Mud rooms, walk-in pantries, kitchen islands and high ceilings have become the norm, and more builders are adopting age-in-place concepts, with wide doors and no-step entryways that allow for wheelchair access, and designs that can easily be adapted as homeowners age. Moore says resale homes and new homes are continuing
If you long for the charm of an older home, you can get that in a brand new one, too. Boulevard-style homes with detached garages in the rear and plenty of curb appeal in the front are available in several new neighbourhoods.
‘When you build your own home, you get to choose the neighbourhood you want … what it looks like … whatever it may be’
to increase in price, and costs for materials will
rise as the u.S. housing market starts to rebound. But there’s a good opportunity to get into the market now. “The (interest) rates are unbelievably low still, and they’re going to continue that way for quite a while,” he says. “you can’t beat getting in on the ground floor and buying a new home.”
Kensington Homes has a beauty at 628 Sage Creek Blvd., with a second-floor laundry room, modern walk-in closets and a glorious open kitchen, and marketing manager ryan Alby points out that rather than buy someone else’s dream home, you can choose your own options.
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