Tag: New Construction

Posted on 11/14/2022

A basic guide to the new construction home-buying process

The new construction home-buying process differs from the buying process for an existing home. While many of the steps are similar, new construction homes come with more specific requirements. Here is a basic step-by-step guide to the buying process for a new construction home: Create a budget With new construction homes, you have to account for your ongoing...

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Posted on 01/17/2022

Flooring Options for New Construction Homes

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels When considering flooring for your new home, look at each individual room. After all, carpet is probably not the best choice for your kitchen. Bathrooms, entryways, kitchens, and pantries that are high-traffic areas or that often get wet benefit from flooring that is at least water-resistant if not waterproof. You can choose...

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Posted on 06/07/2021

How to Build a Sustainable Home

Image by 政徳吉田 from Pixabay Green living is all the rage, and you can fully immerse yourself in a sustainable lifestyle if you decide to build your own home rather than purchase an existing property. During the planning and design phase, you can work with your builder to incorporate sustainable features into your new construction home. After...

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Posted on 05/10/2021

The Basics of Designing a Wheelchair Accessible Shower

Photo by Marcus Aurelius via Pexels Approximately 61 million adult Americans have some form of a disability, according to the CDC. That figure equals one out of every four of our community members. Add the fact that the U.S. Census indicates the country is headed for a “gray tsunami” with upwards of 73 million people entering retirement age....

Accessibility

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Posted on 04/26/2021

Green Design Ideas for New Construction

Photo by Vivint Solar from Pexels A newly built green home offers a great way to use less energy overall and enjoy a healthier living environment. When you’re having new construction built, there are several ways to incorporate green design into your home. Keep the following ideas in mind to help ensure that you have a new home...

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