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  Looking for a home with some land?  We have 27 homes in progress for 2023 on at least a half acre to five acres.   Below are the locations and reference addresses of where these […]

According to www.tradingeconomics.com, lumber futures peaked at over $1,600 per 1000 board feet in 2021, but started trending down in October ($700 per 1000 board).  In December 2021, shortly after the Commerce Department met in […]

Yes! Lumber prices have finally dropped significantly since peak prices in July.  Should prospective home buyers get overly excited?   Probably not because there are three anomalies to consider if consumers are thinking there is a […]

Fall is here but winter is coming!  Every year we hear about homeowners forgetting to disconnect their water hose from the outside spigot before the temperature drops below freezing.  This can be a costly mistake! […]

The Beaufort Plan – popular plan for families desiring 2 bedrooms on the main floor and a formal dining room that could be closed in and used as an office.   The great room and […]

COVID-19 is forcing a lot of businesses to adjust and establish a new normal. This is forcing many businesses to get creative to meet the needs of customers/clients. Needless to say, we understand the seriousness […]

We appreciate the Coldwell Banker organization for sharing monthly home sales for the metropolitan area. The organization continues to provide value that helps it’s agents and partners serve buyers and sellers well. Despite COVID-19, overall […]

Are you looking for something quick and easy for your Super Bowl party this weekend? If you haven’t purchased an air fryer, we highly recommend adding this to your plethora of kitchen accessories. You can […]

Statistics have shown that nearly 1/3 of Americans don’t have access to credit because credit scores are too low or they don’t have enough credit history. Experian is doing something a little different that will […]

When Brookside was conceived we wanted to provide customers with a product that provides the feel of a semi-custom home. We took 7 of our most popular stock plans and made some modifications that would […]

Starter homes… Is there such a thing these days? My wife and I purchased our starter home in September 2002: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath and 2000 sqft . The purchase price was $144,000. After looking […]

It only takes about 30 minutes of driving around downtown Chattanooga to understand that Chattanooga is a great outdoor living community. The city offers a variety of family fun activities for all ages. One thing […]

Michael’s Homes has been offering the 2-10 Quality Builders Warranty (QBW) backed by Liberty Mutual since 2016. QBW is backed by Liberty Mutual, making it the only 10-year warranty with nationally licensed insurance backing. What […]

Michael’s Homes was one of two participating U.S. based companies to be a contestant for its Residential Category submission of a 2,700 square foot home. With stunning views of the river, mountains and wildlife the […]

The Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga (HBAGC) today announced the winners of the 2017 Showcase of Homes awards. HBAGC’s Showcase of Homes, which featured 10 builders and 18 different homes, was held October 13-15 […]

CertainTeed® Honors Best of the Best in Gypsum with Prestigious Trophy Award Leading building materials manufacturer highlights the industry’s best as result of rigorous two-year competition, honoring excellence in drywall design and beyond (Malvern, Pa.) […]

We’ve put a collection of videos together to help customers who are going through the home building process to understand causes for delays. There are several factors that create delays, but one we continue to […]

The low level of housing inventory has so many buyers frustrated across Middle Tennessee. Sellers are receiving multiple purchase agreements and in most cases, accepting highest and best offer, resulting in buyers paying thousands above […]

Many people hear the phrase, “custom home” and automatically draw a conclusion the home is going to break the bank or walk away thinking, “there is no way I can afford a custom home”. What […]

Zoned for Oakland Middle, High and John Pittard Elementary. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath custom home is loaded with extras. This Murfreesboro home is one of 4 homes currently under construction and available for sale. […]