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Nov
2023

5 Steps to Take Before Buying a Custom Home

2024-02-20T19:42:54-05:00

Before buying a custom home, there are several 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 is no [...]

5 Steps to Take Before Buying a Custom Home2024-02-20T19:42:54-05:00
Oct
2023

Is It Better to Build or Buy a House?

2023-11-21T11:55:03-05:00

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 [...]

Is It Better to Build or Buy a House?2023-11-21T11:55:03-05:00
Jun
2023

What to Know When Building a House with a Builder

2023-06-07T14:30:17-04:00

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 [...]

What to Know When Building a House with a Builder2023-06-07T14:30:17-04:00
May
2023

Planning a Visit to a Home Design Center

2023-06-07T14:46:28-04:00

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 custom home. This is where Madison [...]

Planning a Visit to a Home Design Center2023-06-07T14:46:28-04:00
Feb
2023

Madison Homebuilders’ Custom Home Building Checklist

2023-02-01T17:09:41-05:00

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 [...]

Madison Homebuilders’ Custom Home Building Checklist2023-02-01T17:09:41-05:00
Jan
2023

Fun Facts About Living in and Around Charlotte, NC

2023-02-01T16:50:28-05:00

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 [...]

Fun Facts About Living in and Around Charlotte, NC2023-02-01T16:50:28-05:00
Dec
2022

Building Homes for Heroes

2023-10-02T12:46:42-04:00

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 Homes for Heroes2023-10-02T12:46:42-04:00
Dec
2022

Guide to House Foundation Types

2022-12-21T14:11:57-05:00

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 [...]

Guide to House Foundation Types2022-12-21T14:11:57-05:00
Dec
2022

Closing Costs in North Carolina

2023-10-02T11:25:34-04:00

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 [...]

Closing Costs in North Carolina2023-10-02T11:25:34-04:00
Dec
2022

Using Land as Collateral for a Construction Loan

2022-12-21T14:49:39-05:00

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 [...]

Using Land as Collateral for a Construction Loan2022-12-21T14:49:39-05:00
Dec
2022

Preparing Land for New Home Construction

2022-12-21T14:58:31-05:00

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 [...]

Preparing Land for New Home Construction2022-12-21T14:58:31-05:00
Dec
2022

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home?

2022-12-21T14:32:02-05:00

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 [...]

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home?2022-12-21T14:32:02-05:00
Oct
2022

20 Smart Home Ideas to Use for Your Build

2022-10-13T13:10:31-04:00

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 [...]

20 Smart Home Ideas to Use for Your Build2022-10-13T13:10:31-04:00
Aug
2022

Back to Basics: Our New Efficient Home Floor Plans

2022-08-15T12:00:58-04:00

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 [...]

Back to Basics: Our New Efficient Home Floor Plans2022-08-15T12:00:58-04:00
May
2022

Best Flooring Options for Your Custom Home

2022-06-13T15:26:26-04:00

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 [...]

Best Flooring Options for Your Custom Home2022-06-13T15:26:26-04:00
Feb
2022

Interior Design Trends for 2022: How to Build a Modern Home

2022-06-13T15:26:58-04:00

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 [...]

Interior Design Trends for 2022: How to Build a Modern Home2022-06-13T15:26:58-04:00
Jun
2021

To Build or Not to Build in 2021

2021-07-02T13:44:54-04:00

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 [...]

To Build or Not to Build in 20212021-07-02T13:44:54-04:00
Mar
2021

To Build or Buy a Home Amid COVID-19: Building a Home in 2021

2021-03-29T17:40:55-04:00

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 [...]

To Build or Buy a Home Amid COVID-19: Building a Home in 20212021-03-29T17:40:55-04:00
Feb
2021

Craftsman Style Homes at Madison Homebuilders

2021-03-29T17:17:30-04:00

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 [...]

Craftsman Style Homes at Madison Homebuilders2021-03-29T17:17:30-04:00
Dec
2020

Choosing A Kitchen Style by Cabinet Type

2020-12-16T11:08:03-05:00

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 [...]

Choosing A Kitchen Style by Cabinet Type2020-12-16T11:08:03-05:00
Aug
2020

The Sycamore – One of Our Most Popular Floor Plans

2020-09-09T20:00:22-04:00

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 [...]

The Sycamore – One of Our Most Popular Floor Plans2020-09-09T20:00:22-04:00
Jun
2019

How to Choose A House Floor Plan

2020-06-17T13:47:31-04:00

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 [...]

How to Choose A House Floor Plan2020-06-17T13:47:31-04:00
May
2019

Quartz Versus Granite Countertops

2020-01-27T10:42:06-05:00

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 [...]

Quartz Versus Granite Countertops2020-01-27T10:42:06-05:00
Feb
2019

Standard and Custom Features for your New Home Build

2019-08-12T08:59:25-04:00

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 [...]

Standard and Custom Features for your New Home Build2019-08-12T08:59:25-04:00
Jan
2019

Pros and Cons of Ranch Style Homes

2022-10-13T13:26:51-04:00

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 [...]

Pros and Cons of Ranch Style Homes2022-10-13T13:26:51-04:00
Jun
2018

Have a Plot of Land? Now is a Great Time to Build

2019-08-07T06:08:02-04:00

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, [...]

Have a Plot of Land? Now is a Great Time to Build2019-08-07T06:08:02-04:00
May
2018

How to Merge Style Preferences When Newlyweds Move in

2019-08-06T14:17:37-04:00

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 [...]

How to Merge Style Preferences When Newlyweds Move in2019-08-06T14:17:37-04:00
Feb
2018

What to Consider Before Choosing Your Front Door

2019-08-06T07:11:32-04:00

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 [...]

What to Consider Before Choosing Your Front Door2019-08-06T07:11:32-04:00
Feb
2018

5 Signs It’s Time to Move Into a New Home

2018-06-05T17:13:39-04:00

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 [...]

5 Signs It’s Time to Move Into a New Home2018-06-05T17:13:39-04:00
Dec
2017

The Must-Have Elements to Include in Front Porch Plans

2018-06-05T17:14:50-04:00

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 [...]

The Must-Have Elements to Include in Front Porch Plans2018-06-05T17:14:50-04:00
Oct
2017

What to Ask for When Designing a Custom Floor Plan

2019-08-07T06:10:12-04:00

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 [...]

What to Ask for When Designing a Custom Floor Plan2019-08-07T06:10:12-04:00
Sep
2017

New Construction Doesn’t Always Require a Construction Loan

2019-08-07T06:19:46-04:00

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 [...]

New Construction Doesn’t Always Require a Construction Loan2019-08-07T06:19:46-04:00
Jul
2017

Pros & Cons of a Two-Story Home

2018-05-29T21:38:57-04:00

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 [...]

Pros & Cons of a Two-Story Home2018-05-29T21:38:57-04:00
Jun
2017

6 Custom Home Wish-List Items You’ll Want

2018-05-28T14:25:09-04:00

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. [...]

6 Custom Home Wish-List Items You’ll Want2018-05-28T14:25:09-04:00
May
2017

Kitchen Upgrades You’ll Want in Your Custom Home

2019-08-07T06:30:20-04:00

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 [...]

Kitchen Upgrades You’ll Want in Your Custom Home2019-08-07T06:30:20-04:00
Sep
2016

How to Make a New House Feel Like Home

2018-05-29T21:42:02-04:00

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 [...]

How to Make a New House Feel Like Home2018-05-29T21:42:02-04:00
Mar
2016

How to Deal with Neighbors: Is it Time to Move?

2019-08-07T06:47:33-04:00

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 [...]

How to Deal with Neighbors: Is it Time to Move?2019-08-07T06:47:33-04:00
Jan
2016

Should I Use Fiber Cement or Vinyl Siding?

2018-05-28T19:10:08-04:00

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 [...]

Should I Use Fiber Cement or Vinyl Siding?2018-05-28T19:10:08-04:00
Dec
2015

What Not to Forget When Building a House

2018-06-05T17:05:43-04:00

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 [...]

What Not to Forget When Building a House2018-06-05T17:05:43-04:00
Nov
2015

Front Porch Design: Plans for Porches

2019-08-07T06:40:47-04:00

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 [...]

Front Porch Design: Plans for Porches2019-08-07T06:40:47-04:00
Oct
2015

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Walk-In Closet Plan

2018-06-05T16:58:12-04:00

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 [...]

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Walk-In Closet Plan2018-06-05T16:58:12-04:00
Jul
2015

How to Install a Central Vacuum During a New Home Build

2018-05-28T19:02:41-04:00

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 [...]

How to Install a Central Vacuum During a New Home Build2018-05-28T19:02:41-04:00
Mar
2015

How Mudrooms Save Your Home from Spring Showers

2017-11-20T21:08:49-05:00

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 [...]

How Mudrooms Save Your Home from Spring Showers2017-11-20T21:08:49-05:00
Nov
2014

What’s the Best Way to Heat Your Home? Counting Down Home Heating Options

2023-05-18T14:26:11-04:00

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 [...]

What’s the Best Way to Heat Your Home? Counting Down Home Heating Options2023-05-18T14:26:11-04:00
Oct
2014

How to Prep Your House for Stunning Winter Curb Appeal

2019-03-27T12:12:32-04:00

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 [...]

How to Prep Your House for Stunning Winter Curb Appeal2019-03-27T12:12:32-04:00
May
2014

Top 9 Things to Do in Hickory, NC

2018-06-07T10:40:07-04:00

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 [...]

Top 9 Things to Do in Hickory, NC2018-06-07T10:40:07-04:00
May
2014

Top Things to Do in Greenville, SC

2018-05-28T18:54:14-04:00

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. [...]

Top Things to Do in Greenville, SC2018-05-28T18:54:14-04:00
Apr
2014

Most Popular Custom Home Upgrade Options

2018-05-28T18:52:45-04:00

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 [...]

Most Popular Custom Home Upgrade Options2018-05-28T18:52:45-04:00
Aug
2013

New Greenville, SC Sales & Design Center

2019-05-10T09:29:15-04:00

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 [...]

New Greenville, SC Sales & Design Center2019-05-10T09:29:15-04:00