So hot! Day after day! Did you know that our area’s builders have created the best relief to this early summer heat? By buying a new home in a Planned Urban Development (PUD), you are immediately welcome at your new home community’s pool! Yes! Included, gorgeous, no-maintenance, COOL! Just bring a towel! Many homeowners would
Home Size in the U.S. on the Decline
According to recently released information from the Census Bureau, after three decades of continuous increase, the size of new single-family homes built in 2009 dropped to a nationwide average of 2,438 square feet. NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe explains, “The decline is related to phenomena such as an increased share of first-time home buyers, a
Is a Housing Recovery on the Horizon?
According to a recent BusinessWeek article, throughout the U.S. we’re starting to see signs of life in the Housing Market. And though we are still a long way away from a full recovery, as foreclosure and unemployment rates remain high, some metro areas have entered into the early stages of a housing rebound. Of the
Energy Saving Ideas for Your Home and Your Wallet
With our A/Cs running overtime and the hottest months of the year right around the corner, now is a great time to sit down and examine where we can cut some energy costs before our homes’ utility bills shoot through the roof. I recently signed up for my own Microsoft Hohm account in hopes of
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