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4 Types of Appliances to Splurge for the ENERGY STAR Certification

6/29/2016

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It's hard to ignore the trend that we're seeing with homeowners wanting to live greener lifestyles, and this is particularly true for those in the luxury custom home building market.


In addition to helping to reduce your carbon footprint, making the commitment to go green at home can also allow homeowners to reduce energy costs and save on their water bill.

We've talked a little bit about the benefits of installing proper insulation and opting for energy efficient windows. However, the appliances that you choose during the custom home building process can also benefit both your wallet and the planet.

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8 Characteristics of Today's Dream Home

6/22/2016

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​We mentioned in a recent blog post how the American dream how has evolved over the past half century, most notably with the increase in size as the average size of today's homes are nearly 3 times the size of the average home in 1950.

Of course, additional square footage is not the only thing that Americans want in their dream homes today. Here are 8 characteristics that are being added to the dream home wish list, particularly in the custom homes market:

1. A Fireplace Porch
While you may not want to relax fireside in the height of Central Florida's summer, incorporating a fireplace into your porch or patio can allow for year-round outdoor entertaining. If you have a pool, consider positioning your fireplace so that it can be enjoyed while lying on the couch or floating in the water.

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The Demand for Larger Homes is On the Rise

6/15/2016

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While the size of the average American household has decreased to 2.58 people, ironically, today's new homes are actually growing in size. 

I guess this should be no surprise considering that the typical size of the average single-family American home has grown drastically over the past few decades. To better put this into perspective, while the average size of a single-family home in 1950 totaled 983 square feet, the average single-family home size today is currently 2,687 square feet.

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5 Features Today's Luxury Buyers Want in a Garage

6/8/2016

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It comes as no surprise that a spacious garage is included on the list of features that buyers want most in a home. However, for those going through the custom home building process, they expect this space to offer more than just shelter for vehicles. 
Here are 5 features that today's high-end homebuyers want in a garage:

1. Space to accommodate 3+ vehicles.
Considering that very few homes in Central Florida have basements, the garage has become the go-to storage space for most homeowners. Therefore, even if homeowners only own 2 cars, they want the extra garage space to accommodate their storage needs. For this reason, the demand for 3-car garages nationwide is increasing.

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