Did you know that building a new home (instead of buying an existing one) can save you money on your utility bills? That’s because modern appliances and HVAC systems are far more energy efficient than their predecessors.

Did you also know that one of the most popular trends in new home construction is flexibility, which means designing rooms that can accommodate more than one purpose (who really needs a formal dining room anyway?), or choosing ecologically friendly materials? Yep, many new homes designs and new homes plans take into consideration that modern families have modern needs.

When building your new home, however, you may be surprised to learn that you have even more decisions to make than just how big you want your master bedroom or how many walk-in closets you want. Depending on your location, you ma (more…)