When you’re building your new home, the floor plan gets all the attention. So do the countertops, the exterior elevation, and the cabinet finish. Those are the decisions that feel big because you can picture them. What new home builders often miss are the smaller...

When you sit down to plan your new home in Troy or Lincoln County, Missouri, the conversation around technology can get confusing fast. The sales team at CMS Homes hears the same question often: "Should I add smart home features?" But what most new home builders...