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7 Qualities To Look For In A Home Builder
There are many options to choose from when it comes to Northern Utah home builders, and making the right choice is crucial. Fortunately, there are a few key points to look for that can help you speed up the selection process and find the best home builders in Utah. ...
The Benefits Of Choosing New Construction Vs. An Existing Home
Some people love the history of an older home, while some love being able to hand pick what they want with new home construction. There are factors to consider when making such a significant decision, and we’re here to help. Here are just a few advantages of choosing...
Benefits Of Energy Efficient Homes During The Winter Season
There are many reasons to build an energy efficient home in Utah—not only for the benefits it can bring year round, but particularly during cold winter months. As a homeowner, here are the top benefits you can enjoy from energy efficient homes in Utah. #1 -...
3 Reasons To Start The Home Building Process This Winter
When the frigid winter months hit in Utah, it may not seem like the best season to start the process of building a new home. After all, spring and summer offer more daylight and warmer temperatures, so why consider building a home now? The truth is, there are...
Utah Ranked #1 For New Housing, But Which Communities Are Best?
According to the US Census Bureau, Utah led the nation in homebuilding last year. In fact, Utah built new housing at a rate nearly three times the national average. The number of housing units increased 2.2 percent in Utah from 2017 to 2018, and the national average...
5 Reasons To Love Living In Grantsville, Utah
As the second most populous city in Tooele County, Gransville, Utah has a unique charm that’s drawing in families from across the state and beyond. Living in Grantsville is like taking a step back in time in Utah’s history but with a modern twist—especially in the...
Just What is the Draw of Heber City Utah?
Heber City Utah is one of the best kept secrets in Utah. Heber City offers a location central to both Salt Lake City and Provo and Orem. Located just a half hour drive from both Salt Lake and Provo, Heber City is a great place to live and have an easy commute down the...
How Do Mortgage Interest Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment?
Just how important is the interest rate you receive when getting a new mortgage loan in Utah? Because your monthly mortgage payment includes both the monthly interest you owe on your outstanding loan balance and a portion of the principal itself, the interest rate on...
It’s Time to Raise the Roof!
Most homes today are built with pre-fabricated trusses. There are several advantages to using pre-fabricated trusses including having to use fewer load bearing walls and cost savings due to less framing labor and time. One of the major disadvantages to standard...
What is the Value of Energy Efficiency?
The value of energy efficiency is the most overlooked and misunderstood part of building a new home. Even most home builders don’t understand it thoroughly. With interest rates around 4%, you currently pay only about $5 for every $1,000 borrowed for a new home. ...
What is the Living Triangle?
While the process of building a new home is very exciting it can also start to seem a little confusing and daunting. Sometimes house plans can begin to run together and the benefits of one home design can blur into another. One main area of focus when choosing a home...
All House Square Footage is not Created Equal
A common question I am frequently asked as a builder is “What is your price per square foot?” Well, that depends on a lot of factors, many of which are determined by the customer rather than the builder. The bottom line is that you get what you pay for and if the...
