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“New home builds have become complicated,” says David Belman, President of Belman Homes. By “complicated,” Belman is referring to how people are using social media for design inspiration: buyers want to replicate everything they see. “The level of detail people are now concerned about is crazy,” he says, “Having to choose all the elements for […] Read more

One trend that’s disrupted the home building industry: electrification of everything. Stringent energy requirements put pressure on builders to eliminate natural gas for heating and instead create homes that rely on electric water heaters, stoves, and heating / cooling systems – including the pre-wiring for charging stations in the garage for electric vehicles. “With the […] Read more