A Fresh Start: The Advantages of Tearing Down Your Current Home and Building Brand New Instead of Moving

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You love your home’s location, as well as the size of the lot and the beautiful sights that surround it, but the home itself needs to change. You may not want to give up your water views or its close proximity to local dining and shopping; however, your current home may not be working for you anymore in a big way. Renovations alone may not get your home to where you want it to be, especially if you are living in an older home, which may call for a complete overhaul. Many Southwest Florida residents are now choosing to tear…

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Ultimate Living Room Checklist for the Modern Home

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Often times, homeowners spend so much time designing the kitchen and bathroom areas that other rooms in the home are forced to take a backseat. The living room is one of these spaces and although it’s exciting to create a functional and beautiful kitchen and a spa-like bathroom, designing a cozy living room should also be high up on your list of to-dos. After all, it’s one of the places you’ll go to sit back and relax for the evening, entertain guests or enjoy movie night with the family. This is why it must be designed with optimal comfort in…

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Southwest Florida Home Builder, Frey & Son Homes, Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Bonita Springs, Florida, May 3rd, 2022—Frey & Son Homes, a staple in the Southwest Florida home building industry, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The home builder has built over 5,000 homes across Lee and Collier Counties, showcasing high-end design, contemporary features and a level of building innovation in the industry that is unmatched. Getting its start in 1972 by Doris and Bill Frey, Sanibel Homes quickly made a name for itself as offering clients quality homes that perfectly exhibited the styles of the time, consistently evolving with changing building and design trends. Their son, Barry, would frequently assist…

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The Advantages of Building a Separate Guest Suite

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When you’re building a home here in Southwest Florida, it’s a good idea to consider the multiple ways you’re going to use this home. Will it be your seasonal residence? If so, opting for an outdoor living area with all the amenities may be the perfect way to enjoy your time in paradise. Do you enjoy cooking and entertaining? If this is you, a spacious kitchen with ample counter space, a butler’s pantry and an oversized island might be exactly what you need. For some, hosting guests is something to look forward to, and if you’re looking to outfit your…

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Frey & Son Homes Welcomes New Collier County Sales Manager to the Team

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Bonita Springs, Florida, March 29th, 2022—Southwest Florida home builder, Frey & Son Homes, announces that Phillip Horge has joined the team as the Sales Manager for Collier County. The builder is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, recognized for its outstanding attention to detail, superior customer service, and exceptional homes that showcase modern building elements and upscale design. Originally from Montreal Canada, and after living in the United States for the last 30 years, Horge has settled again in Southwest Florida. With over 30 years of sales and marketing expertise, Horge is skilled in sales, real estate, research, strategic planning,…

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3 Steps for Choosing the Right Home Builder for Your Project

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To say that you have options when choosing virtually anything is an understatement, and when it comes to your home, you may be overwhelmed by these options. The biggest and most important choice you will need to make is your builder. After all, the builder you choose will be your point of contact throughout the entire process, with a team working with you to help you create the vision you’ve always wanted in a custom home. Building a home in Southwest Florida is special, and whether this is your full-time home or your seasonal residence, designing the home that looks…

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Frey & Son Homes Announces Opening of Additional Cape Coral Model Home Center in February

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Cape Coral, Florida, February 22nd, 2022—Southwest Florida home builder, Frey & Son Homes announces that its new two-home model center in Cape Coral will have its grand opening this month. The builder is a prominent staple in the Southwest Florida home building industry, having built over 5,000 homes across Lee and Collier counties in the last five decades. The model center is located at 2579 Surfside Blvd., which is a Palm Beach 2 model, and 2575 Surfside Blvd., which is a Key Colony model. The Palm Beach 2 model features three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,681 sq. ft. of air-conditioned…

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Kitchen Checklist for 2022: What’s Trending in the New Year?

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We’re now fully immersed in 2022 and we can’t help but be excited for all of the new trends affecting the home building and design industries. Last month, we brought you some general home design trends that were expected to be huge in the new year, and we’re further expanding upon this by targeting one of the most popular areas of the home…the kitchen. It’s perhaps the most pivotal space in the home, and when your kitchen is designed properly, the rest of the home just flows naturally. From cabinets to countertops, appliances to layout, there’s always something changing when…

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Southwest Florida Home Builder, Frey & Son Homes, Breaks Ground on a Series of Cape Coral Inventory Homes

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Cape Coral, Florida, December 15th, 2021—Frey & Son Homes, a popular home builder in Cape Coral and throughout all of Southwest Florida, announces that more Cape Coral inventory homes are on the way in the new year. The home builder has a celebrated history in the area, spanning over 49 years, showcasing homes that emanate contemporary designs, appealing to the discerning Southwest Florida home buyer. Located at 4406 NW 40th St., this Key Biscayne 2 model will feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms and beautiful views of a large saltwater basin. This Gulf access lot will also boast a beautiful designer…

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Home Design Trends to Watch Out for in 2022

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and along with the holiday festivities comes the anticipation of a new year ahead. In the home building world, we always get excited to uncover which design trends have made the cut for yet another year and which trends have just emerged. From paint colors to building trends, technology to layouts, there’s always something changing in the industry, and the new year is the perfect time to unveil it all. We’ve compiled some of our favorite new and existing home elements that will be sticking around for the foreseeable future. Here are…

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