Buying or Building Your Home

Learn about buying, building or remodeling your home from A to Z with these resources to help you find a builder or remodeler, organize your move, discover the latest trends and become a more educated consumer.

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Written by a woman for women, this practical, insightful guide demystifies the home buying and remodeling process and empowers the reader to work confidently with architects, interior designers, and contractors to strategically craft a home that complements her unique lifestyle and personality …
2008
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Before you go to settlement on your purchase of a newly-constructed home, you and your builder will do a "walk-through" to conduct a final inspection.  This walk-through provides an opportunity for you to spot items which may need to be corrected or adjusted, and gives you an …
3/21/2013
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This post from NAHB's Eye on Housing blog describes why it costs less on average to maintain a new home as compared to an existing home.
3/21/2013
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An article about the steps home owners can take to get a house sold quickly.
1/2/2013
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A brochure that describes the many benefits of homeownership in today's market.
5/18/2012
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Learn about the many opportunities in today’s market including affordable prices, low mortgage rates and great new homes.
5/7/2012
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This checklist will help you select a builder or remodeler to work on or build your home.
5/3/2012
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Prospective home buyers have the choice of two types of houses on the market: resale or new. Home buyers planning to buy a brand-new house or condominium often cite energy-efficiency, open layout, a warranty, and being able to select appliances, flooring, paint colors and other design elements as …
3/21/2012
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This brochure describes the emotional and economic impact of homeownership to Americans and why it must be supported and protected.
2/14/2012
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Move.com is the official new home finder website of the National Association of Home Builders.  The Move.com real estate search engine is the only tool home buyers need to find their next dream home. By placing thousands of new home options in one location, and making it easy to find exactly …
8/11/2011
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Find out what features baby boomers are incorporating in their new homes to make their lives more convenient and comfortable.
10/12/2010
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Condos offer many of the same technology advances, energy-efficient features and convenient floor plans as single family homes, but without the maintenance.
10/12/2010
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation website providing information to help people who are moving.
4/15/2009
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A document to help home buyers take notes and keep track of the features and other aspects of homes they are considering for purchase.
4/16/2008
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If you are thinking of buying a new home, you must pay close attention to many details to ensure that you find one that will suit your needs and preferences. Before you start shopping, you should sit down with the members of your household to discuss your preferences and the many options …
8/6/2007
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If you are shopping for a new home, how can you be sure that it was built so that it does not cause health or safety problems for the members of your household? The answer can be given in two words: building codes. A building code sets forth requirements to protect public health, safety and …
7/19/2007
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Settlement (or closing) is the process which passes ownership of a property from seller to purchaser. Going to settlement on a new home can be bewildering. Home buyers are usually required to sign a seemingly endless pile of documents, most of which are written in terminology not used outside of …
7/19/2007
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If you're in the market for a new home, you should shop for your builder as carefully as you shop for your home. Whether you are buying a condo, a townhouse, a house in a subdivision, or a custom built house, you want to know that you are buying a good quality home from a reputable builder. …
7/19/2007
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ARM? GPM? PITI? You’d have to be a cryptologist to figure out some of the terms buyers encounter during the home buying process. Doing research on how to buy a house before beginning the process can greatly improve your experience and prepare you for the exciting course ahead. And with …
5/9/2007
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With so many types of home building companies out there, it’s a little tough to figure out who does what and who builds what. Here’s a quick run-down on how to tell the difference between custom and production home building companies.   Custom home builders …
8/3/2006
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