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Update on Decking (Trex)

Posted by steve on Friday, 06 April 2012 in Real Estate

We wrote a blog about a year ago talking about some of the options in the world today Why You'll Love Today's Porch Decking. Here is a good article as well on the different options out there. This blog focuses on Trex® specifically. A few things we like about composite materials:

The Nature of Stone and Its Surprises

Posted by steve on Friday, 20 May 2011 in Real Estate

Okay, so this may sound like a bit of a rant, but here goes: Mother Nature doesn't make things in a factory. What comes out of a quarry one day, won't be the same as what is found the following day. In short, natural materials are intrinsically variable in their appearance, and this is what gives them their unique beauty. But it's also what frustrates some of our clients!

Why You'll Love Today's Porch Decking

Posted by steve on Friday, 20 May 2011 in Real Estate

Who doesn't enjoy hanging out on a covered porch, sipping lemonade while the kids play in the front yard? Though they're enjoyable, until recently the decking (flooring) materials for covered porches have been maintenance headaches. Traditionally, decking was made from pine which was painted with oil based paint. With the phase-out of oil based paint, however, decay and rot in pine decking became more prevalent so other materials were sought.

Is Now the Time to Build (or Buy) A New Home?

Posted by steve on Tuesday, 19 October 2010 in Real Estate

That’s a good question. And I could go on about how interest rates are at historical lows, it’s a buyer’s market, home ownership has tons of tax goodies and more. But if you’re reading this blog, that’s all probably obvious to you, yet you’re still not sure.

The most important thing to consider when you’re thinking about building or buying a place to call home is YOU.

Choosing A Builder - What to Look For

Posted by steve on Monday, 04 October 2010 in Real Estate

With so much to consider, where do you start your builder search? The simplest place to start is with pure aesthetics. First find a number of companies that have built homes that you love. It’s a simple way to narrow down your list. If you gravitate towards a particular style, you may want to include builders that specialize in those areas, such as Craftsman, Prairie, Victorian, etc.