A Step-by-Step Guide to the Home Building Process
While the process varies somewhat by builder, these 10 steps summarize the process of building a typical new home. These steps will help you understand the major stages of construction, what will occur when, and key decisions you'll make, in partnership with your builder, to create your new home.

Who's Who on Your Building Team
Learn who's who on your building team and understand what each highly trained professional will do to help build your new home. Know how to best work with each member of the building team and be ready for choices you'll make.

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.

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.

A Solid Foundation is Key to Your Home
A well-designed and constructed foundation that's engineered for the type of soil found on your lot is vital when building your new home. Here's what to know when working with your builder to ensure your home has a solid foundation.

Classic Style, Clean Lines and Hands-Free
The latest in faucets and fixtures reflect an appreciation for simple, practical and efficient products. Think hands-free faucets that make life more convenient, water-saving products that save money and items that help keep us connected.

Doors That Score High in Energy Efficiency and Good Looks
Wood, fiberglass or steel. Clear or privacy glass. Energy ratings. You have many choices when it comes to doors. How do you go about choosing the right one? Here are a few tips to help you find the right door for your new home.

Future-Proof Your New Home
Unless you're the next Steve Jobs, you probably can't imagine exciting new technologies that don't exist today, but that will be common in our homes in five to ten years. But you can take smart steps to future-proof your new home now, while it's under construction. Here's how from the NewHomeSource team.

Many Shades of Green
Several programs measure and certify that a home is green. The most widely known programs include Energy Star, LEED and the HERS Score--an energy-rating system for homes akin to miles-per-gallon ratings on cars. How do these certification programs compare? Is one right for your new home?

Moving Up: The Most Popular New Home Upgrades
As the housing market continues to build strong momentum, more and more home buyers are investing in upgrades when they design and build their new home. Which home upgrades are buyers splurging on?

Secrets to a Squeak-Free Floor
Squeaky floors often creak their way into your house when you least expect them. But, new homes are increasingly being built with better technology to help prevent squeaks altogether. Here's what to know about what causes squeaky floors — and how to prevent them in your new home.

Ten Steps to Select the Right Builder for Your Needs
These 10 steps will help you choose the right builder for your new home -- and add confidence to your decision.

The Last Drop: Guide to Water-Saving Products
What's the difference between a high-efficiency toilet and a dual flush? Standard showerheads and high-efficiency ones? And how does this relate to your new home? This guide to water-saving technologies will demystify the many ways that you can save water and money in your new home.    

The Latest Options to Side Your Home
While vinyl siding is the most common siding material, you have many options to clad the exterior of your home. You can pick material and even color. Here’s the lowdown on the latest selections in home siding and how to choose the option best for your home.
 

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.

Tips to Create a Networked Home
Today’s homes are more connected than ever. Wireless access everywhere is ideal for tablet and smartphone use — but also place wired network connections strategically inside and outside your home during construction to ensure the highest quality video. Here's how to create a networked home.

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.

Walking the Walk: What to Know About Walkthroughs
While you won't be able to drop in unannounced on the build site of your new home, you will get the opportunity to make sure everything is up to spec during the building process. Here's what you can expect during walkthroughs.

What's the Right Method of Construction for Your New House?
Most most new homes are built using a technique known as stick-building. The home is built of 2 by 4's and other sizes of lumber and assembled on-site. There are other methods of construction. If you're planning to build, here's an overview of the major types of construction to discuss with your home builder.