No, you DO NOT need to put 20% down to finance a new home. There are a number of mortgage programs that allow you to put down much less and even $0, including: FHA loans: FHA loans require a down payment as little as 3.5%. However, there are FHA loan limits determined by location. Ask us about all of our available Hughston Homes that are under FHA loan limits! VA loans: VA loans DO NOT require a down payment for eligible borrowers. However, there are other eligibility requirements for VA loans, such as having served in the military. Ask us…
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Happy Presidents' Day 2023, also known as the day to celebrate George Washington's Birthday! The housing market is a powerful driver of the economy, and it's influenced by many factors—from construction costs to interest rates on mortgages. It affects supply and demand, how much you pay for your home, how much you can sell your home for when it's that time how much money you have to spend on repairs, how many people can afford to buy a home and/or their purchasing power when it comes to how MUCH home they can afford. Past presidents have all had some type…
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Buckpoint Farms, Hughston's first community in lovely Lagrange, is located conveniently off of North Davis Road, just minutes from the interstate and all of the shopping, dining, and entertainment you can imagine! One acre homesites, side entry garages, intelligent home automation, game day porches, and an impressive amount of included features that you'd pay extra for with another builder - dare to compare! Tre Montgomery- Realtor New Home Specialist/ Area Manager Hughston Homes Marketing Direct : (678) 726-5271 (Call/Text) Office: (706) 568-7650 tmontgomery@hughstonhomesmarketing.com Easy access to West Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Downtown, the Interstate, and Airport. Close proximity to Webb School,…
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LUXURY. LAND. LOCATION. LIFESTYLE! Unparalleled Location: Away from the hustle and bustle but convenient to several hot spots! 15 Minutes to Auburn University. 12 Minutes to Tiger Town. 30 Minutes to Columbus/Ft. Benning. 10 Minutes to Southern Union State Community College. 20 Minutes to Chewacla State Park for Camping and Hiking. 10 Minutes from Opelika Mainstreet. Just over 5 miles to I-85. Just over an hour to Atlanta & Montgomery. Minutes to the Opelika Sport's Complex. Schools: Wacoochee Middle, Smith Station High School Lisa Bancer - Realtor Alabama Area Manager/New Home Specialist Hughston Homes Marketing Direct: (334) 449-7675 (Call/Text) Office-…
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The Haven at Plainsman Lake is located in Auburn, a city in the U.S. state of Alabama, located in Lee County. A historic college town and the home of Auburn University, it is Alabama's fastest-growing metro area and the nineteenth fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States since 1990! As you probably already know, "The Loveliest Village On The Plains," is the cities unofficial nickname taken from a line in the poem The Deserted Village by Oliver Smith: "Sweet Auburn! Loveliest village of the plain..." Discover all of your possibilities at The Haven at Plainsman Lake! Located in an unparalleled…
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With the holiday season quickly approaching, life can get overwhelming. From family gatherings, meals with friends, gifts, shopping, and more–this season is about anything but convenience. So, when it comes to your home, why not have a haven of comfort and convenience to return to? For decades, science fiction authors have explored the idea of home automation. From massive interactive structures to even chilling tales of rogue technology, owning a smart home can seem unconventional, but it can actually be the center of luxury and comfort. So, before you start any new construction, here’s how a smart home could enhance…
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Whether you and your family are looking for more space or simply want a home to fit your unique wants and needs, buying a home in Georgia is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. Yet, unfortunately, choosing to buy a home is far from the only decision you’ll make during your upcoming move. Before a contract is signed and your life is put into boxes, one of the most important decisions you’ll come across is whether to go with an older home or new construction. Here are a few benefits to choosing a new construction home…
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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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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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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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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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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! Vibrant new home communities such as Heiferhorn Farms are ready to welcome new residents! Centered around a rich community of artists and entertainers, Columbus is…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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#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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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…
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Hughston Homes is building and selling numerous new construction homes in communities throughout Alabama and Georgia and the way the market is right now, we are finding it difficult to keep homes on the market. This means that buyers are eager to find, purchase, and move into their new construction homes making “quick move in home” skyrocket in popularity. Quick Move-in Homes Are New Construction With new construction homes, you have the benefit of being the first resident of your home. That means no stains on the carpet, no risk of buying a home that has smoke or other unappealing…
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Since Hughston Homes began building new construction homes in 1972, we have built thousands of brand new homes for families throughout Georgia and Alabama. Over these long years, we have listened to our clients and have tailored our work to their tastes. Whether you are a single person looking to take the next step in your life or you are a family of 5 wanting to get out of your two bedroom, first-purchase home for some breathing room for the whole family, Hughston Homes has a home plan for you. Here is a list of Hughston Homes’ top new construction…
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Right now the United States housing market is as hot as it has ever been and with houses flying off the market within days of being listed, building a new construction home is becoming the best option for many people looking for homes. As a new construction home builder in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, we know the benefits of building a new construction home and why you should consider it. Building on a Schedule When you build a home with Hughston Homes, you can have relative certainty that your home will be built and ready to move into on the…
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Since COVID-19 hit the United States with its full force, things have not been the same and the housing market is anything but an exception to these changes. Now that homebuyers feel enough security to purchase a home after such a long time under severe economic uncertainty, the housing market is struggling to keep up with the demand for homes. One way that Hughston Homes is working to meet that demand is by building our new construction homes on a schedule. Whether you are buying a new home in our new construction communities of Wyndham Village in Opelika, AL, Juliette…
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Wyndham Village is one of Hughston Homes' most popular new home communities in Lee County, Alabama! Nestled in the growing East Alabama city of Opelika, this community offers convenience and a surplus of included features to elevate your living experience. There are several benefits to living in a new construction community like Wyndham Village, one being great compatibility with modern amenities such as smart home technology, high-speed internet, energy efficient building materials, sidewalks, and streetlights. In addition, the brand-new community pool will be ready for Summer 2023, and the playground is now complete! Clint Cawthorne Buyer's Agent and New…
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It’s no secret that we are in the age of rapid technological advancement. In the last two decades we’ve seen the invention of the iPhone, the spread of video calling (which, during the COVID-19 pandemic has skyrocketed in popularity), the unprecedented availability of information through Google and its subsidiaries, and the connectedness that Facebook has brought to the entire world. Home construction has also undergone significant change. One of these changes is the creation of “smart” homes. A smart home is a house that a homeowner can maintain via a smartphone through internet connection. This means that appliances and devices…
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Opelika, Alabama is a city with a rich historical heritage. While European descent settlers first arrived in the late 1830’s, Opelika saw its initial growth after the Civil War when it was chosen as the county seat for the newly created Lee County. In decades passing Opelika became a hub for the agricultural industry with the flourishing of the cotton industry and a major rail line passing through it. The city has been growing ever since. Not only does Opelika have a vibrant cultural foundation, it also is constantly building new avenues for community engagement and flourishing. The dynamic educational…
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When choosing a new home you have many decisions to make. What new home plan will I choose? Will I build or buy? To what part of town will we move? These questions are vitally important, but one of the pressing questions of today’s East Alabama and Georgia housing market is, “Will I move into a neighborhood that has been around for years or will I move into a new construction neighborhood?” With all of the economic development that the Southeast United States is seeing, new construction neighborhoods are rising up everywhere you turn. So, are these neighborhoods worth moving…
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Columbus is a city with a lot to offer, especially for new home buyers. Spanning the breadth of Muscogee County, Georgia with a population of nearly 200,000, it offers all that a buyer could want whether you are single, newly married, a young family, or a couple looking for a place to retire. Access to Education If you are a parent concerned with the education of your children, Columbus has over 20 primary and twelve secondary schools to choose from for your children. No matter where you buy your home in Columbus, you will have several choices of quality education…
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When you’re in the market for a brand new home but don’t have the time to invest in the entire building process, a Quick Move In home is just what you need! There are many benefits a quick move in home offers home buyers. If you’re looking for a new home, consider how a quick move in home may be right for you! The Name Says it All One of the best benefits of buying a new quick move in home is the relatively short amount of time between closing and being able to move into your new home! Since…
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Newnan “City of Homes” is one of the many suburbs just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Newnan’s residents number around 37,000 giving the area a very suburban atmosphere. The city of homes earned its name in the late 19th century when industries in the area made Newnan one of the wealthiest cities in the country. With all of this wealth, residents built beautiful new antebellum homes in the late 1800s, and this small town became known as “The City of Homes”. While not many antebellum homes are being built, new custom homes are being constructed in Newnan today! Home builders in…
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When you’re in the market for new counter tops, you have a lot of options before you. Today we’ll take an in depth look at synthetic, man made, counter tops. We’ll discuss the qualities, design, and cost of engineered stone to make selecting your counter top material a bit easier. Synthetic counter tops, also called Solid Surface, are a mix of about ⅓ resin and ⅔ natural materials. It was designed as a step up from laminate counters that chip and are layered. Solid Surface counters are homogeneous, the same all the way through. The homogeneous counter tops are nonporous…
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When building a new home, most of the attention is on designing the house itself, and rightly so! However, the areas outside of your home, both front and back yards, are often overshadowed by the new construction in the design process, and it results in a below average looking landscape and makes it more difficult to re-landscape later on. Taking the time to design your landscape is important. Your yard is the first thing people see when they pass by or come to your house, and it may also be where you gather friends and family for a cookout or…
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When you outgrow the home you're in, are ready for a change, start a new job or school, or think you're ready to buy your first home, it's time to house hunt. Unlike the TLC show, you cannot find, close, and move into a home in forty-five minutes. There's a lot of preparation and details to consider before you can even look for a house, so we compiled these top tips for home buyers to help you remember the little important details and to help enhance your home-buying experience. THE FINANCES There is nothing more important than making sure you…
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When you’re looking to buy, sell, or build your home, choosing the right real estate agent can make or break the process. With so many realtors, how do you determine who will work well with you and get the job done? Real estate agents work closely with their clients, so you want someone you can get along with and trust, as well as have knowledge of your community, success in buying/selling your kind of property, and understand your vision. As you conduct your search, look for the following credentials, conduct, and concerns to find your agent: CREDENTIALS There are three…
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When it comes to house hunting, one of the vital features of a home is the community surrounding it. The home is what brought you there; the community will make you want to stay or drive you away. Searching and thinking about the kind of community that is right for you can be overwhelming, so start with making a list of what your ideal community looks like. Consider these categories and ask yourself the following questions: Lifestyle: Environment: Location: Are you single or married? Do you have children or want them soon? Are you a student, employee, or retired? Do…
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When you are in the market for a new home, one of the first decisions you face is whether to buy or build your new house. Both options have their share of pros and cons, so how do you decide which option is best for you? Here are four factors we found matter most to clients when determining either to buy an existing property or build the perfect home: cost, design, location, and time. Buying an existing home saves a lot of time and is typically less expensive than building a new home, has its own historic character and charm,…
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When you are building a new home or remodeling your current residence, deciding what flooring is best in each room can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. By asking yourself a few questions and knowing the features and details of popular flooring selections, you’ll be able to narrow your options and choose the flooring that works best for you and your lifestyle. Before we go over what each type of flooring has to offer, ask yourself these questions: Style: What aesthetic do you want your home to have? What’s your style-- classic, modern, rustic, medieval, etc? Location and…
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