Finding the perfect home site to build your dream home is the first step to building your dream. And now you're ready for step number two. But then you may realize that you're now faced with a very challenging position and several question come to mind like:
What are all the costs?
What size home to build?
Is it less expensive to build a two story or a one story home?
How long will it take to finish?
How much should be budgeted for the plumbing fixtures?
My wife recently gave birth to our third child, a sweet baby girl we named Kendall. With two older brothers ahead of her, my friend told me "Now you get to be a real Dad." He then qualified his statement with "Boys... they're easy to parent but raising girls now that's where you learn true patience."
I must admit I never really thought about the parenting differences between the two, but I am looking forward to it. Am I in trouble? Do you have any suggestions for me? Please feel free to share your insight.
Chad D. Collins, AMB, CGP Accredited Master Builder
Homes of the Future: What's Hot and What's Not
Are you planning to move to a new home in the next few years?
Thinking about renovating your current home so it's more appealing to potential buyers when you do decide to move on? Or maybe you just want to change your space to follow the latest trends?
Whatever your plans for your existing or future home, research from the National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens magazine shows what features and floor plans will be popular over the next few years.
The children have gone back to school, professional football is back on Monday nights and the summer heat wave is behind us - all signs that the fall season has finally arrived. Taking on some preventive home maintenance projects now will help keep you and your family cozy during the days and nights ahead and will even help safeguard your home investment.
Click here for a few areas of your home to pay special attention to in the next couple of months.
There is no better time to take stock of your lawn and landscaping needs than during the shorter days and crisp temperatures that herald the beginning of fall. Not only can it help you have a great-looking lawn next spring, but it can save you money on your utility bills during the winter.
