In 2019, our North Florida Division partnered with the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) and its charitable organization, Builders Care. The goal was to construct a new home in Jacksonville’s eTown community, on the metro area’s southeast flank, and donate the proceeds to charity. The eTown community is an exciting new …
If regional real-estate terminology isn’t your area of expertise, don’t be flummoxed by some of the descriptions you hear when shopping for a new custom Florida home. “Lanai” is one. It’s Hawaiian in origin, but basically means covered outdoor living space in a tropical environment. Think patios and porches. Another …
According to a recent News Journal Article, Realtors reported a surge in sales in Volusia and Flagler counties at the end of 2019. December often sees a higher amount of home sales than the rest of the year. But, this year we saw more growth than we did in over …
Experiencing color is one of the joys of our sensory world. From primary hues to soft pastels, color enhances, beautifies and sets the stage for how we enjoy our homes, wardrobes and everyday spaces. So why fear it? Many people do, leery that a strong blue, green or pink will …
It’s not the sexiest room in any home, but it’s one of the most important. And, if you don’t do your design diligence with the laundry room in your new custom Florida home, tackling some of life’s crucial chores can become a real drag. It should be a workhorse space …
Moving into a new custom Florida home is an exciting occasion. It takes time to unpack, organize and set up your new surroundings, and for that reason, we forgive you for tossing stuff in drawers or your spare closet — even the garage — thinking you’ll deal with it later. …
Folks of all ages and generations buy new custom Florida homes every day, and we all know Florida is a very popular place to live. Millennial home buyers are no exception. Active retirees have long migrated here. So have young families and career people following booming industries. The state’s natural …
Florida might be known as the Sunshine State, but it’s also Citrus Central. Agricultural is a huge contributor to Florida’s economy along with tourism, and the citrus industry has a long history here. According to the Florida Agricultural Statistics Service, Florida ranked No. 1 in the United States in value …
Do you begin dreading your departure the moment you arrive at your favorite vacation locale? Does your entire household feel the same way? Might be time for your very own seasonal or vacation home! Even if you’re still fond of your permanent residence — and want to keep it for …
Many people move to Florida for many reasons, but one of the biggest is to avoid winter weather in colder climates. You might be one of those people — or in the process of trying to move — and you’re just done with freezing temperatures, nasty winds and icy precipitation …