Allen Edwin Homes Blog

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
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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

Military service member in uniform hugging spouse and two children in front of a new home, with text asking about VA loans.

Oct 30, 2026

Can You Buy a House With a VA Loan?

Yes. Eligible veterans, service members, and certain surviving spouses can use a VA backed loan to purchase a qualifying home. That can include both resale homes and eligible new construction. Read More

2026 Michigan new home design trends graphic showing white kitchen, dark exterior home, and material samples

Oct 26, 2026

2026 New Home Design Trends in Michigan: What the Data Reveals

What finishes are appearing most often in new construction homes in Michigan in 2026? Allen Edwin Homes’ Michigan design selection … Read More