Maleno Blog

Beyond choosing the right builder, perhaps the most critical phase of building a home is zeroing in on the design of the home you really want. But this is not a process that most of us are very familiar with, certainly not in a professional sense. So what’s the best procedure to go about designing the key features of your home? In many ways, it involves answering several critical questions.

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A new generation of builders educate home buyers on energy efficiency. John Maleno first starting building homes amid the oil crisis of the late 1970s at a time of widespread concern for energy efficiency. As homeowners again express concern about how to limit their energy use, the next generation of the Maleno family is looking to continue their father's work by capturing the attention of energy-conscious buyers.

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Have you considered building a home, but reached the point of feeling somewhat overwhelmed with all the decisions and commitment required? How do you even go about choosing the right builder? Start by checking the reputation of builders in your area, and look at houses and communities they’ve built. Do they seem to have staying power, looking almost like new even several years after they were built?

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Have you decided to build your dream home? What an exciting time for you and your family! You’ll have plenty of decisions to make — all starting with the most important one which is where to build. You could spend years in a location before the next move, so think about the option best for you. Consider whether to choose a lot in a new subdivision, an existing subdivision, or on vacant land on rural property.

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