Tuesday, February 5, 2008
AIA Home Trends Design Survey
"Households Look for more activities integrated into their Communities.
Traditional neighborhood designs, and low maintenance and durable materials preferred for home exteriors."
Learn more about Home Trends.
AIA Home Trends Design Survey
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Category: Home Design
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Livable Living Room
"Unlike the parlor of old, today's living room isn't saved for special occasions. Instead, it's generally the busiest room in the house — and that translates into constant clutter and mess. Here are some tips to help you keep your living room livable."
Learn about Living Rooms.
The Livable Living Room
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Category: Floor Plan Design
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Monday, February 11, 2008
Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. Celebrates 30 Years of Designing Quality Residential Home Plans
Leading Home Plan Design Firm Expands to New Offices in February 2008
Greenville, SC - Donald A. Gardner Architects, a leading residential house plan design firm, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2008 and announces a move to updated offices, to accommodate the substantial home plan design company and its clients. With a portfolio of over 900 house plans, the firm continues to innovate and create valuable, quality products for customers nationwide.
Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. Celebrates 30 Years of Designing Quality Residential Home Plans
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Category: Misc
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
A Guide to Window Styles
"If windows are the "eyes" of the home, then some of us are in need of vision correction! Updated windows can make a "Plain Jane" home in to a neighborhood treasure."
Learn more about Window Styles.
A Guide to Window Styles
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Category: Misc
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Monday, February 18, 2008
Tour our Popular House Plans!
Recently added to the Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc. website is a selection of their most Popular House Plans. These best-selling home plans feature eye-catching curb appeal and functional floor plans to meet the needs and desires of today's homeowners.
Tour our Popular House Plans!
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Category: Architectural Styles
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
What Home Buyers Want (And Don’t Want) In 2008
"There's not a builder in the country who isn't trying out how to sell more houses. A big part of any sale, of course, is offering what the buyers want. Real-estate expert and author Mark Nash has released his 2008 take on trends that are hot, those that are not, and those that are cooling off. Take a serious look at them, and figure out how you can make sure your homes are hitting the sweet spot with potential buyers."
Learn more about what buyers want.
What Home Buyers Want (And Don’t Want) In 2008
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Category: Misc
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Water Recycling Moves Front and Center: But Is It Safe?
"Tap water isn't just a commodity, it's a beverage.
The Atlanta contractor {Danny Feig-Sandoval} is among a handful of Atlantans who have installed gray-water systems in their homes, using recycled water to flush rather than wasting the clean stuff."
Learn more about Water recycling.
Water Recycling Moves Front and Center: But Is It Safe?
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Category: Green Home Building
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Answers to Common Questions about Home Buying
Find the answer to your home buying questions:
Q: Shouldn’t I wait until home prices go even lower to buy?
A: No. Just as no one can accurately predict the peaks and valleys of the stock market (name one person who sold their tech portfolio in April of 2000), the same holds true for housing. If you wait for what you think is the absolute best deal, you could end up waiting for years. All the market fundamentals show that now is a good time to buy – prices are down, interest rates near historically low levels, and there are lots of homes to choose from.
If you buy now, you will not only be in the driver’s seat during the buying process, you will also reap the gains of price appreciation. Remember, those who purchased homes in the early 1990s during the last big economic and housing downturn came out as big winners.
Answers to Common Questions about Home Buying
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Category: Home Design
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Is Buying a Home in Today’s Economy a Good Idea?
As a long-term investment, homeownership is still one of the best investments for individual households.
"Why" you may ask? After all, the headlines say the housing market is down and out, with defaults rising at an alarming rate, and mortgage markets so frozen that buyers can’t get a home loan at any price.
What buyers need to realize is that housing markets, like all markets, inevitably have their ups and downs. And homeownership has a track record that is virtually unmatched by any other purchase in terms of its real benefits.
Despite the turmoil in mortgage lending, if you have good credit, a job and steady income, you will find there is still plenty of mortgage credit to be had at good rates. For well-qualified buyers, rates are running at near historical lows.
Is Buying a Home in Today’s Economy a Good Idea?
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Category: Misc
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