When you’re in the early phases of designing a brand-new home, one of the first questions you’ll need to answer is whether you will build a one-story or a two-story home. A lot of this comes down to personal preference, but there are also some practical considerations to take into account. If you’re wondering, “Should I build a single-story or two-story home?” here’s a quick overview of some of the pros and cons of one-story and two-story homes in Pennsylvania. Two-story Two-story homes generally cost less per square foot to build, because you don’t have to do as much excavating...
When you’ve made the decision to build a new home, you’re probably more focused on the exciting process of choosing all your design elements, rather than on the practical matters of how you’ll be paying for the home. However, you do need to spend some time considering the process of financing a new home in Pennsylvania. In general, it’s always advisable to pay as much money as you’re reasonably able to up front, so you can significantly cut down the amount of extra money you’ll have to pay in interest over time. As for the kind of financing you use,...
The kitchen is always the heart of the home. If you are bringing your abode back to market, you should consider upgrading and enhancing the kitchen before your first viewing. By remodeling and updating your kitchen, you can substantially elevate your home’s resale value, and ensure that you are receiving the best possible return on your investment. Even making a few small changes to the way that your cabinetry, countertops and appliances are arranged can increase the amount of interest in your home and help it remain competitive on the resale market. Kitchen remodeling in Pennsylvania may represent a large...
If you or a family member requires a wheelchair for assistance with mobility, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting around your own house! Whether you are making aging-in-place preparations or are just beginning long-deferred home renovations, there are a number of steps that you can take to make your home more accessible for yourself or your handicapped loved ones. Making the proper changes to your home can drastically improve quality of life, and make daily tasks substantially easier to surmount! When you are preparing to implement handicap accessibility measures at your home, you should think primarily about how you...
This brand-new WSL Design/Build 2-story, 4 bed, 2.5 bath home features an open floorplan with a beautiful white kitchen with slow close doors and drawers, laminate countertops and an island that can easily seat 4 people as well as a walk-in pantry that is conveniently located in the hallway to the attached 2-car garage. The living room, kitchen, dining room and powder room finish off the first floor. On the 2nd floor the Owner’s Suite features a large walk-in closet, a private full bath with a shower and double sink vanity. The 2nd floor also has 3 additional bedrooms, a...
