Values for Orlando and Tampa Homes on the Rise
Posted by on May 15, 2012 · Comments
Are you one of the many potential homebuyers that want to purchase Orlando or Tampa homes, but cannot decide when and if the time is right? Well, the time is officially here to make your home purchase. According to real estate giant, Zillow, both the Orlando and Tampa housing markets have already hit bottom and home values are currently on the rise.
In fact, 19 of the 30 largest metro areas in the country have already hit bottom, or will by the end of this year. The report also indicates that overall national home values have had their biggest monthly gain in nearly 6 years, increasing 0.5 percent from February to March 2012. In addition, the Zillow Home Value Forecast predicts certain markets to experience significant home value gains over the next year. Specifically, a 2.5 percent increase in the Tampa area and a 0.8 percent increase in Orlando. Read More→
Winston II Takes First Place in Lake County Parade of Homes
Posted by on May 10, 2012 · Comments
At Highland Homes, we love our beautiful new Leesburg homes, but we’re not the only ones who think our homes are special. We are excited to announce that our Winston II model home at Whitemarsh recently won first place in the Lake-Sumter Parade of Homes in the $180,001 to $225,000 category!
Not only did our home win first place in its category, but it also received a special Merit Award for its luxury master bedroom suite. The special Merit Awards are presented by unanimous vote for the feature that the judges found particularly spectacular in the homes in each category.
The Winston II is an amazing new home that features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious 2,350 square feet and a two-car garage. This split floor plan offers a double-door front entry, 9-foot 4-inch flat ceilings, comfortable family room and spacious covered lanai. Read More→
Highland Homes Now Offers Granite Countertops in our Florida New Homes
Posted by on May 4, 2012 · Comments
The Highland Homes Selection Studio is excited to announce our latest design option for your Florida new homes – granite countertops! Granite is a natural stone that has one of a kind beauty created by nature, is very low maintenance and can last a lifetime. Granite offers an elegant timeless appeal that increases the beauty and value of your home. Granite comes in a variety of colors, shading, veining, and texture that is unique to each cut of stone.
The Highland Homes Selection Studio is currently offering five popular colors of granite: Giallo Ornamental, Santa Cecilia, Uba Tuba, Tan Brown and Black Pearl. These colors fit a variety of personal styles and complement our cabinet and flooring selections. Our granite comes in a 3 centimeter thickness with three included edges to choose from, as well as two optional edge finishes. When granite is selected, the price includes a stainless steel under mount sink and Delta stainless steel four-hole faucet. As with our other countertop choices, you can select different colors of granite between your kitchen and bathrooms.
Granite is relatively easy to maintain. You can clean it with mild soap and water, or you can get special granite cleaner that will provide a thin protective film. Our granite is sealed at installation to prevent dirt and moisture from penetrating the surface. Granite is very durable and strong and doesn’t scratch easily, and is a favorite of chefs because it is cool to the touch so it makes a perfect working area to roll out dough. Read More→
Now is the Time to Buy Orlando New Homes
Posted by on May 1, 2012 · Comments
We recently told you that the Lakeland-Winter Haven area will soon see a price increase, and now the latest news is that prices for Orlando new homes are on the rise as well. Homes in these Central Florida locations are in demand, proving that now is the best time to buy to take advantage of affordable home prices and low interest rates before prices begin to rise.
According to a recent Housing Zone article, prices bottomed out in January and now there is no place to go but up. In fact, the article goes on to report that Orlando home prices are up 6.3 percent over this time last year. This information comes from the Trulia Price Monitor, which follows housing prices from the nation’s major markets.
With prices on the rise, new home shoppers can rest assured that our Central Florida new homes are one of the best investments they can make in their futures. Read More→
Central Florida New Homes Located in Most Affordable Metro
Posted by on April 27, 2012 · Comments
In the current housing market, today’s new home shopper is looking for affordability. Sure, all the bells and whistles are nice, but what can someone with a median income actually buy? Turns out, those shopping for Central Florida new homes in the Lakeland metro have a lot to choose from.
According to a recent article in Time Moneyland, one of the most affordable metro regions in the country is Lakeland, Fla. In fact, in metro areas where the population is half a million or more, Lakeland blew the competition away in affordability. In this metro area, families who earn a median income can purchase an incredible 92.5 percent of the homes that sold in the third quarter of 2011. This isn’t limited to just older homes. Read More→
Tampa New Homes Coming Soon at Exciting Communities
Posted by on April 24, 2012 · Comments
New home shoppers searching for the perfect Tampa new homes now have new exciting options! At Highland Homes, we are pleased to announce that we are adding two new communities, Tower Grove Estates in Plant City and Southwind in Gibsonton, to our expansive offerings in Tampa Bay.
We recently purchased 24 of the 28 home sites at Tower Grove Estates. An intimate enclave of spacious lots ranging from half an acre to almost a full acre in size, the community will feature both ranch and two story homes. With three to five bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and up to 3,000 square feet of living space, these homes are perfect for first-time buyers and empty-nesters, as well as growing families.
In addition to offering spacious new homes and homesites, Tower Grove Estates is located near major thoroughfares such as CR 39 and SR 60, giving residents an easy commute to Tampa. We will soon start construction on Tower Grove Estates’ model home, the Williamson II, so make sure to check back often for updates and join our VIP list. Read More→
Meadow Oaks has NEW Pricing, NEW Features, and NEW Sales Staff
Posted by on April 19, 2012 · Comments
We are excited to announce lots of great NEWs about Tampa new homes in Hudson, Florida at The Reserve at Meadow Oaks, our premier golf course community located in NW Pasco County.
Steve Witmer recently took over as our New Home Specialist at Meadow Oaks. Steve has been in real estate since 1992 and new home sales since 1995, and we are excited for him to utilize his real estate expertise to help new home buyers at Meadow Oaks.
We also recently lowered pricing on some of our most popular floor plans, plus for a limited time are offering a special upgrade package on ALL floor plans at this golf course community in Hudson. The upgrade package includes Foam Injected Wall Block, Architectural Shingles, Low-E Windows, Coach Lights and FloCrete, and is available on Florida new homes purchased through May 31, 2012.
Meadow Oaks is located off SR 52 in Hudson and is the perfect new home for the golf and sports enthusiast with a golf course and pro shop, clubhouse with fitness center, restaurant, pool, tennis courts, basketballs courts, shuffleboard and more. Read More→
