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Kettler Forlines Homes’ community in Poolesville, MD, is almost complete. One of the three final homes at The Reserve at Brightwell Crossing is coming soon. We’re building a beautiful estate home at 18717 Medley Way, and the person who moves in here will certainly find harmony on Medley.The new construction home showcases The Montgomery floor plan, a Kettler Forlines Homes exclusive design. Pictur ...

There’s a lot that goes into building a new home. And there’s a lot leftover when it’s done. What happens to all the construction debris? A large portion can be recycled, if the builder is willing to go that route. Kettler Forlines Homes gets “Clean & Green” with our construction recycling, hitting maximum levels!Kettler Forlines Homes has been recycling construction materials on our site at T ...

A February 2022 Harris Poll showed that 72% of Americans prioritize size on their wish list for a new home. And it’s not the inside of the home that they’re talking about. Big yards matter to today’s homebuyers.The survey, sponsored by the TurfMutt Foundation, showed that the American lifestyle has shifted to spending more time outside their homes, specifically in their yards. Since the beginning ...

What’s your favorite part of watching home remodeling shows? Is it the demolition when the walls come down? The reveal at the end? Quite often, you don’t see all the work that comes in between those stages. As you prepare to experience the benefits of home remodeling, Kettler Forlines Homes’ Design, Build, Renovate team has some tips for living with and through a remodeling project in your home.&n ...

Our Design, Build, Renovate team has been getting increasing interest in kitchen remodeling. Homeowners are curious about the kitchen design trends for 2022 as they plan how to make over this all-important space. We asked Kettler Forlines Homes’ designers to share what’s cooking in the latest kitchen design trends.Double islandsIt appears that having a center island in the kitchen is like trying t ...

Do you know where the energy is coming and going in your home? The wasted energy and money could be mounting up. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index was created to help you understand your home’s energy efficiency. As a builder committed to energy efficiency, Kettler Forlines Homes wants you to understand why HERS matters more than ever.What is HERS?The Residential Energy Services Netw ...

If you’re one of the many homebuyers who have been frustrated with the way rising home costs have hindered your new home search, there’s good news. Higher 2022 conforming loan limits help homebuyers get affordable home financing that keeps up with the latest housing prices.What are conforming loan limits?The Federal Housing Finance Agency sets the limits for conforming loans. As of January 1, 2022 ...

No one likes delays. Unfortunately for more than a year, homebuilders like Kettler Forlines Homes have had to deal with plenty of them. So many things changed when the pandemic struck, and we’ve had our share of unexpected delays as a result. Many homebuyers ask, “Why does it take longer to build a home now?” Luckily, there’s good news and Kettler Forlines Homes has managed a difficult situation. ...

The open concept has been a popular design in homes for many years. The absence of walls to separate the main living spaces—kitchen, living room, dining room—provides a spacious atmosphere. But all this open room can be a challenge for decorating. Kettler Forlines Homes wants you to be aware of how to avoid these common mistakes with open concept decorating in your home.Missing the zone.Yes, the a ...

So much has changed since Thanksgiving 2019. Why not make some changes of your own—like a change of place, change of heart, or just a change for the better? Kettler Forlines Homes asked around to find out how people are taking a new approach to the holiday. Here are 10 ways to make Thanksgiving different this year.#1. Start a new tradition. Just because you’ve always followed a certain Thanksgivin ...

New England got its first taste of winter weather last week when an October nor’easter pummeled the region. If you know anything about New England weather, it’s that Mother Nature is fickle here. Don’t wait to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. Here are 10 cold weather energy-saving tips that you might overlook.#1. Install a smart thermostat.A smart thermostat gives you the power ...

Laura and Mike O’Mara moved into their new home in The Reserve at Brightwell Crossing in June 2020. Kettler Forlines Homes had nearly completed the beautiful residence in Poolesville, MD, when the couple purchased it. There was so much to love, but Laura and Mike had a few more things on their wish list. Once they lived there for a bit, they chose to undertake remodeling to make a new home even ne ...