We’re witnessing a significant shift in the housing market: homebuyers want smaller homes for lower prices. Builders, in turn, are looking to meet these needs. Let’s look at why and
Are New Construction Homes More Affordable Than Existing Ones?
Conventional wisdom has long held that buying an existing, lived-in home costs less than buying a newly built one. And that can be true. But the reverse can also be
Financing for Renovations: Turn Your Forever Home into Your Dream Home
Whether buying a new home or refinancing your current one, you can use Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle® program to cover repairs and improvements. Solar panels. A swimming pool. A new kitchen,
The Benefits of Building Your Dream Home
A custom home: it’s a dream for many. But most people don’t put that dream into action. They think it’s too complicated, too expensive, too far out of their reach.
Smaller Homes are Trending for Builders
The year was 1990. Cheers was America’s favorite TV show. MC Hammer had a hit with “U Can’t Touch This.” And the LA Times first reported on McMansions. That housing
Your DFW Home Construction Guide
Have you thought about building your own home? It’s not just something other people do. You can construct your dream home from the ground up with a little know-how and
Home Construction Myths Explained
For many, building their dream home sounds like something other people do. And the average home buyer has to stick with existing homes, right? Wrong. Most of the perceived roadblocks
DFW Seeing a Trend in Existing Homes Priced Higher than New Construction
Newly built homes cost less than existing ones? It’s a historic anomaly, but nonetheless true in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Let’s look at this unusual shift and what it means
5 Summertime Home Building Tips
Building a home this summer? Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1) Map Your Solar Orientation
What’s that? Solar orientation is a building’s position in relation to the sun’s
Purchase AND Renovate in One Loan
Are you thinking of buying a fixer-upper? Perhaps you’re considering improvements to your current home. One unique loan can help you with both scenarios and more.
What is a HomeStyle Renovation