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Do you know your credit score? It’s the three-digit number that plays a very important role in your life. A strong credit score makes life more affordable; from getting lower loan and credit card interest rates, better car insurance rates, and even cell phone plans! Your credit score is calculated through a mix of data […]

New construction homes offer a lot of benefits to homeowners, mainly the ability to enjoy the home from the moment you move in. Here are a few obvious and not-so-obvious features of new homes that buyers are usually drawn to. Keyed into Today’s Trends Homes are like design time capsules, filled with the design touches […]

Our kids are ever-evolving wonders; not only are they growing and changing physically day-by-day, they’re personalities and interests change just as quickly! This is all part of growing up and can sometimes feel difficult to keep up, especially when you want to create a space for them that expresses their individual quirks. Truthfully, it can […]

We’ve come to expect that home decorating can happen in almost an instant, with design magazines and decorating shows touting instructions on how you can quickly transform a room in a weekend (we may be guilty of this as well!). But would you believe us if we told you there is another way to decorate? […]

After a long day, the master suite is usually the place most people look forward to coming home to. Even though the bedroom is mostly used for sleeping, that doesn’t mean it has to be simply functional. After all, the bedroom is the last room you see each night and the first you see each […]

It’s back to school season and that means life (especially mornings) is hectic once again. Your mind may immediately go to school shopping, lunch making, homework help, and after-school activities that are now back on the schedule when you think about back to school season, but have you thought about your home? After a structureless […]

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to keeping your children safe. While you may have a system in place when you’re away from the house, it’s easy to be a bit more relaxed when you’re at home. It can sometimes be surprising just how easy it is for kids to get into some form […]

Summer is officially here which means it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors! The summer heat can take a toll on your lawn so how can you take care of your lawn during the heat of the California summer while being water conscious? While the summer heat can take a toil on your lawn, here […]

FCB Homes has strong roots in California’s Central Valley and has built thousands of homes in desirable neighborhoods and locations. We’re excited about our newest upcoming community, Veranda at Sundance, in Manteca and can’t wait to share more information about this wonderful enclave of homes. Manteca is located in the heart of the San Joaquin […]

Unless you work from home, having to commute is a given. Depending on your job location, some people may have to endure a longer commute than others. Long commutes can have some negative effects on mental and physical health but it doesn’t have to be the expectation. Until self-driving cars are here to stay, you’ll […]