One of the necessary evils of owning a home is regular pest inspections and pest control. When you’re buying a resale house, it is essential to use an expert pest company to ensure no termites or other infestations are present that could compromise the integrity of the structure. Your home inspector can recommend some great […]
Finding the perfect home is no small challenge for buyers. But it’s common to be left scratching their heads at some of the phrases used by real estate agents and builders when a deal on a property is close to being finalized. Let’s take a look at some of the real estate and mortgage related […]
Marie Kondo and her KonMari method of decluttering have taken the world by storm. With four books, unprecedented media coverage, and a series on Netflix, she’s the queen of tidying up with her own tailored method of folding clothes and guidelines for decluttering every part of your home and life. But let’s be honest, her […]
Every buyer goes through a series of emotions from the moment that they begin their search for a new home to the euphoric time when they take possession of the front door key. Let’s not sugar coat this: buying a new home can be a stressful time. And first time buyers must deal with the […]
The holidays are just around the corner, and maybe you’re one of those folks who love to put up lights and share the holiday spirit. If so, good for you! Goodness knows, we could do with some colorful celebrations after the year we’ve all had, and beautiful Christmas lights bring something truly special to the […]
You’ll hear the word “escrow” throughout the process of buying a home, but what does going into escrow mean? Sometimes, you’ll hear a home referred to as “in escrow” (or “pending”), this means the house is not sold, but a deposit has been taken and a deal is in place to purchase the home and […]
You’ve decided to build with us and and now it’s time to work on your loan and get everything in order before the house is all yours. One of the first items on your closing checklist will be the home appraisal. So, what exactly is involved in appraising houses? Appraising a house is essentially a […]
When you own your home – whether you built a new home or bought a pre-owned home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need to fix them yourself. Even if you had a home inspector take a look at […]
The framework of your home is just as important as your foundation – it serves as the “bones” of your home and everything else ties into it. From electrical to the sheetrock that forms your walls, from plumbing pipes to your windows, all of the systems of your home pass through this complex structure of […]
For most of us, our bedroom is little more than a place to sleep and relax. However, just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean that we have to settle for drab and dreary. It’s part of our philosophy when we build the home you deserve – just because it’s a bedroom, doesn’t mean […]
We were setting forms on this new home in Pecan Springs and grabbed a few shots for you to check out. Setting forms involves laying out the shape and height of the foundation – effectively creating a mold for what will become the concrete foundation of the home. Before you know it, it’ll be a […]
Houseplants are great natural decoration pieces to occupy a corner, window sill, table, or shelf, but they also offer many health benefits that can enhance your physical and mental well being. Air Quality In the late 1970s, many buildings were constructed with limited fresh air exchange and “superinsulation” in an attempt to minimize energy costs. […]