 If you have narrowed down your home search to a handful of homes you like it is time to start digging deeper. Have another look at each of the homes and while you are there take a few minutes to do a quick pre-inspection to look for potential problems. Some easy to spot things that [...]
January 25th, 2011 by Kathleen Seide
 EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems. Traditional stucco is made with Portland cement. Synthetic stucco is polymer based and often includes a layer of foam plastic insulation.
Problems surfaced in the residential market because synthetic stucco is usually applied over wood framing, and moisture intrusion combined with plywood do not a very healthy pair make. Adverse effects of moisture intrusion into a synthetic stucco home can include accumulation of moisture in the wall cavity, structural damage, mold growth, and termite or carpenter ant infestation.
December 13th, 2010 by Coleen DeGroff
 Buying a new home is exciting! Not only do you get to pick out what your home will look like (if you purchase it early enough in the construction process), but you also get to pick out all of the finishes. Here are some other things that you may want to consider before signing on the dotted line:
November 1st, 2010 by Coleen DeGroff
 You may want to make some “green” updates to your home and not know where to start. An energy audit is a great way to find out where your home is leaking energy and focus on the items with the biggest improvements first. I found a good resource for tips of saving energy, a website [...]
July 14th, 2010 by Kathleen Seide
Tip #5: Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
July 8th, 2010 by Kathleen Seide
 This is a great chance for the public (that’s you) to take a look at new trends in building, get ideas for your own projects, and get to know the different builders around town.
April 11th, 2010 by Kathleen Seide
 Tobin and Jill Wagstaff are being treated to a new home by Gainesville residents and the producers of the TV show Extreme Makeover Home Edition.
December 10th, 2009 by Kathleen Seide
Our customers contracted with Robinshore to build this house in Longleaf, off Archer Road in Gainesville FL. It is coming along quickly now, this video shows tile on the floors, cabinets, and counters have all been installed! Your email:
August 13th, 2009 by Kathleen Seide
 With all the talk of being energy-efficient, and eco-friendly, and greener than your neighbor there is a shift happening in real estate. It has been slowly growing over the years, and with the stimulus package money it is building momentum. I think the high gas prices had nudged a few people to consider these issues [...]
July 11th, 2009 by Kathleen Seide
 We have been video taping a house being built for one of our out-of-town customers. This home is built by Robinshore in Longleaf Village. Click below to see the house being built step-by-step. Watch the Progress We are posting videos of the house as it goes up onto Youtube, but to make finding them easier [...]
July 9th, 2009 by Kathleen Seide
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