Homeownership is still a crucial part of the “American dream” and is a key pathway to building generational wealth. For those that own a home, it’s clear that there are considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. Not only does buying a home help with long-term stability but it is one of the best ways to …
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Things to Do on Thanksgiving (Besides Just Feasting!)
Thanksgiving Day is full of routines that mostly revolve around food and watching football. We anticipate the heaping plates full of sides, gravy-soaked turkey, and our favorite deserts and pies, but there are plenty of fun activities to do on Thanksgiving that don’t put all the pressure of the day’s success on the dining table. …
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Ways to Make Your Home Cozier for Fall
Cooler temperatures and shorter days, sure signs that Autumn has arrived. And as our leisure time activities move indoors, it’s time to think about cozying up our living spaces making them more welcoming for the cooler winter weather ahead. Fall decorating often centers on the front of our homes, from doorsteps full of pumpkins and …
North Carolina Road Trips
For some of us there is nothing better than hitting the open road, windows down, wind blowing in our hair, our favorite music blasting, feeling carefree and ready to experience all that the journey has in store. For others the destination is all part of the fun, planned stops along the way at favorite eateries …
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
The appeal of homeownership is powerful. Buying your first home can be as nerve-racking and overwhelming as it is wonderful and exciting. Your focus might be to create an investment to sell when you retire, or you could be building generational wealth. Whatever the reason you have for purchasing a home, the process involves numerous …
Maximizing Multifunctional Spaces
The past couple of years have really highlighted the importance of our living spaces and have compelled many people to find creative ways to maximize the functionality of their homes. Today, home is not just where we gather with family or rest our heads after a long day. Our homes have suddenly become our workplace, school, …
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is just around the corner, and now is the time to get your house prepared for the cooler months ahead. At McAdams Homes we pride ourselves on building high-quality homes at an affordable price. Although our homes are built to stand the test of time, we understand that your current home might require some …
Get Out There: Walks with Views
One year into a pandemic that has rapidly altered our daily lives and changed the way we spend time outdoors, many people have taken to nature for solace, fitness, and safer socialization. Fortunately for us in southeastern North Carolina, with our temperate coastal climate, it’s easy to take year-round advantage of the amazing natural beauty …
Make Your Yard Pet Friendly
Pets – cats, dogs, birds, rabbits and even reptiles are part of our lives. In 2020, pet ownership in the U.S. rose to an all-time high of 70%, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Pets play a central role in comforting and offering companionship to their owners, which feels especially important now. No …
Creating a Happy and Healthy Home
It is likely that you are getting very familiar with the interior (and exterior) spaces of your home these days. As you navigate through the challenges brought on by the pandemic and sift through the ways to create healthier lives for yourselves and families, it’s only natural that you start with your home. Often overlooked, your home …