Buying a new construction home can be both an exciting and intimidating prospect, especially if you’re working with a custom homebuilder. However, by choosing the right builder and knowing the best way to work with that builder, the home building process can work much more smoothly. Before you break ground on your dream home, here…
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Home buyers have quite a few options when it comes to purchasing a home. Budget-conscious buyers often lean toward the typical “fixer-upper” home rather than new construction homes. Their logic is that older homes are usually priced a bit lower, and these buyers figure they can get the home they want by applying a bit…
Read MoreBetween rising energy costs and concerns about the environment, many homebuyers keep energy efficiency top of mind when considering a home. Older homes are often more difficult to keep warm or cool, and retrofitting them with energy-efficient options can be challenging or cost-prohibitive. These days, most local building codes require homebuilders to use certain building…
Read MoreIf you’re like most people, you think of your pets as part of the family. If you are a dog owner planning to purchase a new home, you’re naturally going to be looking at your dog’s needs as well as those of the rest of your family. Not only should the home be “pet-friendly,” but…
Read MoreOne of the most common questions new home buyers ask is, “Do I need a home inspection when buying a new construction?” The underlying assumption is that because everything in a brand new home is new and presumably built to code — and probably covered by a warranty — there’s no need to spend the…
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If you’re looking for a great town in which to live, they don’t come much better than Auburn, Alabama. However, between a hot market, the natural housing demands of a college town, and the growing popularity of this area in general, finding the right home in Auburn at any price point can be a challenge…
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Today, many Alabama home buyers who want to escape the hustle-and-bustle of busy metropolitan areas are finding Auburn, Alabama to be a welcome alternative. Located just 60 miles from Montgomery, Auburn is a thriving college town, home to Auburn University, offers plenty of things to do and is a great value for the money. Lowder…
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Auburn University is one of the largest higher education institutions in Alabama, with an annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students each year. Considering Auburn has a population of only 65,000, it stands to reason that affordable housing is a commodity here. If you’re relocating to take a job at the university as a professor,…
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If you’re planning a military relocation to Alabama’s River Region, it may help to learn a little bit about the area and how to prepare. Here’s what you can expect when relocating to Montgomery, Alabama and Maxwell AFB. Welcome to Montgomery, Alabama As the state capital of Alabama, Montgomery is home to just over 200,000…
Read MoreThese days, rather than scope out existing homes with a real estate agent, many veteran homeowners and first-time home buyers alike prefer buying new construction homes directly from a builder like Lowder New Homes. That said, the home buying process is a bit different with a new construction home than with an existing resale home….
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