New Homes Guide Blog

 (January 19, 2012) - Cobalt Developments, LTD, a UK-based real estate developer with properties in South Carolina, announced today that it has hired AgentOwned Realty (Park Circle Office; 1081 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405; www.agentowned.com) as the Agent-in-Charge for its Hunley Waters green residential development in the Park Circle area.  The move comes as house setting for two of the development's premier models are scheduled for January 24.

Did you know that SCE&G offers a Natural Gas Value Rate for customers who enjoy the comfort and convenience of natural gas throughout the year?

 After much excitement over the recent unveiling of its Turnbridge model home, HHHunt Homes announced today that qualified buyers within Topsaw at Foxbank Plantation can take advantage of its $99 move-in offer* for a limited time.

To learn more about this $99 move-in offer* please click this Blog entries' headlineere to read more.........

Tips for control of Fire Ants

Because of the health threat posed by fire ants, it is important to take steps to control the ants around the home and in the yard. Over-the-counter fire ant baits can be effective if properly used, but regular applications are necessary because the ants readily reinvade from neighboring properties. Many homeowners employ the services of a professional company, such as Terminix, to provide fire ant services.
 

 Now that the boxes are unpacked, the pictures are on the wall and the furniture is arranged just the way you want it, it's time to start thinking about how you will keep your home in tip-top condition.

Just like a car, a home requires maintenance to ensure that everything continues functioning just as it should.  Those periodic maintenance checks are key to preventing small problems from turning into big disasters.....

When you start shopping for a new home, you may encounter some words and terms with which you are unfamiliar.  The following glossary will help you to be a better informed shopper.....

 With the present (and future) heightened focus on energy conservation and costs, one of the biggest considerations for today's home buyers is how much and what kind of energy their new homes will use...and at what price.  Each year, approximately 20% of the energy consumed in America is related to the construction, manufacturing and operation of residential buildings.  However through advances in awareness, building materials and techniques, there's a real possiblity of reducing home energy usage by up to 30% for every homeowner.........

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 Before you go to settlement on a new home, you and your builder will "walk through" the house to conduct a final inspection.  The walk-through provides an opportunity for you to spot items that need to be corrected or adjusted.  It also allows you to learn how your new home works.

To learn about why a "walk through" is so important to have prior to the purchase of your new home and all that is covered during your walk through.......... 

 Before You Buy...

Money matters should be in order before researching for a new home.

For aspiring buyers, it's time to get your financing strategies in order.  Below are a few tips on nailing down reliable financing.  To learn how to help get your finances in order read on...........

The Mungo Companies has maintained its ranking as the 35th largest builder in the country according to Builder magazine.  Mungo's ranking is in the annual Builder 100 edition and, based on closings, ranks all public and privately held builders from across the country.  

Builder magazine reports that success didn't come easily in 2010.  "Builders redrew their house plans to match buyer demand forflexible and energy-efficinet spaces.  And some now compete with short sales and foreclosures after painfully lowering costs, thanks to cooperation and concessions from subcontractors and suppliers."Harbor HomesHarbor Homes