Buyers embrace the ‘contemporary craftsman’ look

NEW YORK – Dec. 9, 2014 – Craftsman homes – generally built between 1905 and the early 1920s – were part of the Arts & Crafts movement, which valued handmade work, uniqueness and natural materials. Craftsman architecture often included exposed rafters and beams, an abundant amount of stone and wood, and the use of porches…

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What’s the next big home feature buyers want?

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Nov. 24, 2014 – Homeowners are showing a bigger appetite for smart home technology. Nearly half of consumers – 46 percent – say it’s important their current home or the next home they purchase have smart home technology, according to a survey of nearly 2,500 consumers, conducted by ERA Real Estate and…

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Average 30-year loan rate up, but still under 4%

WASHINGTON (AP) – Oct. 31, 2014 – Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates arrested their five-week decline this week, but the benchmark 30-year loan remained below 4 percent. Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday the nationwide average for a 30-year mortgage rose to 3.98 percent from 3.92 percent last week. It remained at its lowest level…

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Dreambuilder 22 Progress Pictures

We just posted progress pictures of our latest home in Pablo Creek Reserve, Dreambuilder 22. Check out our album on the Dreambuilder Facebook page to see how it’s coming along. Be sure to check back frequently for further updates!  

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Dreambuilder Custom Homes announces Dreambuilder 22

Dreambuilder Custom Homes is pleased to announce Dreambuilder 22, our latest custom home project.  Dreambuilder 22 is located on a beautiful lakefront homesite in prestigious Pablo Creek Reserve, a gated community located just west of the Intracoastal in Jacksonville. This is the third home we’ve built in Pablo Creek Reserve and is the first that…

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