Times are changing and with change comes a different pallet of preferences. Here are a few examples of what’s hot for some, for others… well not so much.
Construction in Florida
Thinking of constructing a home in Florida? Learn about the new home building process and cutting edge technologies in the new home building industry.
What Makes a House a Home?
“What makes a house a home?” Is it waving to the neighbors when you come home from work? Is it enjoying the view from your porch during your morning coffee? Is it having a spacious master bedroom closet? Energy Efficiency A study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders …
Home Prices on the Rise
Recent housing indexes have shown single-family home prices are on the rise, providing more evidence that the “bottom” of the market is already behind. “We’re wiping out just about all of the decline,” Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors, told NBC.com about recent housing data showing home prices …
How much can I customize my dream home?
Question Asked: I’m in the market for a new home, but I really want something with character. I know plans can be customized but I wonder how many tweaks I can make without outpricing my budget. Besides, I’m not entirely sure what can be added to a plan. Is it …
Hurricane-Ready Homes
While we acknowledge there really isn’t a hurricane-ready home, since no one is really ready for a hurricane, you can at least count on your new Florida home withstanding the fury of a hurricane better than ever.
Front Porch Comeback
Front porches are making a comeback is one of the new home design trends for 2011.
5 New Home Building Tips
Building your new home is always an exciting chapter in life, but it can also be challenging. Here are some tips to help you through this process. Tips to Building a New Home: 1. Location-Location-Location The most important thing in building a new home is deciding where you want it …
Tile roofs are making a big comeback Here’s why
Everyone wants a tile roof. They used to be expensive but with today’s technology, tile roofs are making a big comeback. Here’s why… One of the main reasons tile has made a comeback is because of its look. Tile roofs bring out a certain nostalgia for most people. Nothing finishes …
Concrete Block vs Engineered Wood Frame
When you build your Florida home, you should feel at ease with either of the two methods described here because your builder will have a reason as to why they specialize in one or the other….or both.
To Build or Not to Build…
Got a question about building your new home in Florida? We’ve been at it for 30 years and have lots of experience that we’re happy to share. All you have to do is ask….