August

 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..........