Average 30-year mortgage rate dips to 4.2%

WASHINGTON (AP) – May 16, 2014 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages declined this week for a third straight week. The low rates could give a boost to the spring home-buying season, which has gotten off to a slow start. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for a 30-year loan…

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Dreambuilder 16: Coastal Style in Jacksonville Beach

Dreambuilder Custom Homes completed Dreambuilder 16 in late 2013, a custom-designed, 2600 SF  home for Roy and Colleen Cromer.  Located in Avalon, this beautiful cottage is just two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean in a new community of custom homes. Having previously completed the house next door, Dreambuilder 15, Dreambuilder Custom Homes had the opportunity…

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Dreambuilder wins two awards at the 2013 Laurels

Dreambuilder Custom Homes won two awards at the 2013 Laurel Awards, held March 14, 2014 at the Anastasia Club in Nocatee. The annual awards are sponsored by the Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) of the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) to recognize excellence in marketing and advertising new homes throughout northeast Florida.  Judging is conducted by…

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Average 30-year mortgage rate slips to 4.28%

WASHINGTON (AP) – March 7, 2014 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell after three weeks of increases, edging closer to historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year loan declined to 4.28 percent from 4.37 percent last week. The average for the 15-year mortgage fell…

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A Look Back at Dreambuilder 15: Shingle-Style at the Beach

It’s been nearly a year since we completed Dreambuilder 15, our authentic Shingle-style home located in Avalon in south Jacksonville Beach.  Located just two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, this four-bedroom, three and a half bath home is nearly 3,100 SF on two levels. At Dreambuilder Custom Homes we try to bring architectural authenticity to…

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