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Is a Home Warranty Worth It?

February 1, 2020 3:06 am Published by Leave your thoughts

When you purchase a new home, it is common for your purchase to come with a one-year home warranty. After that first year passes, you have the option of continuing to pay for that home warranty or letting it expire. The question many new homeowners frequently have is whether or not it is truly worth the expense to pay for that home warranty each month. Let’s take a close look at home warranties in Pennsylvania, what they can do for you and what you should consider when deciding whether or not you’ll continue to pay for one. What home warranties...


Planning Considerations to Help You Save Money on Your Custom Home Build

January 18, 2020 3:05 am Published by Leave your thoughts

When you’ve made the decision to build a custom home rather than purchase an already-built home, there are a variety of ways you can save money during the planning process without compromising the quality of the home you end up with. For example, making sure you and all your contractors are on the same page, planning for any potential mistakes or issues that might come up, and planning to put certain things in the build right away rather than implementing them later can all be effective ways of saving you some significant cash. Here are just a few examples of...


How Much Does a Custom Home Cost?

December 31, 2019 6:21 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

One of the most common questions we receive from our clients is how much they can expect to pay to build their own custom house. There are, of course, a lot of factors that go into such a project. Nationally, the average in 2019 for new construction was $297,963, but keep in mind that this figure takes into account many different housing markets of different average values and construction types, and includes both prefabricated and custom homes. True custom construction is almost always going to be more expensive than modular or prefabricated homes, as you’re using a unique blueprint that...


Questions to Ask to Help You Choose the Right Custom Home Builder

December 17, 2019 6:21 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’ve made the decision to build your new home from the ground up rather than purchase an existing one, you’re going to need to find a builder to work with on the project. It’s understandable if you’re a bit intimidated by this prospect—after all, building a house is a major investment, and the choice of builder plays a major role in determining how smoothly the project will go and the quality of the finished product. Therefore, it’s important you do some research into your potential builder’s background, and when you have the opportunity, actually speak with them and ask...


How to Choose the Perfect Lot for Your New Home Build

December 2, 2019 10:28 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When it comes to building a new home, it’s easy to get caught up in the details like square footage and amenities. But for the inexperienced future homeowner, picking a lot can make all the difference in the world. After all, the wrong lot can mean significant engineering expenses, future problems, added project delays and general headaches when it comes to actually living in your new home. For these reasons, you need to know how to tell if a lot is right for your home build. Below are some quick tips from a custom home builder in Pennsylvania to help...


Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Building a New Home

November 18, 2019 10:27 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Building a new home from scratch is the opportunity of a lifetime for most people, yet that doesn’t mean builders don’t see the same mistakes made time and time again. Below, an experienced custom home builder in Pennsylvania shares the most costly mistakes to avoid when building a new home. Rushing the lot selection process Although you’re probably very excited to get the home building process started, you need to choose a lot first. The lot you choose is the spot where your new home will stand, where you and your family will ideally live for many years to come....


Flooring Materials for You to Consider in Your New Home

October 31, 2019 7:16 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

As you go through the early stages of designing your new home, one of the most important decisions you’ll be asked to make concerns which kind of flooring materials you wish to install. You don’t need to use the same material in every room of the house, but it is important that you select materials that will suit the kind of usage and amount of foot traffic each room will see. Here are just a few examples of some of the most popular flooring materials you’ll have to choose from when working with a custom home builder in Pennsylvania. Hardwood...


What’s the Best Time of Year to Build a New House?

October 17, 2019 7:16 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Once you’ve made the choice to build your own home, there are a number of decisions that follow, including the contractor you’ll use, the kinds of design options you’ll choose, the materials you’ll go with and, of course, when you’ll actually start building. Timing out your home construction project is important, because the proper timing will help you to avoid some delays in the construction process, which also helps you to avoid some unplanned costs that might arise from those delays. The biggest consideration, obviously, will be the weather. You’re going to want to get most of the construction done...