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Sep
2024

Madison Homebuilders’ Checklist for Building a House

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 home. To help remove the difficulty of [...]

Madison Homebuilders’ Checklist for Building a House2026-07-30T14:33:23-04:00
Jul
2024

5 Questions to Ask When Building a Home

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 home builders, we understand what people want in our community. We understand your needs and [...]

5 Questions to Ask When Building a Home2026-07-30T15:06:17-04:00
Mar
2024

What to Include in Front Porch Plans

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 of months of sultry summer heat, but it’s worth it when [...]

What to Include in Front Porch Plans2026-07-30T15:02:43-04:00
Mar
2024

New Home Walkthrough Checklist

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 [...]

New Home Walkthrough Checklist2024-08-06T12:21:06-04:00
Mar
2024

What Floor Plan is Right for You?

When most people decide to build a new home, it isn’t a spur of the moment decision. It can take months or even years to move forward and make it a reality. If you’ve had your dream home on your [...]

What Floor Plan is Right for You?2026-07-30T15:06:51-04:00
Feb
2024

Standard Features for Your New Home Build

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 Features for Your New Home Build2026-07-30T15:08:36-04:00
Feb
2024

How to Build a New Home on a Budget

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 [...]

How to Build a New Home on a Budget2026-07-30T14:59:30-04:00
Jan
2024

Where to Build a House in Columbia, South Carolina

Building a home for your family allows you to build a space all your own. A home gives you the chance to add that huge walk-in closet you’ve always dreamed about or that extra large bathroom with his and her [...]

Where to Build a House in Columbia, South Carolina2026-07-30T14:45:03-04:00
Nov
2023

5 Steps to Take Before Buying a Home

Before buying a 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 small [...]

5 Steps to Take Before Buying a Home2026-07-30T15:02:02-04:00
Jun
2023

What to Know When Building a House with a Builder

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 Builder2026-07-30T15:04:51-04:00
Dec
2022

Guide to House Foundation Types

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 Types2026-07-30T14:42:31-04:00
Dec
2022

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Home?

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, [...]

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Home?2026-07-30T14:26:14-04:00
Oct
2022

20 Smart Home Ideas to Use for Your Build

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 Build2026-07-30T14:51:05-04:00
Aug
2022

Back to Basics: Our New Efficient Home Floor Plans

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
Jul
2022

Modular Homes Versus Stick-Built Homes: Which is Right for You?

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 [...]

Modular Homes Versus Stick-Built Homes: Which is Right for You?2022-07-05T15:10:49-04:00
Jun
2022

How to Design a Kitchen Layout: 6 Steps to the Perfect Kitchen

When building a 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 yours [...]

How to Design a Kitchen Layout: 6 Steps to the Perfect Kitchen2026-07-30T15:12:23-04:00
May
2022

Best Flooring Options for Your Home

When building and designing your 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 South [...]

Best Flooring Options for Your Home2026-07-30T15:13:04-04:00
Feb
2022

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

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
Mar
2019

Time and Cost of Building a Home in North & South Carolina

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. [...]

Time and Cost of Building a Home in North & South Carolina2026-07-31T10:25:27-04:00
Jan
2019

Pros and Cons of Ranch Style Homes

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
Dec
2018

6 Items to Put on Your Home Building Checklist

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 [...]

6 Items to Put on Your Home Building Checklist2019-02-20T12:15:56-05:00
Nov
2018

How To Choose Between Local House Builders

So, you have a plot of land and you’re looking to have a 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 innovations [...]

How To Choose Between Local House Builders2026-07-31T10:27:31-04:00
Jun
2018

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

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 Build2026-07-30T15:05:32-04:00
Feb
2018

How to Choose a Front Door

You’ve secured your plot of land and now it’s time to construct your home. There are many aspects to consider when home builders are assembling your house, but a welcoming front door should be a top [...]

How to Choose a Front Door2026-07-31T10:28:19-04:00
Feb
2018

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

Have you been dreaming of a new home? If so, you’re not alone. According to Steinway Moving and Storage, Americans move an average of 11.7 times in their life. And for good reason! Our lives change [...]

5 Signs It’s Time to Move Into a New Home2026-07-30T15:03:25-04:00
Sep
2017

New Construction Doesn’t Always Require a Construction Loan

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 [...]

New Construction Doesn’t Always Require a Construction Loan2026-07-30T15:00:21-04:00
Jul
2017

Pros & Cons of a Two-Story Home

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 floor plan or any other major [...]

Pros & Cons of a Two-Story Home2026-07-30T14:58:53-04:00
Jun
2017

6 Home Wish-List Items You’ll Want

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 Home Wish-List Items You’ll Want2026-07-30T14:58:15-04:00
May
2017

Kitchen Upgrades You’ll Want in Your Home

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 [...]

Kitchen Upgrades You’ll Want in Your Home2026-07-30T14:57:22-04:00
Sep
2016

How to Make a New House Feel Like Home

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 [...]

How to Make a New House Feel Like Home2026-07-30T14:56:40-04:00
Mar
2016

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

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 [...]

How to Deal with Neighbors: Is it Time to Move?2026-07-30T14:51:41-04:00
Jan
2016

Should I Use Fiber Cement or Vinyl Siding?

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 [...]

Should I Use Fiber Cement or Vinyl Siding?2026-07-30T14:50:18-04:00
Dec
2015

What Not to Forget When Building a House

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 [...]

What Not to Forget When Building a House2026-07-30T14:49:39-04:00
Nov
2015

Front Porch Design: Plans for Porches

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 [...]

Front Porch Design: Plans for Porches2026-07-30T14:48:05-04:00
Oct
2015

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Walk-In Closet Plan

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 [...]

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Walk-In Closet Plan2026-07-30T14:46:50-04:00
Sep
2015

An Average Sized House: How Big of a House Do You Need?

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, [...]

An Average Sized House: How Big of a House Do You Need?2026-07-30T14:43:10-04:00
Jul
2015

How to Install a Central Vacuum During a New Home Build

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 home. By adding this amenity during [...]

How to Install a Central Vacuum During a New Home Build2026-07-30T14:41:53-04:00
Feb
2015

The Best Places to Build a Home in Greenville, South Carolina

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. [...]

The Best Places to Build a Home in Greenville, South Carolina2026-07-30T14:40:52-04:00
Jan
2015

How to Turn Your Unfinished Basement into a Fat-Shredding Home Gym

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 [...]

How to Turn Your Unfinished Basement into a Fat-Shredding Home Gym2026-07-30T14:37:54-04:00
Apr
2014

Most Popular Home Upgrade Options

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 homes. We also want [...]

Most Popular Home Upgrade Options2026-07-30T14:30:38-04:00
Apr
2014

Popular Home Floor Plans in North & South Carolina

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, [...]

Popular Home Floor Plans in North & South Carolina2026-07-30T14:24:29-04:00