What is a Custom Built Home, and Why is it Right for You?

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When you picture yourself in your new home, you probably see a very clear picture of what you want, what you hope to find. You've envisioned breakfasts in the dining room or kitchen nook, you can see yourself hosting a party with friend and family gathered in the living room. It's a beautiful picture. However, if you've been in the market for a house for a while, you've probably noticed that none of the homes is exactly the way you pictured your dream home. If that's the case, you have two choices. You can continue to shop for a production home or you could follow that vision in your mind and choose a custom built home.

The Difference

What exactly is a custom built home? Good question. A custom built home is essentially your dream come true. While there are several nice production homes available, none of them are going to capture your dream completely.

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What's Driving Home Values in Fort Bend County?

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Deciding where to live is a big decision, and you should consider numerous factors before making your final choice. Fort Bend is increasing in popularity, becoming a top pick for home-owners, but why? What's driving home values in Fort Bend County?

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Three Benefits of the Westpark Tollway Expansion

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There are a lot of different factors to consider when you're in the market for a new home. Square footage, yard size, and design are all important, but it's crucial to consider your location when making such a big commitment. The location of your new home will greatly affect you in your day-to-day life. Traffic is the perfect example of location affecting your life. Large highway and Tollway expansions help keep the traffic flowing, and for those in the Richmond, Texas area, one such tollway is making a huge difference.

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Chesmar Debuts New Lakes of Bella Terra Show Home

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Chesmar Homes has added its popular Fortunata Collection to the plan line-up offering in Lakes of Bella Terra. The gorgeous Liberty model show home has just been completed and is ready for visitors in the Luna Rossa neighborhood within Lakes of Bella Terra.

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Fort Bend ISD to Become District of Innovation

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According to a recent article by Community Impact News, Fort Bend ISD is one step closer to becoming a district of innovation. The committee tasked with deciding which state rules the district should exempt itself from will present its plans Feb. 8 at a public hearing.

Districts of innovation

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Fort Bend Sees Booming Industrial Growth

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Known for its wealth of top-selling master-planned communities, high-performing schools and family friendly ambiance, Fort Bend County also is witnessing a growing industrial base, with several business parks under active development totaling more than 500 acres.

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TexPharma, LLC, to Bring Up to 500 Jobs to Fort Bend

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The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has approved a tax abatement to bring TexPharma into the Rosenberg Business Park, a move that could bring up to 500 new jobs to Fort Bend County.

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Total value of U.S. housing reaches all-time high

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The total value of all the housing stock in the United States has never been worth more than it is right now, according to a new report from Zillow.

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Home Values in Houston Increasing

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According to a recent article by Houston Business Journal, Houston home values climbed in November.

The Bayou City saw a bump in home values in November compared to the previous year.

The median home value in the Houston metro area hovered around $176,000, or up 7 percent over the past year, according to a Zillow report. The company predicts home values will jump 3 percent within the next year.

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What You Should Know About MUDs

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Have you noticed a portion of your property taxes going to a municipal utility district? Thanks to a recent article by Community Impact Newspaper, here is a break down of MUDS are and why they matter.

MUD —or municipal utility district—is a type of special purpose district authorized by the state purpose Legislature that functions as an independent

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