How to Build the Perfect Home Gym

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  Home gyms are growing increasingly popular as gym membership fees continue to skyrocket and the amount of workout videos, exercise DVDs and online subscriptions seem to keep growing by the day. This is why many homeowners are choosing to incorporate home gyms into their new custom homes, and what better time than when you’re building a home to configure this room into it? Instead of converting an existing bedroom into a makeshift gym, you have the ability to have a space, dedicated to working out, and have all the bells and whistles that go along with it. Your home…

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Frey & Son Homes Reveals Cape Coral Home Nearing Completion

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Cape Coral, Florida, July 18th, 2017—Southwest Florida home builder, Frey & Son Homes, announces that its Key Largo model in Cape Coral is nearing completion. A staple in the community for the past 45 years, Frey & Son Homes prides itself on quality craftsmanship, attention to detail and using only the finest materials in the home building process. Located at 3413 SE 17th Avenue in Cape Coral, the home is located on a direct access lot with no bridges, just minutes from the Caloosahatchee River. The Key Largo 2 model boasts three bedrooms and two baths and occupies 2396 square…

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Top 5 Kitchen Trends When Building a New Home

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It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. From entertaining guests to a quiet night in, you’ll most likely be spending quite some time in the kitchen, so why not design it exactly how you want? Too many times clients are less than thrilled about lack of space or unsatisfactory flow of the kitchen, so that’s why it’s important to target some aspects that you need to have in your new home’s kitchen. Let’s talk about some of the top kitchen must-haves when building a new home. Optimized Functionality   Let’s face it…convenience is key, so…

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Frey & Son Homes Celebrates 45th Anniversary

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Founder, Bill Frey Holds One of the Oldest Active Licenses in Southwest Florida Bonita Springs, Florida, May 24th, 2017—Local home builder, Frey & Son Homes announces its 45th anniversary this year. Frey & Son Homes has been building homes in Cape Coral, Marco Island and throughout Southwest Florida since 1972, and Founder, Bill Frey holds one of the oldest active general contracting licenses in the area. Founded by Bill and Doris Frey on Sanibel Island, Frey & Son Homes began as a small company, by the name of Sanibel Homes. A few years later, son, Barry began to lend a…

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Common Home Building Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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It goes without saying that whether you’re building your first home or your tenth home, what it looks like and how it functions is of the utmost importance. You have a vision of your home and want to make that into a reality from the floors to the ceilings and everything in between, and it’s important to go through the home building journey the right way. There may be some bumps along the road; however, being prepared and educated on the home building process can help you smoothly sail into your brand new custom home. Let’s discuss some common home…

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Frey & Son Homes Welcomes New Team Member

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Cape Coral, Florida, April 20th, 2017—Southwest Florida custom home builder, Frey & Son Homes welcomes a new team member this year. Moises Gallegos serves the Lee County area as sales manager for the Frey & Son team, which has been a staple in the Southwest Florida community for over 40 years, building homes to last generations in Cape Coral, Lee County and throughout Collier County. Gallegos, a Florida native, has been calling Southwest Florida home for the past 50 years, and has been in the real estate industry since 1996. Gallegos specializes in all levels of real estate, single-family, multi-family…

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What to Look for in a Custom Home Builder

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Today, we have so many choices, it’s difficult to make a decision. From cars to vacation destinations to home improvement projects to restaurants, more and more options become available to us as the years go by. The same goes for choosing a custom home builder. Whether it’s your first time building a home or you’ve been through the process before, one of the most important steps is choosing the right builder for your project. Today, we’re going to talk about what to look for in a custom home builder in Southwest Florida. Meeting Your Needs   Every homeowner is unique…

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5 Trends in Waterfront Living

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It’s a new year and that means there are new trends in the industry for waterfront living! The start of a new year is always exciting, but what makes this year different are the new and unique home building ideas that are emerging in our area. Energy efficiency has proven to be an integral part of the home building process and new design elements have erupted onto the scene. Let’s talk about our favorites for 2017. Open Concept Kitchens   Gone are the days of segmented living. Walls are out and open floorplans are in! Kitchens, especially have undergone a…

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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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