NHS In the Market for a New Home? Check Out These Award-Winning Builders Your home is arguably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Prospective homeowners are increasingly turning to building rather than buying existing structures: according to the National Association of Home Builders, 619,000 new homes were sold in April 2016 alone. It’s easy to see … Read more
Providing a generalized estimate for monthly homeowner’s insurance premiums can be difficult, because those premiums are generated based upon a number of factors unique to your home, your location, and the nature of your belongings. However, we can make some assumptions that can help us estimate your monthly new home insurance costs: 1. In terms … Read more
Buying a new house is an exciting event. Moving … not so much. For many homeowners, moving to a new house is an overwhelming, frustrating proposition. But there are some simple strategies you can use to make it less stressful and time consuming, the first being to get organized. Write down what needs to be … Read more
Inspire at Marbella homes features Shea’s patent-pending Shea3D concept of new homes. The Shea3D concept offers new home buyers the ability to create living spaces that match the buyer’s lifestyle. New homes offering this innovative approach to new home construction are only available with Shea3D. Marbella Vineyards in Gilbert offer a long-list of popular and … Read more
Buyers looking for a home in 2016 are looking at a sellers’ market, but with proper planning, finding the right home at the right price is still possible. The best advice for 2016? Do not wait to begin your search; compare and contrast your mortgage options; do not rule out buying new; and consider relocating … Read more
Shea Homes’ new home design option, Shea3D, lets buyers personalize their new home’s living space according to each buyer’s unique lifestyle. With Shea3D, customers have three living space options from which to choose: Outdoor-Centric, Entertainment-Centric, and Kitchen-Centric. Shea Homes developed this revolutionary design option based on communications in which customers indicated having flexibility in the … Read more
A home inspection is really just a contingency, but it’s such an important contingency that it deserves some special consideration. At heart, a home inspection is just what it sounds like: hiring a professional to inspect a home, in order to make sure that there are no hidden issues, defects, or safety concerns. Beyond this, … Read more
15 Economic Benefits of New Home Construction The impact new home builders have on local economies goes way beyond construction job growth. The below new home construction economic benefits detail some of the most important ways homebuilding can help positively grow a local economy. According to economists at the National Association of Home Builders, the … Read more
1. Can you afford to buy a new home? Do a budget. Check mortgage interest rates. There are plenty of mortgage calculators on the web. Mortgage principal, interest, taxes, insurance (PITI) and any HOA fees should be no more than 30% of monthly net income. PITI, HOA and other long-term debt (like credit card and … Read more
In addition to the benefits of owning vs. renting that we outlined above, there are financial benefits beyond the accumulation of equity that make homeownership a positive step toward your future financial health and stability. Most of these benefits have to do with taxes, which are structured by the federal government in a way that … Read more