One of the biggest builder events of the year throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC took place last Thursday night at the 2010 Great American Living Awards. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) and the Maryland-National Capital Building Association (MNCBIA), this annual celebration honors the stars of the new home industry including
October Brings More Home Builder Confidence
For the first time in five months, we’re finally seeing a gain in home builder sentiments. According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for October, builder confidence for newly built, single-family homes rose three points to 16. Bob Jones, NAHB Chairman and home builder in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.,
Don’t Miss The Maryland Home & Garden Show This Weekend
It’s time again for the Maryland Home & Garden Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. From October 15-17 find out what’s new in home improvement, gardening, home décor and much, much more! With over 300 Home Improvement Exhibitors participating this year, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for . . . kitchens
Top Ten Mistakes To Avoid . . . For The Inexperienced Gardener
Maybe you are one of the lucky homeowners whose new home came with picture perfect landscaping. In that case, this post may not be for you. But for the rest of us, getting that professional looking yard can take a bit of hard work and a lot of help. But now that the triple degree
Flooring Advice for Homeowners: Hardwood vs. Bamboo
Flooring. It’s one of the first things you notice when walking into any home. Not only can flooring affect the look and feel of your home, it can affect the value as well. Whether you are building your new home from the ground up or just making adjustments to your current one, choosing a floor
National Housing Survey Results Released
The results are in from Fannie Mae’s latest National Housing Survey. And after polling close to 3,400 Americans including renters, homeowners, mortgage borrowers, underwater borrowers and delinquent borrowers between June 2010 and July 2010, Fannie Mae releases its results. Overall, respondents are increasingly more confident in the health of the housing market and think it
New Home Communities Open This Weekend
Looking for a new home in the suburbs or searching for that perfect condo closer to the city? Well home shoppers now have the opportunity to check out these new communities hitting the market this week. Boulevard at Brambleton by Camberley Homes – Loudoun County, VA Camberley Homes is excited to introduce their newest series
Debunking Ten Popular Home Decorating Rules
For the longest time I avoided taking on the task of home decorating. During my years of moving from apartment to apartment, I quickly learned that all those pretty little things I would hang on the walls and put out for all to see would eventually have to be taken down and packed back up
How To Evaluate Schools Before Making Your Homebuying Decision
Whether or not you’re looking for a new home in hopes of finding a better school district doesn’t change the fact that schools can play a huge part in any homebuying decision. And these days, parents and children aren’t the only ones who may feel the lasting effects of a school’s reputation . . . your
What You Should Look For During Your Final Walk-Through
Making the decision to purchase a new home can come with a lot of great perks. Higher energy efficiency standards, less maintenance and fewer repairs are all examples of some of the many benefits that go along with purchasing new. But even though you’ve decided to buy a new home, there is one last step