Data from the National Association of Home Builders reveals that today's buyers demand energy efficient homes, even if it means paying a premium price. The benefit of going through the custom home building process that you can specify exactly which energy efficient enhancements you want in your home.
It's tough to beat the mild spring temperatures that we experience this time of year in Central Florida. A great way to celebrate the luxury lifestyle in your new custom home is to host a gathering with family and friends. Here are three helpful tips for entertaining in your home this spring:
If you look through inspiration sites like Pinterest or Houzz, you’ll typically see awesome and intricate designs for children’s bedrooms. While these are certainly impressive, they aren’t exactly practical.
Decorating your custom home can sometimes feel like the most difficult part of the entire process. There are so many styles and small touches to consider that it can be hard to know where to start. Styling your home is a process that takes time. Here are some tips to give you a head start.
The winter season in Central Florida means weather that is consistently cool and dry, and is a great time to get around to that home maintenance you’ve been meaning to do. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
One of the many perks of living in Central Florida is having pleasant weather (almost) year round. While building or remodeling your custom home, you’ll want to spend some time considering the many options for your outdoor living space, as you’ll want this to be something that you and your guests will be able to enjoy for years to come. Everyone’s needs and tastes are different, but there are a few general options to consider;
When remodeling or building a custom home, decision making can seem like an endless task. But it’s important not to allow the process to overshadow the ultimate goal; a forever home that is a perfect fit for you and your family. One thing that typically tends to drive decision making is the future resale value of your finished home. There are many reasons why people tend to focus on resale value, but how much should this influence your decisions?
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you have the perfect opportunity to show off your new custom home by hosting a party. With so many ugly sweater parties and white elephant gift exchanges that seem to take over the party circuit this time of year, hosting a wine and cheese party at your home will be a much welcomed and refreshing change.
Given that our climate in Central Florida allows for year-round outdoor entertainment, we see a number of homeowners choose to put in a swimming pool.
If you're currently in the early stages of the custom home building process and are considering putting in a swimming pool at your new home, you'll want to give some careful thought to the lot that you select. This is one of the reasons why it's a good idea to walk a prospective lot with a builder to best determine if it will be able to accommodate your needs, such as a swimming pool. As we rapidly approach 2017, it's hard not to notice the increased use of green-friendly building materials and features in the luxury custom home market. When reflecting on how today's green-friendly home has evolved in recent years, a few notable thoughts came to mind.
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