This is the second installment of our 2016 new product innovations for the home blog straight from the International Builders Show (IBS). Waukesha homebuilder David Belman, of Belman Homes, attended the show and is highlighting some of the latest color trends that you will be seeing in the industry in the upcoming year. There is such diversity…
Lighting Trends (International Builders Show 2017) The International Builders Show and the KBIS Show are a great opportunities to see the latest and greatest new products for new homes. There are tons of great new products! In this article Wisconsin’s leading real estate agent, David Belman, focuses on the latest lighting trends to hit the industry. Bulbs: Edison bulbs were a…
You wouldn’t flush money down the toilet would you? Yet, I suspect many of you reading this article probably are, and don’t even realize it. Are you renting right now? If you are, that is precisely what you are doing. There is good news however; you can buy a brand new home. In fact, you…
What to Know Before Meeting a Builder Nothing can be more frustrating when buying a new home for both a home buyer and a builder than having an unproductive meeting. To make the most of your visit, make sure you either know or have the following: Meet with a lender and get pre-approved so you know…
So you want a new home? One of the early steps is purchasing a lot. Here are some tips to make purchasing a lot a smooth process: Before purchasing a lot, make sure you know the following: Have a survey or copy of the plat. If it is a rural lot make sure you have…
What is a Smart Home? Smart Homes are a relatively new development in home building. Smart Homes are homes that can be connected to mobile devices or accessed on a computer via the Internet to allow you to interface with certain components in the home. These homes typically will use either a wireless network or Bluetooth…
Things to Do in Waukesha So you are thinking of moving to Waukesha, or as some of the local lifers call it, “the sha”. We kid you not, “the sha” is a real term and is even defined in the Urban Dictionary as a reference to Waukesha. (Don’t believe me? Check it out!) You are probably wondering what kind of things there…
Building a New Home in Spring One of the most common comments we get from new home buyers is that they would like to build their home in Spring. Unfortunately, many clients first approach us in Spring and by then it is too late for a spring start. The general rule of thumb is that it…
Choosing a Lot: Buying a lot is the first big step when you build a new home. Milwaukee Home Builder, Belman Homes, has come up with valuable information to assist new home buyers shopping for a new lot. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a lot. Below are some of the factors we have…
