Archive for March, 2011

Outdoor Entertainment Space Adds New Dimension to Lakeside Retreat

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Don’t you wish you were enjoying this?  Check out this award-winning renovation here, including more pictures.

Dreambuilder can help you imagine and create this same retreat in your own backyard, so you can start living indoors and out.  Contact us today!

Dreambuilder Custom Homes announces Dreambuilder Twelve: a new kitchen renovation

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Dreambuilder Custom Homes is pleased to announce its latest kitchen renovation project:  Dreambuilder Twelve.

Demolition has already taken place, which included donation of the current cabinetry to the Habjax ReStore, in preparation for the electrical and plumbing work. 

In addition to new cabinets, granite coutertops and appliances, the home’s 50-year-old electrical system will be brought up to current code, ensuring safety and performance for years to come.

Completion pictures will be available soon.  More information and “before” pictures of the outdated, outmoded kitchen can be viewed in the Dream Home Gallery — scroll down to Dreambuilder Twelve.

30-year mortgage rates at 4.81%

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Source: Associated Press/AP Online
Publication date: March 24, 2011

By JANNA HERRON

NEW YORK – Fixed mortgage rates edged up this week, but even 30-year rates below 5 percent have done little to boost home sales.

Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 4.81 percent from 4.76 percent the previous week. It hit a 40-year low of 4.17 percent in November.

The average rate on the 15-year fixed mortgage increased to 4.04 percent from 3.97 percent. It reached 3.57 percent in November, the lowest level on records dating back to 1991.

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11 Emerging Kitchen and Bath Design Trends

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Custom Home Online features an article this month on the latest in kitchen and bath design trends.  Highlights include:

  • Darker cabinet finishes still strong
  • French door refrigerators are gaining popularity
  • LED lighting is emerging as an energy-conserving alternative
  • Vessel sinks in bathrooms
  • Matte-finished faucets such as brushed nickel

See the complete list and a slideshow of examples here.

Spring is on its way: time to spruce up your outdoor entertainment space!

Monday, March 14th, 2011

A backyard transformed into beautiful living space

With spring right around the corner, now is the time to begin planning that long-overdue renovation to your backyard.  Patio?  Covered porch?  Summer kitchen?  Deck?  Pool?  Dreambuilder can handle all of it for you in one unified project from design to completion.  We can even help you divide the project into phases that  you can implement over time, allowing all of the pieces to fit in one master plan.

Custom Home Online recently featureed an article on the latest in outdoor living trends.  And take a look at a smaller-scale outdoor renovation project, Dreambuilder Six.