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.

1. Personalization is key. One of the most appreciated benefits of building a new Skogman home is being able to tailor it for your family. You have a say in everything from the floor plan to the cabinets, the flooring to the light fixtures. In older used homes, this isn’t the case. You have to renovate – or get used to what’s already there.
2. More “you”. A new Skogman home is designed to fit the way YOU live, with convenient features like walk-in closets, pantries, drop zones, spacious garages, and flexible spaces that provide plenty of room for growth. With resale homes, especially older models, you may find that space is limited or has been customized to someone else’s preferences.
3. The latest & greatest everything. A new Skogman home is built to current building codes, and includes the most innovative components. You and your family will feel secure, and not worry about updating your systems any time soon.
4. Less maintenance. Another advantage to building a new Skogman home is that you will have fewer maintenance issues. And if there is an issue, the home is covered by an industry best 10-year warranty. If you had a previously owned home, there’s a strong possibility that you would be responsible for 100% of the repairs.
5. Energy efficiency. There’s no question that new homes offer better insulation, low-E windows, more efficient appliances, and high-quality heating and cooling systems. If you buy a resale home, keep in mind that you could end up with poor insulation, drafty windows or an old furnace, all of which will drive up your utility bills.

Before you buy “used”, come see us. Soon enough, you’ll have the all-new, all-you Skogman home you deserve.