Buying a house can be a confusing experience. From the moment you decide you want a specific property, things begin to move really quickly. You’re bombarded by information, questions, so it’s little ...

About five years ago, Wendy Elena Counes decided to gain more control of her life. She left the work force and became a self-employed home designer, which has allowed her to draw floor plans while ...

This is your dilemma: You can’t afford to build that totally customized home of your dreams, but, on the other hand, you want something better than an off-the-rack production home. What other option ...

Floor plan options, not always incorporated in the builder's model homes, often offer buyers an opportunity -- at a cost, of course -- to give a custom look to a new residence. A case in point is the ...