If you’re planning a home remodel, hire a professional remodeler with excellent credentials. The Indiana Builders Association believes the best remodeling results are achieved when qualified remodelers do the work. “Remodeling professionals have training, experience, skills, and solid references. They are invested in making their communities better. Fly-by-night and out of state contractors who come in town after a storm to take advantage of our friends, family and neighbors gives the whole industry a tarnished reputation,” said Paul Schwinghammer, IBA…

Congratulations, you’ve decided to buy a home this year. Homeownership has many rewards including building up equity and having a place to call your own. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a trade-up buyer, the sooner you start preparing, the better. By following these simple tips, you’ll feel confident and ready to get out there and find the perfect home for you this year. Determine Your Home Search Criteria In a hot housing market, you may not get all the…

As the home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, recent research shows that walk-in master bedroom closets, low-emissivity (low-e) windows and laundry rooms are the mostly likely features in new homes this year, based on a survey of single-family home builders. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) asked builders about energy-efficient features that will most likely be in new homes in the coming year. At the top of the list was energy-efficient lighting, programmable thermostats and ENERGY…

It’s no coincidence that people are generally happier in springtime. Compared to the colder, darker days of winter, spring is the opportunity for a fresh start. And for many Americans, it’s when they plan on buying a new home. As the momentum of home buying season continues to grow, the home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April. At this time of year, millions of people are starting their search for the new home that’s perfect for their lifestyle.…

A sharp decline in single-family home construction is another indicator that the housing slowdown is showing no signs of abating, as rising construction costs, elevated mortgage rates and supply chain disruptions continue to act as a drag on the market. Overall housing starts fell 9.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.45 million units in July, according to a… Read More ›

Builder confidence fell for the eighth straight month in August as elevated interest rates, ongoing supply chain problems and high home prices continue to exacerbate housing affordability challenges. In another sign that a declining housing market has failed to bottom out, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell six points in August to 49, marking the… Read More ›

Single-family built-for-rent sector construction surged during the second quarter of 2022 as homebuying affordability declined on higher mortgage interest rates. According to NAHB’s analysis of data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, there were approximately 21,000 single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) starts during the second quarter of 2022. This is a 91% gain over the second quarter… Read More ›

Adding a pool to an outdoor landscape design can make for a fun summer activity for families and can also increase the value of a home. Creating special spaces and water featurescan build memories that will last a lifetime and benefit homeowners in the long run when it comes time to sell the home. Backyard splash Backyard pools can make one of the most desirable summer activities simple and quick. Hot weather often calls for a good splash in cool…

A major objective was to establish a high-end feel within a more efficient footprint to better manage construction costs. Investments in strong street appeal and open space created a spacious lifestyle home that exudes curb appeal, offers generous features and a relaxed living environment that connects with active adult buyers. Design objectives: Embrace the active adult empty nester lifestyle with a layout separating living zones and including a split bedroom layout.; Simplify building outline for efficiency, softened with a dramatic…