The economy has been unsettled for the last few years, and as a result, home builders and customers have seen trends that are a direct result of the current economic state.  Changes consist of the following:

1. More energy efficiency - a result of both regulation, high oil prices, and an overall desire to reduce operating costs of homes
2. More "Green" - recycled and renewable products are now common place in hew home construction
3. Smaller - average new home sizes have consistently gotten smaller over the last several years
4. Flexibile - Homes are designed flexible spaces that have multiple uses, maximizing the utility of a home
5. Storage - Having lots of storage is critical in new homes, as many buyers are downsizing

As a Custom Home Builder on Cape Cod, we have seen all of these changes first hand, and across the board, these types design concept have resulted in better, more efficient,longer-lasting homes.  If you are thinking of building your New Home or Remodeling your Home on Cape Cod, CONTACT US today to see how we can help!

Here is the complete article from Msn.com: 8 Ways the Economy is Changing New Homes

Planning your New Home, Remodeling or Renovation project can be a fun and exciting process. We often tell our customers to make a list of "wants" and "needs" and to always make sure to prioritize the needs first.  The internet and television are full of trendy ideas that look good at first, but can be both impractical, and a waste of money.  We found an article from msn.com that provides a list of the 8 most overrated home improvement projects. Items such as home theaters, and large jacuzzi tubs are just a few of the things that they describe as items that look great, but never get used and cost a lot of money.  There is  also a list of suggestions for projects that do make sense and can enhance the look and value of your next home project.

Here is the full article from MSN.com: 8 Overrated Home Improvements.

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