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.
Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment
10 Things to Do Before Buying a New Construction Home
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?
Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment
Financing New Construction Homes - Construction Loans Explained
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.
Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment
Understanding Mortgage Pre-Qualification: What It Is and Isn’t
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.
Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment
20 Things to Consider When Looking for New Construction Homes in Canton
Are you looking to buy a new construction home in Canton, Michigan? Here are twenty things to consider that will guide you through the home-buying process from beginning to end.
Topics: Insider Tips, Building New Home Tips, Floor Plans, Home Investment, Energy Efficient Homes
Thinking About the Future When Building a New Home in Canton
When you’re buying a new home in Canton, Michigan, it’s important to think ahead. What we mean by that is think about the future, not just today. Of course you can’t always plan a home purchase perfectly for every phase of your life, but you can think about what the next five to ten years will likely hold for you and your family so that you won’t have to worry about looking for a new home or making major renovations to your existing home to suit your family’s changing needs any time soon.
Topics: Insider Tips, Building New Home Tips, Floor Plans, Home Design, Home Investment
The Differences Between Financing a New Construction Home Versus an Existing Home
Whether you’re purchasing a new construction home or an existing home, one of the first steps every homebuyer needs to consider is financing. Of course, it goes without saying that solid credit scores and large down payments are the two surest ways to secure better loan terms for your mortgage, no matter what your purchase plan. But what actually differentiates financing a new home in Canton, Michigan, versus an existing home? Let’s take a look.
Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment
How Energy Efficient Homes Can Help the Environment and Your Pocket Book
Looking for a new home in Canton, Michigan? Whether you are looking in Canton or elsewhere, one of the many benefits of buying a new construction home is its potential to be energy efficient. Energy efficient homes benefit both you and the environment greatly. That is why at Evergreen Homes we believe in building the most energy efficient homes that we can. Before buidling your new home, you should understand how energy efficient homes can benefit both you and the environment.
Topics: Insider Tips, Building New Home Tips, Home Investment, Energy Efficient Homes
Financial Check List When Financing a New Construction Home in Canton
Are you ready to buy your new home in Canton, Michigan? Do you wonder what builders and lenders are looking for in terms of financial readiness? Today we will discuss steps you can take in order to make the process of financing your new home move as smoothly as possible.
Topics: Building New Home Tips, Home Investment
4 New Construction Home Buying Tips: Buying New in Canton, Michigan
Ready to build a new home, but not sure where to start? Then this article is just for you, the future buyer of a new construction home in Michigan. We will share with you some basic first steps you can take to begin the new construction home buying process in the Canton, Michigan market.
Topics: Insider Tips, Building New Home Tips, Home Investment


