Orange County home builder addresses shifts in the housing market. Cornwall-on-Hudson — Is it time to buy new or renovate? Well, that depends on where you live. Although interest rates remain low, the current average cost of gas per gallon in New York is $4.428 – up nearly a dollar from just a month ago. These increases along with continued COVID-19 restrictions in New York City have influenced the migration…
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A Site Visit is a complimentary service that we offer to help you plan your budget and make the most of your home location. Once you’ve selected a home and found the land you want to build on, Olympia Homes will walk your lot with you to discuss any work that will need to be done to the land prior to building, how to place your home on the land…
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If you’re looking to buy a home in Orange County, the New York Hudson Valley or surrounding areas, you probably recognize the many options available. Sure, you can buy a pre-owned home or an existing new construction home, but when you partner with a custom home builder, you get to create the home of your dreams! Consider the following four reasons when determining whether you should choose a custom home…
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Buying a home is the all-American dream and is the largest investment most of us will ever make. Before you take the first step towards purchasing your first custom or pre-built home, read over our checklist to help you avoid some common mistakes and make your home buying journey as easy and painless as possible. Plan Your Down Payment Although conventional loans require a minimum of only five percent for a…
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