A common question we hear from prospective new custom home buyers is “should I buy the land first, or hire a builder and then buy the land?” There isn’t necessarily a correct answer to this question, but keep in mind that a builder can be quite...
So you are all moved into your beautiful new custom home. Now, how to you get acquainted with your new neighbors? Here are some ideas to get you started: Make it Easy for Your New Neighbors Certainly the neighborhood noticed that you’ve just moved in. After all, its hard...
Damage free moving into your new custom home is a common worry. After carefully organizing, padding, swaddling and packing your precious belongings to move with as little damage as possible, here are some steps to protect your pristine new custom home. Having a plan in place allows...
Hiring a Custom Home Builder So you're ready to build your dream home, and you have lots of ideas about what the perfect home would look like for you. Congratulations on this important first step. Now comes the tough part. Unless you have a vast understanding of...
Custom Home Checklist Building a custom home is one of the most rewarding experiences that a homeowner can have, and it also demands sharp attention to detail – before you can even think about breaking ground. To help you make the process of building your custom home...
If you’re looking for a peaceful and private Tampa Bay community, the Placido Bayou neighborhood might be the perfect fit for you. Nestled between Shore Acres and Snell Isle in the desired Old Northeast area of St. Petersburg, Placido Bayou takes its name from the Italian...
The question pondered by many as they consider building their dream custom home is "should we build our fantasy home or just buy an existing home with as much of what we are looking for as we can find?" Before you get nervous about the cost of...
Spring Cleaning Made Easy? Well, lets start with the name. Spring cleaning sounds easy, but it really has a bad name. Is sounds fresh, and airy, which is what you want when you are finished. However, that's anything but easy to achieve...
Save money and lower your utility bills with these tips on how to save energy at home Saving energy at home is easier than you think. Dramatic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which you can do...
One of the advantages of building a custom home is the ability to create your own backyard oasis. Much more than a backyard pool, When we help homeowners envision their backyard oasis, we work with them to create their own unique outdoor experience. Some of Our Backyard...