As a way of saying “Thank You” to our Local Heroes, we offer special benefits to firefighters, teachers, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers and members of the military (active or retired). What is Homes for Heroes? Homes for Heroes’ mission [...]
Building a home without a solid foundation is like building a house of cards in front of a blowing fan. A house foundation doesn’t need to last a long while—it needs to last forever. Before laying your foundation, take the [...]
Here at Madison Homebuilders, we pay standard closing costs for our clients in North Carolina and South Carolina. If you are thinking about building a custom home in North Carolina, learn more in this guide about what is included in [...]
While almost all home builders require a down payment to get started, Madison Homebuilders does not, with few exceptions. Madison Homebuilders builds your home on the strength of our company—so under average circumstances there is no need to even apply for a [...]
Steps to Building a House on Raw Land As you may know, Madison Homebuilders is an on your lot home builder. We build your way, on your lot. So you’ll first need a plot of land that you envision your [...]
Building a custom home can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Whether you choose a preexisting home plan, hire an architect, or even design a home yourself, you get to hand-pick all the features you want from a new home and [...]
What is a Smart Home? At the most basic level, a smart home is equipped with electronic devices that can be controlled remotely. A true smart home uses WiFi, Bluetooth, or similar technology to control many of the utilities and [...]
Madison Homebuilders makes it easy to pick your floor plan, features, and even your price range. Our Back to Basic Model series streamlines this process even further. With each selection, you will find yourself in a beautiful new home featuring [...]
Determining whether to build a modular home or a stick-built home is a big decision. There are pros and cons to each type of home, and it's important to weigh all your options before making a final choice. In this [...]
When building a custom home, your kitchen should be perfect. This is the one time in your residential experience when the kitchen can be the right size, shape, and layout for your personal cooking style. These decisions are important, and [...]
When building and designing your custom home, you want to start off on the right foot. You must weigh essential details, such as the best flooring options for each room in the home. If you live in North Carolina or [...]
If you're looking to build a modern home in North or South Carolina, you may have questions about what styles are currently popular. Currently, there are many popular home building trends that are proving themselves to be worthy of any [...]
The time has finally come for your new home. You’ve found the perfect home plan for your family and you’re ready to build your new home. You can picture it now, watching the kids play in the yard from your [...]
Construction Update - June 2021 To Build, or Not to Build, that is the question! A scarcity of single-family home inventory combined with record low interest rates, have led to an unprecedented housing boom and surging home prices. It [...]
What is a farmhouse style home? Originally a term that referred to the rural setting and farm function of the home, the term farmhouse is used widely today to refer to a specific style of home and even the type [...]
An extra bedroom or extra bonus room in your home can be helpful for a variety of uses. In the last year of 2020 as working from home became a new normal for many, extra space was even more of [...]
Maybe you’re spending free time scrolling through house listings, contacting realtors, or hearing about your friends that are searching the housing market to no avail. With all of the buzz around the housing market, you may be starting to look [...]
You may be familiar with the craftsman style of home or have seen the craftsman style featured on a TV show or in a magazine. The craftsman style home is a coveted home style that many of our customers are [...]
With a selection of over 25 home floor plans and options for various customizations, you are sure to find a home plan that’s a great fit for your family at Madison Homebuilders. With head-turning curbside appeal, functionality, and space; the [...]
Three Kitchen Cabinet Styles Kitchens are typically the center of entertainment and quality time in a home. It’s where guests gather as food is prepared and family spends time over a meal before or after work and school. You most [...]
At Madison Homebuilders, we have over 25 home floor plans to choose from and numerous customizations to help create the home you and your family have always wanted. Amongst our floor plans, the Sycamore is one of our customer’s favorites [...]
So you have a plot of land where you intend to build your new home. You’ve also done some research but you can’t quite decide on the style and features you want in your new home. This is where we [...]
You may be thinking, what's the perfect home plan for me and my family? While looking for a home floor plan for building a new home, it is important to consider the way you live now and your future life [...]
Choosing Your Kitchen Countertops You’ve probably heard about both granite and quartz, but now you’re not quite sure the difference. These two stylish countertop options have been featured in various home and design publications and websites, so it can be [...]
Time and money right? Those are typically the biggest concerns we have whether it’s planning a vacation or getting a car fixed. This is no different when it comes to considering the seemingly overwhelming process of building a new home. [...]
What is a standard home feature? Standard features are the features and house specifications that are already included in the base price of every home plan. Have you given some thought to the home amenities and features you would like [...]
What’s your preference: one-story or two-story living? After World War II, ranch style homes gained in popularity. People liked living on one level and designed their new homes in “L” and “U” shapes to create open floor concepts. People preferred [...]
Building a new home is a very exciting time! But it can also be a stressful one as there are a lot of to-dos that need to be carried out. At Madison Homebuilders, we want to keep this time as [...]
So, you have a plot of land and you’re looking to have a custom house built. That’s a great way to ensure that you have the exact home you want and that it’s constructed to your specifications using the latest [...]
When most people decide to build a new home, it isn’t a spur of the moment decision. It can take months, even years to move forward and make it a reality. If you’ve had your dream home on your mind, [...]
Imagine, for a moment, your perfect home. Where would it be? Do you prefer the hustle and bustle of urban life? To always have something going on steps from your front door? Or do you like the quiet lifestyle that [...]
Are you ready to move into the home of your dreams? Not quite sure how to make that happen? We’re here to help. As local homebuilders, we understand what people want in our community. We understand your needs and desires; [...]
If you have a plot of land and are wondering what to do with it, this is a great time to turn your dream home into reality. Whatever your reason, it may be something you’ve been dreaming about for years, [...]
Moving in with your significant other can be an exciting time. It can also be filled with potential landmines. How will you adjust to each other’s cleaning habits? How will you merge your Netflix accounts? How will you divide the [...]
Are you looking for a new home? Have you walked into homes already built and left almost as fast, knowing something isn’t quite right? Maybe you’ve even visited new construction developments and fallen in love with their models. But with [...]
It is understandable that after the long and arduous process of building a new home, you want to settle in as soon as possible. After months of check-ins and constant visits to the sites, all the hard work from you [...]
You’ve secured your plot of land and now it’s time to construct your home. There are many aspects that go into this, but the first thing that often comes to mind is the first thing you’ll encounter when you return [...]
Have you been dreaming of a new home? If so, you’re not alone. Statistics show we move on average every seven years of our lives. And for a good reason. It takes about seven years for our lives to change [...]
What says Southern style more than anything else? Many would say it’s a classic front porch gracing the entryway. And we agree. After all, we may endure a couple months of sultry summer heat, but it’s worth it when we’re [...]
Before buying a custom home, there are a number of steps to take. You want to make sure you put yourself, and your family, in the best place to succeed moving forward, both financially and without worry. Buying a home [...]
Few things are more exciting than constructing your own custom floor plan for building your home. In fact, you can design a home to your exact specifications. Do you want your windows facing a certain way? That’s possible. Do you [...]
Picture in your mind your dream home. What do you envision? Maybe it’s a palatial mansion on a sprawling estate? Perhaps it’s something more traditional and understated, or a cottage home nestled along the lake. Or maybe you’re looking for [...]
When looking at a home to purchase, there are many questions you need to ask yourself. Do I like the neighborhood this house is in? Will the house require a custom floor plan or any other major home improvements? And [...]
Ask a dozen people what they want out of a new home, and you’ll hear a dozen different answers. Gourmet kitchen? Definitely. High-end appliances? Yes, please. Indoor outdoor living space? Increasingly the answer is yes. […]
It’s been said, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” Better yet, if you can’t stand the tile, the layout, the appliances or cabinets, consider these kitchen upgrades you’ll want when you move into your custom [...]
Moving into a new home is one of the most exciting (and possibly stressful) times of your life. After all of the paperwork is signed, keys are in hand, and belongings are packed and moved, it may take a little [...]
There are few things as satisfying as moving into a brand new home. The house is a blank slate upon which you can create your ideal environment for the way you and your family live and the things that are [...]
When you moved into your current home, you may have made the decision based on the good location, the condition of the home, or a price that fit your budget. These three things sound like they have a good chance [...]
When building a home, you have a lot of choices. What many of them boil down to is whether you want a product that is cheaper now or one that will last for years to come. The siding options for your [...]
Building a home is a complex job, and if this is your first time working with a homebuilder, you may be worried about forgetting important details. Rest assured that we’ve got lots of experience with homes of all types and [...]
One of the best parts of living in the Carolinas is porch season. A porch is the perfect place to make memories as a family, whether you’re admiring a view from your house at sunset, watching kids chase fireflies or [...]
You’ve probably never put much thought into your closet. It’s just a small space in your bedroom or hallway and if you’re used to living in an older home or apartment, stepping into the closet is only possible when it’s [...]
If someone asks you to describe your dream home, you can probably rattle off a list of features that fill you with real estate envy. Maybe you crave big windows that admit pools of natural light, or perhaps you desire [...]
While installing a central vacuum system is possible in an existing home, many homeowners take the easy route and plan for this type of vacuum system when building a new custom home. By adding this amenity during the construction process [...]
April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring muddy tracks through your home. Save your house from the dirt and grime that spring showers bring. A mudroom acts as a barrier between the mess of the outdoors and your [...]
The city of Greenville, South Carolina is expanding at a rapid rate. New residents flock to the city by the thousands each year, drawn by low unemployment rates, countless outdoor activities, and a fair housing market. Although still much smaller [...]
You have found the perfect location to build your new home, but what style really fits in with the surrounding area? While architecture styles are fairly malleable and there are no hard and fast rules for picking a style, the [...]
Building a custom home for your family allows you to build a space all your own. A custom home gives you the chance to add that huge walk-in closet you’ve always dreamed about or that extra [...]
Building a custom home gives you the freedom to design your own house, but it also brings the stress of trying to decide where to build. You have to consider many factors in deciding where to build, including school districts, [...]
Does your New Year’s resolution involve exercising more frequently? A gym membership means having to travel to the gym, which can be off-putting for many people with busy schedules. Not to mention, the crowds flooding most clubs just after the [...]
As outside temperatures start tumbling downward, you may find yourself seeking indoor comforts more and more. Unless you want to spend your time shaking and shivering, you and millions of other homeowners have to choose from myriad options for keeping [...]
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to buy an existing property or to build a new home. The debate over which option is better for buyers is a real estate argument as old as the profession. We [...]
When autumn creeps in in the South, most people have their minds on football, apple cider, and pumpkin-flavored everything. The last thing anyone wants to think about is winter. As a homeowner, though, you shouldn’t wait around to prep for [...]
Building a new home is an exciting experience. However, it can feel overwhelming. There are so many decisions to be made, and many of these decisions will impact the cost of building your custom home. To help remove the difficulty [...]
You may be ready to buy a home, but are you armed with the knowledge you need to make the best decision? Have you thought about buying versus building a home? A great way to make sure you have all [...]
Buying a home is often the most significant purchase we will make in our lifetime. Many prospective homebuyers look at building equity as one of the main financial reasons to jump into the market. At least, that was a major [...]
Photo credit Nicholas A. Tanelli via CC 2.0 Hickory, North Carolina, is a town shaped by a rich history of community and craft. The creative people of Hickory’s past took advantage of local resources and pooled knowledge to make a thriving [...]
Burrowed in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina combines traditional southern hospitality with stunning natural beauty, making it one of America’s newest emerging destinations. As one of the Top Ten Fastest Growing Cities in the U.S. [...]
We recently shared a list of the most popular home floor plans Madison Homebuilders offers. In this post we want to share the most popular upgrade options that customers include in their custom homes. We also want to highlight a [...]
One of the many advantages of building a home in North or South Carolina with Madison Homebuilders is our large selection of customizable house plans. In fact, we have over 45 floor plans to choose from, all of which can [...]
Welcome to the city of Columbia, South Carolina! Madison Homebuilders proudly serves Columbia and the surrounding area from our Cayce office just a few miles from the heart of the city. We love Columbia and wanted to share some history, [...]
Financing the construction of a new home is a little different than financing the purchase of an existing home. Both can require a down payment and closing costs, but the biggest difference between the two is a construction loan may [...]
Welcome to Charlotte, North Carolina! Madison Homebuilders is proud to support our local community by building custom homes both in and around the Charlotte area. If you’re new to Charlotte, or considering a move to our great city, we’ve compiled [...]
Madison Homebuilders is proud to announce that we have opened a new Sales & Design Center in Greenville, SC, serving Greenville and the Upstate area. We are tremendously excited to expand our service area and be able to provide a custom [...]