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

Along the busiest road on Marco Island, a small owl no bigger than a child’s shoe buried itself head-first into the ground and kicked up a tuft of sand under a low-rising sun. It stopped digging after a few seconds and rested upright, oblivious to the traffic rushing by a few feet away. The drivers, it seemed, were oblivious to it. A burrowing owl, with multiple colored bands around its legs, scans its surroundings outside of its burrow Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Marco Island

Spend a day at a luxurious hotel spa. Head to the oceanfront JW Marriott Marco Island and book a pampering session at the Spa by JW and experience one of the more relaxing things to do in Macro Island. All your cares will melt away with the resort’s signature 80-minute Balinese treatment, a choreographed massage that soothes sore muscles. Or opt for the 50-minute Marco Island Custom Facial and a skincare therapist will customize a specific treatment for you using organic ingr

Many people are now pursuing healthier lifestyles and they care deeply about the source, preparation and sustainability of the food they eat. However, designers and end consumers are beginning to explore the same standards of wellness via actual kitchen design. The evolving concept of 'The Wellness Kitchen' is slowly transforming kitchen design to include: • Recycled, sustainable and ultra-hygienic materials. • Designs and layouts that foster social interactions and nourish f

A New Home Just Completed by Nova Homes of South Florida in Naples, Florida A recent article from CityLab posed what is surely the most important question of our time: Why won’t millennials join country clubs? According to writer Kelsey Lawrence, country clubs are failing to gain a foothold among a younger demographic for a variety of reasons, not limited to their well-deserved reputations for racial and religious discrimination, exorbitant membership fees, “old-fashioned dre

Home Under Construction by Nova Homes of South Florida, Naples, Florida Changing the color scheme of your home’s exterior is one of the quickest ways to give your house a face-lift, whether you’re preparing to list it for sale or just want to increase curb appeal (or both!). You might be surprised at the number of outside elements at play that you should consider before you choose a color scheme. Things like the hue of your brick chimney (is your brick more orange or brown?),

Nova Homes of South Florida Just Completed a New Custom Home on Isles of Capri, Florida - Kitchen November Housing Market Returns to Normal Release Date: Friday, December 15, 2017 Pending Sales increased 3% 12-months ending 11/2017 Closed Sales increased 3% 12-months ending 11/2017 Median Closed Price increased 4% 12-months ending Inventory decreased 7% 12-months ending 11/2017 Average DOM increased 15% 12-months ending 11/2017 There were 116 cash sales for homes priced belo

What is a High Performance Home? ‘High performance homes’ is a term that many people aren't really aware of, or understand the benefits of. What goes into the process of building a high performance home? Nova Homes of South Florida provides each and every homeowner with a high performing home, from what’s behind the walls, to what’s in front of the walls. The Energy Act of 2005 defines a ‘high performance building’ as one that “integrates and optimizes all major high-performa

Nova Homes of South Florida has begun construction on a new home in Naples’ acreage community, Golden Gate Estates. The customized Marquesa is a three bedroom, two bath home with a spacious study featuring french doors and a twelve-foot ceiling off the foyer. With 2,212 square feet of air conditioned space and 3,130 total square feet, this model offers an open-concept floor plan with an expansive and dramatic great room that flows out to the covered lanai and outdoor living a

Holiday lights take time, effort and planning. There’s no way around that. But if you’re going to do it, here are some tips and tricks to help ensure that your lights are festive and safe this holiday season. Outlets: You want to plug your lights into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This outlet is designed to shut off the power when it detects a current flowing along an unintended path. This feature helps prevent electrical shock and house fires. You can recognize