As fall brings its bright colors and sweet scents to Iowa, can you picture yourself enjoying a cozy holiday meal with your family and friends in a brand new home? It’s a great time to become a homeowner!
 

Millennials may be known for loving avocado toast, online retail, and being extremely tech-savvy, but did you know that millennials now make up the largest percentage of home buyers at 34%? With 66% of that group being first-time buyers, millennials are taking charge of their lives and turning houses into homes!

You know how the sayings go: don’t judge a book by it’s cover and it’s what’s on the inside that counts. But when it comes to a home, there’s nothing wrong with a little outer beauty... You’ve already made the interior of your Skogman home as gorgeous as can be, so why not spread some love to the outside?
 

Dropzones

With the coolest name in new home trends, dropzones have to be at the top of our list. Imagine that your kids know exactly where to drop their backpacks and shoes every time they come home. Now that’s efficiency right there!

For 3 days, June 22-24 from 12 to 6 PM, we are giving away $45,000 in bonus packages on brand new homes!  These amazing bonus packages will be available on move-in-ready homesAND custom builds!  

So, what do you do when you want to be comfortable in your home but you also want a reasonable utility bill? With a commitment to environmental sensitivity, Skogman Homes ensures that every new home is designed with energy-efficient details that keep you feeling your best all year-round while saving money!

This is where Skogman Homes comes in. Our whole team is proud to let you know that we always ensure the highest-quality homes for the absolute best prices. If you buy now, you’ll be making a decision that will positively impact your future for many years to come.

In Iowa, certain low-maintenance plants thrive incredibly well and make for a colorful garden that’ll add pops of life to your home! Here are a few ideas for your brand new garden:

Perfect Plants to Make a Statement

1. Let’s go fly a kite.

Forget smartphones and iPads, the childhood activities of years past still provide as much fun today. Why not teach your children how to fly?! You can find a kite at most discount or variety stores, and you’re on your way to new heights. Take your kids to a nearby open field on a sunny day, show them how to make their kite soar, and watch them marvel at the magic in their hands!

It’s almost hard to think past the cold winter months and fast forward to the warmer days to come, but it’s exactly what so many new homeowners have done in Cedar Rapids. Those days will be here before you know it, and the first couple of months in 2018 have already seen so much activity as eager families have taken advantage of our move-in ready homes. They’re planning ahead to live out all their summer fun in the perfect neighborhood for them.