Mark Mathis

If you're in the market to build a new home in a rural area of the United States, you may be surprised to know that the federal government has made available a very attractive mortgage loan program which allows qualified homebuyers to obtain loans to build their new homes with minimal closing costs and no downpayment. In case you are unfamiliar with the FHA Rural Development housing project, Rural Housing Service (RHS) was created in 1994 as a result of the Department of Agriculture Reorganiz

Pre-drawn home designs normally include the "most requested" house plan features including square footage, room dimensions, floor plan layout, amenities, and other like features. Read on...

When a family begins the process of building a new home, there are many different aspects that need to be considered.... Read on...

The foundation is the first piece of a residence to be constructed, and creates a base for the rest of a home's components. Read on...

The desire for Craftsman style house plans is as high as ever, and discerning buyers love the high quality country finishes and elegant simplicity of the style. Learn more about the Craftsman Architectural style and the most-popular stock home plans...

Evaluating which home plans best suit your family's needs can be overwhelming. Thousands of house plans are available on the Internet, in a variety of Architectural styles, which allow you to have almost infinite choice and the opportunity to save thousands on your house plans. Read on...

When you are in the process of researching floor plans at a reputable online houseplan website, there is more to consider than simply the number of beds/baths, the living space square footage, the floorplan layout, and the Architectural style. You should also consider the construction methods to be used by your home builder, and in particular, if the houseplan wall construction type is optimal for the climate in your local area, and your needs. Learn more...