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  • Get Your Ducks in a Row Before Breaking Ground on a New Home

    Building a custom home is a process that requires attention to detail and careful planning. Before you break ground on a new home, there are certain things you must do to make sure you are prepared. These include:

      • Assembling a team. The first step is to hire professionals to guide you during the home buying process. Choose a team that understands your priorities and is committed to meeting your specific needs.


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      • Knowing what you want. Set goals for construction and determine what features are most important to you in a home. Consider total square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, essential spaces, and amenities. Gather photographs from books and magazine to share with your contractor to communicate your preferences.at You won’t be able to create a working budget until you know what you want.


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      • Establishing a budget. Work with your construction team to determine what your list of wants will cost. Make sure to look at the budget as both total cost and the cost for individual components of the construction process. Don’t forget to factor overage into the budget to cover unforeseen costs.


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  • Construction Prices Continue to Rise as the Demand for New Construction Expands

    While the real estate market is still somewhat mired in a recession, there are definite signs of life. Over the last 22 months, housing builds have slowly crept upward every month. This means that the materials and, more importantly, the skilled labor needed to build these homes has become increasingly less available. As with any…

  • Follow These Tips for Choosing the Right Light Bulbs for Your Home

    You have several light bulb options for your home. Home lighting can be highly customizable, and the perfect bulbs can help you save money over time. But choosing the right light bulbs can be a challenge. Do you know your options? Here are your choices: Incandescent: The standard in American homes for over 100 years. They…

  • Add a Bedroom Walkout to Your Master Suite

    While having a fabulous master bedroom can be luxurious all by itself, adding its own access to an outdoor retreat can enhance the space. We think that adding a doorway leading out to a private, fantastic view can add value and personality to a home. Having an escape directly connecting to the bedroom is unexpected…

  • Choose the Right Fireplace Material to Make a Statement in Your Home

    A fireplace is a must in most New England homes. It provides warmth in the winter, serves as a design focal point and can anchor a room. Choosing the right material for the fireplace in your home is essential to ensure it matches both the home’s architecture and your personal design style. There are many…