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Why Pay for a Pre-Drywall Inspection?

Do you need a pre-drywall inspection? What is it, anyway? When building a house, this inspection could be crucial. Here’s why.

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Building a Home, Finance, New Home Construction

How to Save Money When Building a House

Building a house can be expensive, but there are ways to curb the costs. From buying land to choosing materials, here’s how to build a house on a budget.

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How to Protect Yourself from a Mechanics Lien

Unsatisfied with your contractor? If you withhold payment, they can place a mechanics lien on your home. Here’s how to navigate this tricky situation.

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Why We Built A New Home, and What We Learned Along The Way

Life in quarantine raised some serious questions for the Cribbs family, including how building a new home might fit into their future. Here’s a look into their journey!

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Which Markets Will See New Home Builds Ease Inventories?

As new home construction soars, the question remains: Where will these new home builds provide the greatest relief for tight housing inventories?

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What to Consider When Building a House vs. Buying

If you’re torn between buying or building a home, understanding what each option entails will help you make a more informed decision. Here are the pros and cons of each journey.

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Buying, New Home Construction

Things to Consider Before Buying Land

As many dream of building a custom home, their excitement may overshadow stark differences between buying land and buying existing construction homes. If you’re wanting to build a home, there are several questions you need to ask before you buy land!

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Buying, Finance, New Home Construction

Home Inventory Outlook for 2020: New Builds are on the Rise

For first-time homebuyers, new builds might be the way to go. The inventory of existing houses for sale is at an all-time low, but more new homes will be built this year than at anytime in the decade. Here’s a housing inventories outlook for 2020.

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The Homebuying Journey with Love and Renovations

Join bloggers Amanda and Corey Hendrix as their family embarks on a new homebuying journey. From previously living in older homes that require plenty of love (and renovations), they’re looking at opening up their option into new build territory.

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How to Design a Home for Every Climate

The decision to build your own home is not one to be taken lightly. Not only is the process time…

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When Should We Start Building Our New Home? Pros and Cons of Beginning Construction in Spring

Preparing to build a brand new home this spring? Learn the pros and cons, and how to time construction correctly to save stress and money.

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Why Designers and Architects Are Pushing for Living Building Challenge Homes

Building green is becoming more of a trend, and verging on a requirement in many places. Here’s a look at a green building certification program.

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7 Home Building Tips for Families with Young Children

If you have young children, it is important to keep them in mind during the home building process. Here are seven tips for families with young children to consider – including safety, space, and design.

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Buying, New Home Construction

Home Buyer 101: The Construction Punch List

As the future owner of a new build, you play a major role in your home’s completion process. Here’s the home buyer 101 guide to the construction punch list.

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Slab vs. Crawl Space Foundations: What Are the Differences and Which Is Better?

When looking to purchase a home, the design is an important factor. You want a home that is well built….

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As New Construction Continues – What Do Renters Need to Know?

With a glut of new construction already open and more about to flood the market, find out what should renters know about the coming trends in rental rates.

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Questions You Should Ask a Contractor Before Building

You started batting renovation ideas around the moment you realized your current living space wouldn’t satisfy the growing needs of…

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Starting From Scratch? Here’s What You Need to Know About Working With an Architect to Design Your Home

Designing and building a new home from scratch can be overwhelming. Enlist the services of an architect to design the home of your dreams – here’s how.

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