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Fall 2006 Issue of New Homes and Ideas

The Battle of the Builders
The Triangle Sales and Marketing Council's second annual "Battle of the Builders" was a fast and fabulous success!

Stepping Out
Neighborhoods built for walking.

The Cost of Construction
A Conversation with the Raleigh-Wake County Home Builders Association’s Tim Minton

Preparing Your Home for a Hurricane
Right now, during the calm before the storm, is the best time to prepare your home for hurricane season.

Concrete Homes stand up under pressure
When the weather report warns of an impending hurricane you might want to find a friend with a concrete-framed home.

Trendsetters: The latest in kitchen and baths
Numerous kitchen and bath companies today feature products in which you can easily customize your home.

Home on the Range
A look inside  one of the Triangle’s  Equestrian estates, merry band farm.

Living to Ride
Equestrian Communities in the Triangle

I want to setup a playset in my backyard. What are the main safety items to consider during the planning phase?
“First, identify the activities your children enjoy”...

How do I change my kitchen without replacing everything?
Everyone wants the sleek, upscale look of new kitchen countertops...

The Barefoot Artist
Some people spend their entire lives trying to figure out what they want to be when they grow up. Not Tonia Michno. She discovered her calling at the age of 9, when her mother presented her with a set of paints...

Financing for the first time buyer
First-time home buyer programs

Beautiful Historic Wake Forest
Overseeing a growth explosion in the town where the population has more than tripled.

Autumn Selling
How to Prepare Your Home for Top Selling Price This Season

Home Inspections
What is a home inspection?

Planting Ahead
Just when you thought it was safe to stow the gardening tools voices urge you to grab a spade and get back out there.