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Don't wait, buy now!  According to a study Fannie Mae just released nearly two-thirds of Americans think now is the tme to buy and here is why  FULL STORY >

Believe it or not daperies are making a come back...  Traditional panels are still the top choice, but bold prints and patterns are very popular. Read entire article at  FULL STORY >

What a great article about the number of professionals in the homebuilding industry that are realizing the importance of building green.  Over 350 homes have been NAHB certified green and another 4,500 are in the pipeline for inspection and...  FULL STORY >

Below is a great article about our ever-changing industry of homebuilding.  People are actually reconsidering how and what they truly need in their new home. It appears we a revolving back to needs vs. wants, which is different from the...  FULL STORY >

There is a multitude of reason why buyers chose new homes over used homes these days.  The main ones often mentioned are the more open floorplans available in new homes vs. the older traditional layouts.  Another widely mentioned reason is...  FULL STORY >

As far as social labeling goes, I am considered a Gen "X" based on my birth date.  Not sure what that defines of my home buying tendencies, but it appears that the newest Generation "Y", also referred to as millennial buyers,...  FULL STORY >

We are so wrapped up in making the sale and getting it to closing these days, we may be ignoring the obvious.  How does your home look from the curb?  Would you buy the home for the price that you are trying to sell?  It seems as if we...  FULL STORY >