For Gulick Group, developing a new portfolio home design usually starts with what Peter Gulick calls the “seed of an idea.” It’s something that inspires a creative impulse… it could be a feature of a piece of land, a vision for a community, a particular home style, or a combination of finishes. Our Park Grove […]
Financing a new home differs from financing an existing home in several ways that can affect your planning. It’s important to find out how much financing you can qualify for before investing in any plans and drawings. Talk with your preferred lender for a realistic borrowing, and building, budget. There are two basic types of […]
There are more tile choices than ever, from bold patterned concrete to rainbows of porcelain and glass, or natural stone in myriad finishes, shapes, and sizes. Decorative impact is a major driver for many homeowners, of course, but there are other things to factor in when selecting your tile: function, installation, and safety/comfort. Below are […]
When land is undisturbed, rain and snow melt and flow into waterways, are filtered by earth or absorbed by vegetation. Any time you add roads and buildings, which have impermeable surfaces, to an area of undeveloped land, it reduces natural absorption in the areas they are built and can increase the speed at which water […]
Having a home built or buying in a new home community is very different from buying an existing home. To help buyers understand the process and what to expect along the way, beginning this month, we are starting a series of articles called “Navigating a New Home Build”. This month’s focus is on choosing where […]
Not long ago, Gulick Group offered home security systems as a standard feature. Today, with a plethora of smart security options, and burgeoning demand for smart technology throughout the home, a robust network is foundational to the way families live. That’s why we’ve made excellent network coverage our new standard feature. Today, families are using […]
Design trends are fun to follow and, when incorporated effectively, freshen a home’s appeal. Our feeling is that the most sophisticated décor blends new elements with classics, in a way that makes a home livable, personal, unique, and timeless. It’s important to selectively embrace trends, because popular design features can easily become cliched within a […]
A well-designed and thoughtfully programmed irrigation system can save time, facilitate more attractive and healthier lawns and gardens, and use less water than a non-programmable sprinkler or manual watering. Many homeowners are inclined to install a system right away when they move into a new home—but it’s often smarter to wait. It makes sense to […]
Most prospective buyers are familiar with two home-buying options: buy a new home within a community with very limited choices for personalization, or build a custom, one-of-a-kind prototype home, working with an architect, engineers, and ultimately a custom builder to get exactly what they envision. For buyers who don’t have infinite time and money, but […]
With more time at home and a greater focus on comfort, lighting has received more attention lately. Lights are being treated as a design focus, and trends are changing. That’s reflected in trends such as treating ceiling lights as a design focus, with more sophisticated versions of retro and industrial style fixtures available, as well […]