HOW MUCH WILL OUR HOME COST?

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Perhaps the most frequently asked question in any business these days is “How much will all of this cost me?”   Often in the home-building business, we are asked to reduce our pricing to a per square foot factor, as if one were buying apples or oranges.  Evaluating the cost of a home based on price per square foot of living area can be very misleading.  Ceiling heights, garage space, lanais, decks and pools, to say nothing of architectural detailing certainly effect the overall price, and often quite substantially.  The specifications of materials, fixtures and accessory items quoted also tremendously effect…

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Should I Use My Own Designer and Bid the Job, or The Frey & Son Approach?

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People often ask us why it is not better to have a design done by a designer or architect and then have it “bid out”, and awarded to the lowest bidder.  Naturally there are a large number of answers to that question that relate to the quality of design and construction, as well as cost.  We shall try to address some of those here.   Quality of Design in Your Home is a Paramount Issue.  The quality of the designer is a most important question.  Home design is a very complex and demanding architectural specialty.  A home is a statement…

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6 Things to Consider When Building an Energy Efficient Home

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Energy efficiency is everywhere. From our light bulbs to our window treatments and beyond, consumers are looking to make their homes greener. But before making any upgrades, there are a few things to consider about energy efficient home building. Being prepared for the process is half the journey to becoming an energy efficient household. Let’s talk about five things you need to consider about energy efficient home building. Energy Efficient Home Building: The Variables Many variables go into achieving energy efficiency, including: Climate Site conditions Household behavior Items within the home (appliances, electronics, etc.) These items affect the energy usage…

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Frey & Son Homes: Our Story

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It all started in 1972. Doris and Bill Frey launched Sanibel Homes, a home building company on beautiful Sanibel Island. Learning a wealth of knowledge about the craft and the people of Southwest Florida, Sanibel Homes grew and in 1985 their son, Barry, joined the team. Together, the family-owned and operated company built exquisite residences all the way from Marco Island to Cape Coral, earning top rankings, such as America’s Best Builder. Frey & Son soon became recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 leading luxury home builders. Success like this doesn’t happen overnight. It takes dedication, expert craftsmanship…

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Turn Key Homes LLC returns to Frey & Son Homes brand

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BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2016) — Turn Key Homes LLC, launched in Cape Coral in 2011, has returned to its parent company name, Frey & Son Homes Inc., a Bonita Springs-based luxury custom homebuilder serving Southwest Florida for more than 44 years. Several “speculative” homes built under the Turn Key Homes name are still available in Cape Coral, and its seven floor plans are now being built under the Frey & Son Homes brand.   During the recession and housing slow down from 2008 to 2012, the builder used its resources to buy and rehabilitate homes in foreclosure in…

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