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The N Title Closing Process
N Title’s Closing Process As a home buying consumer, it can be quite a daunting task to go through a new construction home purchase. Choosing the lot, the floor plan, fixtures, paint colors, textures, flooring, and then stepping aside to see the work get completed can be stressful and exciting all at the same time.
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Are New Construction Homes Worth It?
Raise your hand if you like surprise, out-of-pocket costs! No one? That’s shocking. Now, raise your hand if you knew that prospective homeowners almost always unknowingly gamble with out-of-pocket costs? The stakes are raised almost as soon as the decision to invest in a pre-owned home is made. The better alternative is a new-construction home.
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Chesmar Homes Named 2019 GHBA Builder of the Year
Chesmar Homes Named 2019 GHBA Builder of the Year (Houston, TX) January 18, 2020—The Greater Houston Builders Association named Chesmar Homes its 2019 Builder of the Year at the organization’s annual presidential installation. The gala event was hosted Saturday, January 18 at The Briar Club. This is the second time in the company’s history that
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What Questions Should I Ask a Home Builder?
Buying a new-construction home is a learning experience, especially for first-time homebuyers with little to no knowledge of the real-estate world. First, you should understand that hunting for a new-construction home is different than purchasing a typical lived-in home. And the best way to navigate this process is with a reliable home builder that is
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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