by UpDwell Homes | Oct 28, 2015 | Energy Efficient Homes, GreenLean Construction, New Homes in Utah, Utah Real Estate Market
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...
by UpDwell Homes | Sep 15, 2015 | Home Financing, Mortgage Qualifying, New Homes in Utah
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...
by UpDwell Homes | Jul 20, 2015 | Building Ideas, Energy Efficient Homes, GreenLean Construction, New Homes in Utah
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...
by UpDwell Homes | Apr 4, 2015 | Building Ideas, Energy Efficient Homes, GreenLean Construction, New Homes in Utah, UpDwell Homes News
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. ...
by UpDwell Homes | Apr 2, 2015 | Building Ideas, GreenLean Construction, New Homes in Utah
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...
by UpDwell Homes | Mar 9, 2015 | Building Ideas, GreenLean Construction, New Homes in Utah, Utah Real Estate Market
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...