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Understanding Closing Costs on New Construction
If you have looked into buying a home at any point, you understand that there is more to buying a house than making a down payment and getting the keys. Purchasing a home involves closing costs, which cover many legal, financial, and construction matters. Here’s your quick guide to understanding closing costs on new construction […]
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Is Location More Important Than a House?
Over the past few decades, the maxim “location, location, location” has become ingrained in our minds as the most important factor when choosing a new home. It’s true that where you live matters, but is it the one factor where compromise is not an option? Is location really more important than a house? Let’s take […]
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How Landscaping Preserves Your House
Purchasing a new home involves deciding on some very important factors: the location, the quality of the construction, and the floor plan. These three things can change everything for your lifestyle and finances. Even the details can make a difference, though. Your home’s exterior elements can also affect your home’s value and condition. Below, you […]
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What to Look for in a New Home
A new home, especially a new construction home, is a dream dwelling for many people. You can create it to be anything you want it to be, from its design phase to its construction completion. There are more options out there concerning new homes than you might realize. What should you look for in a […]
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5 Mudroom Ideas for New Homes
Every season comes with different kinds of weather that could end up dirtying your home. Pollen, mud, dust, and mold spores can all enter your home merely through you and your family walking through the front door every day. Having a designated mudroom area, no matter how small or simple, can make your life easier […]
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How to Stormproof Your Home
Some years have larger storms than others. While hurricane season can come with strong winds and heavy rains, you do not have to worry. Being prepared is the responsible thing to do and will set you up for a safer time. Whether you have an existing home or are building a new construction home, there […]
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7 Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
Maryland has different phases of spring. Whether it’s “fool’s spring” or real spring, spring cleaning time comes eventually. New and older homes alike benefit from deep cleaning at least once a year. Whether you live in a new construction home or not, there are at least seven spring cleaning safety tips you should follow for […]
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Do New Construction Homes Appreciate Faster?
Affordable housing is one of the greatest crises in America today, as it has been for at least the last several years. It is harder than ever for young families and single adults to find an affordable home, let alone for older adults with growing families or those who are retiring. New construction is becoming […]
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Home Design Tips for Maximizing Storage
When searching for the right house, storage space is one of the features people prize the most. If you are building a house with a new construction company like Ameri-Star Homes, you can customize the design to your heart’s content based on an already appealing floor plan. These home design tips for maximizing storage will […]
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Is New Construction Worth It Today?
If you have had any interest in new construction homes today, you might have heard about how some new construction homes are better than others. Certain new home companies only offer cookie-cutter production homes with unprofessional gaps, plumbing or electrical problems, and even structural issues. These appalling stories do not reflect the whole market. However, […]
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