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How Do I Find New Construction Homes?
Here’s a little real estate secret: When it comes to buying a home, new construction is the way to go. Now, you may be thinking, “Whoa, whoa, whoa! There is no way I’m spending an arm and a leg on a brand-spanking-new home.” While your concerns are completely understandable, there are more benefits to investing
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All said & done – have some FUN!
Buying a New Home garners all types of Emotions. Some of the excitement to be shopping for a new home; some of the anxiousness if/when will we find that “just right” home; will I qualify for a mortgage? Will they build my home correctly? All very valid concerns. However, after it is all said and
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Prepare to Winterize Your Home
Once again seasonal changes are here! Time to perform a few winterizing maintenance items in your home! Wrap or cover your exterior pipes to protect them from freezing, don’t forget above ground irrigation valves! Flush your water heater to keep sediment from collecting on the bottom reducing efficiency Reverse the ceiling fans to a clockwise
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How to Find a Builder for a New House?
Experienced architect or not, building a new house is no walk in the park. Choose the wrong home builder and you’ve got yourself a giant mess. Finding a reliable builder is one of the most important things you can do prior to developing a new house. For the average homeowner, however, hunting for a home
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Chesmar Houston One of GHBA’s Largest Donors
HomeAid Houston, a 501(c)(3) charity, is grateful to be the “charity of choice” of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA). Funds are raised for HomeAid through the GHBA Benefit Homes Project, a 39-year-old charity fundraiser that has raised more than $11 million since its inception. HomeAid has received over $700,000 from the GHBA Benefit Homes
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Curating a Space for Gratitude
The season of gratitude and giving is upon us, and with it a time for reflection on a year worth our appreciation. Of course, all year long we should be mindful of the little and big things that make our lives special. However, it is still worth pausing to ask ourselves the questions that help
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Stay on the Beam
“Stay on the beam!” – A phrase I heard all too often as a competitive gymnast. Now let me be honest… the beam was my least favorite event. Face it, tumbling on a 4 inch-wide apparatus is just crazy, with a capital Z! However, putting all of that aside, I must also admit that facing
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Prep Now for Cooler Temps
Prep Now For Cooler Temps Get ahead of the season! It is back to school time and that means fall and cooler weather are just around the corner. Act now to insure that your home is ready. Contact your HVAC maintenance company to schedule your heating system fall check-up now. By scheduling early, you will
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Do You Need a Kitchen Island?
Did you know that kitchen islands are a relatively new residential design element? Thanks to trending open-concept floor plans that combine the kitchen, living room, and formal dining room into one seamless space, kitchen islands have become the new and improved room divider. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean kitchen islands are the best design concept
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Finding the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Lifestyle
What does home mean to you? Is it simply a place where relatives and friends gather? Or, is it a place where lifelong memories are made? For most homeowners, it’s the latter. Finding the perfect dream home to create these memories in, however, can be an overwhelming experience. Fortunately, master-planned community living has revolutionized the