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Options for Financing Your New Construction Home

Posted by Evergreen Homes on May 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM

In many respects, financing a new construction home is much like getting a mortgage to purchase a resale home. There are, however, some additional financing opportunities that apply to new construction homes, which do not apply to the purchase of existing homes. For example, the construction loan and bridge loan. These can be used to fund the purchase and construction of a new home before the sale of your current home. Let’s look at each type of loan separately:

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Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment

5 Questions to Ask to Save You Money When Buying A New Construction Home

Posted by Evergreen Homes on March 15, 2018 at 11:08 AM

While the price of buying a new construction home in Canton, Michigan is creeping higher and higher, there are still ways you can save when buying a new home. It’s like shopping for a new car: You need to be smart and do your homework, which means asking the right questions!

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Topics: Insider Tips, Building New Home Tips, Home Investment

Renovation versus New Construction

Posted by Evergreen Homes on February 22, 2018 at 9:06 AM

Homeowners often struggle with the dilemma of whether to renovate an existing home or build a new one. It is a tough decision and one that requires consideration of many factors, not just cost alone. There are many intangible factors to consider as well.

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Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment

What's Trending Now in New Home Construction?

Posted by Evergreen Homes on February 8, 2018 at 9:03 AM

While some may argue that home building doesn’t change much from year to year (yep, our houses are still built with wood, hammer and nails!), we at Evergreen Homes would argue otherwise! Thanks to a raft of popular TV shows about homes, picture-gathering websites such as Instagram, Pinterest and Houzz, and websites dedicated to house plans, new home buyers have a much better idea of what they want and much higher expectations as well. And we at Evergreen Homes have been listening to our home buyers!

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Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Design

10 Ways to Boost Your Canton, MI New Home’s Curb Appeal

Posted by Evergreen Homes on October 27, 2017 at 3:00 PM

First impressions are everything – especially when it comes to your home. Your home’s exterior is the very first thing anyone will see, and the only thing most people will ever see. And when it comes time to sell your home, curb appeal matters even more. According to the National Association of Realtors, 51 percent of homebuyers found the home they purchased on the internet. Without great curb appeal, your home won’t show nearly as well!

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Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Design

10 Things to Do Before Buying a New Construction Home

Posted by Evergreen Homes on October 12, 2017 at 11:08 AM

Buying a new construction home provides some exciting opportunities that often are not available when purchasing an existing home (like the ability to choose your exact cabinets, countertops, flooring and even floor plan). On the flip side, buying a new construction home also presents some different considerations that often are not present when purchasing an existing home. So what do you need to know before buying a new construction home?

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Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment

Financing New Construction Homes - Construction Loans Explained

Posted by Evergreen Homes on September 28, 2017 at 8:05 AM

Construction loans are a type of financing that gives more new home buyers the opportunity to build the new construction home of their dreams. This article explains the basics of what a construction loan is and what’s involved in the process.

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Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment

Understanding Mortgage Pre-Qualification: What It Is and Isn’t

Posted by Evergreen Homes on June 8, 2017 at 6:00 AM

So, you’ve begun your search for a new home in Canton, Michigan. How exciting! One of the first steps you will want to take in the new home buying process is researching home financing options. From understanding the different types of loans, to understanding the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and pre-approval, we know the process can be a little overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. To help start your journey off on the right foot, let’s review the mortgage pre-qualification process and what it is, and isn’t.

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Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment

Top 5 Home Design Apps for Planning Your New Home in Canton, Michigan

Posted by Evergreen Homes on May 18, 2017 at 4:00 PM

There is an app for everything these days! So it’s not surprising there are apps available for home design. There are so many though, we find it a bit overwhelming. Here are our picks for the top 5 most useful apps for home design inspiration when planning your new home in Canton, Michigan.

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Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Design

5 Ways to Enjoy the Flexibility of A Flex Room

Posted by Evergreen Homes on May 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Flex rooms offer countless different ways to make your new home fit your lifestyle. That’s why they are so popular with today’s homebuyers! Many of the latest floor plans for new homes include a flex room. The chief benefit of a flex room is that the space is built in a manner to best suit your needs and desires. The following five ideas are our favorites for how to enjoy the versatility of a flex room!

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Topics: Building New Home Tips

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