Allen Edwin Homes Blog

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Nov 12, 2026

Allen Edwin Homes Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, honoring those affected by breast cancer, … Read More
Female soldier and partner meet with a home advisor reviewing blueprints, with text "How Does a VA Loan Work When Buying a Home?"

Nov 11, 2026

How Does a VA Loan Work When Buying a Home?

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Two-story gray home with stone base, shown half in snow and half in summer green, with text "Built for Midwest Weather"

Nov 9, 2026

How Allen Edwin Homes' Insulation and HVAC Systems Handle Midwest Weather Extremes

Midwest weather brings freezing winters, humid summers, and significant temperature changes throughout the year. For homeowners in Michigan, Indiana, and … Read More
Three people in hard hats reviewing a new home under construction with house wrap exterior visible

Nov 5, 2026

A Deep Dive into Our Foundation & Structural Quality Standards

If you are trying to decide whether a new build is good, the most important evidence is usually not the … Read More
Military couple and builder reviewing plans at a home construction site with wood-framed house in background

Nov 3, 2026

Can You Build a House With a VA Loan?

Yes. Eligible borrowers can use VA backed financing to build a home. But there is an important difference between using a VA loan to finance construction itself and using VA financing to purchase a newly built home. Read More

Two-story home with brown siding, white garage door, and covered front porch, with text overlay about a 10-year structural warranty

Nov 3, 2026

Understanding Your 10-Year Structural Warranty

Buying a new construction home comes with many benefits, but one of the most important is understanding what protections are in place after you move in. A 10-year structural warranty provides long-term coverage for certain qualifying structural defects involving major structural components of a home. Read More