Trend: Clients Want Better not Bigger Houses

By Lindsey Walta, October 24, 2008 | In Home Design |

Not too long ago, clients wanted bigger and bigger when it came to house plans. It was not as important to pay attention to the tiny details, as it was to make sure that they had a certain size master or a giant great room.

While many still want large houses, the major trend is . . .

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The Real Talent Lies in the Details

By Lindsey Walta, October 20, 2008 | In Home Design |

Purchasing your house plans will be less than 1% of the total cost you will spend to build, but what could be more important than the plans? They are the guiding factor throughout the entire process. When you get ready to select someone to design your new home or renovation, remember, the real talent lies . . .

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Be Smart When You Build a House

By Lindsey Walta, September 29, 2008 | In Green Home Design,Home Builders |

Find a great local builder. If you are building in a new location or if you are building a vacation home, find a local builder. Doing this gives you a lot of advantages. Builders oversee the house, while sub-contractors do the actual building, and a good local builder will have the best subs because of . . .

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Home Renovation First Steps

By Lindsey Walta, July 29, 2008 | In Renovation Design |

Imagine the following scenario:  your four young boys living in your three bedroom home are not so young anymore, and your oldest is begging for his own room.  The dilemma arises: do you try to sell your current home in today’s stagnant market, or do you consider the option of renovation?  For many people, renovating . . .

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The New Generation of Homes

By Chuck Frusterio, June 18, 2008 | In Home Design |

Home buyers have become more particular and are taking their time to find the “perfect house”. No longer are home buyers looking for just a roof over their head. They are looking for the house they can call a home with charming curb appeal and a floor plan that is both livable and . . .

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