stick to It You won’t know where to aim if you don’t have a target. That’s
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
Follow These 4 Steps to a New Home
As you buy your first newly built home, being the original owner of a new home is exciting. While the prospect of buying a home can be a little intimidating, breaking down the process into a few steps can make it easier to get started.
The New American Home Showcase for Modern Design
For 34 years, the National Association of Home Builders’ Leading Suppliers Council and Professional Builder magazine have collaborated with architects, builders, product suppliers, home technology consultants and green building consultants to build a “New American Home” in conjunction with the annual International Builders’ Show. This year’s home, designed and built by Phil Kean, architect and
New Interior Design Trends for 2017
These directives are moving the design marketplace to a clean, minimal and contemporary design styling that appeals to a broad market. Refine We are seeing refinement in furniture lines, art, appliance and finishes everywhere in the industry — design is clean, simple, crisp, fresh. A perfect example of refining is the toilet! Whatever brand you
Design Forecast: 4 Big Ideas for 2017
A new year is upon us! As we leave 2016 behind and set our sights forward, we’ve compiled our list of the top residential design concepts that are ready to make an impact in the year ahead. 1. Clean & Modern When it comes to home exteriors, this sentiment represents the preference of the overwhelming
Speed Cleaning After Thanksgiving
If you think cleaning before Thanksgiving is stressful, doing it afterwards can be a total nightmare. As much as you try you can’t handle everything while you have guests in the house. The only thing you can do during their stay is wash dishes and change towels or empty trashcans. This is the
Our Cover Homebuilder Invites You to “Imagine the Possibilities” of Your New Home
There can be only one cover homebuilder for the latest issue of New Homes Guide. This month, K. Hovnanian® Homes shows us what over seven decades of homebuilding excellence looks like right on our front cover. K. Hovnanian® Homes has built its superior track record of offering homebuyers uncompromising value on the foundations of top-notch
Business Casual: Working Comfortably and Productively from Home
The distinction between home and work is a line that is being blurred evermore. Technology has enabled us to “plug in” virtually anywhere. This has yielded far more flexibility in how and where we conduct business, giving rise to the recent popularity of home offices. The convenience and benefits are undeniable, with the saved cost
M/I Homes: 40 Years of Excellence on Display for New Homes Guide’s Latest Cover
With a legacy that spans 40 years and nearly 90,000 customers, M/I Homes has built the trust it’s earned with homebuyers on the foundation of uncompromising quality, innovative home design and enduring value. Now the esteemed homebuilder showcases its dedication to building superior homes on the cover of the latest issue of New Homes Guide.
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