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While the war in the Ukraine might seem like it’s worlds away, the reality is that over the past few decades, as the economy has become much more global in nature, it is the now the rule – rather than the exception – that events happening anywhere around the world are fair game for impacting [...]

If you’re considering constructing a new home in Florida where the temperatures are typically ideal for outdoor activities all year round, you may be looking for ways to maximize your future yard space. Depending on your particular taste and lifestyle, there are several options that you could choose from, such as adding a(n): In-ground swimming [...]

Just like most of the other 49 states, Florida has been in the midst of a hot seller’s market when it comes to real estate. In fact, in many cases, buyers are offering more than the asking price -  as well as quick closings - just to get their contract accepted. So, given the high [...]

Since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the U.S. in early 2020, it seems that nothing has been quite the same. One of the hardest hit areas of the economy is new home construction, due in large part to the delays – and substantial price increases - on the receipt of materials. A 2021 survey [...]

It the recent “hot” U.S. real estate market, it might be tempting to put your current home up for sale – with the goal of a purchaser snapping it up right away - and move to a pre-existing property that more closely fits your current (and potentially, your future) needs. But, even though moving to [...]

Throughout most of 2020 and 2021, home-buying has been attainable for a vast number of people. One of the biggest drivers of this is the historically low interest rate (and in turn, mortgage rate) environment. Yet, while the sales of existing homes have continued to move along at a rapid pace (along with increased home [...]

With the cost of lumber and other building materials at a substantial high due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may seem impossible not to overspend if you’re planning to build a new home in the coming months. But the good news is that there may still be a way to save money when you’re constructing [...]

Is Now the Right Time to Build a New Custom Home in Florida? With the COVID-19 Delta variant on the rise in the United States – and a mask mandate once again firmly in place - it might not be long before people are working and learning from the safety of home again. In mid-2020, [...]

With working and learning from home becoming more of the norm than the exception since the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate sales and the building of new custom homes have increased substantially, particularly as people want to buy or create space for the “new normal” way of life. If you’ve opted to go the route of [...]