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Thinking of relocating to the Erie County area but not sure just which community is right for you? Searching homes but haven’t found quite the right one? Here are some great reasons to start seriously considering Corry… and buying a new construction home! Corry is a Truly Beautiful Town It’s the second-largest city in Erie, […]
If you’re considering building a home, buying a fixer-upper, or doing some renovations on your current home, you may be wondering how to go about finding the best contractor to get the job done. If you’re looking for a great contractor in the Erie, PA area, here’s what you need to know. Take Time to […]
It’s election year, and Americans are calling for their elected officials to make changes — particularly in housing. Last year, 2015, was the best year for real estate in nearly a decade, thanks to sustained job growth, improving inventory conditions, and a pent-up demand for housing, a trend which is only expected to increase in […]
Hear that? It’s the sound of hammers striking nails and saws slicing through two-by-fours. It’s the sound of new construction. And for the first time in years, it’s on the rise. When the housing bubble burst in 2008, the number of new-construction homes plummeted throughout the country. Lenders, who for years had been offering historically […]
When you decide to build your dream home, there’s nothing more important than choosing the right home builder. The construction process, no matter how well planned out, is often fraught with obstacles and unexpected issues. A good builder is able to work and communicate with all parties involved so that any problems can be solved […]
Building a new home can be a thrilling and highly satisfying experience. However, it’s also a highly complicated process. That’s why you want to be sure to be working with only the best, most qualified people in the business. One of the most important pieces in the home-building puzzle is, obviously, the builder. However it […]
So you’ve decided to finally build your dream home. Great! A new construction home has a lot of benefits over buying resale, one of which is the ability to custom-design the home to your own personal style and taste. But with so many options out there, how do you go about choosing the right builder […]
We all know the importance of having a competent and qualified real estate agent on your side when you’re looking to buy an existing home. But is it necessary to have one when you’re planning to build your new dream home? Absolutely. Although it’s not mandatory that you have a real estate agent when you […]
It’s a question that’s troubled home buyers through the ages: Should we build or buy? Although it is certainly possible to find an older home that matches your particular taste and budget, there are a number of reasons why you should consider choosing new construction over resale. Energy efficiency is No. 1. It’s no secret […]
A new home can take six months to a year to complete (sometimes longer) depending on a number of variables: your home’s size, the weather, unforeseen problems, etc. The key is to be patient and prepared to deal with whatever surprises pop up. Because, believe me, they will. That said, hopefully your new home building […]