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Sep 30

Right-Sizing Your Dream Home: A Practical Guide for Southwest Florida Living

By Frey & Son Homes Home Building

Moving from a compact condo to a spacious custom home can feel overwhelming. The fear of getting the size wrong looms large – too big feels wasteful, too small feels restrictive. But right-sizing isn’t just about the square footage. It’s about creating spaces that enhance your daily life and bring your family together. This systematic approach will help you determine the perfect size for your Southwest Florida lifestyle, ensuring your new home becomes the backdrop for treasured memories rather than a burden.

Sep 23

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Master Suite Designs That Transform Your Daily Routine

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Most homeowners spend more than eight hours daily in their master suite, yet many designs fail to enhance their daily routines. Master suite designs (if done poorly) can create daily frustrations through cramped closets, awkward bathroom door placement, insufficient natural light, and layouts that don’t flow with modern lifestyles. And nobody wants that, especially in a custom-built home! The master suite in your custom home should be more than just a place to sleep. Thoughtful master (or primary) room designs can transform mundane daily routines into luxurious, efficient experiences that support both your current needs and future aging-in-place considerations. When…

Aug 19

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The Savvy Buyer’s Guide to Home Builder Promotions and Incentives

By Frey & Son Homes Home Building

You’ve worked hard for decades to reach this point in your life. Now, as you plan your dream home in Southwest Florida, you’re faced with an overwhelming array of promotional offers from builders eager for your business. From “limited-time pricing” to “exclusive upgrade packages,” these deals can seem irresistible. However, the smartest home buyers understand that the most attractive promotion isn’t always the best investment for their long-term vision.

Aug 12

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9 Ways to Research Your Home Builder’s Reputation

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You wouldn’t buy a car without checking its history, so why would you choose a builder without doing your homework? For most homeowners in Southwest Florida, selecting the right custom home builder represents the largest investment of their lifetime. Yet too often, people rely solely on online reviews or a friend’s recommendation, missing crucial insights that could save them from costly mistakes and heartache. The truth is, a systematic approach to researching your builder’s reputation will give you the confidence to move forward with your dream home project. These eight proven research methods go far beyond surface-level reviews to provide…

Jul 29

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How Long Does It Take to Build a House in Florida?

By Frey & Son Homes Home Building

Your Complete Timeline Guide: From First Meeting to Move-In Day If you’re considering building a custom home, you’re probably wondering: how long does it take to build a house in Florida? It’s one of the most common questions we hear from families ready to create their dream home. The uncertainty about construction timelines often makes retirees and downsizers hesitate between choosing new construction or buying an existing home.

Jul 22

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7 Tips to Find the Right Home Builder for You

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Building your dream home in Southwest Florida should be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. Yet many find themselves overwhelmed by the challenge of finding the right home builder who truly understands their vision and has the expertise to bring it to life. After all your hard work, you’ve earned the right to create a legacy home that serves as the backdrop for family memories. The good news is that by focusing on seven essential criteria, you can confidently find the right home builder who will transform your vision into reality.

Jul 15

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How to Create Your Custom Home Builder Short-List

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Choosing a custom home builder ranks among the most critical decisions in your home-building journey. For many prospective homeowners, the fear of construction horror stories looms large, creating anxiety. And that anxiety means they delay starting on their custom home builder short-list. However, proper builder selection eliminates most of these concerns before they begin. Because when you find the right builder, those worries are gone. A great home builder that truly cares about your vision and treats you like family; that’s the goal, right? Rather than feeling overwhelmed by endless choices, how about a systematic approach helps you create a…

Dec 14

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Trending 2024 Home Designs

By Frey & Son Homes Home Building

When you start the journey of building a custom home you are faced with making lots of decisions. From big decisions like the right floor plan for your lifestyle down to the smallest details, you want to ensure the selections you make are ones that you love and reflect your personality. Working with the expert team at Frey & Son Homes will allow you to select options that are on trend and make your new home feel luxurious. A big question many clients have is how do they design their new home so it can change with the trends seamlessly….

Jul 19

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How to Create Indoor-Outdoor Connections

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Your home’s indoor and outdoor spaces are often considered separate areas. This can make your home feel smaller, and you can miss out on valuable outdoor time. However, you can link these spaces and create an aesthetically pleasing environment that lets you enjoy nature from the comfort of your cozy home. Implementing indoor-outdoor space ideas doesn’t have to come with a significant budget. But it can blur the lines between the inside and outside, making it seem like one endless space. At Frey & Son, we understand how to maximize your space, bringing the beauty of the outdoors into the…

Oct 20

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Assessing Your Home After a Storm

By Frey & Son Homes Home Building

As we analyze the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and the level of destruction that was brought upon our Southwest Florida community, it’s difficult to even know where to begin; however, the best place to start is with your home. It’s imperative to inspect your home to ensure that it’s providing you with the safeguard you require the next time inclement weather comes our way. Many have experienced extensive damage that will require professionals to diagnose the issues and create a plan of action. What about your home? Will you need to complete repairs in order to get it back into…