Top 10 Reasons Home Buyers Prefer New Homes vs. Used
Today's new homes reflect the way we live today: Open floorplans, high ceilings, massive closets, media rooms and more. And state of the art technology means today's new homes have unprecedented energy efficiency, comfort and indoor air quality.

Is a Custom or Production Home Builder Right for You?
As you plan your new home, one of the first questions to ask is whether a custom or production builder is right for you. Each can deliver a great new home. The decision will rest in whether you want to highly personalize your new home using a builder's floorplan or design your home from scratch.

New Home vs. Resale: Which is Right for You?
Is a newly built home or a resale house right for you? That's a key question that home buyers ask themselves early in their home search process. Here are some of the things to consider (and important questions to ask yourself ) as you make this decision.

15 Questions to Ask When Selecting a Home Builder
Selecting a builder is a key step in the journey that leads to your dream home. These 15 questions will help you select the best builder for you and give you confidence in your choice.

Buying Green Equals Buying Smart
With savings of up to 30 percent per month on utility bills -- and higher indoor air quality -- more and more home shoppers are buying green homes. Builders are offering more green options, too. Learn about the different types of green home certification and which is right for you.

Gorgeous Kitchens to Inspire Your Dream Home
Looking for gorgeous and inspiring kitchen design ideas for your dream home? This savory slideshow features the latest kitchen design trends — and the hottest new looks for your new home — from top builders, architects and kitchen designers.

Join the Parade: Your Parade of Homes
Your local Parade of Homes is a one-stop showcase of the latest trends in home design, construction and decor -- and a great place to shop for a new home. Here's how to get the most out of your visit to this annual event.

Living in the HOA: Most Home Owners Like Their Home Owner Association
Home owners associations (HOAs) are often characterized as an unwavering group of neighbors determined to restrict home owner rights. But, according to recent research, most of those who live under home owner associations are happy with their communities.

Open Floor Plans: The Way We Live Today
Open floor plans reflect the way we live today. A good floor plan offers well-planned sight lines and traffic patterns. The flow of rooms balances privacy and togetherness and the placement of windows enhances views. Here's how to select the best plan for your new home.

Six Shortcuts to Selecting a Builder
Selecting the right builder for your new home is an important decision. Here are six proven shortcuts to help you develop a better list of finalists faster.

Tips to Build on Your Lot
Have a piece of land in mind for your dream home? An experienced build on your lot builder can turn your dream into reality. Here's what to know when selecting a build on your lot builder -- and the advantages of doing so.

Today's New Homes: Engineered to Perform
Think all homes are built the same? Not so -- finely tuned machines, today's homes are built to perform by being more durable and energy efficient and by offering unprecedented levels of comfort and indoor air quality.

Top Show Home Trends: HGTV, Southern Living and Others
Each year, HGTV, Southern Living, Sunset, Coastal Living and others build inspiring project homes. These Dream Homes showcase the latest in home design and construction. NewHomeSource reveals the hottest trends from this year's Idea Homes.

What Home Buyers Want in a New Home
What do most home buyers want? A recent survey asked more than 3,600 people who bought a newly built home last year to rank the features that were most important in their new home. How do their preferences compare to yours?

What's In — And Out — In Home Design?
From outdoor entertainment areas to private, spa-like retreats inside your home, what's in (and out) in home design? The latest trends in key rooms for your home may surprise you.