• Buy

  Negotiating the Purchase of a New Construction Home

  This article will provide all of the tips, tricks, do's and don'ts you need to know before negotiating the purchase of a new constructio...

  By Erin N. | Aug. 19, 2025

• Build

  How Often Should You Visit Your New Home Site?

  As your new home is built, there are certain critical points in the building process when you can — and should — visit your new home.

  By Melanie T. | Aug. 19, 2025

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  How to Visit Your New Home’s Construction Site

  Visiting your new home while it’s under construction is exciting, but it’s important you schedule any visits to the home site with our b...

  By Sanda B. | Aug. 19, 2025

• Live

  Go Green: Houseplants Every New Homeowner Should Have

  NewHomeSource found five beautiful houseplants that will make your new home look fabulous and feel green.

  By Julie G. | Aug. 19, 2025

• Plan

  Should You Buy the Model Home? 10 Pros, Cons, and Questions You Should Ask

  Thinking about buying the builder’s model home? Discover the biggest pros and cons—from luxury upgrades and move-in readiness to hidden ...

  By Carmen C. | Aug. 19, 2025

• Plan

  Updating Your Will After a New Home Purchase: A Must for Retirees

  Updating a will after home purchase? Learn why it's crucial to update your will after buying a house and how to ensure your estate plan ...

  By Julie G. | Aug. 18, 2025

• Housing Market Trends

  The High Stakes Behind SoCal’s Housing Market — and the 8 Factors You Need to Watch

  Southern California’s housing market in 2025 faces soaring prices, affordability challenges, rising insurance costs, and policy risks. B...

  By Erin N. | Aug. 18, 2025

• Buy

  10 Hidden Costs to Watch For When Buying a New Construction Home

  Uncover the hidden costs of new construction. From upgrade fees and HOA dues to landscaping and utility hookups, learn how to plan for o...

  By Michael L. | Aug. 18, 2025

• Policy And Industry

  How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Affect Mortgage Payments for New Homeowners

  The “Big Beautiful Bill” reshapes mortgage payments by capping interest deductions, making PMI tax breaks permanent, and expanding affor...

  By Erin N. | Aug. 18, 2025

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  Home Products

  Top Five Things Dads Want in a New Home

  Here are the top five things your dad will 100% want in the family's new construction home.

  By Julie G. | Aug. 17, 2025

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  Live

  Conserving Nature in New Home Communities

  New home communities help preserve nature, so residents can enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors, without the mess.

  By Michele L. | Aug. 16, 2025

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  Design

  New Home Builders Empower Homebuyers with Online Design Tools

  NewHomeSource talked with some of the biggest homebuilders to explore how they use virtual home design to help people make their dream h...

  By Sanda B. | Aug. 16, 2025

• Families

  How Buying A Brand New Home Benefits Your Family

  NewHomeSource explores all the benefits of building a new construction home for your family.

  By Sanda B. | Aug. 16, 2025

• Build

  The Roof Over Your New Home

  NewHomeSource explores the different roofing options available to new home shoppers, and what they need to know about each roof type.

  By Marcie G. | Aug. 16, 2025

• Home And Design Trends

  4 Things to Know About All-Electric Homes: From Cost Savings to How to Design One

  Learn how all-electric homes cut costs, boost efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions. Explore savings, adoption rates, and tips for bui...

  By Carmen C. | Aug. 15, 2025

• First-Time Buyers

  First-Time Homebuyers: Your Guide to Buying a New Home

  NewHomeSource has all the information first-time homebuyers need to know to get prepared to buy and build their new house.

  By Sanda B. | Aug. 15, 2025

• Housing Market Trends

  The 25 U.S. Housing Markets You’re Not Watching – But Should Be in 2025

  Explore the ‘Next 25’ new-home markets – ranked 26–50 nationwide by Zonda Home – and see which cities are driving growth, slowing down, ...

  By Vincent S. | Aug. 15, 2025

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  Design

  New Home Builders Embrace Energy-Efficient Features for Their Houses

  NewHomeSource talked to some of the biggest homebuilders in the country to learn more about their energy-efficient new homes.

  By Sanda B. | Aug. 15, 2025

• Design

  5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Add Personality and Value to Your Builder Basic Home

  Discover five easy, budget-friendly upgrades to transform a plain new-build home into a stylish, personalized space you’ll love.

  By Heather W. | Aug. 15, 2025

• First-Time Buyers

  If You Build It, They Will Buy: New Construction Starter Homes May Be Answer for Millennials

  Millennials are primed to purchase homes in the next two years, some homebuilders are creating a product that caters directly to first-t...

  By Judy M. | Aug. 14, 2025

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