The New Home Building Process Building a new home is both an exciting and stressful experience. It is a huge undertaking, yet it is one of the most rewarding experiences of your life! By staying informed about the new home building process, you can make sure you are prepared to take on all challenges that…
It’s a Tough Decision Your home is probably the biggest investment you will make. From browsing websites like trulia.com and zillow.com to touring model homes, there are hours of effort that go into choosing the right house. But how do you know where to start? Do you buy or do you build? That’s the question…
The New Home Building Checklist Congratulations! You’ve decided to build your new home. You want to make sure you have crossed all your t’s and dotted all your i’s, but what do you need to think about throughout the process? Below is a helpful checklist that will make your home building process more enjoyable. What…
Old National Bank, Great Midwest Bank, Waukesha State Bank Rise Above Rising Rates Following a pandemic, supply chain issues, and rising prices it comes as no surprise that interest rates are on the rise. The fed’s recent increase in interest rates is waging war on inflation, an effort to curtail the climbing costs we are…
How Commodity Prices Affect the Cost of New Construction The current hot topic in the housing industry is the price of lumber. Is it rising or falling? How is this affecting new construction? When you’re building a home and see the headlines about lumber prices coming down from the historic highs triggered by the pandemic,…
Adding Value To Your New Home Through Value Engineering All new homeowners want the best possible home within the constraints of their budget. One critical step to get the best “bang for your buck” is to work with a builder (like Demlang!) that practices value engineering, a systematic approach to construction that seeks to reduce…
Restrictions Benefit Homeowners, But Also Cause Delays Spring brings a lot of changes: new growth, less snow, more sunshine. And, in cold northern locations like Wisconsin, spring also brings policy changes for our road system. Beginning Monday, March 8, 2021, many municipalities in the Milwaukee metropolitan area will begin enforcing weight limits on local roads.…
2021 Housing Market Conditions Make New Construction a Smart Move Anyone who has looked into buying a home recently knows that the pickings are slim in the existing home market. Homes are selling lightning fast, sometimes sight unseen, and competition for available options is fierce. If you’re in the market for a new home, you…
When you’re thinking about buying or building a new home, finances are always top of mind. Securing the right mortgage at the right time can mean saving thousands of dollars or paying down your debt faster than you thought possible. Fortunately, as of January 2021, the mortgage market is very favorable for homebuyers. Here’s how you can make the most of current mortgage interest rates to build your beautiful new home.