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Get the latest tips and tricks for buying a new homeCOVID-19 Is Changing What’s Popular in House Floor Plans
No one mentions it, but as a result of this whole COVID-19 pandemic, you might be a little tired of spending time with your family—and we get it. In fact, COVID-19 has been changing what’s popular in new construction floor plans, on a grand scale. It used to be that...
Is Buying a Home in Utah During COVID-19 a Good Idea?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a lot of things—stressful, frightening, restricting—but one thing it has been great for is helping buyers find reasonably-priced new homes. Surprisingly enough, now is the time to buy. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah had its largest...
What Are the Benefits of an Energy-Efficient Home?
Energy-efficient homes in Tooele City, UT offer a number of critical benefits to individuals, as well as to society as a whole. Choosing energy-efficient features for a residential property can have significant impact on the long-term effects of the home on its...
What Is the Home Buying Market Looking Like in Grantsville, Utah?
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Grantsville, UT, it’s wise to do your homework to check the condition of the market. Current market conditions will affect the price of Grantsville, UT homes on both the buying and selling sides of the equation, as...
Now Is the Time to Buy a Home in Grantsville, UT
Grantsville, UT is becoming increasingly popular as more people realize why it’s such a great place to live. From the robust historical sites to the “country living” atmosphere, homes in Grantsville—especially in the Highlands community—are going fast. If you’re...
Home Sales Are Strong in Tooele City Despite COVID-19 Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted markets all over the country, but the Tooele City housing market is not one of them. Home sales are still going strong in Tooele City, UT, even with coronavirus lockdowns and major economic uncertainty in most of the country. If...
Why Live in Tooele, UT?
Buying a new home is a commitment, especially if you’re considering moving to a brand-new town. If you’re a fan of city living but still enjoy small, close-knit communities, you might love living in Tooele. Living in Tooele, UT is a great way to enjoy all the benefits...
Safe Home Building Practices During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every industry on the planet, including home building and community development. However, people still need housing during a pandemic, which means that our work at UpDwell Homes LLC continues. The CDC and OSHA have issued...
How to Determine Construction Costs When Budgeting for Your Project
One of the most common questions people have for home builders is how much they can expect to pay for their new home construction. There are a lot of factors that will affect the cost per square foot for new construction—there’s no simple answer for this question that...
Why Should I Reuse an Existing Home Foundation?
If you’re planning on building a new home, your construction team might consider using the existing foundational structure on the lot, if one is present. Any professional contractor with a good level of experience and skill should be able to figure out how to reuse an...
Pros and Cons of Building and Buying a House
Should you buy or build your own home? When you’re considering a major change, it’s hard to know whether it’s prudent to go with something pre-built, or to design it all from scratch. Both options have their pros and cons, so deciding between buying vs. building a...
House Elevations: What Are My Options?
When building your home, you get floor plans—which most people are familiar with—as well as house elevations. House elevations are renderings of what your home will look like from each side. This allows you to see what the home will look like when it’s finished, as if...
