Should You Buy a New Home or an Existing Home?
According to research by BDX, 48 percent of homebuyers prefer to purchase an existing home, 19 percent prefer a newly built house and 35 percent are open to either type of residence. While some homebuyers prefer resale houses because they appreciate the value of an established neighborhood or like the architectural style or history in.....
Home Location vs Home Style
In an ideal world, every buyer would find the home that matches their dreams in the community that they love with the perfect neighbors on each side. Realistically, though, finding perfection on all counts rarely happens. Homebuyers need to take time to explore their options thoroughly and then determine what means the most to them:.....
Community Redefined in the Southeast
Welcome to Serenbe Small-town Feel, Community Farming, Great Place to Live, Work, Create, or Visit and Relax Farm-to-table, an important concept for restaurateurs who know that fresh, local produce is a focus for many of today's diners, has taken on new meaning in Serenbe. The community/village now has 550 residents of all generations who live.....
Selecting Your Neighborhood
How to Narrow your Choice of Neighborhood. Some homebuyers know immediately where they want to live, but if you’re new to a region or just want to explore a variety of communities, it can be time-consuming and complicated to choose the neighborhood where you’ll spend the next decade or so of your life. While it’s.....
Testing Air Quality
Off-gassing might be lurking in your home. Warning: There might be something invisible and unhealthy that’s lurking in your home. It’s polluted air from chemical particles released from certain materials, products and systems, called off-gassing. And it may be at a level that is two to five times greater than outdoor air. A routine home.....
The True Cost of Homeownership
Renters have it pretty easy when they calculate their housing costs: add together your monthly rent, your utility bills and your renter’s insurance premium and you’re done. You may also want to include your security deposit, but chances are high that if you’re a good tenant you’ll get that money back when you move. For.....
