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    What You Really Want In A New House

    Popular Features

    Exterior

    Board and Batten exteriors are a very popular “new house” trend. It is frequently paired with a more standard looking horizontal vinyl siding. The mix provides a contemporary/cottage or farmhouse feel.

    Patios & Decks have always been popular. Now they appear to be a new homeowner “must have!” With the majority of our “devices” being mobile, we’re spending more time with them, outside… Patios and decks are the perfect place to catch up on emails, text friends, relax with an e-book or even entertain.

    Kitchens that include the out of doors. Having a kitchen/dining room with a view is great. Having a kitchen/dining room with access to the patio or deck is better. Much better! It is one of the most requested design elements of 2019.

    Interior

    So what’s popular on the inside of today’s new house?

    Open concept floor plans are preferred to their more traditional, sectioned out counterparts.

    Finishes

    Color in cabinets. White cabinetry is still the favorite of our clients. Recently, we’ve seen color incorporated into kitchens and baths with painted cabinets. Some folks select painted cabinets for an entire room. Others have opted for one cabinet (typically an island in the kitchen) to anchor and accent the room with color.

    Stainless is still on top. Stainless steel is still the most requested finish for appliances.

    Counter tops in quartz. Manufactured quartz countertops have become all the rage. Quartz is a great alternative to granite. It’s very durable and allows for endless color selections. We are also still seeing a lot of granite installed in our new house s.

    Brass is back! We’ve seen a recent uptick in the selection of brass fixtures over the previously trending “silver and/or nickle” tones.

    Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring  or “LVP.” This is an excellent option for areas of the home that would do well with water resistance. It is frequently selected for the kitchen and bathrooms. That being said, it has been well used as the flooring option throughout the entire house. It comes in a variety of widths, colors and finishes.

    The “smart-house” effect.smart tech in a new houseThe rise of the smart house is not exactly new. It’s just that now it’s become the norm. People want their homes to be as connected and convenient as their devices. It’s no longer enough to have a programmable thermostat, it must also be capable of learning your personal routine, in order to better serve your needs. The refrigerator can now send you a note when you’re out of milk. The oven turns itself on and off; and everyone of them is in contact with your virtual assistant!

    All that really matters when building a new house is what YOU need to be happy. Give us a call today at 269-345-3859. We’ll be happy to help.

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    Avoid These Mortgage Process Mistsakes

    Mistakes To Avoid During The Mortgage Process

    When applying for a mortgage, it’s important to avoid the pitfalls that could delay or even stop you from being able to achieve your dream of home Mortgage Process Mistakes to avoidownership.

    As you might expect, just about everything related to your finances and credit rating need to be at their best before applying for a mortgage. During the process, you will want to avoid these potential mistakes:

    1. Don’t apply for new credit cards, loans or co-sign a loan for someone else!
    2. Don’t quit your job or even change jobs for that matter during your mortgage application process.
    3. If there is an unavoidable change in your employment status, don’t wait to speak with your loan officer. The sooner the better!
    4. Don’t write any insufficient funds checks! While this is never a good idea, it’s particularly bad when in the process of a mortgage approval.
    5. Be sure to maintain financial transparency – don’t make any deposits that can’t be linked to a reasonable source, for a reasonable purpose.
    6. Don’t make any large withdrawals from your bank accounts – unless they are scheduled payments, or can be shown to be immediately necessary. Replace the funds as soon as possible if a withdrawal is necessary.
    7. Don’t make any changes in your credit card limits, either increases or decreases.

     

    If you avoid these potential mistakes, your mortgage application process will run much more smoothly!

    Visit our “Home Building Process” page for more information on building a home with Watts Homes & Construction.

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    New Home Owner Helpful Hints

    There are lots of projects you really can do yourself!

    When you become a new homeowner, you may be tempted to call a professional for every item on your to-do list. This can become very costly, fairly quickly. The good news is, there are lots of projects you can do for yourself, without too much difficulty.

    1. Painting – To make painting successful requires patience, drop cloths, quality paint, and paint applicators (think brushes and rollers). there are several videos on YouTube that can help fill you in on technique, but for the most part, if you’re interested in changing things up with paint – go for it!
    2. Fixing squeaking doors – Carefully apply lubricant to noisy hinges. Use a cloth to make sure there aren’t any drips that could potentially stain the door or the surrounding carpet or other surfaces. You’ll be surprised how much more you enjoy your home without a constant squeaking reminder that something must be fixed.
    3. Replacing and repairing screens –  Patch kits with easy-to-follow directions are sold in hardware stores across the country. They work well and when directions are followed, new homeowners can be assured of a solid fix, not an eyesore. If the tear is large enough it may require replacing the entire screen. When purchasing the materials, be sure to get a color and screening density to match your existing screens. The tools to replace the spline and the spline itself are inexpensive. They can be purchased at a local hardware store and will more than likely be right next to the patch kits…

     

    For more information on home repairs that you can make without the need to call a professional, read the full article “11 Home Improvement  Projects You Can Do Yourself; Instead Of Hiring A Professional” on the Readers Digest Website

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    Company News

    Welcome To Our New Construction Website

    Welcome To The New Watts Homes & Construction Website!

    We are very excited to announce our newly redesigned Watts Homes & Construction website! The site has been organized to make it easier for our customer.

    Under the COMPANY tab you’ll find information about how we work with our clients. We’ve added information about our team and testimonials. We hope you’ll enjoy reading what our past clients have to say about us.

    Our COMMUNITIES tab gives you links to information about our neighborhoods. You can also access info on custom design/build homes.

    The SERVICES page provides information about the types of work we do. From Building Communities to Building Commercial Construction.

    The AVAILABLE HOMES tab will take you to our a listing of currently available homes. Under that you’ll find our homes currently under construction.

    Our AVAILABLE SITES tab provides you with up to date plat maps of our neighborhoods. These will tell you which home sites are available to build on in each of our neighborhoods.

    The OPEN HOUSE tab takes you to our events calendar. Here you’ll see our upcoming open houses.

    The NEWS & INFO tab is where you’ll find our Blog. We’ll also post any news and announcements there.

    The CONTACT tab takes you to our contact  page with all of our pertinent contact information and an information request form that allows us to better serve you by getting you the specific information you’re interested in.

    We hope you’ll find our new site easy to navigate. If you have any questions or comments, please contact our Marketing Director, Deborah LaBelle at 269-345-2859 x203 or by email at: marketing@mywattshome.com 

     

     

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