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What Makes a House Great?
Finding a new place to call home is no small deal. It completely changes how one lives. It can change everything. It is an even bigger deal if you are moving into a place by yourself, with your future spouse, or across the country. The real estate you choose should be the best fit for […]
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Tips to Design a Kitchen for Entertaining
Are you designing a new house? A custom home builder can help you make it easy. At Ameri-Star Homes in Glen Burnie, Maryland, we offer dozens of exceptional customizable floor plans and a professional team that can make your design a reality. The kitchen is one of the most important parts of the home, and […]
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Energy Efficiency of New Build Homes
Energy efficiency is all about how to get the most out of something while exerting the least effort and with the lowest cost. In home design, energy efficiency means using the least amount of power while still maintaining a comfortable and functioning home. In the end, homeowners of such homes will have the lowest energy […]
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Keep Outdoor Dirt Out of Your Home
Does your family love to spend time outdoors doing outdoor activities? If you love swimming, hiking, camping, sports, or other nature activities, then you will need a place to put all your gear while keeping your home clean. If that sounds like you, and you are designing a new home, here are a few ways […]
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Benefits of Having a Basement
Are you considering which floorplan is best for your new home? If you are building a new construction home, you have options. Some of Ameri-Star Homes’ many floorplans include a basement, which you can finish or leave unfinished. If you love one floorplan but aren’t sure if the basement is worth it, here are the […]
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How Much Land Do You Need to Build a House?
Are you thinking of buying land or building a home? Is it your dream to have land, a nice big house, and everything else you want on that land? Let’s break down the numbers of what you might expect to look for when it’s time to pursue a new construction home project. If you are […]
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What Is a Mortgage?
If you are looking to buy or build a home in Maryland, you are entering into a financial process with many terms you might not know yet. Unless you are purchasing real estate with cash, you will likely be getting a mortgage to make your purchase. What is a mortgage? Let’s take a look at […]
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How Many Outlets Does a House Need?
Most of us have more than one device that needs plugging in these days. Aside from your lamps, coffee makers, mixers, and hair dryers, you also have your iPads, smartphones, laptops, and more. If you are designing a new home, you might wonder, “How many outlets does a house need?”
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New Home Design Ideas for Families
If you have a family with young kids and more on the way, and you are in the middle of designing your new home, you likely are thinking about how the design can help your kids grow and thrive. Homes aren’t just for adults; make your new home design kid-friendly with these new home design […]
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Turn Vacant Land into Your New Home!
You might be a land investor, or you might just be someone who dreams of buying land for your future custom home. Either way, we can all agree that new construction homes offer great benefits, like no renovations needed, less maintenance, better energy efficiency, and a modern design that fits your lifestyle. You can only […]
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