The purchase of a new home, for most us, will be one the most expensive investments we’ll make in a lifetime. Unfortunately as consumers today we may know more about the qualities of a digital camera or a new car we want to buy than about the purchase of a new home.

So here is some information about home construction and home performance we think you should know as you look at new homes and compare home builders, because not all homes are equal even when they do meet building code requirements.

At Christian Builders we want to help you be an informed consumer.

	Comfortable Living What should we expect as a standard for comfort – is it OK to have cold rooms, hot rooms and drafts in our new home? click here to watch movie (0m:36s)
	Health and Safety A home’s affordability isn’t just about its purchase price; it’s also about the maintenance and utility bills. click here to watch movie (0m:45s)
	Durability What should be done to keep moisture and water vapor out of our homes, to keep them dry and avoid mold and water leakage problems? click here to watch movie (0m:51s)
	Energy Efficiency Unfortunately, the cost of energy and our utility bills are going up. So how do consumers know the home they’re buying will truly be energy efficient? click here to watch movie (0m:56s)
	Affordable to Operate and Maintain A home’s affordability isn’t just about its purchase price; it’s also about the maintenance and utility bills. click here to watch movie (1m:18s)