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Make Your Home in Homearama 2015
Picturesque lots situated along the perimeter of a two-acre lake or nestled on an open expanse of permanent, deed-restricted pasture that will provide eternal serenity. That’s what homeowners building their homes in Homearama 2015 will wake up to each morning in the cozy surroundings of Spring Farm Lake subdivision. The Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville will host its 47th Homearama event again this July 11-26 in Spring Farm Lake off Wolf Pen Branch Road in Prospect. This annual home showcase will feature newly constructed homes built by area builders and developed by Signature Green Properties. Lots range in size … Read more
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BIA President Hands Over the Reins
‘Tis the season to be jolly and members of the Building Industry Association celebrated the joys of the season on December 12 at the Annual Holiday Party at the Downtown Hyatt. The evening’s festivities began with cocktails, followed by a plated dinner, decadent dessert and a coffee bar. Part of the program for the evening also included the induction of the 2015 Board of Directors and the swearing in of incoming BIA President, Pat Durham, Pat Durham Builder, Inc. After a full year of service, Perry Lyons handed over the reins of President and began the transition into his new … Read more
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The Top 10 Custom Features You Gotta Have-Download Today!
Your dream home visions may have started with some sketchy drawings on a napkin or a bunch of random overflowing ideas. As your dream starts to become a reality, there are certain things you may feel like you just can’t live without. Granite countertops are sure to make the list. Maybe an in-ground sprinkler system or kitchen backsplash rates on the top of your list. After building hundreds of custom homes through the years, Perry has created his own top 10 list of home features you just gotta have when building a custom home, and the list may surprise you. … Read more
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Tips for Getting Your Home Ready For Winter
If you live in the Ohio Valley, cold winter weather is inevitable. During winter, more time is spent indoors due to the cold and freezing temperatures. Before the snow hits hard and brutal winds blow our direction, it’s best to prepare your home for the winter. Preparing in advance can help avoid damage caused by melting snow which can puddle and cause leaks. Maintaining your home during the winter may require some special treatment, but in a day or two, it can be prepared for winter. Here are some important things you want to do to prepare your home for … Read more
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How to Choose the Right Lot to Build a Custom Home
Building a custom house is a very exciting opportunity, and allows you to choose all the details in order to get the home of your dreams. You will be able to specify exactly what you want and have it built to your own preferences and specifications. The first step in the process is to choose where you want to build. This is no simple choice and can be intimidating for many. Location is extremely important because this is the one thing you can never change. This small guide will look at how to choose the right lot to build a … Read more
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The Pros and Cons of a Septic System for Your Custom Luxury Home
Sometimes homeowners are faced with the decision to acquire a property that has municipal water and sewer service, or manage their own system and enjoy the convenience of not having to pay a monthly water or sewer bill. This leads many to wonder what some of the pros and cons of a having a septic system are. What is a Septic System? A septic system is a waste treatment system that remains underground that treats and disposes of household waste. The main components of a septic system are the septic tank and the drain field. The septic tank is a … Read more
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Selling tips to make your home more attractive to buyers
Are you ready to sell your home? Get ready for a lot of scrutiny. Whether you host an open house or guide potential buyers on private tours, your home and its amenities will be evaluated and even criticized. Here are a few tips to help you spruce up your property and improve the perceived value it makes on potential purchasers: According to Remodeling Magazine, these items appeal to the widest range of buyers and return the most value to sellers. Kitchens. Adding new counters and cabinet tops, along with new appliances in the kitchen, is one of the best investments … Read more
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The “life expectancy” of different parts of your home
You can redecorate, repair, and refurbish your house to your heart’s content. When you’re done though, you might wonder how long it will take until you have to do it again. Relax! Most household materials and furnishings will probably last for years. Here’s an overview on the lifespan of the most common household items: Roofing Tiles Most roofing tiles are made for long life. The most common asphalt slates will survive 15 to 20 years. High-end concrete and ceramic tiles can go as long as 50 years without replacement. Insulation The familiar pink fiberglass insulation can last for decades, … Read more
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Tips for Choosing the Right Neighborhood
Buying or building a home can be one of the most exciting times of your adult life. Some people go into the process prepared and ready for the challenges ahead, still others aren’t quite sure what to expect. And while most people know what they want in a house, like how many bathrooms, bedrooms and how much square feet they need, sometimes one of most important factors—the neighborhood—is left out of the equation. With that in mind, let’s talk neighborhood features that every home buyer should have on their radar: School district Tax rates Proximity to public transportation, including pedestrian … Read more
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The Final Walk Through: What You Should Know
Congratulations! You’re about to close on your newly-constructed home. You’re finally at the end of what seemed like a very long, tiring, maybe even frustrating journey of building a custom home. The only thing left is the final walk through and you’ll be home free. While this last step may seem small compared to all the steps it took to get to this point, the final walk through is nonetheless an important, crucial phase when building a home. Typically during a final walk though, I will walk with the home buyer through the house and create a punch list of … Read more
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Louisville Named a Top 10 Affordable City
Home to The Kentucky Derby, a mile-long bridge across the Ohio River, the Louisville Slugger, and numerous stadiums including Slugger Field, KFC Yum! Center, and Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, the city of Louisville, Kentucky has once again been labeled as one of the top ten most affordable big cities in the U.S. by popular news-sources. Largely influenced by recent ratings by Forbes on affordability, Entrepreneur.com on enterprise, and CNNMoney/Fortune on high chances of advancement, The Simple Dollar rated Louisville as fifth on their list of Top 10 Most Affordable Big Cities In The U.S. The Simple Dollar appraises Louisville for … Read more
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Contract Custom Homes in Louisville and Surrounding Counties
It’s fall. The summer rush is over. We’ve had some time to rest after Homearama, and now we’re ready to start cranking out some new custom contract homes before old man winter hits us. When you work with Architectural Builders, a P.L. Lyons company, you get a home that goes from concept to completion. That simply means our clients often bring us a dream set of plans, or sometimes just a sketch on a cocktail napkin. We take that concept of a home, and take it through to completion. That sounds simple enough, but a lot goes into designing a … Read more
