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Is Renting or Buying a Home in Florida a Better Deal?

Low interest mortgage rates might be compelling many renters to convert into homeowners, but do the numbers make sense? A recent Rent vs. Buy report from Trulia answers that question - YES.
Preventing Pests in Your New Florida Home

Living in Florida means enjoying beautiful weather, landscaping, and the outdoors. But humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy this - so do bugs. Follow these tips to keep them out of your home!
Home Buying 101: Five Benefits of Buying a New Construction Home

Searching for a home in Florida? From modern layouts to health and safety, here are five benefits to buying a new construction home.
Why Buy New: Lower Maintenance and Operation Costs

A new home costs less to maintain than an older home, and the cost for utilities is also considerably lower because of energy-efficient technology and modern building practices. 
Energy Efficiency and Your Florida Home
Radiant Barrier, an insulating foil shield attached to your roof trusses during construction, can lower your cooling costs up to 12 percent.Here in Florida, we enjoy sunshine year round. It’s wonderful to take a pleasant evening stroll or lounge away an afternoon at the beach even in
Protect Your Loved Ones and Your New Home During Florida’s Hurricane Season
Along with summer comes the possibility of hurricanes or tropical storms here in Florida. The hurricane season officially runs June 1st and through November 30th, peaking late August through September. If the experts are right, the good news is that we are on track for a below-average hurricane
Taexx - Built in Pest Control for Florida New Homes

Florida’s mild winters and climate have some folks declaring war on creepy crawling invaders. We give you the upper hand on this war on bugs with TAEXX built-in pest control!
Cost Savings of Buying A New Home

A newer home costs less to maintain and operate than an older home, as well as not requiring costly renovations needed to personalize and update an older home.
14 Steps to Owning a New Construction Home

Curious as to the process to purchase a new construction home in Florida? Here are 14 simple steps to lead you down the path to owning your dream home.
Keeping Cool in Your Florida New Home

One of the huge benefits of purchasing a new home is that they are more energy efficient than older homes. Here at Highland Homes, we include energy-efficient features + offer energy upgrades.
Taexx Pest Control System — Protecting Your Florida New Home
Highland Homes is pleased to announce that as of Oct. 1, even more value will be built into every Florida new home by Highland Homes. Our homes now include the Taexx Built-In Pest Control System which provides homeowners with an innovative way to secure their home against unwanted pests.This TUBES
Florida New Homes Take Less Money to Maintain
There are many benefits to buying Florida new homes over older homes that are on the market: you get a warranty, today’s building codes are more structurally sound and you get to pick the interior selections of your new home. But, did you know that new homes can also help you save money? According