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Dream Remodeling Page 3When you view this house from the street, you see a modern house using lots of glass and native plantings. You have no idea what's inside, from the floor plan to the lifestyle of those who live here. The only real clue, the house is located within the Lake Nona Gold & Country Club. So it …
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There's a saying that you can't tell a book by it's cover. The same idea is true for houses. You can't tell the lifestyle of a home by it's exterior. The 2017 New American Home illustrates this point perfectly. It showcases home design trends for an active lifestyle you can't imagine from the …
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Most builders now give home buyers a home energy score (HERS, Home Energy Rating System) to compete with other builders. This helps buyers project their major operating costs for heating, cooling, hot water and more. In December 2016, the Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance …
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Have you ever wondered how new products come to market? For several years I've had the opportunity to attend the biggest home show in the world at Design and Construction week. This combines the International Home Builder Show (IBS), the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) and several smaller shows. This …
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You might not realized that after many remodeling projects, your property taxes will go up. It's logical because you've increased the value of your home whether you added a room, remodeled your kitchen or removed a wall and added a fireplace. Your home is worth more and your home's assessed value is …
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The pace of change in home products and features is approaching warp speed, compared to years past. It's hard to keep up with these innovations so I appreciate when my clients bring new ideas into our discussions. Homeowners can now search the web and find solutions that appeal to them, almost as …
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