In an article posted on Buildipedia.com, Tara D. Sturm talks about how we move more of our attention to the outdoors during these warmer months we’re all experiencing. She goes on to say, “Thoughts of sipping cool beverages atop cozy lounges and backyard barbeques instantly...
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Dig This: A Playground for Adults – Buildipedia.com™. As children, playing in the dirt served as a natural pastime for many of us, but with age and responsibilities, playtime has dwindled away. Dig This, the first heavy equipment playground in the United States, now makes it possible...
Read MoreThe Texas summer heat can cause damage to an unprotected deck. Is your deck in bad shape? Watch this video for a simple solution to bringing it back to its original beauty! Call us today to view our new home plans: 713-539-0048 Visit our website: www.fairmonthomes.net Tour our model...
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According to Builder Online, on Thursday morning,Zillow.com, the online real estate database, introduced a new search function on its website that’s giving greater visibility to new homes that are available in markets around the country. Zillow’s site has 22 million viewers per month, and the goal...
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Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference in the value and appeal of your home. Whether you’re trying to sell your home of just spruce up the place, here are 10 easy ways to get started. Update hardware on cabinets and drawers Replace towels...
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The National Association of Realtors is urging regulators to go back to the drawing board on the proposed Qualified Residential Mortgage rule. At a news conference on Capitol Hill June 24, 2011, the original sponsors of the QRM provision in the Dodd-Frank Act – Sens. Johnny...
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I am a big proponent of housing and construction education for our youth, and as an industry, we should all be mentors to those wanting to get into the business of home building. According to Builder Online, The National Housing Endowment, which provides grants and other...
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The secret ingredient for a best-selling project in a listless market is to add a little, and sometimes a lot, of something extra and unexpected. We’ve always heard the expression, location, location, location but it takes more than a good location, a good price, and a...
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Building a new home can be a very lucrative and rewarding investment — provided that you choose the right home builder to handle the job. These tips will help you clarify your home building goals and find the best home builder to entrust with your...
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When it comes to increasing customer satisfaction, it pays to think in terms of the big picture. Concentrating on having the best website or funneling all your energy into connecting with customers via social media are not always effective strategies. It’s important to cover all...
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