When you purchase a new home, you receive a builder’s warranty. This is a guarantee from the builder that certain aspects of your home will be free of defects for a certain period of time. It is important to understand what is and is not covered under your builder’s warranty...
Home buyers today are looking for more than just a roof over their heads; they want a home that is eco-friendly and will save them money on utility bills. According to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders, energy efficiency is the second most popular green feature that...
So, you’ve decided to build your dream home from scratch. Congratulations! This is a huge accomplishment, and you’re about to embark on an incredibly exciting journey. One of the first steps in this process is choosing the perfect plot of land to build your home on. Here are a few...
Where should your master bedroom be located in your home? This is a question that many people ask themselves when they are planning their home renovation. Every location has pros and cons, so it’s essential to make a decision that is right for you and your family. This blog post...
Hurricane season in South Florida runs from June through November, so it’s important to always be ready and prepared well in advance. If you’re a new homeowner in South Florida, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to hurricane proof your home. A major hurricane can cause extensive damage, and...
1. Everyone is jealous of Florida’s weather. Compared forecasts for March 19, 2014And that was a warm day for New York this month. While the northern part of the country spent this winter dealing with the never-ending Polar Vortex, most people in Florida are just hanging out in very comfortable
Great nature trails and beaches, but also fabulous food and great shopping along the Atlantic Coast of the Sunshine State. By: Barbara Marshall Special to the Star VERO BEACH, FLA.—You can order Gloria Estefan’s ropa vieja at either end of an hour-and-a-half drive on I-95, but only in Vero Beach
The Treasure Coast has been named “best beach” by Florida Travel & Life. Best For: Those who love the Atlantic Ocean. Wisconsin, Ontario, Kentucky, Maine, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Quebec—on a sunny spring afternoon in the parking lot at Treasure Shores Beach Park, these out-of-state plates are running at better than 6-to-1.