Archive for July, 2014

One-Level Living with One-Story Semi-Custom Homes

Thursday, July 31st, 2014

One-level living offers lots of advantages to the new home owner. One-story homes give you an opportunity to break from the traditional two-story mode and get creative with unique home design. Plus, one-story homes offer a number of benefits like energy efficiency, and improved accessibility. Learn about the benefits of one-level living in this week’s blog. And, don’t forget to check out our 1-story semi-custom home designs.

The Benefits of One-Level Living

Great for Large Lots

If you have a large lot, a one-story home allows you to spread out the floor plan. Smaller lots are more conducive to two-story homes, but as long as you have the land, why not take advantage?

Creative Design

One-story homes can employ creative designs that are more difficult to employ in a two-story home. For example, skylights, and vaulted ceilings. One-story homes also can have more open-spaces, which give your home a larger and inviting feel.

Energy Efficiency

One great thing about one-level living is that you have one less floor to heat and cool. In the long run, you’ll save

Accessibility

Many new home buyers are choosing to build a home that they can grow old in. One-level living is ideal for accessibility, and is a smart investment for the future.

Semi-Custom One-Level Homes in Maryland

If you’re thinking of building a new one-level home in Maryland, Lifetime Series homes offers two beautiful single-story models that can be further customized to suit your needs. To learn more, visit our designs page, or contact us today!

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with a new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

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What to Look for in a Home Warranty

Friday, July 25th, 2014

The warranty is an important part of buying a new home. A good warranty will protect your home from defects in worksmanship and give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing that if a problem does arise in your new home, your home builder will be there to fix it. Generally there are four main categories of warranty protection:

Built-In Appliances

This includes items such as the refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave, which were installed during the construction of the house.

Roof Leaks

Roof leaks will necessitate not only a new roof but also repairing any water damage that occurred as a result of the leak. A good warranty will cover roof leaks.

HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing

This essential home systems should all be covered under the warranty.

The Structure

The warranty should cover defects in worksmanship that could compromise the structural integrity of your home.

What to Look for in the Warranty

Term

This is the length of the warranty. Some components may be covered for a longer period of time than others.

Names

The names of the people who are protected under the warranty.

Filing a Claim

The warranty should clearly explain how to file a claim and what the process following this would be.

Description of Coverage

The warranty should clearly define and describe everything that is covered as well as what is not covered. It should also define limitations of personal property coverage, and if there are any deductibles or other fees.

Explanation of Repairs

The warranty should define who will make repairs and a time frame for doing so.

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

Source

http://www.zillow.com/home-buying-guide/home-warranty/

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How to Assess a Home Builder’s Qualifications

Friday, July 18th, 2014

Finding a home builder in Maryland is no easy task. The number of options available can seem overwhelming. Any good builder will present you with a list of their credentials and qualifications, but how can you know for sure the value of these qualifications? A great builder will walk you through each one and what it means as far as the home building process is concerned. Still, it’s good to know what you’re looking for beforehand so you can form your own opinions as well. This guide to assessing the qualifications of a home builder will help you get a clearer idea and understanding of these factors in your decision making process.

Assessing a Home Builder’s Qualifications

Length of Time in Business

A home builder in Maryland that has been in business for many years says several things. First, it says that it provides a quality service with which customers have been and continue to be satisfied. Second, the fact that the builder has been able to weather economic downturns and slow times speaks to its stability as a company. Finally, it means you can expect your builder to be around even after your house is built to back your warranty.

Warranty

Speaking of warranties, these are another good home builder qualification to take into consideration. Builders that offer comprehensive long-term warranties are confident in their craftsmanship that they will continue to support it for many years.

Flexibility

The ability of a builder to work with you is another important qualification. As a homeowner, you want everything to be just right. A builder that is willing to be flexible to meet your needs will leave you more satisfied with your home.

Communication

Communication is incredibly important, and is a skill that you can observe from the very beginning of your interactions with the builder. A builder that is an effective and consistent communicator will be there before, during, and after the construction of your home to address all of your questions and concerns.

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

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What are the Benefits of a First Floor Master Home?

Friday, July 11th, 2014

Homes with a first floor master are becoming more and more popular these days. First floor masters are ideal for those who desire a more accessible home, and have a number of other benefits. Learn more about why you might want to consider a first floor master in our blog. Plus, learn about the first floor master plans we offer for new homes in Maryland!

What are the Benefits of a First Floor Master Home?

Accessibility

Many buyers who want to build their own homes are designing with accessibility in mind. If you plan to build your home and stay in it for the rest of your life, it makes sense to design it so that you can take full advantage of the layout of your home at every age. Plus, designing with accessibility in mind now means you won’t have to spend money on remodeling your home for accessibility later.

Privacy

Any advantage of the first floor master plan is privacy. Locating the master on the first floor gives you a space of your own, separate from the children’s bedrooms upstairs.

Zoned Heating and Cooling

New heating and cooling systems offer zoned operations, which essentially means if you’re not using one area in the home, you don’t have to heat or cool it. This is both energy efficient and will save you money by not conditioning spaces that aren’t being used. With a first floor master, you can used zoned heating and cooling by only heating and cooling the first floor if you’re not using the second floor.

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with a new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

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Home Sites in Central Maryland

Thursday, July 3rd, 2014

If you’re looking for a home site in central Maryland, Lifetime Series Homes has several featured lots available right now in Carroll and Harford Counties. There are many advantages of living in central Maryland, including easy access to Baltimore and Washington D.C., and access to central Maryland’s school districts, many of which are highly rated. The location of our home sites is ideally situation both for easy access to metropolitan areas, as well as the space, comfort, and ease of country living. You can find full descriptions of some of beautiful home sites here.

In addition, if you’re searching for a home site in central Maryland on which to build your new home, we can help in that regard. Our exclusive lot search assistance tool is customized to allow you to adjust the parameters of the search to fit your exact lot requirements. It also allows you to take advantage of our large database of home sites, many of which are not listed publicly. Using our network, we bring your access to more than 2,000 home sites in the area so that you may find the absolute best choice for your new home and your family. Please find our lot search assistance tool here.

Whether you’re ready to build on one of our featured home sites, or if you want assistance conducting a home site search, Lifetime Series Homes can help you with all of your lot search and home building needs in central Maryland. Contact us today for more information.

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About the Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes

The Lifetime Series Homes by Mueller Homes are a series of semi-custom house designs that were created with the intention of providing home buyers with new option when it comes to shopping for a home. The Lifetimes series includes 14 home templates including, 2 story, first floor master, and ranchers that are pre-designed and ready to build. Because they are ready to build, clients save significant time and money that would have gone into designing a custom home, yet with the Lifetime Series by Muller Homes, clients still get the build quality, attention to detail, and communication that comes with working with a custom home builder. We serve the central Maryland area, and also provide assistance with lot acquisition, evaluation, and home buying finance. Keep up with us on our blog as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

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