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Thinking of building or buying a new home? Check out the top 5 hottest topics for home buyers!
The things that matter most to today's home buyers can be found in the Stanton Home articles requested and read most often. Take a look at the top 5 most popular topics we're seeing in today's home building market.
New Home Trend #1: Types of Ceilings
Learn basic definitions for all kinds of ceiling treatments commonly found in custom homes, starting in very affordable price points.
New Home Trend #2: Building an "In Law Suite" Home
Mom wants to live with you? Not a problem! There's plenty of space in mother in law suite homes designed or modified by Stanton Homes.
New Home Trend #3: Wood or Concrete Front Porch, Which is Better?
Front porches are very popular features for custom homes. The "wood or concrete" debate keeps getting attention - which one is your favorite?

New Home Trend #4: Comparing Cost of Main Floor Master Suite Homes
More and more homeowners are thinking ahead to retirement, or simply looking to avoid stairs. Find out how a first floor master bedroom affects the cost of your new home.
New Home Trend #5: Grey Water Systems - How They Work
I was surprised to see this as one of the top topics, but the interest in green building continues to grow.
Energy Wise is another growing trend - we've just completed a 2800+ sq ft home that GUARANTEES a monthly heating and cooling cost of only $80, about 35% of typical cost!!!

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Hi Stanton, Good post. Thanks for sharing.
Best - Sash
Hi Stanton, Good post. Thanks for sharing.
Best - Sash