You may have noticed that what’s important to people changes over time. Early on, many people are concerned about being popular. How they look and dress seems to matter a lot. Later their focus may shift to a career or other life goals.

Building a home can be a wonderfully exciting adventure. Think about it: You start out with a simple lot and some ideas, and by the time you’re done you and your builder have created a home that is designed to fit your specific needs and tastes.

One of the biggest concerns individuals have when considering building a new custom home is keeping things within their budget. Everyone has heard horror stories about building budgets that spin out of control. It doesn’t have to happen to you. But if you want to balance your building budget, a lot of the responsibility begins with you balancing your expectations.

If you’ve ever envisioned building a home that offers you all the features and amenities you want, in just the right location, you’re not alone. That’s something many people dream of doing—it’s why it’s referred to as a dream home.

If you ask people to describe the Poconos region, you’ll get a variety of answers. Some will focus on the mountains and rolling hills. Others will talk about the trees. Some are enthralled with the rivers and lakes. You’ll hear terms such as rustic, natural, and open tossed around.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking about building a home in the Poconos for some time. And maybe you’ve had your eye on a spring move-in date so that you can take advantage of all the spring and summer activities in the region when the weather is great for being outdoors.  If that’s what you’ve had in your sights, now is the time to start planning.

If you’ve been living in the Poconos area for a while, you already what a great area it is. There’s always something to do around here (and just in case you’re looking for some new ideas, you may want to click here to download our free Guide to Area Activities!). Chances are, you’re not wanting to move somewhere else—particularly if you like the home you’re in.

There was a time when building a “green” home meant a lot of added expense that was usually accompanied by less comfort and convenience. If you wanted to build something that was easier on the environment, it meant making some sacrifices.

Sometimes it seems as if the names for the rooms in our homes are a little out of touch. We don’t really live in our living rooms. Nobody powders anything in a powder room. And for most of us, the bedroom is much more than a place to put a bed.

There’s no doubt that the way we use our kitchens has changed pretty dramatically over the years. Some of the tasks we perform in the kitchen, however, have remained. The kitchen may have become the social center for our homes, but it’s still the place where we prepare our meals.