Although our homes provide a wide variety of standard design features that you may not find with other builders, you may decide that you need or want something a bit extra. The state-of-the-art Showroom offers an incredible selection of options and upgrades so that you can modify your home as little or as much as you’d like.

From the smallest interior features to everyday essentials, the experienced Hunter Homes design consultants are there to help make your selection process easy. We have options for everything including paints, masonry, countertops, cabinetry, flooring, hardware and closet organization systems.

We have more than 50 years of experience in helping homebuyers choose the home and features of their dreams. Our commitment to value in our new homes is seen from our superior construction down to the smallest detail.

We would love for you to see our New Home Showroom!

A good homebuilder will have several different aspects in ways to assure you of your new home. These are things such as walk-throughs, checklists, as well as indoor and outdoor warranties on your home.

As your new home is being built, there are several walk-throughs that will take place with yourself and the builder. The builder will also do several walk-throughs with inspectors making sure all electrical, plumbing and construction follow suit to the codes set in place. Often you can chose to partake in these walk-throughs with the inspectors should you chose to do so.

Many builders include a one-year warranty along with their homes, which include repairs to the construction of the home that were found after moving in. So if a nail pops up somewhere on your home within the first year, the builder will come out and fix those or any related issues.

A one-year mechanical warranty is also something that many builders give to their homeowners. Within the first year, they will take care of any electrical or plumbing issues that arise.

When it comes to appliances, equipment, roofing and siding, those warranties will be based on the various companies that went into providing their materials for your new home. If there is a defect in the companies materials, generally they will address the problem for you.

A ten-year structural warranty is something that an outside warranty company often administers through the builder. This is a third part provider who will take care of any structural defects listed within the warranty issued and are due to improper building practices by the builder. In most cases to qualify for this type of warranty, the builder has to prove their quality of construction and pass the regulations set. A builder who provides a ten-year structural warranty is a testament to the quality of homes they build.

All warranties vary from builder to builder. To find out more information about warranties offered at Hunter Homes, contact us.

Every agency has several different credit score reports, so it is best to look at 3 different credit reports to determine your range. The one most often used by creditors is the FICO score (which ranges from 300-850.) Anything lower than 650 on this rating may stall the process in qualifying for new credit. Credit scores and reports are something that change on a consistent basis, so it is best to check your credit annually.

So, what are some tips to improve your credit? First, pay bills on time. Late payments have a negative impact on your credit score. Second, don’t apply for credit unless you need it. Applying for too much in a short period of time affects your score negatively. Third, don’t max out your credit limit. You can actually increase your credit score by keeping your balance under 65 percent of your maximum allowed credit. Next, don’t close your old credit accounts. Even if they are inactive, it can make your credit history appear shorter which inadvertently can reduce your score.

The final tip; make sure that you correct anything that is inaccurate and negative on your credit report. Inaccuracies can increase your score.
By following these tips you can work on improving your credit score and your probability of getting the best rates for a home mortgage.

We’re so thankful for our customers:

I recently bought a Hunter Home in Payton Place community and want everyone to know that the building process was absolutely seamless. I have never been through a home purchase handled so beautifully from start to finish. I am especially grateful for the help of my sales agent. She was knowledgable, friendly, and always there to make the process run smoothly. I also really got to know the construction manager over my home and I can’t express how helpful that was for me. I truly can’t say enough in their praise!

Many thanks,

Ms. Moore

Downsizing your home doesn’t mean your home has to lack in design or feel cramped. There are a handful of design techniques that will give you a spacious feel in a smaller home.

Use your hidden storage spaces for extra storage! Whether it is a tiny nook, alcove, or some space between walls, maximize your storage potential by adding storage benches, desks, or shelving. There are several places in your home you could be using for storage right now.

Use open shelving to define rooms. Try a tall floor to ceiling unit that will provide you with ample storage space and leave the rest of the room open. You can define two rooms that are next to each other by doing this and you will end up with two separate spaces.

Everyone knows black is slimming, and dark colors have the same affect on rooms. Make sure to avoid dark colors when working with smaller spaces to avoid a cramped and smaller feel.

Floor to ceiling window treatments can create an enormous optical illusion of making a room appear larger than what it is. This will draw the eye up and make the room feel much larger and more luxurious than what it may actually be.

One of the most popular but lesser used final tips in making a room appear larger than what it is…the use of mirrors. Adding a floor to ceiling mirror will visually extend the space, while adding brightness to the room in how the light reflects off of the mirror.

Incorporate any or all of these tips in your home and enjoy the benefits of what a smaller space has to offer.

Lawrence Yun, Chief economist for the NAR, states that this upward trend shows we are in a market recovery. The record low mortgage rates and bargain home prices, coupled with job growth has set the standard for consumers to have more confidence in choosing to enter the market.

From December 2010 to December of 2011, existing home sales rose by 3.6%. Housing inventory dropped 9.2% in December 2011. This is the lowest level of housing inventory on the market since March 2005. This leads Yun to predict that we will see prices stabilize and even grow in the near future.

According to Bloomberg News, Homebuilders confidence has risen to its highest level since June 2007 because of stronger sales and improved buyer traffic. All four regions of the United States have showed increased builder confidence.

So what does this all mean for the buyer? As the market starts to stabilize, pricing will begin to grow. So as a future homebuyer, now is the time to buy a new home while the market is prime for buyers. A great place to start? Right here at Hunter Homes!

Meet Our New Team Members:

Kendra Hamilton- Sales Agent

Hi My name is Kendra and I have a pretty great and interesting life! **Ask me to tell you a story sometime!!

I was born and raised in Pensacola, FL; I went to University of South Florida in Tampa and got a BA in International Studies;

I also lived in Las Vegas for a couple years.  I love to travel and have an adventurous life! I have been to about 25 countries. I just recently spent 4 months traveling by myself around China/Tibet, India and Indonesia! (Lots of good stories!)

I have been in Real Estate since 2005 and have been selling New Homes since 2007. I really enjoy this type of “job” because I like to be “an expert” in my community and be THE source of information for Realtors and buyers; I also get a great deal of satisfaction in helping people find and buy the right home for them! I am new to the Huntsville area and am eager to meet & make lots of new friends! I will be working at BELL GROVE – so please come by!!!

phone: 850-375-5693; email: Kendra.Hamilton@hunter-homes.com

              Kendra’s World Travels

Our New Online Sales Counselor: Sunshine Wilhite:

Sunshine Wilhite- Online Sales Counselor

Born and raised in the Huntsville Area, with seven years customer service and sales experience, I am excited to be the new Online Sales Counselor for Hunter Homes.

My love of people and positive attitude give me an edge in assisting customers. Because my goal is to make customers happy, I always consider how I would want to be treated.

My two passions in life are fitness and my sweet Bichon, Brooks.  I enjoy cooking, dining out and traveling to new and exciting places.

I can’t wait to help customers get started on their home search!  Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Phone: 256-319-0556; email: sunshine@hunter-homes.com

                Brooks the Bichon!

Continue to water your new sod, shrubs and trees as the weather allows. Even though your lawn will discolor due to the changing seasons, it is till important to water it properly and take care of your landscape so it is in the best condition come spring.

Since the precipitation can vary during the winter months, if the weather leaves you with a long stretch of no rain or snow, take matters into your own hands and water your lawn and landscape. Watering grass during the winter months can help secure root establishment.

So remember this, if you want a greener, healthier lawn come spring, hydrate and care for your grass throughout the winter season. Your landscape with thank you come spring!

First-location, location, location! There are so many builders to choose from. Help yourself by narrowing it down to the area where you want to live. Start online and look to see who builds in those areas. Look for homebuilder websites that offer information, floor plans, photos, and other information that will be helpful to you in making a decision on which you want to possibly work with. If they have a professional, informative website, chances are they will be a good company to work with. Being able to check out the homes and neighborhoods before you even leave your house will save you a lot of time and gas.

Second, see how the communication with the different companies is. Call or send an email and see how well they communicate with you and if they answer your questions. Do they respond quickly? Do they go above and beyond in helping you? The timeframe and efficiency in the beginning can often be a good indicator in how the relationship would be if you choose to buy with that builder.

Third, analyze the knowledge and quality of the information you are being given. Does the information on the website and the communication with the company reflect a confident builder? Are the known in the area? Do they have competitive pricing? Have they fully answered your questions or are you still unsure about them after talking? Make sure you ask them about their quality of construction and get a good understanding of the level of knowledge they seem to have when it comes to homebuilding. An experienced builder and company should not leave you with any unclear answers.

Next, find out what the track record of the company is. How long have they been in business? Go visit other communities they have built in. If possible, get in touch with someone who lives in one of their homes and ask them about the quality of service and construction. See if they have a list of references they can give you and check any ratings that are posted online. Getting a good background of the company will give you certainty when making your final decision.

Lastly, do some research on how the company is perceived in that area. Check for articles in the press and to see if they do anything to contribute in the area. Don’t stop at their website, search the web for as much information on the company as possible.

Utilizing these five tips will not only help you chose the best home builder for your needs, but also give you a peace of mind that you are making the right choice in one of the biggest decisions you will make.

After you’ve determined a total budget, consider what area you would like to live in, features you would like to have in a home, how many bedrooms and bathrooms your family needs, etc. An obvious question here is, do you want to buy a new home or an existing home? The great thing about buying a new home is that new homes often come with a warranty, you get to customize it, and of course, it will have more energy efficient features than an existing home. Do your homework and decide what fits your family’s needs best. The internet and/or a great real estate professional will be able to educate you about the market and what to expect.
Here at Hunter Homes, we want you to be happy. We’re focused on providing information to our customers so that they can see the value of a brand new home and how it is a benefit to their family. Every buyer is unique and we understand that. If you want a traditional home, we want to build it for you. If you want an open concept or more modern home, we want to build it for you. If high end finishes are important to you, we want to provide those options for you. We don’t build houses, we build homes for families just like yours. Let us make your buying decision easy. We will build the home you want!