As market trends continue to shift in 2025, so do the preferences of today’s homebuyers!

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.

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. 

When it comes to buying a new house, there are a ton of things buyers take into consideration, like layout, bedrooms and more. Another important factor to keep in mind is what does it cost to own and maintain a home.

Scientific and eco-friendly advancements in home construction are positively impacting the health of homes, and the people who live in them. Check out some common health benefits of new construction features and how they impact you, the homeowner. 

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!

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.