Dreambuilder 17 in Jacksonville Beach

Dreambuilder Custom Homes is proud to announce the completion of Dreambuilder 17, our oceanfront home in Jacksonville Beach built for the Kane family. Matt and Alexis Kane first met with Dreambuilder regarding building in the Avondale area of Jacksonville, but due to its proximity to their workplaces the lot search turned to the beach. Dreambuilder…

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New breakthrough in treatments for cystic fibrosis

As you may know, Dreambuilder Custom Homes has been supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for many years in its search for a cure for this devastating illness.  Great strides are being made in research and treatments!  Read below for the latest news: ——————————————————— Dear Friend,   We are writing with exciting news. Tuesday morning, Vertex…

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Average rate on 30-year mortgages dips to 4.12%

by Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – July 3, 2014 – Average U.S. mortgage rates are near historically low levels. Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday that the nationwide average rate for a 30-year loan dipped to 4.12 percent, down from 4.14 last week. The average for the 15-year mortgage, which had taken a…

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Secret doors!

Check out this neat video showing how a secret door was done under a staircase. We’ve done a secret door and closet before as well — we can’t tell you which house, though!    

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Contractor Fees Demystified

A great article from Houzz!  Besides the actual cost of the house, a contractor has to cover costs for a lot of other items.  Find out more at the link: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28085280?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u545&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery6  

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