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How to Choose Which Type of Foundation is Right For My New Home?

As you look to build your family’s new home, be sure to consider the relative advantages/disadvantages and costs of each foundation type. In this article, you’ll learn what you need to know. Read on…

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Tips For Buying Truly Green House Plans

If you’re in the market for a new house plan, you’ve may have already become overwhelmed at the sheer volume of plans that are available today on both the internet and in house plan-related magazines and books. Finding that perfect floor plan, in the perfect square footage range, matched with the perfect exterior Architectural style, can be very difficult. Added to that may be the confusion over which type of house plan package do you actually need?

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Tips For Obtaining a FHA and Rural Development House Plans Certification

If you’re in the market to build a new home in a rural area of the United States, you may be surprised to know that the federal government has made available a very attractive mortgage loan program which allows qualified homebuyers to obtain loans to build their new homes with minimal closing costs and no down payment. In case you are unfamiliar with the FHA Rural Development housing project, Rural Housing Service (RHS) was created in 1994 as a result of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act to meet housing and community development needs of rural America.

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What Are The Most Popular New Home Floorplan Features? – Part I

One of the most popular questions that people ask when searching for that “perfect” house plan is “What are (currently) the most requested floorplan / home features that people are looking for”?
This particular question is one that is quite difficult to answer, in absolute terms, since each person/f…

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Why Buy Stock House Plans Vs. Custom? – Part II

Stock Houseplans
Stock house plans are, by contrast, home designs which have been developed to fit the needs of a particular group of the general populace. They are not custom designed for a particular person, but rather, standardized for the needs of a larger group.
Stock homeplans normally inclu…

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Why Buy Stock House Plans Vs. Custom? – Part I

When a person begins the process of building a new house, there are many different aspects that need to be addressed including: where to build, what size home to build, what features to include, what items are the most important to have in the home, what costs should be included in the budget, what…

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Video Walkthrough of HPG-1654-1 House Plan

HPG-1654-1 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Traditional House Plan at HousePlanGallery.com

Here is a video walkthrough that we recently completed of our popular traditional southern style house plan – HPG-1654-1. The Cherrywood home includes a variety of popular floorplan features including a 3 bedroom / 2 bath layout, 1,654 square feet of living space. Split bedroom plan. Covered front and rear porch.

A great Master Bedroom with vaulted ceiling, shoes/valuables extra closet in Master Bedroom, and 2 large walk-in closets. Jet Tub. Separate shower. Compartmented toilet. Separate make-up area. Laundry with freezer space.

If you’re looking to build a new home for you and your family, these popular House Plan Gallery floorplans are a great option, and best of all, as a Certified Professional Building Designer, we can modify any of our home designs to fit your exact needs!

Shop online for your new house floor plans at House Plan Gallery.com!

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Video Walkthrough of HPG-1635-1 House Plan

HPG-1635-1 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Southern House Plan at HousePlanGallery.com

Here is a video walkthrough that we recently completed of our popular southern style house plan – HPG-1635. The Lynnwood home includes a variety of popular floorplan features including a 3 bedroom / 2 bath layout, 1,635 square feet of living space. Split bedroom plan. Covered front and rear porch.

The great room features 10-foot ceilings and cozy fireplace with gas logs. Excellent views of the great room and back yard from kitchen. The expansive and well-appointed master suite includes a large walk-in closet, an oversized jet tub, separate shower, compartmentalized toilet and dual vanities. A large 2 car garage with separate storage is provided and the optional bonus room is an excellent space for a playroom and even has room for an extra bath.

If you’re looking to build a new home for you and your family, these popular House Plan Gallery floorplans are a great option, and best of all, as a Certified Professional Building Designer, we can modify any of our home designs to fit your exact needs!

Shop online for your new house floor plans at House Plan Gallery.com!

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Video Walkthrough of HPG-1934-1 House Plan

HPG-1934-1 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Country House Plan at HousePlanGallery.com

Here is a video walkthrough that we recently completed of our popular Country style house plan – HPG-1934. The Westover Lane includes a variety of popular floorplan features including a 3 bedroom / 2 bath layout, 1,934 square feet of living space. Split bedroom plan. Covered front and rear porch.

The great room features 10-foot ceilings and cozy fireplace with gas logs. The kitchen offers excellent views of the great room and back yard. The expansive and well-appointed master suite includes two large walk-in closets, an oversized jet tub, separate shower, compartmentalized toilet and dual vanities. A large 2 car garage with separate storage is provided and the optional bonus room is an excellent space for a playroom and even has room for an extra bath.

If you’re looking to build a new home for you and your family, these popular House Plan Gallery floorplans are a great option, and best of all, as a Certified Professional Building Designer, we can modify any of our home designs to fit your exact needs!

Shop online for your new house floor plans at House Plan Gallery.com!

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Video Walkthrough of HPG-1635B House Plan

HPG-1635B-1 - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Traditional House Plan at HousePlanGallery.com

Here is a video walkthrough that we recently completed of our popular traditional southern style house plan – HPG-1635B. The Lynnwood home includes a variety of popular floorplan features including a 3 bedroom / 2 bath layout, 1,635 square feet of living space. Split bedroom plan. Covered front and rear porch.

The great room features 10-foot ceilings and cozy fireplace with gas logs. Excellent views of the great room and back yard from kitchen. The expansive and well-appointed master suite includes a large walk-in closet, an oversized jet tub, separate shower, compartmentalized toilet and dual vanities. A large 2 car garage with separate storage is provided and the optional bonus room is an excellent space for a playroom and even has room for an extra bath.

If you’re looking to build a new home for you and your family, these popular House Plan Gallery floorplans are a great option, and best of all, as a Certified Professional Building Designer, we can modify any of our home designs to fit your exact needs!

Shop online for your new house floor plans at House Plan Gallery.com!

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