Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Talkin ’Bout an Evolution
With a soft market, floor plans have to be more intelligent and savvy. Open floor plans, flex space, and home offices will dominate design for 2007. Two story foyers are replaced with standard nine foot ceilings enlarged by transom glass windows. First floor master suites and mud rooms / utility rooms are also popular in 2007 floor design.
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Talkin ’Bout an Evolution
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Thursday, March 15, 2007
New Luxury Home Must-Haves
Are you on the cutting edge of luxury items for your home? New trends include bathrooms with heated floors and saunas as well as elaborate computers that can control the pool lighting from the kitchen or send an alert text message about movement outside the house.
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New Luxury Home Must-Haves
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Category: Home Design
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Find the Right Plan for You
Finding a plan the fits your personal needs is a universal dilemma. Asking yourself the right questions is important. Start by making a list of likes and dislikes from your previous homes. Then decide on important elements that you want in your home such as number of stories, square footage, etc. Also consider additional amenities like an outdoor living space or media room that will make your home unique.
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Find the Right Plan for You
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Category: Home Design
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Thursday, March 22, 2007
Dream Homes Vary by Generation
Each generation has a different vision for their dream home. Desired features are based on the homebuyer's phase of life. This article outlines amenities that appeal to each generation as well as universal features that bridge the generation gap.
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Dream Homes Vary by Generation
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Category: Home Design
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Waterfront Sites Add Most Value in NAHB House Price Estimator
NAHB now has an online House Price Estimator to help owners determine how much their home is worth. The estimator is based on information provided by the American Housing Survey (AHS). Through the estimator the NAHB discovered that having a home with a waterfront location can raise your property value by over 40%.
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Waterfront Sites Add Most Value in NAHB House Price Estimator
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Category: Misc
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Friday, March 30, 2007
Best Woods For Your New Deck
Choosing the right kind of wood for your new deck is important not only for the visual aspect but also for the durability and longevity of your deck. This article lists five woods that will enhance your deck, provide safety and will last.
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Best Woods For Your New Deck
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Category: Misc
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