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title: Blog - Skogman Homes (6)
description: Home building tips, community updates, and buyer resources from Skogman Homes, serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Cedar Falls, and Waterloo areas. (6)
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### [10 Things People Love About New Construction](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/10-things-people-love-about-new-construction-133)
**Posted on:** Jul 08, 2018
**Categories:** Blog, New vs. Used, Housing Market, Tips & Trends
## 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!
[Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/10-things-people-love-about-new-construction-133)
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### [Skogman Summer Spectacular Event](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/skogman-summer-spectacular-event-131)
**Posted on:** Jun 18, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
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 homes**AND **custom builds**!
[Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/skogman-summer-spectacular-event-131)
### [Our Energy Efficient Homes Keep You Cool & Save You Hundreds](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/our-energy-efficient-homes-keep-you-cool-and-save-you-hundreds-130)
**Posted on:** Jun 06, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
Wanting a comfortable home and a reasonable utility bill shouldn't be a tradeoff. At Skogman Homes, energy efficiency is built into every home from the start, not added as an afterthought.
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### [Your Home Search Stops Here](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/your-home-search-stops-here-112)
**Posted on:** May 16, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
This is where [Skogman Homes](https://www.skogmanhomes.com/) 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.
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### [Easy Plants for a Gorgeous Garden](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/easy-plants-for-a-gorgeous-garden-128)
**Posted on:** May 08, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
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**
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[](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/spring-into-the-new-season-with-your-kids-127)
### [Spring Into The New Season With Your Kids](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/spring-into-the-new-season-with-your-kids-127)
**Posted on:** May 08, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
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!
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### [Cold Temps Haven’t Slowed a Hot Housing Market in Cedar Rapids!](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/cold-temps-havent-slowed-a-hot-housing-market-in-cedar-rapids-126)
**Posted on:** Apr 09, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
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.
[Read More](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/cold-temps-havent-slowed-a-hot-housing-market-in-cedar-rapids-126)
[](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/brighten-up-your-home-with-these-spring-maintenance-tips-125)
### [Brighten Up Your Home With These Spring Maintenance Tips!](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/brighten-up-your-home-with-these-spring-maintenance-tips-125)
**Posted on:** Apr 02, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
OUTSIDE
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### [Why buy now? The chance to lock in lower rates!](https://blog.skogmanhomes.com/blog-detail/why-buy-now-the-chance-to-lock-in-lower-rates-124)
**Posted on:** Mar 16, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
What does that mean to prospective homebuyers? When interest rates go up, it influences both how much home you can afford, as well as how much you’ll pay over the span of the loan.
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**Posted on:** Mar 08, 2018
**Categories:** Blog
Choosing a homebuilder is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. The right questions will tell you everything you need to know. Here is how Skogman Homes answers each one, backed by over 70 years and five generations of experience.
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