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Why Home Building Experience Matters

When it comes to building a home, there is an obvious reason why you don’t personally build a home yourself - most people don’t have the experience necessary to build a home from the ground up. Home building is an effort that requires a significant amount of planning, knowledge, and craftsmanship, and building a home the way a customer wants it requires listening, communication, patience, and attention to detail. It’s these ideas why you will be better served with an experienced home builder as opposed to a general contractor or new construction company. Planning While most people are able to…
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September 22, 2022
AlabamaBlogGeorgia

Benefits of Buying a Quick Move-In Home

Whether you and your family want to build your dream home or just need more space, one of the more grueling processes of new construction is waiting. Thankfully, new home builders like Hughston Homes in Alabama and Georgia understand the frustrations that come with finding new construction that fits your unique needs and offer quick move-in homes for that reason.  What is a Quick Move-In Home? Quick move-in homes are homes that are either complete or are already in the process of being built. Often these homes have many names in the building industry such as quick delivery homes, inventory…
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August 16, 2022
BlogGeorgia

FAQs About New Homes in Georgia

Building a new construction home in Georgia is a daunting task that can lead to a lot of questions. As expert new construction home builders, we understand the overwhelming nature of all the choices that come with designing and building your dream home. Here are a few frequently asked questions and expert advice from the new home builders at Hughston Homes.  Is the Floor Plan Customizable? We often get questions regarding the customizability of our homes and floor plans. The good news is that there’s no need to fear: it is possible to make changes to your floor plan to…
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July 27, 2022
BlogGeorgia

New Home Plans in Georgia

A new home should be a translation of your personality that functions within your unique needs. Hughston Homes is a new home builder in Georgia that understands the necessity of choosing a new construction home that connects you to your community while bringing comfort to your family.  Among our many new construction communities in Georgia, Hughston Homes offers a robust new home plan library that gives you many personalized choices so you can make your new house a home. Here are a few Hughston Homes plans that any potential new construction buyer in Georgia can choose from.  The Alder Home…
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July 14, 2022
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The Benefits Of A New Construction Neighborhood

As the housing market steadies, and new homes become easier to build as inventory increases, now is the time to look for a new home in Alabama. This is only bolstered by the fact that the Auburn and Opelika area is the fastest-growing county in the state, and it is suspected to surpass the Montgomery county population within ten years. With this new booming population comes many new neighborhoods, and new opportunities to find your dream home. Hughston Homes is a leading homebuilder in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee that offers new construction homes with modern home models, beautiful landscaping, and…
hughstonhomes
June 30, 2022
BlogGeorgia

Top Cities for New Construction in Georgia

If you are a potential new homebuyer looking to relocate to Georgia, we have a few suggestions to make! From large cities with a vibrant nightlife to historic towns with a quiet atmosphere, Hughston Homes provides many new construction opportunities across Georgia that can cater to your unique lifestyle. New Construction in Columbus Columbus is a city humming with opportunities. This is especially true for new homebuyers looking for their slice of life in Columbus! New neighborhoods, such as Heiferhorn Farms, are ready to welcome new residents.  Centered around a rich community of artists and entertainers, Columbus is a hub…
hughstonhomes
June 8, 2022
BlogGeorgia

The Advantages of New Construction in Georgia

After the huge surge in demand for new construction in Georgia due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia’s real estate market is leveling out a bit. However, many industry experts envision the number of new construction homes for sale to increase this year, especially as current homeowners look to move.  Benefits of new construction in Georgia like up-to-date floor plans, home warranties, and the convenience of being move-in ready are driving the demand for new construction in Georgia. Depending on what’s important for you and your unique lifestyle, the advantages of new construction may drive you to choose to build rather…
hughstonhomes
May 18, 2022
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Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance

With the housing market beginning to recover from supply chain issues, high lumber prices, and labor shortages evident in the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an incredible increase in new construction throughout Alabama and Georgia.  In partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported that new construction has reached the fastest growth rate since 2006. This entails a 6.8% increase in February of 2022 alone (a 22% increase from the same time last year).   If you’re one of the many individuals beginning the process of new construction in Alabama or Georgia, It…
hughstonhomes
May 9, 2022
AlabamaBlogGeorgiaProperties

Path to Owning Your New Construction Home

One of the benefits of building or buying with Hughston Homes is that we make the process as seamless as possible so that you and your family can move into your new home as quickly as possible. If you are buying a home in one of our new construction communities in Alabama or Georgia, you can count on our process being the same, client-friendly process that we are known for. Here’s what you can expect:   Visit a Hughston Homes Community Maybe you found our website by searching online, saw our content on Facebook or Instagram, or a friend told…
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March 22, 2022
BlogHome Buying

The Benefits of a Quick Move-in Home

When it comes to purchasing a new home, there are numerous factors to consider including cost, customization, time, and location.   A home purchase will likely be one of your biggest investments, and it’s important to understand the differences and advantages of every option available to you.  Among homebuyers today, one of the more popular options is the incredible convenience of a quick move-in home. What is a Quick Move-in Home? A quick move-in home has either partially or fully completed construction, and will typically be ready for you to occupy quickly after purchase.  With Hughston Homes’ quick move-in homes, you…
hughstonhomes
February 10, 2022
The Oakwood Home Plan by Hughston HomesDesign

Five H O T Design Trends in 2022

#BlogsbyRhi Warm Earthy Paint Colors Design trends in 2022 are exciting! We will be replacing the gray hues with vibrant earthy tones. We are not afraid of color in 2022! In fact, we are b o l d with our color selections - warm greens, greige’s, a l l the creamy colors, dark blue & some d e e p corals. I have always been partial to a jewel tone, so this 2022 color palette has me swooning! Lighter Hardwood Flooring We are proud to offer a wide array of hardwood flooring options to please anyone's personal taste, whether that…
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February 3, 2022
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Why You Should Consider Building a Smart Home

The technology behind smart homes allows homeowners to automate appliances, temperature, lights, music, blinds, locks, and many other gadgets with ease. This incredible functionality can be accessed anywhere, from the comfort of your bedroom to a destination thousands of miles away. With Hughston Homes’ smart home technology standard with every new construction home, our homeowners can be assured that their home is keeping up with our rapidly advancing technological world. What are the Benefits to Home Automation? Save energy Provide comfort Security Entertainment A Hughston Homes Smart Home Saves Energy For many, the driving force behind building a smart home…
hughstonhomes
January 12, 2022