New buyers have a variety of choices when it comes to modern home design. Two areas in the home, kitchens, and baths, generally attract the most attention. While styles, sizes, and décor can vary, there are certain key features home buyers want in kitchens and baths. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently surveyed prospective and recent home buyers …
How to Create a Healthier Home
We’ve all spent more time in our homes in the last two years than we likely ever expected to spend indoors. Because of this, you may become more aware of areas in your home that are impacting your health and well-being. Enlisting a builder or remodeler to help is step No. 1 to figure out what the issue may be …
6TH ANNUAL SPORTING CLAY SHOOT
Compete in our annual Clay Sporting Event! Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Register for the event today! When: Friday, September 16th Where: Pajaro Gun Club, 802 Old Hwy 271, Ft Smith, AR Time: 8:30 A.M.—Check –in 9 A.M.—Tournament Begins 11:30 A.M.—Lunch 3 P.M.—Afternoon Wrap-up & Prizes Team Prize: 1st Place: $600 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: …
How Housing Affordability Challenges Are Hampering Home Buying
Housing affordability has continued to be a challenge for the housing market as it grapples with a lack of inventory, due in large part to five key factors: labor, land or lots, lending, lumber, and other material costs, and laws and regulatory burdens. COVID-19 has exacerbated a number of these factors — notably material costs and labor shortages — and …
Home Remodeling Boom Continues Post-Pandemic
With increased home values, a growing number of home owners are flush with home equity. Many are now eager to re-invest in home improvements. COVID-19 sparked a demand for remodeling projects (e.g., home offices, gyms and outdoor living spaces) and those trends have continued even as the pandemic subsides. “Extended time at home meant home owners focused on projects that …
Low-Cost Energy-Saving Solutions for Your Home
With prices going up on goods and services across the board, you might be looking for ways to lower your household expenses. Now is a great time to think about making some home improvements so you can save money on your utility bills throughout the year. With approximately 13% of greenhouse gas emissions coming directly from buildings due to heating, …
Planning a Successful Walk-Through of Your New Home
Before you close on your new home, you will have to conduct a “walk-through” with your builder. The walk-through is an opportunity to identify things that need to be corrected or adjusted. This is also the perfect time to learn how your new home works. Let’s discuss steps you can take to plan a successful walk-through of your new home. …
Choosing the Right Floor Plan for Your New Home
A new home can provide flexibility and comfort you can enjoy for many years. Choosing the right floor plan for your new home is a daunting task. But doing this is a key step in building the ideal home to fit your needs. A floor plan is an aerial view of the layout of a home. Selecting a floor plan …
Mason Barr Scholarship
Members & Member’s Employee Dependents, deadline to apply April 1, 2022. Application: https://fortsmithhomebuilders.com/docs/mason-barr-scholarship-application.pdf Terms & Conditions: https://fortsmithhomebuilders.com/docs/mason-barr-terms-and-conditions.pdf
How to Save Money Moving to Your New Home
If you’re moving this year, there is a good chance you are incurring a lot of expenses. Whether it’s making a large down payment on a new home or purchasing an appliance, the costs of moving can add up. Packing supplies, hiring labor and the time it takes to transport your items to your new home are a large part …