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A newly built home offers the excitement of being its first owner, enjoying new systems and appliances, and—depending on the stage of construction—choosing your own finishes. But “new” doesn’t mean there are no questions to ask. Taking time to understand what you’re purchasing, how the home was built, and what to expect after moving in can help you buy with greater confidence. An independent home inspection can be a valuable part of that process. Here are five questions to co

What My Office Taught Me About Indoor Air Quality Sometimes we don't realize there may be an issue with our indoor environment until we start noticing that something doesn't feel right. That happened to me recently. I bought a loveseat for my office. It looked great, and I was excited to have a comfortable place to sit while I worked. But after spending time in my office, I started noticing something strange. I would develop a headache. I felt like I couldn't think clearly. M

Buying a home is exciting. You walk into a house and immediately start imagining where the sofa will go, what the kitchen could look like, or what it would be like to have your morning coffee on the patio. This is also a good time to slow down and look beyond the surface. Take a moment to consider not just what you love about the house, but what you need to know about it, because buying a home is about more than finding a house you love. It’s about understanding what you’re b

Healthy doesn't mean perfect A healthy home isn't necessarily a brand-new home, an expensive home, or a home without a single problem. Every home has quirks, maintenance needs and imperfections. Instead, a healthy home is one that does a good job of managing air, moisture, water and temperature—and providing a comfortable environment for the people who live there. It begins with a home's building envelope, or the boundary between the inside and outside. The envelope includes

8 Things You Should Notice Before Falling In Love With A Home You’ve found a home in the right location. It has the square footage you want, enough bedrooms and bathrooms, and maybe even that gorgeous kitchen you’ve been dreaming of- but, before you decide a house is a keeper based on how it looks, take a few minutes to consider how the home functions. A home is more than its finishes. It’s a system, with many different components working together to create a comfortable, f