The new home buyer has a lot to consider during their purchase. They've also got a lot on their mind. Will the loan go through? Will it go through on time? Do I have good enough credit to qualify for a loan of this size? What if we want kids? Will this home be large enough for my family? Will I be near the airport just in case? Will shopping be accessible? The list goes on and on. It's only fair to have a list. As the old saying goes, "chance favors the prepared mind". It's … [Read more...]
Is Now The Right Time To Build A Custom Home?
As builders, we get asked this question a lot. Is now the right time to build a home? When you examine this question a little closer, what's really being asked is, "In this economy, is now the right time to invest my money in a custom home?" The short answer to this question is "YES!". When it comes to home-buying, however, no one wants the short answer! Let's dive deeper into why "now" is the optimal time to build and purchase a custom home. First, let's start with the … [Read more...]
What Is A SEER Rating And Why Is It Important?
You often see that an air conditioning appliance has a SEER rating of "X" or people brag that they use air conditioners with a SEER rating of "X" in their construction. Do you really know what that means, though? It all sounds great, but if you don't know the logic behind it, it doesn't really matter, does it? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it is a measurement that is used to calculate the energy efficiency of your air conditioning system. It was … [Read more...]