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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→
Give Back this Holiday Season Near Tampa New Homes
Posted by on December 7, 2011 | Comments
Owners of Tampa new homes have much to be thankful for this holiday season – a sturdy roof, a kitchen full of laughter, the perfect room to display your holiday decorations and a warm home to share with family and friends this holiday season. Life is good! Share your good fortune with the community by donating to one of the many Pasco County organizations that are collecting donations for the less fortunate this holiday season. There are several non-profits that need your assistance with spreading holiday cheer in your community and are looking to the community to give back this holiday season
Toys for Tots West Pasco County: Every year, Toys for Tots West Pasco County collects new, unwrapped toys and books for children throughout the area. Managed by the Marine Corps League, Holiday Florida Detachment 567, there are several drop boxes in West Pasco County. Read More→
Strong Sales of Tampa Homes on Black Friday
Posted by on December 5, 2011 | Comments
Black Friday is traditionally known as a day where you can get the best deals on everything from computers and electronics to toys, bath towels and clothes. However, this year we decided to add great deals on Lakeland, Orlando and Tampa new homes to the list, and with great success. Many value shoppers took advantage of our Black Friday savings, and we wrote eight contracts during the weekend.
Black Friday shoppers had the opportunity to receive free upgrades on their new home purchase with incentives of $7,000 on Black Friday, $5,000 on Saturday and $3,000 on Sunday.
Don’t worry if you couldn’t make it by on Black Friday weekend – you don’t need Black Friday to get the best deals on Central Florida real estate. No matter what the day, we offer affordable new homes priced from the low-$100,000s with only $99 down! With communities in Polk, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, Osceola, and Lake counties, and more than 35 plans to choose from, you’re sure to find the new home of your dreams. Read More→
Even in Tough Economic Times, Ownership of Lakeland Homes is Still the American Dream
Posted by on November 30, 2011 | Comments
Those who are considering the purchase of a new Lakeland home will be glad to know that a new poll shows that homeownership is still the American Dream. Lately, you may have noticed that we’ve been reporting these positive stories about the housing industry, and we have a new one to share with you. The Las Vegas Review-Journal recently published a story about a Trulia.com poll that shows Americans still have a positive view of homeownership, and it remains a core goal for the majority of Americans.
The poll found that 80 percent of current homeowners are planning to buy again and 70 percent of respondents noted that they viewed homeownership as essential to achieving their personal dreams. Also discovered from the poll was that more than half of current homeowners believe that purchasing a new home was one of the best investments they could have made. Read More→
When it Comes to Decorating Your Winter Haven Home, An Inexpensive Detail Goes a Long Way
Posted by on November 28, 2011 | Comments
Are you looking for an inexpensive and fun way to dress up and personalize your Winter Haven homes? By using something as simple as wood trim pieces and paint, you can do many great design projects on the walls and ceiling of your home.
To add some character to your bathroom, frame your square mirrors with a piece of trim. Hardware and home stores have trim that is stained wood or painted white in a variety of different sizes and designs. All you need for this project is a saw to cut the trim to fit around your mirror and a little adhesive (try construction adhesive) to attach it. You’ll love the outcome of your mirrors and how it adds a custom look to your home.
If you have a plain wall in your home that you don’t know what to do with, add a little chair rail. A piece of 3.25″ trim is common. Using a chair rail allows you to paint a room as dark as you want without making it look small or dark, by painting the bottom half of the wall the dark color and the top half a lighter color. If you are not sure what colors to use or mix, try using a color wheel to help find a contrasting or coordinating color. Make sure your paint also coordinates with your current or planned décor, and just a tip – take home the paint samples to look at them in the light of your home, before making any decisions. 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→
The Benefits of Buying Florida New Homes
Posted by on October 14, 2011 | Comments
With both existing and new homes available in the Florida real estate market, you may be confused as to what’s best for your family. If you’re wondering what the benefits of new homeownership are, MarketWatch recently published an article detailing why you should buy a new home. Below are some of the article’s highlights.
Designed to fit your currently lifestyle: New homes are built for the ways that Americans live today. Space usability is maximized in the home design with amenities to suit modern demands such as larger closets.
Greater energy efficiency: Even homes built less than 4 years ago had different energy code requirements than a brand-new home. If you are concerned about energy costs and the long-term efficiency of the home, new homes have the most up-to-date energy efficiency materials. Read More→
