Keep a lid on it. Putting a roof over an outdoor living space provides plenty of advantages, including extending the time you can spend outside. On hot days, you have shade. On wet days, you have protection. Plus you can add a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, or a feature wall.

But with the economy running on all cylinders now, the Fed has begun a series of rate hikes, with additional increases taking place throughout the year. Rising interest rates affect millions of Americans, from credit card holders to investors to homebuyers.

The Schulers chose Skogman Homes because “Jennie [Plummer, the Cedar Falls Sales Director] made it so easy!” remembers Lindsey. “She explained the building process, the differences between the selections. She also went through what our budget could include, and what price points we could choose from.”

• Availability. With a move-in ready Skogman Home, you get instant gratification. No matter what you’re looking for, we have a gorgeous home in a great community just waiting for your family.
• Variety. We have move-in ready single-family homes throughout Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Waterloo, and the Corridor, in eastern Iowa.
• Expediency. You get the convenience of a resale home with the quality, design, and energy efficiency of a new home. It’s a winning combination.
• Less stress. Since your new Skogman home is already built and ready to go, you have fewer decisions to make. If your financing is all set, you can just pick your home and sign on the dotted line.
• Peace-of-mind. Our move-in ready homes enjoy the same Customer Service & Warranties as our to-be-built homes. That means our comprehensive 10-year warranty, scheduled warranty inspections, and unparalleled service from our experienced team.

When you build a new Skogman home, you're not inheriting someone else's choices. You're making your own. Here's what that difference looks like in practice.