More and more, younger generations are motivated to buy a home and start a family. According to Rocket Mortgage, 72% of Gen Z homebuyers plan to purchase a home in under six years. While these young adults may be ready for homeownership, they aren’t settling for just any home on the market. Instead, they’re searching [...]

The kitchen is a central location within the home, and it’s often considered the most important room. More and more, homebuyers are seeking homes that feature large kitchen areas because of the benefits and entertainment possibilities they can offer. Segal & Morel, a trusted home builder in the Lehigh Valley area with 50 years of [...]

Are you considering purchasing a bigger home? If so, you’re not alone. According to Redfin, the sale of larger homes increased by 21% during the summer of 2020. This gain in square footage comes with plenty of considerations to make before purchasing. Here, Segal & Morel, a trusted builder in the Lehigh Valley area with [...]

Many are attracted to the idea of purchasing a new construction home. Perhaps it’s the idea of living in a home with no previous owners or the thought of making a space yours without needing to deal with any inherited problems or repairs. Even though turn-key-ready new construction homes offer residents a host of great [...]

There’s a lot to desire about a new construction home. There are no prior owners, you get the convenience of the property being move-in ready, and the home is designed to fit your style. While there’s much to like about a new home build, potential homeowners should still protect themselves as they would purchasing any [...]

The average homeowner tends to spend about eight years in a home before selling with 47% of homeowners only residing in their homes between six and 10 years. Reasons homeowners move on from their starter home and look for their forever home can vary, but most of the time it’s because of space. It’s not [...]

There are many expenses to consider when purchasing a new home. But careful planning can help assure both financial health and satisfaction with your new place. One way you can save money is by investing in an Energy Star Certified home that meets Energy Star guidelines. Segal & Morel builds green homes in New Jersey [...]

Are you considering a bigger house? Do you have a good idea of what you want in a new home? Rather than spending time visiting a variety of house listings, investigate your custom building options at Segal & Morel. We create exceptional houses for home buyers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Signs that You Can [...]

If you are one of the many Americans working from home, you’ve probably spent time brainstorming better home office ideas. It’s great not having to commute to another location every day, but do you have a comfortable space for your desk and computer that’s free from distractions? Do you need a worktable for projects? Would [...]

The millennial generation started entering the workforce at the height of a significant economic recession, which many thought would affect their lifelong financial trajectories. However, this generation represented 43% of those purchasing homes in 2022.  On the border of  New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Segal & Morel offers energy-efficient custom home building. Here, we offer up [...]