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Space Saving Solutions for Affordable Homes

Home BuildingBy Belman Homes October 2, 2019 Leave a comment

Many people who decide to build a house find themselves balancing budget against size. They want a home that is large enough to not only meet their current needs, but also meet future space needs. On the other hand, the larger a house is, the more costly it is to build simply because it requires more materials and labor.

How to Choose the Right Lighting for Your Home

Home BuildingBy Belman Homes August 19, 2019 Leave a comment

When it comes to building a new home, there are many different design choices you will have to make. In fact, it may seem like you’re facing a never-ending list of decisions! Some of those decisions revolve around lighting, and they’re more important than they may seem at first. Good lighting is almost invisible—it does what it needs to do in such a way that you rarely even notice it. Bad lighting, on the other hand, is an annoyance. A dark kitchen or office area can make using the space more difficult than it needs to be. A bedroom or bathroom with glaringly bright lights can be just as bad. While some of this can be handled by changing the bulbs, you still want to make certain that you have the right lighting. It can truly transform a space.

Are You Ready to Build Your Dream Home

Home BuildingBy Belman Homes August 7, 2019 Leave a comment

Are you ready to build the house of your dreams? If so, you may be tempted to jump straight to the really fun parts like picking out colors and looking at fun light fixtures. But before you get too far ahead of yourself, you need to make certain that you’ve considered a number of factors…

Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your First Home

Home BuildingBy Belman Homes July 29, 2019 Leave a comment

Building your first home is a major undertaking. There’s a lot you have to learn, and there are many places where you can make mistakes. Unfortunately, some of these mistakes can be very costly. The last thing you want to do is to go horribly over-budget because you forgot something or made one small error. Fortunately, many of these mistakes can be avoided if you can prepare for them beforehand. Here are some of these common mistakes and how you can avoid making them.

Questions You Need to Ask Before Hiring a Realtor

Home BuildingBy Belman Homes July 28, 2019 Leave a comment

Buying a home is an exciting opportunity. However, with so many moving parts it may be difficult and intimidating to remember every detail. If you are dreading the task of finding a realtor, we’ve compiled a list of questions to guide you through the process.

Building a New Home: What to Expect

Home Building, UncategorizedBy Belman Homes February 11, 2019 Leave a comment

If you’ve decided to build a new home instead of buying an existing one, you’re likely very excited about the opportunity to create a dream house that has everything you want while also meeting your budget.

2019 Housing Market Forecast

Home Building, UncategorizedBy Belman Homes December 18, 2018 Leave a comment

2018 is about to close and it was a strong year for buying, selling, and building homes in Wisconsin. Here is a brief look back on housing in 2018. November home sales are up from the previous year in Wisconsin and the median price increased 7.7% from the previous year. This is due to…

8 Tips To Help You Avoid Costly Home Building Mistakes

Home BuildingBy Belman Homes October 15, 2018 Leave a comment

Building a home doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, with careful budgeting, comparison shopping, and a willingness to keep things simple, it can be very affordable. However, mistakes made during the building process can quickly put you over-budget.

Why Are There Not More New Homes For Sale?

Construction, Home Building, Home maintenance, InvestmentBy Belman Homes June 15, 2018 Leave a comment

The housing market in Wisconsin is booming with less than 4.2 months of inventory on the market. A typically healthy market has 6 months of inventory. Low supply has fueled a 6% increase in the median sale price. Reports of multiple offers on the first day of listings, with accelerator clauses and personal letters selling…

Green Building Benefits More Than the Outdoors: Improves Indoor Environment and Occupants Health

Home BuildingBy Belman Homes May 13, 2018 Leave a comment

Green building has become mainstream in the last decade, expanding beyond the environmental community and becoming the hot topic among both commercial and residential builders. One major point of contention lies with the costs associated with green building regarding establishing the benefits of going green for both builders and owners alike.