With quartz being talked about by every homeowner and every countertop supplier, what is the difference between granite and quartz? Granite To start off, granite is a natural stone that comes out of a quarry; this means that each granite piece is unique and different from everyone else that has purchased the same granite. Granite […]
Are you thinking about adding a barn wood accent wall to bring texture and character to a wall in your home? Here you will find step by step instructions on how I installed this stunning feature to an accent wall in my Concord home plan built by McArthur Homes. As I was debating what I wanted […]
The Salt Lake Home Builders Association recently recognized McArthur Homes as the 2016 Home Builder of the Year at their recent annual awards banquet. This honor is only given to builders considered to have provided exemplary leadership in the home-building industry. When presenting the award, Steven Dailey, President of Salt Lake Home Builder’s Association […]
Meet McArthur Homes Quality Control Manager Dean West. Dean was voted as Employee of the Quarter in November and has worked for McArthur Homes for a little over four years. Before a McArthur Homes home-buyer closes on their beautiful new home, Dean will greet them at their future home for the “Home Buyer Orientation Tour”. […]
When the sun comes out and it doesn’t set for hours, you know it’s time to make the backyard the place to be this summer! Whether you’re adding some comfortable furniture for you and your friends to enjoy, or if you’re adding a treehouse for you children to play pirates in, we’ve got the ideas […]
Many mistakes can often be made while trying to sell a house, and frequently the seemingly insignificant factors can be overlooked. One of the biggest errors a seller can make is not paying attention to the smell of the home when allowing potential buyers to visit the house. Quite often the first impression of the […]
Purchasing a new home is about more than just the money. It is about finding the perfect place for you and for your family. If you want to afford it, however, you are going to have to budget. We’ve provided the tips you need to make a budget, keep your spending on track, and eventually buy […]
As a local, family-owned builder, McArthur Homes strives to be involved in community service efforts here in Utah. Ron McArthur currently serves on the board of directors for Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity, where he participates regularly in service projects. Ron recently participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the “Field of […]
Imagine yourself in your dream home. It may have a perfectly new kitchen, living room, and bathrooms. It may have plenty of room inside and out for the kids to play and grow. It may be a mansion or a townhome. Regardless of the specifics of your ideal home, it can be difficult to know […]
Buying a house is a big decision that you want to be as prepared for as possible. We’ve tried to take some of the pressure off with a list of the top pros and cons of buying a house versus renting. Take a look to see what is the right next step for you. Owning […]
We are so pleased to announce that our beautiful, brand new Cordova model home has won Best of Category for the 2015 Salt Lake Parade of Homes! The Cordova home is located in The Meadows of Rosecrest in Herriman and fits the $350,000-500,000 Parade of Homes category. Ron McArthur said, “I am super pleased with […]
