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A Dog’s Hideaway

Dogs have been a part of our families for along time. In todays new construction homes they are starting to get the spaces that they deserve. Over the past 4-5 years we have been seeing more and more areas of the home that are designed specifically for our four legged family members. On a recent tour of a few high end homes we say some very thought through designs including Pot fillers used for filling water bowls. Special areas for their beds and also more and more dog bath areas.

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New Home By Peppers Construction

This dreamy mountain property is the first of its kind in the new phase of Flipper Bend, built by Peppers Construction and designed by Agape Designs. This home has a very thought out floor plan and has some great sunset views off the back of the home. As you drive up to this dark dreamy home, you are immersed in a modern mountain retreat crafted with stone and eastern pine wood. Walk in through the tall, grand entrance that flows into the living room and kitchen that open to the covered back porch. To the right lives the spare room or office, and the master bedroom and bath. The master bedroom is surrounded with windows overlooking the forested acre lot; the bathroom has a his and hers closet, and a garden tub and separate shower.

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One Level Luxury Living

This one level masterpiece with a French contemporary flair, crafted by the renowned Deep South Custom Homes in the prestigious gated community of Flipper Bend on Signal Mountain, TN. Nestled on a corner lot right across from the brow views of Chattanooga's verdant valley, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom luxury home offers unparalleled craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Step through the modern glass door at the cozy front entry into a paneled foyer flanked by the morning room to the right, punctuated by expansive windows that flood the space with natural light, and the grand family room to the left with soaring ceilings, a beautifully sculpted fireplace in aged limestone and room for dining.

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Owensby Farms Grand Opening

DR Horton is having the Grand Opening of Owensby Farms, their new subdivision in Dayton Tennessee. They will have Pumpkins, BBQ and Cider. Dayton is only about 30 minutes from Downtown Chattanooga and is a growing little city. Dayton is a quiter place to live and a little slower pace of live but close to both Chattanooga and Knoxville.

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Blue Hammer Home On Signal

***SOLD*** This modern European home is being offered by a proven and quality builder, Blue Hammer Homes. It features both a calming color pallet and clean design allowing the surrounding environment to take center stage. The home is situated on a cul-de-sac lot where it peaks from its generous windows from under a mature tree canopy at the breathtaking brow across the street. Just inside the front entry you are greeted into the living room featuring a fireplace flanked by arched niches with builtins on the right and a sweeping covered porch with stained ceilings and breezy ceiling fans off the back.

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Luxury Home On Signal

This 4-bedroom, 4-bath home, crafted by Deep South Custom Homes, beckons you to experience the ultimate mountain retreat. As you walk up the grand porch and step into the foyer, your gaze is drawn through the expansive living room & 16ft sliding glass door that opens out to the covered porch & wooded backyard. To the right, the kitchen with a butler's pantry opens into a cozy keeping room adorned with a fireplace, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Continuing down the hall, you'll discover a guest bedroom, a full bathroom, and a convenient utility room leading to the garage. On the opposite side of the home, two additional bedrooms await, along with the luxurious master ensuite. The master bedroom boasts a charming fireplace that separates the sleeping area from a cozy sitting nook.

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Nashville Parade Of Homes

There are a lot of agents that work with Builders and Developers but there are very few that understand the ins and outs of new construction. When we say that we work with and represent Builders we don’t just put a sign in the yard and say that we understand new construction. We have spent the last 2 days in Nashville for the Nashville Parade of Homes and the Flower Magazine design home here in Nashville to get ahead on new trends and see what other builders are doing in other cities.

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Interior Design at the flipper bend StillHouse

While I wasn’t looking for more work, I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to decorate a gorgeous space that I was so proud to have a very small hand in bringing to the public domain. The Flipper Bend Stillhouse is the community gathering spot in a gated community nestled on the brow of Signal Mountain. It is breathtaking!

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what is a turnkey home build?

A turnkey home build refers to a construction or real estate project where the buyer or homeowner can expect a fully completed and ready-to-move-in home. In essence, "turnkey" signifies that once the purchase is made or the construction is finished, the property is immediately ready for occupancy without needing further work or additions by the buyer.

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What To Know About Buying A Brand New Ooltewah Home

If you’re looking to buy new construction in Ooltewah, there are a few things you need to know to get the best deal.  Most builders will have their own agents and lenders on-site.  You may be tempted to use their resources because of the convenience, and the builder may promise easier financing if you finance with them.  But going that route may well cost you thousands of dollars.

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The ups and downs of Dirt Cheap Land

Most people that know me know that one of my work passions is to help Builders and Developers acquire dirt for new subdivisions. I enjoy watching what a piece of land can become and how if the development is done right how passionately people can feel about living there. I typically do not work with builders that strip the land of all the trees and ponds. We try to work around what we can and keep as many tres as possible.

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Who is the best builder to hire in Chattanooga?

This is kind of a loaded question. When we are working with clients on a new build we work with them to narrow down the new home builder in Chattanooga that they are going to use. You want to interview all of the builders that you think you may want to use. You need to make sure that they have built similar styles to what you are looking for and that they are familiar with the area that you want to build in.

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paxton pointe subdivision

Paxton Pointe is a 84 lot subdivision located on Thrasher Pike in Hixson Tennessee. It is being developed by Patrick St. Charles and all of the homes are being built by Patrick and River Stone Construction. Most of the homes in the subdivision are in the 1800-2400 square foot range and are priced in the $500,000’s.

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