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Build a Quality Orlando New Home On Your Lot
Posted by on January 13, 2012 | Comments
If you own land in Central Florida and are looking to build a new home, then check out our On Your Lot program! We can build any of our 40+ floor plans on your lot in Hillsborough, Lake, Manatee, Osceola, Pasco and Polk County, Florida.
We know you want your new home to reflect your personality, needs and taste – so our floor plan layouts are just a starting point. We can make basic modifications to the plans to meet your needs, and you design your home with hundreds of options at our Personal Selection Studio.
We are a top Lakeland, Tampa and Orlando home builder, and you can be confident that your home will be constructed to the highest quality. As a local builder, 100 percent of our focus is satisfying the needs of Central Florida home buyers. From our new home sales specialists, to your personal builder, our staff is 100 percent local and accessible to you. Highland Homes has built more than 12,000 homes in Central Florida, and we have the knowledge and experience to build you a high-quality home you will enjoy for many years to come. Read More→
Buying Tampa New Homes after a Short Sale Not Always a Challenge
Posted by on January 4, 2012 | Comments
With today’s economic climate, there has been a lot of news in the media about short sales. A lot. I mean, a lot, a lot. I am sure everyone reading this and shopping for Tampa new homes is familiar with what a short sale is. For those of you who are in the process of doing a short sale or had to short sale a prior home, we want to let you know that your reality for a future home purchase is not as bleak as you may believe. In fact, we are working with a lender who can provide financing to those who have been through a short sale, even as soon as one day after the short sale is final!
Of course, everyone’s situation is unique and the lender will need to look at a variety of factors, including your credit history and score. But if you are a Central Florida resident looking to purchase a new home after a short sale, then you definitely want to call us to see if you are able to qualify. Read More→
See Inside the Walls of Your Tampa New Home – Without X-Ray Vision
Posted by on December 26, 2011 | Comments
If you have ever wondered what is inside the walls of a Tampa new home, then you don’t need superpowers to find out – we will show you!
Inside of the walls is a variety of components essential to your home – electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling – and at Highland Homes, we want you to see what is in your walls and understand how your new home is put together.
During the building process of your Tampa new home, you will be in continual contact with your salesperson and your personal builder, and will meet with your builder several times. One of those contact points is at the pre-drywall stage, which is about the mid-point of your home construction. This gives you the opportunity to see inside your walls, as well as check the locations of TV and phone jacks and any electrical options you added. Read More→
Lakeland Home Market Rated “Best Bang for Your Buck”
Posted by on December 14, 2011 | Comments
Lakeland home shoppers take heed – According to CNBC and Zillow, the Lakeland home market is No.2 in the nation, as ranked on the “Best Bang for Your Buck Real Estate Markets” list.
Many factors go into the purchase of a home, but one factor that remains a top consideration for most buyers is the price. CNBC compiled its list by looking at average price per square foot data from real estate website Zillow.com.
For Lakeland home buyers this is another piece of news that proves this is a great time, and one of the best locations, to purchase a new home. When you are shopping for your home though, remember that price per square foot shouldn’t be your primary consideration. What’s inside that square footage goes a lot farther towards proving a home’s value and fulfilling your needs. You want to make sure your abode is not just an empty box, but a home built with quality materials that include the features and products that are important to you, fulfills your needs and will provide you with years of enjoyment. Read More→
Highland Homes Introduces Another Community of Tampa New Homes
Posted by on December 8, 2011 | Comments
We are excited to announce yet another new community of Tampa new homes – Trapnell Ridge in Plant City. Trapnell Ridge is an established community with homes built by other Tampa home builders, and we have purchased remaining homesites as well as several completed homes from another builder.
Trapnell Ridge is located off Trapnell Road and Turkey Creek Road, just north of State Road 60, making the location very convenient for those commuting to Brandon, Tampa or Lakeland. Plant City is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world, and is famous for their annual Strawberry Festival celebrating the sweet berry. Historical downtown Plant City boasts brick paved streets and renovated buildings housing restaurants, antique shops and businesses, and holds monthly events such as the Strawberry Classic Car Show and Bike Fest.
As with all of our communities, Plant City homes at Trapnell Ridge can be purchased for just $99 Down, and homes are affordably priced from the low $100,000s. Read More→
Tampa Home Builder Highland a Sponsor of Gator Harley-Davidson’s “Salute to Veterans”
Posted by on October 31, 2011 | Comments
Tampa home builder Highland Homes salutes our nation’s uniformed men and women, and we are proud to partner up with Gator Harley-Davidson in Leesburg for their Nov. 5 Salute to Veterans ride and event, benefitting Disabled American Veterans.
The festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. at Gator Harley-Davidson with a pancake breakfast, and kickstands will go up at 11:30 a.m. for a police escorted ride to Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson in Clermont. There will be live music and drawings for prizes throughout the day.
The cost is $15 a rider and $10 a passenger. The first 350 people registered will receive breakfast, lunch dog tag and entry to win a $1,000 Gator/Stormy Hill gift card!
We are a proud sponsor of the gift bags given out at the event and also donated a tent to keep the festivities shaded. Read More→
Water Saving Tips for Your Lakeland Homes
Posted by on October 26, 2011 | Comments
How many of you try to conserve water at your Lakeland homes? As all our earth-conscious readers know, our planet is threatened by a lack of fresh water. Conserving water in our daily lives will help not just the environment, but also our wallets. It’s the little things we do which turn into great things.
Here in Florida, we get precipitation throughout the year. The recovery of rainwater is the beginning of a solution to water conservation. It is not potable so you don’t want to drink it, but it can easily be captured in a rain barrel and used for the garden or to wash your car or the sidewalk.
Here are instructions to make your own rain barrel, cheap and easy!
You need a plastic barrel (large or small, it depends on how much water you want to catch). A plastic garbage can will work, but a food-grade plastic barrel is better. You will also need a faucet and fittings, which are available at your local hardware store, and basic tools. There are lots of instructions and videos online; we like these because they are fairly detailed.
Preferably, you want it place your barrel in the shade, and remember to empty and clean it once a year. Read More→
