Designing your new home starts well before construction actually begins. Sometimes it starts even before your lot is cleared. The reason is that design is much more than choosing the countertops and paint color (though that is part of the process). Designing your home is about choosing the layout that works best for your family—and
The Pros of Purchasing a New Construction: Financing Options
One of the biggest and possibly most nerve-racking parts of purchasing a new construction home is getting the funds together. If you’ve purchased a home before, you know the lending portion of the process can be stressful, invasive, and time-consuming. However, when it comes to financing new construction, the process can be much smoother and
Purchasing a New Construction: Choosing the Builder
Finding the right builder for your new construction home is a huge part of the puzzle. If you’ve just started your search you may be seeing many similar-looking houses, and you could be thinking they’re all alike, so what does it matter which one you choose—it matters a lot. How you judge and choose a
Best Neighborhoods in Montgomery County, Part 1: Bethesda
Welcome to the first part of our three-part series on Montgomery County. If you’re considering Montgomery County as a place to call home you should check out our recent area analysis of this large and diverse area just outside of Washington D.C. As you know by now, the D.C. area is growing rapidly and dozens
Purchasing a New Construction: From Picking the Lot to Moving In
If you’ve read Purchasing a New Construction: First Steps, you know the first—and most important—part of the process is choosing an experienced realtor to have on your side. It’s fine to go out with the family on weekends to preview new construction communities, but don’t sign anything (or give out your contact information) without first
Purchasing a New Construction: First Steps
The process of purchasing a home can be a bit daunting when you’re first getting started. New construction purchases can feel even more overwhelming because of all the seemingly “perfect” options available. The truth is, there really is a lot to consider when going in on your first new home purchase. Finding a realtor you
Considering New Construction?
Have you been considering new construction as a possibility in your new home search? If so, let us provide you with great information about the process and help you better understand the benefits of purchasing new construction. Designing a home to fit your family’s specific needs is just the beginning. As you dive deeper into
3 Tools to Help You Find the Perfect New Home in the New Year
The new year is right around the corner, and if you’re like many people, you’re already setting some important resolutions. This time of year, most people are thinking about their health or financial goals for 2019, but if you’ve got your sights set on something just a little bit bigger, such as purchasing a new
5 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Homebuying Wish List This Holiday Season
The wish list is a staple of this time of year. As children and adults alike all over the world put together a list of what they’d most like to have during the holiday season, there are countless new home shoppers just like you who are putting together similar lists for what they’d like to
Buying a New Home? Here’s What You Need to Know About Rising Interest Rates.
You’ve probably heard plenty about how rising Federal Reserve interest rates are making it more expensive for people to own a home. And if you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably wondering what that means for you and your family. We break it all down below: Monthly Payments Are on the Rise…