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We would like to help homeowners rebuild after Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, Maria or the California wildfires by providing 50% off stock house plans. Those with a documented loss can visit www.weberdesigngroup.com to browse over 270 house plans, and call Weber Design Group at 239-594-9778 for further details.

On Saturday, September 30, 2017, the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) – Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) presented the 2017 Sand Dollar Awards at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon. The coveted Sand Dollar Award is the highest accolade given to member builders, developers, architects, remodelers, interior design firms, landscape architects, trades and marketing, sales and/or advertising professionals who have demonstrated building, design and marketing excellence in Collier County.

A small house plan doesn’t have to lack character or comfort. A thoughtfully designed small home utilizes space efficiently while also incorporating architectural details that enhance livability, style and even luxury!  In this post, we introduce some of our popular small home plans and highlight their most endearing features. Ocean Ridge Model Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams are rich elements that add warmth to the ambiance of the Ocean Ridge Model home plan. The 1,748 square foot floor plan with three bedrooms and three baths has been designed to fit a narrow lot while maintaining a spacious feel. The great room with vaulted ceilings leads into a separate space where the island kitchen, and adjacent dining room with a wet bar are casually combined. Individual coffered ceilings with exposed...

Hurricane season 2017 is in full swing, and in with Irma looming in the Atlantic, we thought this e-guide from Allianz Insurance would be helpful for our construction colleagues.  Be safe!

All about porches and similar outdoor living structures Often as we are discussing a Florida house plan with a client located anywhere outside Florida they are confused by the word “lanai”. After we explain what a lanai is they will invariably say something like “Oh! You mean a porch.” Since we design custom homes for and sell stock house plans to clients all over the world, we thought it would be helpful to clarify porch nomenclature, which by the way, depends greatly on geographical location.    

If you’re in the early stages of planning the design of your dream home then you might be trying to decide whether a stock house plan or custom design is better for your situation. There are a few considerations that will go into your decision. First, consider your property, and whether it has any unique challenges to address or features to showcase.   Second, think about how the residents will live, what are “must have” features, and those that are negotiable? Lastly, there is the matter of budget, for the design work as well as for the construction of the home.

We’d love to see you at the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) at the end of the month.  It’s a two-day event jam packed with educational opportunities as well as the latest building products and services in the home building and remodeling industry. Want free tickets?  Sign up Here  

We are pleased that Houzz has chosen another one of our finished projects to include in a feature article.  The Coastal Coquina portfolio can be viewed here. From Houzz: Family rooms are for lounging, hanging out, conversation and, above all, comfort. These are the most popular family room photos added to Houzz from April through June this year, as measured by the number of people who’ve saved them to their ideabooks during that period. They show that comfort and style can go hand in hand quite beautifully. Take a look to get ideas for your own family room. Which ones would you like to try? Check out family room #5! [houzz=https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88263850/list/trending-now-cozy-up-with-ideas-from-6-popular-new-family-rooms w=620]

Whether you’re planning to build on a coastal or lakefront lot, you have probably placed a high priority on taking full advantage of the fantastic views offered by your property. A waterfront house plan is one that has been designed to capture the best features of a lot on the water, and in some cases provide the additional structural integrity needed for a coastal home. Windows, Windows and More Windows Strategic placement of windows and glass doors as well as a thoughtful floor plan layout are the best ways that a waterfront house plan can maximize enjoyment of views. When choosing the home plan, you’ll want to consider the shape of your lot and the directions from which views are offered relative to window and door placement in the house. For...

Builder.com has released its Annual List of Top 50 New-Home Markets ranked nationally by number of closings.  Texas took 3 of the top 5 with: 1 – Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 2 – Houston/The Woodlands, Sugar Land, TX 5 – Austin/Round Rock, TX All major markets in Florida made the top 50 with: 7 – Orlando/Sanford, FL 11 – Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL 15 – Tampa/Saint Petersburg, FL 36 – Cape Coral/Fort Myers, FL 43 – Naples/Marco Island, FL Here’s a link to the full report, and the top builder marketshare in each metro: Top 50 New Homes Report