Posts by LaMontagne Builders
Reset Your Décor in 5 Easy Steps
The cool winds of fall are starting to blow, and it is the perfect time to freshen up things indoors as well. Luckily, small changes in your home décor can go a long way! Here are five ways to reset your interior design without breaking the budget: 1. Reorganize: Starting with the rooms closest to the front…
Read More5 Ways You Save Money With New Home Construction
A new house is likely to be the biggest investment of your life. One of the benefits of new home construction is that it allows you to stretch your dollars while also giving you the home of your dreams. Here are a few key ways to save money with new home construction: 1.) Lock in…
Read MoreHow Does New Home Construction Work?
The best part about new home construction is that your newly-built home will meet your specific needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Everything will be shiny and brand new! Still, if you haven’t been through the process of building a new home before, you may have a lot of questions about how it all works. As with…
Read MoreDoes Your Real Estate Agent Have These 3 Skills?
When you select a real estate agent to help you buy or sell your home, you are trusting them with one of the biggest milestones of your life. How do you know if they have what it takes to do the job right? Here are three skills you should look for in a qualified real…
Read More5 Reasons to Buy a House This Fall
If you are thinking of buying a new home, the next few months might be the perfect time. While the spring market gets the most attention, savvy buyers can take advantage of some “best-kept secrets.” There may be fewer existing homes on the market in the fall, but there are some amazing opportunities for buyers…
Read MoreDo I Stay or Do I Move? Remodeling vs. Building New
Imagine it is 7:00 am and you are trying to make breakfast for the kids; there are dust and dirt everywhere. It’s pouring out, and workers are coming in and out of your house with muddy boots. Your dream home feels closer to a nightmare as you deal with the stress of living in your…
Read More10 Furniture Buying Tips for Your New Home
Every homeowner wants their furniture to have functionality, purpose, design and quality. But before you start shopping online or spending your weekends in furniture stores, check out these 10 furniture buying tips to keep you from “wasting” money: Always measure: Don’t make this premature mistake. Also be sure to account for any windows, doors, hallways and…
Read More10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a New School
Moving to a new home often means moving your children to a new school district. You may be wondering, “What are the biggest factors in choosing a school?” As former students ourselves, we may feel test scores are not everything. Research agrees! In one extensive study highlighted in a recent NPR Education article, researchers found…
Read MoreDo I Renovate Before Moving? Tips from a Realtor
When you are ready to sell your home, you want to make changes that will positively impact your sale price. Small home improvements can really pay off. Making your property more attractive for sale does not need be time-consuming or expensive. A skillful real estate agent will be able to help you manage the process.…
Read MoreSneak Peek of Our Brookfield Community
For those who couldn’t make our Brookfield open house, we thought a sneak peek of our Brookfield community would be both useful and fun! Here is some inspiration for designing your new home: Having “his and her” bathroom sinks means you’ll never be in each other’s way while getting ready in the morning. …
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