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Terramor Homes Wins at 2011 HBA Parade of Homes!

Terramor Homes — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:57:30 +0000

Terramor Homes is proud to announce our BIG WIN at the 46th Annual Parade of Homes last night!

The BIG winner of the evening was our Logan Homplan offered in our Cheswick Community in Knightdale, NC.

The home won the Bronze Metal in the category with 9 other homes within the price point category of $231,736 – $249,900

About the Parade of Homes

The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County is hosting the 46th Annual Parade of Homes.

Wake County continues to be nationally ranked as one of the best areas to live. We also historically have one of the premiere home tours in the nation and 2011 is no different. This year’s free, self-guided tour showcases 209 homes for you to view, built by the Triangle’s finest homebuilders. As with each of our previous Parades, you will see the newest floorplans along with the latest features in products, decorating and new-home technology available.

A panel of judges from across the Southeast have visited the homes and judged them based on a set of strict criteria. We hope that you will enjoy viewing as many of these wonderful homes as fit your schedule. With homes priced from $150,000 to over $2,500,000 there is something for every price range. Whether you are in the market for a new home or just looking for inspiration for updating your current home we are sure you will enjoy your tour. The builders in this year’s Parade of Homes thank you for being our guests and wish you well in your search for your new home.

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Featured Homes of the Week

Terramor Homes — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:36:32 +0000

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14 Ways to Save Money on Groceries

Terramor Homes — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:02:12 +0000

Save money and trips to the market with these tips and tricks from Rebecca DiLiberto’s Penny Saving Household Helper. You’ll be surprised how simple it is to keep food at its best.

1. Line the bottom of your refrigerator’s crisper drawer with paper towels. They’ll absorb the excess moisture that causes vegetables to rot.

2. To keep herbs tasting fresh for up to a month, store whole bunches, washed and sealed in plastic bags, in the freezer. When you need them, they’ll be easier to chop, and they’ll defrost the minute they hit a hot pan.

3. A bay leaf slipped into a container of flour, pasta, or rice will help repel bugs.

4. Stop cheese from drying out by spreading butter or margarine on the cut sides to seal in moisture. This is most effective with hard cheeses sealed in wax.

Plus: Browse our favorite cheese recipes and learn how cheese is made!

5. When radishes, celery, or carrots have lost their crunch, simply pop them in a bowl of iced water along with a slice of raw potato and watch the limp vegetables freshen up right before your eyes.

6. Avoid separating bananas until you plan to eat them – they spoil less quickly in a bunch.

7. Put rice in your saltshaker to stop the salt from hardening. The rice absorbs condensation that can cause clumps.

8. Stock up on butter when it’s on sale – you can store it in the freezer for up to six months. Pack the butter in an airtight container, so it doesn’t take on the flavor of whatever else you’re freezing.

9. In order to make cottage cheese or sour cream last longer, place the container upside down in the fridge. Inverting the tub creates a vacuum that inhibits the growth of bacteria that causes food to spoil.

10. Believe it or not, honey is the only nonperishable food substance, so don’t get rid of the stuff if it crystallizes or becomes cloudy. Microwave on medium heat, in 30-second increments, to make honey clear again.

Bonus: We narrow down America’s best local honey.

11. Prevent extra cooked pasta from hardening by stashing it in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerating. When you’re ready to serve, throw the pasta in boiling water for a few seconds to heat and restore moisture.

12. Keeping brown sugar in the freezer will stop it from hardening. But if you already have hardened sugar on your shelf, soften it by sealing in a bag with a slice of bread – or by microwaving on high for 30 seconds.

Extra: Turn Trash into Treasures

13. If you only need a few drops of lemon juice, avoid cutting the lemon in half – it will dry out quickly. Instead, puncture the fruit with a metal skewer and squeeze out exactly what you require.

14. If you’re unsure of an egg’s freshness, see how it behaves in a cup of water: Fresh eggs sink; bad ones float.

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The Advantages of Buying a New Home

Terramor Homes — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:21:28 +0000

No matter what the economic climate, buying a new home always has advantages. Whether it’s added flexibility, efficiency or modern conveniences, there are many reasons that being the first owner of a home makes more sense than ever.

Ease of Maintenance

Thanks to vast improvements in the efficiency and durability of building materials, new homes don’t require as much upkeep as older homes. Many home buyers discover they’d rather spend valuable weekend time with family and friends, instead of performing home repair. Do-it-yourself maintenance is not for everyone.

Customization

For many new home buyers, the thought of making their home truly reflect their tastes and lifestyle is the greatest appeal of all. There is no substitute for living in a home that mirrors your preferences in color, fixtures, floor coverings, appliances and finishing touches. A new home allows the owner to plan the relationship between indoor and outdoor living, the flow of one room to the next and the flexibility of the rooms themselves. Whether you want to create a theme space for your favorite hobby, the gourmet kitchen of your dreams, or the game room your family will enjoy for years, being in the captain’s seat of your home’s construction is a truly exciting process.

Floor Plan for Today

Buying a resale home typically means you’re stuck with the layout of a home that was appropriate for the decade in which it was built, unless you have the funds handy for major renovations. Today’s homes emphasize flexible space and flexible usage, which let the homeowners tailor the living area to their evolving needs. Larger kitchens with state-of-the-art equipment and custom items from wine refrigerators to wood-burning ovens, family rooms with built-in multi-media options, closets equipped with built-in storage systems, modular walls, shared children’s rooms with lofts or partitions, and outdoor rooms with indoor accoutrements are all possibilities. MyHomeIdeas.com offers loads of ways to customize your space.

Goin’ Green

In general, newer homes offer an array of greener options for greater efficiency and comfort. The materials used in today’s home are far more effective at reducing energy costs than those found in resale homes. The savings provided in utility bills can quickly offset the price of a new home. Roof-top catchment for rainwater, gray water systems to recycle wash water, solar panels, tankless water heaters and better indoor air filtration systems are just a few options that save money and the environment. Today’s new home can be customized to be more cost-effective and environmentally sound than ever before. Visit the U.S. Green Building Council, BuildingGreen.com, and EarthCraft House for exciting details about the types of green building options available.

Technology

Retrofitting older homes with today’s technology can be an exercise in frustration and futility. It is much easier to add modern convenience to a home, such as wiring for surround-sound speakers, additional cable jacks and electrical outlets, ports for electronic equipment, and wireless internet access, while it’s being framed. The new home has endless “smart” options, including increased automation and computerized systems, for temperature, lighting, entertainment and security than ever before.

Safety

In addition to the use of less energy efficient materials, older homes have often been constructed using hazardous substances such as asbestos and lead-based paint or have wiring and plumbing that does not meet today’s codes. A new home is subject to the current building codes that require more stringent safety requirements regarding materials and internal systems.

Warranties & Customer Service

New homes will often come with a complete warranty that covers everything on the house, inside and out. While warranties are available for resale homes, they’re typically for one year from the purchase date and only cover specific items in the home. A new home can have a much longer warranty that will provide more options when something goes wrong.

Community

A community of new homes allows for the planned development of the lifestyle within it. Whether it is active adults, families with young children or golf and tennis enthusiasts, new home buyers know they’ll have something in common with their neighbors when they move in. Being a founding member of your neighborhood provides exciting opportunities for involvement and a chance to experience community growth with those around you.

Whatever your location or price-range, this is an excellent time to look into buying a new home. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of choosing your home’s details, inside and out, and being the first one to put the key in the lock.

Information provided by NewHomeGuide.com, for more info click here.

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