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What Makes New Homes More Energy Efficient?
They just don’t make homes like they used to. In fact, they’re even better these days! With advancements in technology and innovations in home building, building a new home provides homeowners with more efficiency and less energy consumption, which could mean big savings in utility costs over time. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA),
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Townhomes vs. Single-Family Homes
It’s no secret that buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’re ever going to make in your lifetime. If you’re a first-time home buyer, chances are good that you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of options available to you. For example, one major decision you’ll have to make is whether to purchase
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Tiny Concepts: Making it Work
Have you noticed? Tiny is the new big thing. Tiny living and decluttering in an effort to achieve internal order has become a huge social movement. Need proof? Just scroll through the millions of occurrences in which #minimalism shows up on Instagram. Kudos to those choosing to downsize, unburden and live with less. As they
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New Home Finishes – Conquering Your Stage Fright!
You’ve determined which floor plan fits you best, picked-out the perfect home site—and with unbridled excitement realize your dream is about to come true. You can envision your new life in your beautiful new home. Total bliss! Then… suddenly you are smacked back to reality with the really big challenge: selecting the interior finishes. A
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San Antonio Gives Taft High School Home Tours
Construction Managers Megan Ables & Danny Blue, along with New Home Consultant Isaac Gonzales arranged frame and model walk tours for a group of Taft High School students. The team shared their background, what their daily routine consists of & the scheduling process of a home. The students were an awesome bunch that had many
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Landscaping Ideas for Texas Homes
Whether you want to admit it or not, your yard speaks volumes to everyone who notices it. A well-kept lawn with lush grass and trim hedges expresses a sense of order and tidiness, understated perhaps, but also sensible, elegant, and refined. It’s a polite conversationalist, soft-spoken and articulate. A colorful garden filled with bright blooms,
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Open Floor Plans
The Rise of the Open Floorplan Homes are reflections of their times just as much as any car model or fashion trend. At Chesmar, the residences we build feature the latest in energy-efficient design, safety features, and modern conveniences such as cable-ready outlets, sprinkler systems, kitchen islands, and much more. Perhaps their biggest nod to
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How Many Bedrooms Is Right for Me?
How Many Bedrooms Should My New Home Have? Purchasing a home is a little like buying new pants – what fits you perfectly now may not in the future. Unlike a pair of chinos, however, adjusting the size of your house to suit your new requirements takes more than a visit to the tailor or
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Austin Takes Home Multiple MAX Awards
Chesmar Austin participated in HBA of Greater Austin’s 2019 MAX Awards and took home multiple awards! Not only did the team look fabulous, but they also took home top honors including: Best Single Family Detached Home $200,000 to $349,999 – The Peyton Plan by Javier Amaro Young Professional of the Year – Carrie Moorman Rookie Sales
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Four Things You Need to Do When Building a New Home
There are many advantages of having a home built for you. The most obvious, of course, is that every square foot is new. You’ll never have to worry about inheriting someone else’s problems. No unexpected insect damage. No concealed dry rot. No dripping pipes or corroded wiring. In short, no unhappy discoveries. What’s more, newly