Staying Ahead of New Housing Trends
New housing trends emphasize clean architectural lines, flexible floor plans and low maintenance “green” materials. Overall, home building trends are moving towards quality vs. quantity, […]
On the Side of Concrete Fiber Siding
The “Cottages” at Newport Cove, the neighborhood of maintenance-free-exterior homes that is part of the Newport Cove waterfront development on the Chain O’ Lakes, come standard […]
Find Pleasure in Buying a New Home
When searching for a new home some people fall in love fast. For others anticipation builds. Avoid these potential trouble spots to keep your pleasure […]
Housing Stats Predict Spring Market
The national Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) offered the real estate market a breath of spring last week. According to the association’s Market Composite Index, more people […]
The Rhino Challenge
How long would your carpet last in a rhinoceros cage? If you like light-colored carpet, you may want to check into something new (and remarkable) […]
Chain O’ Lakes State Park
This is an interesting “take” on Chain O’ Lakes State Park, just a boat ride away from Newport Cove, our waterfront community on Bluff Lake:
Design For Our “Techy” Life
Hallway space, foyer space, walkway space – much of this space is often somewhat wasted. At Newport Cove, our waterfront community on the Chain O’ Lakes, […]
Uncle Sam Can Help You Buy Your Waterfront Home
The clock is ticking down on the federal government’s home buyer tax credit: $8,000 for first-time buyers and $6,500 for eligible existing home owners. To […]
Insulation Can Save Energy Costs and Reduce Risks
With cold weather ending, home insulation may not be at the top of your to-do list. Still, it’s important to consider. Good insulation not only […]
Majority Wants to Live on Water
We now have the results of Newport Cove’s latest poll: Would You Like to Live By Water? 73 percent of the respondents gave an unequivocal yes; four percent said maybe; […]