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2 Questions to Ask a New Home Builder in Maryland

Friday, May 29th, 2015

Looking for a new home builder in Maryland? The best way to find a home builder that’s right for you is to know which questions to ask. Talk to several different builders to get a feel for what’s out there, and make sure to ask these two important questions! These questions are designed to be revealing and give you insight into the builder and their specific style. The better informed you are, the better you’ll be able to make a decision about who is the best new home builder in Maryland for you.

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Two Great Benefits of Buying a New Home

Friday, May 15th, 2015

We’ve talked a lot in our blog about the benefits of buying a new home. From energy efficiency benefits, to a brand new warranty, to getting the design and features you want, there are lots of benefits of buying a new home that come up pretty frequently in these kinds of discussions.

At the same time, there are plenty of benefits of buying a new home that aren’t brought up as frequently, but are just as important to factor into your decision-making process. That’s why in this week’s blog, we’re going to discuss some of the less talked about benefits of buying a new home.

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5 Tips for Finding a Home Builder in Maryland

Friday, March 6th, 2015

Choosing a home builder is perhaps the most important decision you can make in the home building process. It’s important to find a builder with whom you have a good rapport, and who understands your vision and can help you execute it. It’s also important to find a builder with experience and a reputation for quality work and satisfaction. In this week’s blog, we’ll talk about some tips for finding the right home builder in Maryland for your new home.

5 Tips for Finding a Home Builder in Maryland

Check with Your Local Home Builders’ Association

Your local home builders’ association is a great place to start. They’ll have a list of all the builders who work in your area. You can find your local builders’ association here.

Look Through Local Ads

Check your local newspaper for real estate ads. There should be a section with ads from plenty of builders who work in the area. This will also give you a basic idea of what kind of homes they build, as well as pricing.

Talk to Friends and Family

Friends and family are a great resource to use in your search for a home builder in Maryland. The best thing about friends and family is you can trust them to give an honest opinion of their experiences with a home builder. Even if your friends and family haven’t had experience with any local home builders, they may know someone else who does.

Talk to Local Real Estate Agents

It’s an agent’s job to know everything there is to know about the local real estate market, so you can be sure they’ll know which home builders build in your area.

Visit Local Home Shows

Many builders put on home shows and open houses to give people an opportunity to see examples of their work. Many times these are the first homes in a series of homes or development the builder is working on. Take advantage of these opportunities to meet builders and get a feel for their building styles.

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Lifetime Series Homes: Your Home Builder in Maryland

Lifetime Series Homes is a home builder in central Maryland that offers fast construction of semi-custom homes. To learn more about building your new home with Lifetime Series homes, contact us today at 410-549-4443! You can also keep up with us on our blog as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

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Six Answers to Questions about Building a New Home

Friday, January 30th, 2015

Are you thinking about building your own home? You’re bound to have plenty of questions. In this week’s blog, we’ll give you a few answers to some of the more common questions we hear in regard to building your own home.

Six Answers to Questions About Building a New Home

Why should I build my own home?

If you’re still on the fence about building your own home vs. buying an existing home, there are several compelling reasons to build your own. New homes are more efficient, more cost effective, and use the latest building technologies that are making homes today better than they’ve ever been. Even a home that’s just a decade old is already far behind. Building a brand new home means you have the most efficient and innovative design available.

How long does it take to build a home?

This can vary widely. A general estimate is around 6 months. The great thing about Lifetime Series Homes is that our designs are ready to build, which can cut the build time by up to half.

How do I find a home site?

There are lots of ways to look for a home site. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a good place to start, and there are always ads in local newspapers. Lifetime Series Homes offers our lot search assistance tool, which allows you to plug in the criteria you’re looking for in a home site and cross-check it against our database, which contains more than 2,000 homes in the central Maryland area, many of which are not available on public listings.

What are the components of a good home site?

Here’s a list of some of the most important things to consider in a home site:

  • Location
  • Access to utilities
  • Topography
  • Outdoor living goals
  • Special clearing and grading considerations
  • Permitting or public facilities fees

What are my financing options for building a new home?

There are lots of options out there. One option we like to use is construction permanent financing. This financing strategy has a number of benefits, including lower closing costs, smaller interest payments during construction, and the potential for a lower sales price.

How do I find the right home builder in Maryland?

Finding the right home builder in Maryland is both an objective and subjective process. You want a builder that has the right qualifications, such as a long history of business in the area and a reputation for quality worksmanship. You also want a builder who you feel comfortable with and trust on a personal level. The only way to find the right one for you is to talk to plenty of home builders.

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Lifetime Series Homes: Your Home Builder in Maryland

Lifetime Series Homes is a home builder in central Maryland that offers fast construction of semi-custom homes. To learn more about building your new home with Lifetime Series homes, contact us today at 410-549-4443! You can also keep up with us on our blog as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

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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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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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