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Here’s the thing: there’s a massive world of difference between “antique” and “outdated.”“Antique” implies something chosen because it was old and tasteful, while “outdated” means something was left in the dust by time.If there’s one thing we don’t want our homes to be, it’s outdated.However, unless you’re constantly reading home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:

Building a New Home – A Picture Diary Part 4

This is part 4 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, and Part 3. Decorating for Potential Home Buyers While decorating a model home for that “unknown” client can have advantages (you don’t need to decorate toward one person’s taste), there are also drawbacks. The selections are endless! Here is a grouping of fabrics and wallpapers that will be used for drapery an... [Read More]

Building a New Home – A Picture Diary Part 3

This is part 3 in photo diary of the construction of the “Brookville” two story home in the Huntleigh Community in Harrisburg, PA. You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Before: 9/29/13 Under Roof and completely wrapped with Tyvek. After: 10/19/13 Siding and stone mason is finished, more shutters and porch columns yet to come! Interior framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, fixtures, cabinetry, and flooring have begun, just in time for the cold winte... [Read More]

Questions to Ask When Choosing Land to Build Your New Home?

Lots and homes are very interdependent. Not every lot is right for every home and vice-versa. For example, flat lots are not suitable for walkout basements and slab foundations do not work well on a slope. Keep this in mind when choosing the land for your home. You may not have a house plan yet, but you probably have some idea of the style home you prefer. Once you have located a building site for your new home, spend some time on it. Walk around on it differe... [Read More]

Building a New Home – A Picture Diary Part 2

This is part 2 in photo diary of the construction of the "Brookville" two story home in the Huntleigh Community in Harrisburg, PA. You can read part 1 here. The Summer season has passed and much has been accomplished at the building site of the new Brookville Model Home at Huntleigh. In a very short time, the foundation has been poured, framing completed, and now, under roof and protected from the elements. During the next few months interior work will focus on; electrica... [Read More]

Why Wait Until Spring to Build?

Summer is behind us and fall is quickly approaching and then we will soon be feeling the cold winter weather. Winter weather does not stop us from building new homes as we are a year round builder. We often hear people say they want to wait until spring to start construction. Why wait till spring? Start construction now while interest rates are low and your new home will be close to completed by spring. By picking and choosing the days to excavate for the foundation, we have ve... [Read More]

Building a New Home – A Picture Diary

[caption id="attachment_18001" align="aligncenter" width="525"] August 21, 2013- The hole has been dug, (check out those perfect sides, this guy is a pro) and the forms for the footers are in place.[/caption] Maybe once in a lifetime you will have the opportunity to build your own home. When I joined Fine Lines Homes as a Housing Consultant this past June, I wanted to use my extensive background in Interior Design to help clients build their dream home. During the next f... [Read More]

Getting Ready to Build a New Home

Most people who have never built before are intimidated by what to do first in the process of building a home. Following a few initial steps will be helpful in the process. Finding a building lot and understanding the deed restrictions of the development. Choosing a home builder who can guide you with a step by step process. Selecting a home design that works for your lifestyle and budget. Know what permits will be required and the cost of the permits. By taking a step by ste... [Read More]

What I Wish I Knew When I Bought My First New-Construction Home

By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Building a new home lets you personalize your house for today’s needs and tomorrow’s dreams. Here’s how to plan your new home for future needs. When I was designing our dream home 15 years ago, I was chasing around our toddler while laying out rooms and selecting finishes. Back then, I didn’t let Ben out of my sight and couldn’t imagine a time when we wouldn’t be attached at the hip. So, I selected new-home options perfect for parents of a 16-month-old, never qu... [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 rooms,... [Read More]

Building a Home for the Retiree

So you are thinking about building a new home for the retirement phase of your life, but you’re not sure where to start. Many people think that just by building a ranch style single level home they are building the perfect retirement home….but there’s a better way to build your ranch home to accommodate you for the present and the future. At Fine Line Homes some of the accommodations that we can offer are: Enlarge interior doors from 2’-6” to 3’-0” which can allow for wheelchair... [Read More]