Stanley Homes Blog http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp Stanley Homes Blog daily 1 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:14:13 -0400 Looking to Build A New Home In A Gated Community In The Viera Area? http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=33
Stanley Homes is excited to announce the opening of our new community Milan.  Milan is an exclusive community with only a total of 24 homesites located in the Viera / Rockledge Florida area.  This unique community is built around a beautiful pond that is the center focal of the community.  There is even a cabana to sit next to the water with friends and family to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather.  When looking at new homes in the Viera FL and Rockledge FL, make sure you stop by Milan.

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Jason Stanley, President of the HBCA and Stanley Homes Inc. shares his insights on this years 2013 Parade Of Homes...........Welcome to the 2013 Spring Parade of Homes hosted by The Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard. This 35 Year old tradition is set to be our best one yet. We have 19 Spectacular homes, 1 remodel and 1 dynamic furniture showroom that are all ready to display their latest designs, trends, techniques and materials. During your visit to each of our locations please take the time to appreciate the Talent of our local Builders and Trade Partners. These professionals are ready to help you build, remodel and/or furnish your next or existing home.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=31#BlogComments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 0:00:00 -0400 0 Last Weekend for the Brevard County 2013 Parade of Homes! http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=32 This is the last weekend for the Brevard County 2013 Spring Parade of Homes.  Don’t miss your chance to view these beautiful model homes in Brevard County’s most prestigious communities.  There are 20 breathtaking new model homes to view by the most popular new home builders in the area including Stanley Homes Inc.  Stanley Homes has entered their very popular Palm Coast model located at 3722 Pascoli Place in Melbourne, FL 32934.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=32#BlogComments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 0:00:00 -0400 0 Caring For Your Granite Countertops In Your New Custom Home In Suntree FL. http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=30 When building a new home with Stanley Homes in San Marino Estates, located in Suntree FL, granite countertops are one of the most popular choices.  Matter of fact, Stanley Homes makes Granite countertops a standard upgrade for most all their homes.  Granite stone is a product of nature so each piece is unique.  With granite being a product of nature it is subject to many variations when it comes to color, grain structure and veining. Whether you are remodeling a home or building a new home in Suntree FL, Stanley Homes wanted to share a few tips when it comes to your granite countertops.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=30#BlogComments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 0:00:00 -0400 0 Want To Build or Buy a New Home in Viera Florida Where There Are Great Family Activities? http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=29 Viera FL has become one of the biggest hot spots for new home construction.  This area is booming with new commercial properties as well has new homes for sale.  With all the families building a new custom home in the Viera and Suntree Florida area,  or looking at existing new homes for sale in Melbourne FL, finding something to do on the weekends is key.  While the new construction continues in Viera FL, the Brevard Zoo has been established here in Melbourne FL since 1995.

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Building new homes in Suntree FL with Stanley Homes in the community of San Marino Estates  is only part of having the home of your dreams. To ensure it remains how it should be and always looks its best, you have to take care of every part. Your floors are where quite a bit of damage may occur, making it one of the more important places to focus your attention.  

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=28#BlogComments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 0:00:00 -0400 0 Tips on Maintaining Your Pool When Building Homes in Viera FL http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=27 When building homes in Viera FL, one of the many must haves from our customers is a pool. On a hot summer day, nothing is better than taking a nice relaxing dip in a cool swimming pool to get relief from the heat. While the Florida beaches on the Space Coast are beautiful, it is also great to be able to get swimming exercise regularly in your own personal pool, and to allow others to enjoy your pool as well.  While many of the communities in Viera, FL have a community pool,  many customers building homes in Viera FL still choose the option to have their own custom pool.  For some Stanley Homes customers this might be their family’s first pool.  For others building a new custom home in Brevard County FL it maybe has been quite a while since they have maintained their own pool.  That is why Stanley Homes wanted to go over a few tips on maintaining your new custom pool home.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=27#BlogComments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 0:00:00 -0500 0 Home Theatre System Ideas When Building a Custom Home in Brevard County FL http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=26 When building your New home in Viera FL, it makes a lot of sense to take into consideration the entertainment options you want to include in your home design in order to avoid future complications. This fact is especially true for custom homes. This may also be the reason why most of the reputable custom home builders in Brevard county FL, such as Stanley Homes, often advise their customers or new homeowners to spend some time in creating terrific entertainment spaces in their homes. Building a fully functional and an outstanding home theatre system in new homes in Viera requires a lot more than purchasing the right equipment’s and technology.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=26#BlogComments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 0:00:00 -0500 0 Brevard County Real Estate Market and New Home Construction http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=25 For several years, the U.S. real estate market has been struggling, but the recent year has brought clear signs of recovery as home sales have started to gain momentum nationwide.This rings true in Brevard County, Florida, located in east central Florida's Spacecoast region, where new home sales have started to gain real momentum. Florida was the site of a tremendous building boom in recent years, but the nation's economic woes tempered this trend substantially. 

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There are so many decisions to make when building a custom home.  One of the critical choices is interior paint and exterior colors. As you shop around for a new home builder, you can check out the many custom homes built by Stanley Homes in Brevard County.   Many customers visit the Stanley Homes design studio in Melbourne, FL when thinking about  new homes for sale on the Spacecoast. The design studio gives you the chance to ask about the current trends and how to choose the right paint/colors and what is hot in 2013.

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If we have to choose one thing that has added value to the residential real estate in Brevard County, then it has to be the custom closets. Most homeowners or builders have been undermining the importance of efficient storage systems in homes, but these days all new homes tend to have custom closets that are not only functionally effective, but are also aesthetically appealing.

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If you are asked to rate the looks and appearance of your yard, what score would you possibly give it? Perhaps the overgrown greens and flowers, which have started covering the sidewalk now, look rustic and stylish to you, but have you ever tried to think how your visitors view your garden or yard? Maybe instead of stylish and rustic, your visitors view it as unkempt and neglected. If you are a proud owner of one of the Stanley Homes, below are some quite effective but simple Landscape and outside lighting ideas that you can use to improve the functionality and overall aesthetical appeal of your home in Brevard County or in Space coast.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=22#BlogComments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 0:00:00 -0500 0 New Homes in Viera Florida Surrounded by New Stores and Schools http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=21 Not only are sales for the new homes in Viera Florida on the rise, but so is new shopping that surrounds the area.  Most people know that The Avenue is one of the most popular places for shopping, eating, and entertainment.  With new homes in Viera Florida rising, the need for new retail is on the rise as well.  Many people buy new homes in Viera Florida for the convenience of everything the area has to offer. Currently new construction has broken ground next to The Avenue’s in Viera which will expand the shopping even further.  One new store many are excited about is a Total Wine.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=21#BlogComments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 0:00:00 -0500 0 Custom Homes Versus Other Homes For Sale in Viera http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=20 While some homes for sale in Viera can be very cookie cutter, a custom home builder like Stanley Homes is far from it.   Stanley Homes recently opened a new design studio where the options are endless.   You will have a complimentary appointment with our professional interior decorator who has over 16 years of expertise.  You could actually build a one of kind home for the same price as some of  the older homes for sale in Viera.  There are so many things to considering buying homes for sale in Viera.  

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=20#BlogComments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 0:00:00 -0500 0 Custom Staircases When Building a New Home in Viera FL http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=19 Stanley Homes is all about the choice to customize your new home in Viera, FL.  When building a two story home, that first impression when you walk in the front door can be critical.  The staircase can really put that "wow" factor into the value of your home.  Dramatic staircases have always had a huge visual impact on how somebody views a home.  Years ago you only thought of magnificent staircases when you thought of mansions,  but now custom staircases have become increasingly popular when building a new home in Viera, FL

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=19#BlogComments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 0:00:00 -0500 0 New Palm Coast Custom Model Home in Veranda Place, Melbourne FL http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=18 Stanley Homes would like to announce the opening of our brand new Palm Coast model.  This beautiful model home for sale in Melbourne, FL is located in the gated community of Veranda Place.  This open great room plan takes full advantage of the gorgeous Lakeview homesite with expansive sliding glass doors that stretch from one side of the family room to the other.  If you are looking for a home for sale in Melbourne, FL this home has many custom features that any homeowner would appreciate.  Take a dip in your refreshing lap pool or just enjoy a nice family BBQ on your spacious screen enclosed lanai.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=18#BlogComments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 0:00:00 -0500 0 Looking for an Award Winning New Home in Melbourne, FL? http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=17 Another beautiful  Fall Parade of Homes has come and gone for the new home builders in Melbourne, FL and the weather could not have been better.  For the past two weeks each new home builder in Melbourne FL has been showcasing their top homes to be viewed and judged.  For each new home in Melbourne FL the builder carefully selects what model home they want to showcase and then makes sure this home shows beautifully, as this is a representation of the quality of product each new home builder stands behind. 

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Come join Stanley Homes and many other builders in the Brevard County area for the 2012 Fall Parade of Homes.  There is no better time to view the quality that goes into a Stanley Home than during the Parade of Homes.  The Parade of homes gives consumers the wonderful opportunity to view many of the most popular communities and new homes in the Melbourne, FL area.  Consumers will have the opportunity to browse at their leisure many exquisite homes and learn about their unique features in a pressure free zone.  

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Whether it’s a patio, porch or deck, create a space where you can enjoy the great outdoors with friends and family. If it is in the budget, incorporate a fireplace or fire pit to keep warm and add visual interest. Consider using bricks or various sizes of stones to give added appeal and draw the eye to this focal point in your new home in Melbourne, Florida.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=15#BlogComments Fri, 19 Oct 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 Getting Creative in Your New Home in Viera, FL http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=14 With so many web sites, blogs and social networking sites enabling people to share clever ideas and provide inspiration, it’s no wonder that crafting has soared to a $30 billion industry. Whether you were born with your creative juices flowing or have just picked up a new hobby, craft rooms are booming in popularity. Stanley Homes has some tips on creating the ideal room to design and inspire in your new home in Viera, FL…just remember to be CRAFTY.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=14#BlogComments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 Create Drama with Drapes http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=13 Like the cover of a book or the wrapping on a present, draperies can tie a room together and create an instant first impression. Whether you are looking to add color or coziness, drama or muted sophistication, dramatic draperies are an easy way to make your new home on the space coast one-of-a-kind.  Keep in mind these tips from Stanley Homes when designing your draperies:

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=13#BlogComments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 5 Tips for Creating a Luxury Living Room http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=12 Nothing takes the stress out of a long day like coming home and stepping into your own mini oasis. Today’s custom homes on the space coast are increasingly focused on creating a living room that oozes luxury and opulence. With these five easy tips from Stanley Homes you can take your living room from livable to luxurious.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=12#BlogComments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 Why Not Make your Pool as Custom as your New Stanley Home? http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=11 Florida is all about the fun in the sun because of our warm tropical climate.  Stanley Homes knows while going to the beach is a very popular thing to do in the summertime, so is hanging out by your pool.  On the Space Coast summertime is filled with friend and family gatherings, outdoor grilling and swimming in the pool.  Pools have come a long way and don’t have to look like a giant cement rectangle filled with water any longer.  When building a new home with a custom home builder like Stanley Homes, it is all about the “choice is yours” and your personal touches you want to add to your new home.  So why not get as custom with the pool company when building your new home? 

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=11#BlogComments Fri, 06 Jul 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 5 Swimming Pool Safety Tips for Summer http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=10 Now that summer is here and you are spending more time outside at your new home in Melbourne, FL, you should review a few swimming pool safety tips. Whether you enjoy a refreshing swim in the morning before the sun is too hot at your community pool or grilling out by your pool on beautiful summer evenings, it never hurts to stay up to date on safety. Here are 5 tips from Stanley Homes for staying safe and cool at your pool this summer. Share your best pool tips with us on Facebook.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=10#BlogComments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 Horses Welcome in New Community Weber Woods http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=8     Are you looking to be a little further from your neighbors?  Do you have or would like horses? Stanley Homes would like to announce one of its new unique communities in Malabar, FL.  This affordable community is not far from the Melbourne area with pricing starting in the Mid $200's. 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=8#BlogComments Fri, 15 Jun 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 Brevard County Realtors...Don't forget to get on the SAMTram! http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=7  Realtors of Brevard County, dont miss your chance to get on the SAMTram!  It is coming down to the final days of this great event.  The buses are filling up but there is still room for a few more.  Don't know what SAMTram is?  Realtors can register to ride on a luxury motorcoach bus to 18 different stops to tour several new home builders in the area. 

 Click on the link for more information and to register http://www.hbca-brevard.org/

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=7#BlogComments Fri, 11 May 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 5 Simple Tips for Refreshing Your Outdoor Decor http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=6 Spring is here and summer is on its way. That means cookouts and barbecue season are in full swing at your Space Coast new home. Here are a few simple tips from Stanley Homes for refreshing and updating your outdoor living space this season. Share your favorite outdoor décor tips with us on Facebook.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=6#BlogComments Fri, 04 May 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 3 Simple Ways to Save Money When Building Your Own Home http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=5 Stanley Homes builds elegant homes for sale in Melbourne, FL with quality and style. In-house Interior Design Services also help new home buyers design their dream home in Brevard County.  Here are a few tips from Stanley Homes about saving money when designing, building, and moving into your new dream home. Share your favorite money saving tips when building a new home with us on Facebook.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=5#BlogComments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 Want a Unique Custom Home Built in Viera, FL? http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=4 I can’t tell you how many new homes in Viera, FL I tour and so many of them look alike.  Picture after picture of new homes for sale in Viera, FL and nothing really stands out.  At Stanley Homes the details are in the designs we create that make our homes one of a kind. 

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=4#BlogComments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 Do You Want to Attend the Largest Easter Egg Hunt in Brevard County? http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=3 For those of you building new homes in Viera, FL you might want to check  the 19th Annual Spring Bunny Hop.  This will take place at the space coast stadium which is just minutes from where Stanley Homes is building new custom homes in the community Levanto.

]]> http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=3#BlogComments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 0:00:00 -0400 0 Energy Saving Features with Stanley Homes http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/blog.asp?BlogPostID=2  Who doesn't want to save money on their electric bills? Especially when it comes to our wonderful warm Florida summers.  When building a new construction home in Brevard County or looking for a pre -existing home for sale, one of the most cost effective ways to improve energy efficiency is sealing and insulating  the perimeters. This would typically include the outer walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and floors.

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