Top 4 Custom Home Building Trends
What are the top reasons people build a custom home? The National Home Builders Association (NAHB) outlines a few key custom home building trends: 1. Building a custom home helps the environment Green Building—Concern for the environment is growing in American homeowners. NAHB’s 2013 “What Buyers Want” study that found 89 percent of homebuyers surveyed […]
NAHB: New Housing Market is Looking Up, According to New Home Builders
Thinking about finally making your custom dream home a reality? Apparently you’re not alone, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). New home builder confidence in the single-family, new housing market at its highest peak since November 2005, and new homes sales are also on the rise. Strengthening 2014 Job Market=More Home Buyers Declining unemployment […]
Checklist for a Safe, Accessible Bathroom Design
Improve Your Home’s Value and Safety with Accessible Bathroom Design & Construction Whether building a new home or remodeling, accessibility is an important factor to consider. Not only does it give those with disabilities and older Americans a more independent life, but it also can improve your home’s value. Bathroom accessibility design checklist: Thanks to Access […]
Studies Show New Homes Cost Less to Maintain
According to the NAHB, new homes are less expensive to maintain: new homes bring savings in reduced energy and maintenance expenses. Data from the American Housing Survey (AHS) provides more insight: For routine maintenance expenses, 26% of all homeowners spent $100 or more a month on various upkeep costs. However, only 11% of owners of newly […]
7 Advantages of Building Green
Some of the biggest advantages of building green add to your quality of life with a more comfortable, healthy home. 1. Improve the indoor air quality and comfort of your home The indoor air quality, including humidity control, is a key focus of green homes Green homes limit chemicals that can affect allergies and respiratory […]
What does “Certified Green” Mean?
Building a new green home is easier than ever. “Building green” simply means putting together a home with minimal environmental impact and energy-saving features. Here’s a look at three organizations that certify green homes: NAHB The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) launched its National Green Building Program in 2008. The program is an education, […]
