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Why the “Butler’s Pantry” Has Become a Hot Homebuilding Trend
Modern homeowners demand designs that are at once functional and beautiful, trendy and timeless. The design team at Montchanin Builders masterfully blends these high-demand elements into our floor plans to create thoughtfully designed homes. One stunning example is our Salisbury floor plan, which is now available in The Town of Whitehall and proudly boasts a […]
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Why Buyers and Builders Have Fallen In Love With Open Floor Plans
Open floorplans have steadily risen in popularity since the 1990s to become the predominant trend in building. This type of layout features interconnected kitchens, living, and dining rooms that flow without obstruction from dividing walls or doorframes. On the popular home renovation and interior design site Houzz, there are more than 600,000 photos of open-plan […]
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Top Home Renovations for 2017
Are you dissatisfied with the appearance or functionality of your home? Perhaps you’d like to remodel it, but aren’t quite sure which renovations would add the most value to your home. When you have questions, Montchanin Builders has the answers. Our home renovators in Delaware design creative solutions to fit every home and please every […]
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New Elementary School Comes to the Town of Whitehall
The local community overwhelmingly approved a $268 million referendum to upgrade local education centers and build three new schools, including one in the Town of Whitehall. The 840-student elementary school will go on a 13-acre plot of land that was donated to the district. Educational opportunities for the neighborhood are already top-class, but the new […]
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4 Different Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Philly
Just HOW big is New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia? The city is ringing in 2017 not once, but twice! The SugarHouse New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront will take place at 6 p.m., and again at midnight. Inside, there is a grand celebration with live music from Burnt Sienna and an open […]
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Celebrating the New Year in Wilmington
New York City in general and Times Square in particular will forever be known as the ultimate destination for ringing in the New Year, but it’s tough to enjoy yourself while trying to elbow your way through the crowds. Fortunately, there are better options much closer to home. Families in Wilmington, DE know that […]
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Will 2017 Be a Good Time to Buy a Home?
With the New Year fast approaching, many people are asking if 2017 will be a good time to buy a home. Real estate and housing market experts have good news for both prospective buyers and individuals who already own. The positive: home buyers will likely have a better chance at securing a home at an […]
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Spread Holiday Cheer with These Decorating Tips
There is something magical about the holiday season that inspires so many of us to find our inner Clark T. Griswold and spread the holiday cheer – and decorations – outdoors. House Beautiful recently scoured the internet for trending outdoor holiday decor to compile a top 25 list. If painstakingly installing 250,000 imported Italian twinkle […]
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New Construction Homes Save Big on Energy Costs
When searching for a new home it’s easy to get mired down in the details, whether talking about location, floorplans, or number of bedrooms. During this exciting time, it’s all too easy to forget about another important feature that can make or break your finances over the long-haul – energy costs. While a low mortgage […]
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A New Home for the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season — not just for get-togethers with loved ones and gift giving, but also scoring a fantastic deal on a new Delaware home. Imagine your family spending this holiday season and New Year in the home of your dreams! Montchanin Builders, based in Wilmington, Delaware, is proud to help families with this exciting […]