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3 Things You Might Not Have Known About Semi-Custom Homes

Friday, April 17th, 2015

Are you planning on building a new home? If so, you might have come across the term “semi-custom homes” during your home building research. If you’ve heard this term before but aren’t exactly sure what it means, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Semi-custom homes are a relatively new concept in home building, but they’re fast becoming very popular with homeowners. In this week’s blog, we’ll talk about what a semi-custom home is, as well as a few things you might not have known about semi-custom homes.

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An Overview of Semi-Custom, Custom, and Production Homes

Friday, April 3rd, 2015

If you’re thinking about buying a new home, you’ve probably come across the terms semi-custom, custom, and production homes. You might have a general idea of what each of these means, but in this week’s blog we’ll go into a little more detail to describe the differences between the three.

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3 Reasons to Choose One-Level Living

Friday, March 27th, 2015

One-level living is becoming more and more popular among homeowners for the many conveniences and advantages it offers, and especially for its long term longevity. If you’re thinking of building a new home, it’s definitely worth it to consider the advantages of one-level living when planning your design. If you haven’t thought about one-level living yet, now is the perfect time to start! In this week’s blog, we’ll cover the many reasons you might want to choose one-level living, as well as our one-level and first floor master semi-custom home designs that we build in Maryland!

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What is a Semi-Custom Home?

Friday, March 20th, 2015

If you haven’t heard the term semi-custom home before, you’re not alone. Semi-custom homes are one of the latest trends in the home building world, and they’re catching on fast. A semi-custom home gives you the benefits of a custom home with the additional perk of a fast construction time, something which is rarely achieved in custom home building. Learn everything you need to know about semi-custom homes, including how to find a semi-custom home builder in Maryland, in our blog.

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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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Questions to Ask a Potential Home Builder

Friday, June 27th, 2014

If you’re wondering how to go about the search for a home builder, don’t worry. Many others are wondering the same thing. By asking the right questions of potential home builders, you can narrow your search and find the home builder in Maryland who understands what you want out of your new home and will work with you to achieve those goals. Following is a list of questions to keep in mind.

Questions to Ask a Potential Home Builder

Background Information

Background informational questions are the first place to start. How many years has the builder been in business? How many homes have they built? And most importantly, are they licensed and insured?

Builder Philosophy

A builder with a philosophy is a builder that goes into construction with high standards and goals for all of their projects. A builder that can talk at length about their philosophy is a builder with whom you’ll be able to easily communicate your wishes for your home and its construction and design. Ask what separates them from other builders.

Specifics

There are many questions with regard to the specifics of home building that you can ask, but there are a few you should definitely cover. Ask about their design and construction process proceeds, and who you’ll be coordinating with on the project. Ask about how pricing and financing will be determined. Warranty information is another essential base to cover. Ask about standard features and energy efficiency features that they incorporate into their homes, and if they provide lot search assistance.

References

References are an essential for any builder. Ask if they can provide you with references from previous buyers and see if you can make an appointment to tour one of the homes they’ve built.

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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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The Advantages of a Semi-Custom Home

Friday, June 20th, 2014

Looking to build your own home? A semi-custom home offers several advantages that you may not have considered. In addition to a wide selection of templates with unique designs and features, semi-custom homes save you time and money in the construction process, so you can move in sooner than you might have thought possible. Let’s talk about some the advantages of a semi-custom home.

The Advantages of a Semi-Custom Home

Design Templates

Semi-custom homes are constructed based on pre-designed templates. Lifetime Series Homes has 14 templates to choose from, each with its own unique style and design elements. All are customizable in and of themselves, so if you have a certain feature you want in your new home, we can tweak the design to accommodate it. From simple ranchers to 3,000 sq ft. 2 story homes, we offer designs to suit any taste.

Construction Time

In the case of most custom homes, construction can’t begin until the design of the home is complete, which can take some time. With a semi-custom home, we can begin on construction much sooner, as the blueprints are already drawn up and ready to go. This means you get to enjoy your new home faster.

Financing

When building your own home, you enjoy several financing options that buyers of pre-owned homes do not. One of these is construction permanent financing, which offers several benefits that are worth considering. In addition, we have preferred lenders that offer excellent customer service and financing options.

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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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Get Building Faster with a Semi-Custom Home in Maryland

Thursday, May 29th, 2014

So you’ve decided you want to build your own new home in Maryland. Congratulations! You’ve made the first step in the rewarding process that leads to homeownership.

However, if the process of building your own home is one thing, it’s time-consuming. Designing, constructing, and finalizing the purchase of your new home takes a lot of time, and plenty of patience. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a way to speed things up? With a semi-custom home, you can do just that.

Semi-custom homes are homes that are designed from a template made by a professional home builder. The builder draws up numerous home templates so that when you’re shopping around for a new home builder in Maryland, you can find designs that are already completed and ready to build. This saves you a substantial amount of time in the process. Instead of spending time drafting and designing, we can get to building much faster, and that means you’ll be in your new home sooner. If you’re concerned that pre-designed templates limit your ability to add your own ideas, know that we can work together to adjust the templates to suit your wants and needs. With Lifetime Series Homes, you get the quality, efficiency, customer service that you want from a new home builder. Talk to us today about how we can save you time in your new home building process.

 

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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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Five Reasons to Build Your Own Home

Friday, May 23rd, 2014

If you’re in the market for a new home and are considering building your own home, you should know that there are plenty of great reasons to do so. Building a new home has several distinct advantages over buying a resale, and many of these advantages will last for the duration of the time you own your home.

Five Reasons to Build Your Own Home

  1. Ability to Customize – Building your own home means you’ll get to see the home you really want to live in realized. One of the reasons house-hunting is so difficult is because it’s hard to find the house that has everything you want. When you build your own home, you don’t have to worry about this, because you can build it exactly the way you want.

 

  1. Energy Efficiency – Building codes are constantly being updated and putting more and more emphasis on energy efficiency. A new house will be significantly more energy efficient even than one built in the early 2000’s. New homes have tighter building envelopes that are better at regulating indoor temperatures, and include features such as energy efficient windows that also help maintain temperatures at a comfortable level indoors. It’s also easier to install the latest energy efficient appliances in a new home than it is to retrofit them in an older home.

 

  1. Fewer Repairs and Maintenance – Because a new home hasn’t been subjected to years of weather on the outside and normal use on the inside, it will require fewer repairs and maintenance. New building materials are also longer lasting than those used in older homes, which means less maintenance down the road as well. If you do need maintenance in the first year, it’s most likely covered in the builder’s warranty.

 

  1. Fire Safety – New homes use more fire retardant materials in their construction, giving them more protection against fire. New homes also have hard-wired smoke detectors that run on the house’s electricity as opposed to a battery, making them more reliable.

 

  1. Financing – Your builder may offer their own financing options such as construction permanent financing, which offer some advantages to the buyer.

     

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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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Building a New Home in Maryland with the Mueller Process

Friday, May 16th, 2014

Building a new home in Maryland can seem like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be. With Lifetime Series Homes and the Mueller Process, we’ll guide you step by step through the process, from initial planning all the way to breaking ground for your new home. Here’s how the Mueller Process works.

The Mueller Process

  1. Pre-Planning – In step one, we meet with you to discuss what you’re looking for in your new home. We’ll discuss everything from design to financing options, and get a general estimate of your budget for the project.
  2. Lot Selection – If you have a lot already, we’re happy to build on it. If you don’t have a lot picked out, we can help you find one with our home site assistance.
  3. Home Planning – Once we have a lot selected, it’s time to work out floor plans, elevations, and more detailed specifications.
  4. Blueprints – By this point we will have assembled all of the necessary information to put together finalized drawings for your new home. These blueprints are the final draft of what your home will look like.
  5. Construction Planning and Building Contracts – Now it’s time to review the documents concerning construction. With the blueprints complete, we’ll be able to give you a pricing figure and finalize the building agreement.
  6. Mortgage Commitment and Building Permits – This, the final step before construction, involves finalizing agreements concerning financing, and securing building permits. You can read about one of our financing options, construction permanent financing, here.
  7. Construction – It’s now time to begin the construction of your new home!

 

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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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