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Category: New Home Owner Resources

How to Determine How Much Home You Need

Posted by: Regent Homes, on July 21, 2016

So you are ready to build your dream home—how exciting! Now you are probably thinking, “what’s next?” While making the decision to build your dream home is thrilling, it can also feel quite overwhelming. We’ll cover the initial questions you may have, such as, “how many rooms do I need in my house?” and other tips that will make the home building process a little easier. How Do I Determine the Amount of Space I’ll Read more…

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Your Home Spring Cleaning Guide

Posted by: Regent Homes, on May 17, 2016

There is something so refreshing about opening the windows of your house after a long, cold winter. But, with the breeze comes the stirring of dust, and no one looks forward to that! Spring cleaning for the home is important because you are not only cleaning up the dust and dirt that has accumulated, but also keeping up with your home maintenance. Today, we are going to help you tackle your list with some spring Read more…

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How to Protect Your Patio During the Central Ohio Winters

Posted by: Regent Homes, on November 19, 2015

We cannot believe it is already that time of year again; time to winterize the things around your home. With the harsh winters that Ohio brings, it is important to know the measures you should take to care for your home inside and outside. One place that you might not think of when it comes to winterizing is your outdoor patio. Winter patio care is very important because you want to be able to use your Read more…

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6 Design Preferences That Will Affect Your Custom Home Price

Posted by: Regent Homes, on September 21, 2015

Unlike buying a prebuilt, preowned home, a custom home design can be built to accommodate your unique taste and preferences. Also in contrast to prebuilt homes, custom homes typically come with a higher price tag due to the personalization and features that goes into the home’s unique design. Since the bottom line price of a home can change due to certain custom home features, we wanted to give you some insight into some of those Read more…

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How to Transform an Empty Lot Into a Home

Posted by: Regent Homes, on June 25, 2015

You’re in the market for a new home. You have seen a variety of houses in your city, and none of them match up with your idea of a dream home. Either due to location, architecture, or interior, these homes do not satisfy your ideal vision of where you want to live. If you reach this point, it might be time to think about building a completely customized home on an empty lot. What is Read more…

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5 Questions to Ask in Your Pre-Mortgage Interview

Posted by: Regent Homes, on January 15, 2015

Buying your first home can be both exciting and daunting. There are many forms to fill out, plenty of details to discuss, and a lot of questions to answer. During your initial pre-approval meetings with your bank or mortgage company, you need to address these questions to ensure the process runs smoothly. What documents will I need for full approval? The most important aspect of applying for a mortgage is the documents. Lots of documents. Read more…

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Should You Buy a Custom or a Previously Owned Home?

Posted by: Regent Homes, on November 17, 2014

Anyone searching for a new home wants to find the perfect property, best suited to their personal needs and family requirements. Choosing a custom-built home gives the buyer the control needed to create their dream home, with the style, design and finish that is uniquely their own. Of course, it’s possible to find great pre-lived in houses, with a variety of amenities and fittings, but there’s always the possibility that major repairs or alterations could be needed at a later Read more…

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3 Ways Your New Home is Less Expensive to Maintain

Posted by: Regent Homes, on June 11, 2014

When many people think of building or purchasing a new home, they can only think of the major expense it takes to create or buy it. In truth, though, a new home operates much more efficiently than older homes, which saves homeowners considerable costs in the long run. Here are three ways building a home can be cheaper to maintain: Maintenance Costs A new home is just that: new. Which means the HVAC, hot water Read more…

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a New Home

Posted by: Regent Homes, on May 12, 2014

Building a new home is a great experience. You get to customize every feature to your family and your lifestyle. But with so many decisions to make, it’s easy to let important details fall through the cracks. You can make the process – and the end result – a successful one for you if you avoid these common mistakes. Not knowing the building site and lot You first need to know the building site. Get Read more…

Categories: Custom Homes, New Home Owner Resources

4 Factors to Consider When Deciding a Location for Your New Home

Posted by: Regent Homes, on April 17, 2014

Building your own home isn’t just about building the actual structure. It’s about choosing the right location for you and your family to live. In order to help you truly fall in love with your home – and stay in love – you need to consider all of the factors involved. How will your house fit your lifestyle? How will it fit your career and family needs? How close is it to recreational activities? When Read more…

Categories: Custom Homes, New Home Owner Resources