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How to Choose the Perfect Floor Plan

Posted on: Mar 14, 2023

Categories: Tips & Trends

Choosing the right floor plan for your home can feel like a daunting task when you are building a new home. A floor plan is the layout of a home, and it plays a crucial role in determining how comfortable and functional the space is. It's important to consider your lifestyle, family size, and future needs when choosing a floor plan. Check out these tips on how to picking the right floor plan for you and your family.

6 Top Trends in New Construction for 2022

Posted on: Apr 04, 2022

Categories: Tips & Trends

Residential home design and construction are constantly changing to meet the needs of a modern lifestyle. From functional floor plan upgrades to the latest interior design trend, there is a lot to be aware of when designing your ideal home.

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What to Look for in a Home Builder

Posted on: Feb 24, 2022

Categories: skogmanhomes, New vs. Used, Skogman Homes CV, Housing Market

Building a new home from the ground up is both exciting and daunting. Working with an informed and capable builder can push aside the uncertainties you may feel from all of the unknowns. Not all homebuilding companies are created equal, so it is important to find one you can partner with and feel confident in.

6 Tips for Building an Energy-Efficient Home

Posted on: Feb 14, 2022

Categories: skogmanhomes, Skogman Homes CV, Tips & Trends

Homeowners are always on the hunt for ways to reduce their energy consumption and utility bills. While energy-efficient materials and systems can be retrofitted into existing homes, it is much easier to incorporate these elements when building a home from scratch.

Use these tips to construct an energy-efficient, eco-friendly home.

4 Reasons to Buy an Under-Construction Home

Posted on: Mar 10, 2021

Categories: Blog, Available Homes, Skogman Homes CV, Housing Market

4 Reasons to Buy an Under-Construction Home

Inventory is low and we know finding a new home in this market is tough, so here is our breakdown of the top 4 reasons to consider buying an under-construction home. 

10 Ways to Make Your Home Cozy for the Winter

Posted on: Dec 19, 2019

Categories: Blog, Available Homes, Tips & Trends

Try Dark Hues

Try Dark Hues - Light colors are great for opening up a room, but dark colors create a space that’s relaxing and enclosed, great for cozying up with a warm blanket.

2020 Color of the Year

Posted on: Oct 24, 2019

Categories: Available Homes, Tips & Trends

Sherwin Williams recently announced their color of the year, Naval SW 6244, and we are huge fans! Little did we know, we have been favoring this color in our designs for a while now and it looks like it will be even more popular in the coming year. 

5 New Construction Myths….Debunked!

Posted on: Oct 24, 2019

Categories: Blog, New vs. Used, Available Homes, Tips & Trends, News

There is so much information out there about how to buy or build a house but with helpful information comes a bunch of myths and misinformation. We put together a list of the most popular myths we hear and debunked them to set the record straight when it comes to building your dream home.