A Concrete Block Construction Home Under Way in Naples, Florida by Nova Homes of South Florida ADVANTAGES OF CONCRETE BLOCK CONSTRUCTION OVER WOOD FRAMING: Strength – Hurricane Resistance There is a preconception that a concrete block house is stronger than a 2×6 stick-frame house. While I agree with this notion, either type of construction, in accordance with location, is designed by the engineer to meet current building codes and to withstand 140-mile-per-hour wind speed, w

A New Home Goes Up in Golden Gate Estates, Naples by Nova Homes of South Florida Florida’s housing market reported more sales, more new listings and higher median prices in November compared to a year ago, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors. Sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 20,578 last month, up 3 percent compared to November 2017. “Buyers who have been frustrated by a lack of for-sale homes in their areas may be encouraged by sign

Florida has thousands of gorgeous islands, including: Anna Maria Island, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Key Biscayne, Gasparilla Island, Amelia Island, and of course Marco Island. Florida has 4,150 islands in total, including the Florida Keys, so to be on a top five list, Marco Island is a worthy choice for vacationers, and the ideal spot to live your Florida lifestyle. If you take a bridge leading off of mainland Florida from Naples, you’ll get to Marco Island. Located just on

The interior of a New Home by Nova Homes of South Florida on Marco Island, Florida Benefits of Buying a Newly Built Home 1. Modern floor plans designed for the way we live today. One of the biggest advantages of buying a new construction home is that they are designed and built for today’s lifestyle. They come with flowing open floor plans and features that meet modern-day demands, including open, eat-in kitchens, walk-in closets, large master baths, more access to outdoor en

Here are 10 easy ways to make your home safe and secure. These will help you take care and protect yourself, family members and house-guests. Employ these effective tips: 1 Keep interiors and exteriors well lit. This is important at nighttime and also in winters when daylight is not very effective. Critical areas that need to be illuminated are the stairs, outdoors and foyers. 2 Never leave electrical problems pending at any point. The slightest fluctuation should be attended

Luxury Waterfront Home Under Construction by Nova Homes of South Florida NAPLES, BONITA SPRINGS AND ESTERO Closed Sales The number of closed sales year-to-date remained stable when compared to the same period last year with 7,139 closings vs. 7,010 in 2017. Meanwhile, closed sales priced above $2 million increased 21.6 percent over the first six months of 2017 to 354 sales compared to 291 during the prior year. New Listings/Inventory Available inventory on July 1, 2018 was 6,

Sarah's New Dream Room from Savvy Giving by Design Last October, Maribel Loza found out that her 9-year-old daughter Sarah had cancer. It was a rare, aggressive form of lymphoma that had started in Sarah’s pelvis and spread to her lymph nodes, her head and behind her eyes. Overnight, Sarah had to trade 4th grade school days for a rigorous schedule of surgeries, blood transfusions and chemotherapy. Sarah, who lives in San Diego, also faced changes at home. She stopped sleep

A new home by Nova Homes of South Florida in Naples, Florida 1 Single source of accountability – The design/build approach provides a single source for your entire project. In the classic design-bid-build method the owner must: Select an architect/designer, finalize the design, bid the project, select a contractor, and then act as an intermediary. The design-build method fosters teamwork and lends itself to cooperation. The relationship built during the design phase helps

New home under construction in Naples, Florida by Nova Homes of South Florida Real estate prices posted an annual gain of 6.3% in February, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. "It's getting increasingly difficult to be a buyer," said Keith Gumbinger, vice president of HSH.com. Home buyers in Seattle, Las Vegas and San Francisco are facing the biggest gains. Seattle prices rose the most with a 12.7% year-over-year price increase, while Las Vegas prices

Key Marco Cat Returns home A concrete-and-glass home was built for it. Around the walls gleam newly colorized murals the orbs of its carved eyes can feast on. A small cadre of artifacts will keep it company and a newly installed generator guarantees it will never know sweat. It even has its own security guard and hurricane evacuation plan. The Key Marco Cat is obviously no ordinary house pet. The 6-inch statue, half feline, half human, is considered one of the most complete