new home: Hidden Costs in Home Buying - New vs. Resale - 05/28/12 08:35 AM
Today I received an email from Toll Brothers linking to a blog about why you should buy a new home rather than a resale.... and they make a few points; but they miss a lot of points. "A" for effort! Hopefully the consumers reading the blog don't actually think about what it says - or doesn't say.
In this sheet, Toll Brothers gives you expected life expectancies of varying systems in homes, and their approximation of replacement cost. Generally speaking, they are right on about the average life expectancies. According to the estimate, over a 25 year span you could be … (6 comments)

new home: Building Dreams Along the Shenandoah River - 01/26/10 01:24 PM
If you've always dreamed of having a home along side the Shenandoah River, you've found the right builder!  Look no further!!= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Owner of Licking Valley Construction, Bo Welch, had a similar dream.  But, building in or near  a river always presents challenges. 
It may BE called the "100 year flood plain" (meaning statistically speaking FEMA would expect the area to flood once every 100 years).  But, what if THIS is the year the river rises, or next year, or in … (0 comments)

new home: New Home in Falls Church/McLean Area - ALMOST READY FOR YOU! - 01/09/10 02:35 PM

2225 WESTMORELAND ST FALLS CHURCH VA 22043
NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Dream kitchen, hardwood floors, stone FP & mantel, arched entryways. Ensuite master bath with marble floors & corian counters. Finished basement includes rec room area, fifth bedroom & full bath. Exterior construction features stone & hardiplank siding. Come and see this light-filled gorgeous home. This Home offers Five Bedrooms, Four Full Baths, One Half Bath.  This home sits on a 1/4 acre lot.
Steps from public transportation and minutes from EFC or WFC Metro stations!
Haycock/Longfellow/McLean Schools
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