Make your house feel like home

Choosing the right lot, model and floorplans.

Have questions about making those all-too-important home decisions? Hopewell Sales Associate Kayla Lefebvre has all the answers you need.


  • How should a customer choose a lot?

    Consider your lifestyle and how much time you’ll be spending inside and outside. Larger lots and pie lots are bigger but require more maintenance. South and southwest-facing backyards provide sun for the majority of the day. North-facing backyards provide sun on the front of the home for the majority of the day, which makes snow clearing easier as it softens and melts the snow. Parking can also affect your decision. Corner lots tend to provide more street parking options. Some people may choose the lot orientation for religious purposes.

  • How should I choose the best model for my needs?

    When looking at a floorplan, it can be hard to make a decision. Should you look at square footage? Layout? Well the truth is, size doesn’t always translate to functionality. It’s really more about your lifestyle and what your everyday life will look like.

    If you have a large family, consider the number of bedrooms throughout the home. Does anyone need a main floor bedroom? Are the kids young or close to leaving home? Think about the ideal situation for your family and see which models will work best.

    If you work from home, you’ll want a space that allows you to comfortably create a dedicated home office space - but that can still create the space to relax at the end of the day. Think about whether you want an office on the main floor or are okay with something in the basement.

    If you love to cook or spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you may want to look for models that offer spice pantries or walk-through pantries from the garage for easier grocery hauls. If cooking isn’t your jam, maybe you find a model that offers more space for something else you’re passionate about.

  • How do you settle on the structural options without getting overwhelmed by choice?

    Consider what in your current home is not working for you and what you’d like to see in your new home? Sometimes knowing what you don’t want makes it easier to find out what you do want. Look around and see what inspires you. Go through show homes to see what makes you happy.

  • Is there a trick to building the home of your dreams, without forgetting something important or adding too much?

    Think more critically about the structural layout of the home – this is much harder to change down the road than interior finishes.

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