Posts by nlhomestampa

Creating a More Environmentally Friendly Home

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With the growing concern of climate change looming on the horizon, it’s never been more important to be conscious of your carbon footprint. There are a number of ways you can reduce your impact on the environment. For instance, from switching to reusable bags to opting for an electric car. Perhaps the most positive way…

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Eco Friendly Home: 4 Defining Features

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What features should you include in your custom, eco-friendly home? Find out here.  While this is by no means a complete list, we do offer the 4 most practical and impactful green home features for your consideration. These include green living in your new home as well as environmentally-friendly construction. Before you build, be sure your…

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Modern vs. Contemporary Style: Key Differences, Explained

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Research shows that more home buyers are looking for multigenerational homes. In other words, they are looking for a space they can design and refresh for the long haul. Continue reading about modern vs. contemporary style. Contemporary style is at the forefront with South Tampa new homes. More and more people want to incorporate aspects…

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Understanding Energy Star Construction

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You probably have a few Energy Star-rated appliances in your home, but did you know you can turn your entire house into an Energy Star certified home? When you’re making choices about the features for your New Legacy house, approach those decisions with energy efficiency in mind.  Energy Star certification is different than building a “green” home.…

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How to Build Your Dream Home: 5 Tips to Your Dream Home

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Building a home can be a daunting process, but it’s also an extremely enthralling time in your life. If you’re wondering how to build your dream home from the ground up, there are several important factors to remember. Read on for a list of five tips that will help ensure that you get the home…

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6 Beautiful Home Features You Should Have

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Did you know that there were around 2 million first-time homebuyers in 2018? Continue reading to learn 6 home features… Whether this is your first home or your third, you want the best home features. Nothing says home like the little details in your home that make life more enjoyable. The perfect home can come in any…

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7 Reasons Why You and Your Family Should Consider Moving to Tampa

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Considering moving to Tampa? You’ll be in good company: more than 51,000 people moved to the Tampa/St. Pete metro in 2018 alone, making it one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. If you’re not sure if the west coast Florida life is right for you, we’re giving you seven reasons why you’ll want to at least…

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Custom Home Building Process: What to Expect

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If you’ve ever watched HGTV, there’s a good chance you’ve dreamt of designing your own home. You’d have control over the entire process and your house would be truly unique. But you might wonder, what goes into the custom home building process? Where do you start? Luckily, the process is more straightforward than you might think.…

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Buying a Newly-Constructed Home in South Tampa: A Quick Guide

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As a homebuyer in South Tampa, you’ve got plenty of decisions to make. What area do you see yourself settling in? How much can you spend? And should you go with a pre-owned home or something brand new? There are plenty of advantages to buying a newly-constructed home. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the…

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How to Build a Custom Home in South Tampa

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If you’re wondering how to build a custom home, then you’re gearing up for the most exhilarating chapter of your life. Stepping into a home that was specifically designed for your family is like stepping into a dream. Sure, you can find a house out there on the market that closely resembles your HGTV fantasies, but…

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