Since 2000, The Pew Research Center reports that households with at least three generations of family members have increased by 30%. Wow – 30%! That seems like a pretty healthy gain to me but really not all that surprising. Given the current economy, long life spans and the uncertainty of future financial security, the move
The most important room in the house is….
With 2012 upon us, one of your plans for the New Year may be to buy your first home, make a move-up purchase or find the need to downsize. Whatever the reason might be, buying a home can be such an exciting experience. There are so many choices to consider – and everyone’s needs and
Your favorite room in the house…
Often times, prospective buyers walk into the model home, see several floorplans featured and don’t know where to begin with figuring out which one best suits their needs. Here are a few ideas to help you sift through all those plans. Typically when I would see someone looking a bit overwhelmed or confused by all
Cabinets and flooring and faucets…Oh my!
I recall the first time I sat down with a buyer to help them select their interior options such as kitchen cabinets, countertops, flooring, etc. What a nightmare! I hadn’t been with the builder long enough to see all the variations and styles and I hadn’t sold enough homes yet to have “sample homes” for my buyers
Don’t Miss The Maryland Home & Garden Show This Weekend
It’s time again for the Maryland Home & Garden Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. From October 15-17 find out what’s new in home improvement, gardening, home décor and much, much more! With over 300 Home Improvement Exhibitors participating this year, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for . . . kitchens
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.
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
What do homebuyers look for when shopping for a new home? Part 1
Whether you are a first-time home buyer, or looking to expand or downsize space, buying a home can be such an exciting experience. There are so many choices to consider – and everyone’s needs and lifestyles are different. So, we decided to learn more about what similarities home shoppers share when deciding what’s most
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