Building a New Home

Investing in a home is typically the largest investment you will ever make. You’re sure to have many questions while making a decision. Is it cheaper to buy or build a house? If I build – How do I choose the right builder? Where should the rooms be located? Is this still in style? Don’t worry – that’s normal. We’re here to help you make better-informed decisions concerning your dream home. Check out some of our articles below to find some of the answers to your questions!

Must Read Articles About Building a New Home :

The Economics to Build a House vs. Buying a Used Home

Investing in a home is typically the largest investment you will ever make. You're sure to have many questions while making a decision. Is it cheaper to buy or build a house? What’s the cost to build a house for your zip code in 2019? Is your head spinning yet? While these are all valid questions to consider during your house hunt, there are going to be advantages and disadvantages to both sides. It’s important to evaluate your current lifestyle and the goals that your future home will help you achieve.

4 Key Steps to Choosing a Home Builder

Given that your home will reflect your personality, you need to select the right home builder for a customized home design. A well-designed home is considered as the first step towards wellness. Additionally, considering that building a home is a lifetime investment, it’s only fair that you do your due diligence before hiring a contractor. The successful home building process begins with the selection of a quality home builder. By following the steps discussed herein, the selection process will not only be more straightforward but also a success.

Choosing a House Design for Your Future and Family

If you’ve begun to research portfolios and floor plans, it can become overwhelming knowing that the design plays a major role in your future experiences. Where should the rooms be located? How big does the master bathroom need to be? Do you really need those bay windows? These are critical questions to ask yourself when choosing a house design.Before you become too stressed by the process, consider these suggestions to help narrow your decisions when building a house. Remember—this is supposed to be fun!

What to Include in a Modern Floor Plan Design

Here’s the thing: there’s a massive world of difference between “antique” and “outdated.”“Antique” implies something chosen because it was old and tasteful, while “outdated” means something was left in the dust by time.If there’s one thing we don’t want our homes to be, it’s outdated.However, unless you’re constantly reading home design magazines and websites, it’s difficult to stay up on modern trends. Are we still doing shag carpets? Slow down. We’ve got you covered in our helpful guide on what to include in a modern floor plan.

Recent Building a New Home Articles:

When is the Construction of a New Home Considered Complete?

The date of completion is the date the property is available for occupancy. With a single family home the entire improvement will become available for occupancy within a reasonable short period of time. It will be considered as under construction until all portions of the home are available for occupancy by the appropriate government official, the contractor has fulfilled all of the contractual obligations and the customer has met all financial obligations. At that time the custome... [Read More]

How Long Does it Take to Build a Home?

One of the questions I’m asked most often is: How long does it take to build my new home? The typical answer to this question is 4 to 6 months from footer date to completion. Keeping in mind that this can vary depending on many different factors such as weather, customer change orders, mixture of size and types of homes under construction. Fine Line does everything in our power to complete your new home within 6 months. Also, to expand on the time line, it may take 4 to 6 weeks from ... [Read More]

Your Guide to Choosing Patio Pavers

By: Andrea Nordstrom Caughey Reprinted from HouseLogic.com with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. There are so many options on the market for patio pavers, it can be hard to choose. So we’ve done the research to help you make the right choice for your home. Brick Brick pavers are classic. They’ve got lots of character, and you can explore your creative chops by setting them in intricate patterns. Thinner than typical “builder bricks” used on home siding, they’r... [Read More]

Doing Business with a Company You Can Trust

[caption id="attachment_17944" align="alignright" width="279"] Click to enlarge[/caption] The advertisement from the Builders Association was in response to local storm damage and unscrupulous companies preying on innocent victims seeking repairs to their homes. Seems there are companies that take advantage of homeowners by over promising to get the job, then requiring a deposit to order materials and once received, leaving never to be seen again. Or in some cases, they do a partial repair... [Read More]

It’s time for the home YOU want

A few months ago at the urging of the Fine Line Homes Marketing Director, a professional “Branding Company” was hired to formulate a one sentence branding statement, that would perfectly describe the Fine Line Homes experience. The end result, “It’s time for the home you want “. The time, being right now, the home, being Fine Line Homes, and want, creating a need for action. Perfect. But if I were to take that statement one step further, it would be the emphas... [Read More]

Avoiding Common Regrets When Building Your New Home

The moment you’ve waited for has arrived, keys are in hand and your builder is eager to show off the finished product. You are flooded with a mixture of emotions, relief, joy, exhaustion and you can’t wait to finally move into you brand new home! For the most part you couldn’t be happier…well except for… We’ve all been there, whether it is our first car or picking a major in school; we wish we would have done something a little different. When it comes to building a new home, what we th... [Read More]

Plan Your Yard/Garden When You Plan Your New Home

It's Spring...early flowers like daffodils, hyacinth and crocus are peeking thru the sleepy soil! Home & Garden shows are in full display as eager audiences walk the aisles and make their dreams and plans for the new growing season. Maybe this is the year that you are taking the plunge and have made the decision to build your new Fine Line Home! As you study and dissect the floor plans and settle on those enjoyable decisions on room sizes, entertaining needs, play rooms or craft ro... [Read More]

Determining Factors on Price per Square Foot

This article is a continuing series about the question asked by perspective home owners - What is the price of your homes per square foot? There are many factors that determine the price per square foot for a home. My topic today is reverse gables and masonry and framed corners on a home. The more angles and roof line changes, the more it increases the home price. The look is very attractive but this appealing look comes at an added cost. On average, every time a reverse gabl... [Read More]

Choosing Curtains for your New Home

I get asked a lot about window treatments from my customers. If this is your first time owning a home, it might also be the first time that you’ve had to pick out curtains. This may be an exciting opportunity to bring some personal style to a room. What you should be looking for when choosing curtains for your new home. What Purpose Should Your Curtains Serve? First you need to think about the practical nature of curtains. Are you trying to block out sound and light, keep a space warm, ... [Read More]

Building a New Model Home – A Picture Diary Part 5

This is part 5 in photo diary of the construction of the “Brookville” two story home in the Huntleigh Community in Harrisburg, PA. Click the links to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Finally, the newly upgraded standard Yorktowne Cabinets have arrived and are in the process of installation in our new build 2014 homes. While not much to see from a picture diary stand point, they are a long awaited and welcome sight for me! Upgrades are apparent, soft close dr... [Read More]