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Love Your Floor Plan AND Its Exterior

Frank Betz Associates — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:20:01 +0000

Building a new home is a big investment, and it’s understandable that you’d want it to look just as you envisioned. The opportunity to choose where it will be built, the floor plan, the exterior options, and the design finishes are all important decisions you get to make when building your dream home. And at […]

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5 Things to Love About a Reverse Ranch

Frank Betz Associates — Tue, 10 May 2022 16:18:37 +0000

A reverse ranch is a type of floor plan that is opposite of your typical ranch home. In a reverse ranch floor plan, the outside looks just the same, but instead of having additional bedrooms and living space on a second floor, they’re located on a lower level, while the main living space and master […]

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Single-Use License House Plans Now Offered in Digital Format

Frank Betz Associates — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:45:55 +0000

At Frank Betz Associates, we strive to provide the best service to our customers, and seek to save them time and resources by delivering trend-setting, award-winning house plans that meet or exceed end users’ expectations. To that end, we are making a change from printed to digital single-use license house plans that will create more […]

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House Plan and Design Trends for 2022

Frank Betz Associates — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:41:09 +0000

In 2022, it’s all about peaceful, calming, well-edited interiors. With many people still spending more time indoors, and an overall emphasis on minimizing stress of any kind, interior designers are transforming homes into retreat-like havens that incorporate soothing color palettes, natural materials, and spaces that can be… well… whatever you need. Whether you are designing […]

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Best-Selling Home Plans of 2021

Frank Betz Associates — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:37:31 +0000

As 2021 winds down, we are looking back at a few of our most popular home plans of the year. There was definitely a preference for large-scale, open-concept living and plans that included a dedicated space for everyone in the family, and every activity. Bonus rooms, flex space, full guest suites, and expansive outdoor living […]

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The FAQs of Choosing a New House Plan

Frank Betz Associates — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:30:00 +0000

You’ve heard there’s no place like home, but the truth is, there’s no place like YOUR home, and you want to learn as much as possible before you begin building one. If you’re thinking of purchasing a house plan, or are about to start the process, you’ve probably got questions. Because we want to provide […]

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Small House Plans that Pack a Punch

Frank Betz Associates — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:23:41 +0000

For many of us, our dream home is a grand house with more than enough space for everyone in our lives to spread out. There are rooms to accommodate every person, guest, hobby, and pet, and a large outdoor space where our kids can run free. It’s a beautiful dream that can easily become a […]

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Trend Spotlight: Laundry Access From Master Bathroom

Frank Betz Associates — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:20:14 +0000

Have you ever browsed a house plan that seemed contemporary and stylish… but not quite the right fit for you? At Frank Betz Associates, we don’t just hold our new home design plans to the highest standards of construction and design — we hold our knowledge of what you want to the highest standards as […]

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MATCHING OUTBUILDINGS TO YOUR NEW HOME

Frank Betz Associates — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 18:53:21 +0000

If you’re thinking about adding an outbuilding to your property, there’s a few guidelines to follow to make sure this new building fits in. Whether your outbuilding is a garage, pool house, garden shed or storage shed, the same forethought and planning should be applied to achieve a positive result. When incorporating a new outbuilding […]

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WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER CHOOSING AN ARCHITECT/DESIGNER

Frank Betz Associates — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:11:12 +0000

You’ve made the decision to build a new home. That was the easy part. Now’s the time to find and choose an architectural firm. If you have a home design style in mind, and you should, you will want to look for a firm that has experience designing that same kind of home. You can […]

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