As you prep for the final cookouts of the season, everyone here at New Homes Guide would like to wish you and yours a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! No big BBQ plans? There are plenty of open houses and house hunting to enjoy on your day off. Check out all the latest new
4 Great Reasons to Buy New
Deciding where and exactly which home to buy can be a challenge, but deciding whether to buy a new home or a used home is pretty simple (if you ask us). Here are 4 great reasons homebuyers just like you are choosing to buy new: 1. Have It Your Way With a new home, you
Seven Easy Ways to Save on Your Water Bill This Summer
While the thought of conserving water might feel like mission impossible during the 90-degree+ days we’ve been “enjoying” these last few months, cutting back just a bit will not only help the environment, but will also save you money on your water bill. Here’s how you can save: Check your faucets, hose bibs, toilets, etc.
We’re Going Way Back
Did you know that the very first issue of New Homes Guide was printed in January 1975?! We’ve spent some time in our archives dusting off some old covers and look what we discovered… Hard to believe it’s been almost 40 years! To see more fun cover art over the years, check out our Facebook
Pick a Color, Any Color
Looking to add a little color to your home? We all know that the perfect color can turn a drab room into a fab room, but sometimes choosing the right one can be as daunting as getting your kids to eat all their vegetables. Now there’s help. Sherwin Williams has a new online tool called
Wish List vs. Must-Haves: How to Determine What You Really Need in Your New Home
Let’s face it. Most of us have a picture in our minds of the perfect home, right down to the white picket fence and neatly trimmed lawn, leading to a new home wish list that’s a mile long. So, how do you separate your true must-haves from the nice-to-haves? First, let’s define a want vs.
How to Help Your Home Survive Your Summer Vacation
Vacation is right around the corner and while your mind is already on the beach, putting your feet up, and taking that much-deserved break, below are some helpful tips on what you should do to keep your home safe and secure while you’re off having fun. Lock it Up Make sure your doors and windows
How HERS Can Save You Money on Utility Bills in Your New Home
If you’re like most of us, your A/C is probably working over-time as temperatures soar here in the D.C. Metro area. So, how do you make sure that your new home will keep you cool without breaking the bank on your electricity bill? One sure way is to look for homes with a HERS rating.
Feast Your Eyes on the Best of 2012 Interiors
It’s that time of year again…time for the New Homes Guide annual Interiors supplement and we couldn’t be more excited to share the best of 2012 with you! We’re celebrating our 8th issue of Interiors this year with more than 75 pages and over 1,000 stunning, color photos of the finest model homes and clubhouses the
ENERGY STAR Qualified, Partner, 3.0: What Does it all Mean for Your New Home Purchase?
You’ve probably seen the ENERGY STAR® logo popping up quite a bit during your home search, and you may know that to earn an ENERGY STAR certification, new homes must meet specific EPA efficiency guidelines. It can quickly become confusing, though, when trying to assess what the different guidelines and ratings mean to you as