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Legend Homes creating custom homes based on craftsmanship and innovative design.

Doug Herman wanted to create a home building company focused on quality craftsmanship, innovative design and outstanding customer service when he founded Legend Homes in 2005. Since that time, Legend Homes has grown into one of Middle Tennessee’s premier luxury home builders. Herman brings more than 30 years of experience in the home building industry. He got his start as a project/quality assurance manager before working as a vice president of construction for a large home building company in Atlanta and Nashville. Doug’s early education in quality assurance and attention to detail continues to inform Legend’s work and vision. Doug …

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Craftsmanship, Outdoor Living Define Trace Homes

Located on a beautiful Brentwood hilltop, with a stunning view, is the latest Trace Construction home in the stately, gated community of Cartwright Close. This exclusive community boosts several their homes which have really raised the bar on craftsmanship and outdoor living. Entering into the summer months in Tennessee, the real estate market remains strong with this latest home receiving a contract on the day it was listed by Realtor Lisa Culp Taylor, LCT Team – Parks, which she says is a reflection of the market and the popularity of Trace Construction homes. “Finding a luxury home surrounded by multiple acres …

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Top Ten: Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

Traditionally, research shows that Spring is the best time of year to put your house on the market. While the market is mutable and dependent on a multitude of variables, there are things a homeowner can do to get their home ready while getting the home ready for the market. Following are ten ideas to help get your home ready to sell. Declutter and depersonalize We’ve all heard it a thousand times, clutter and personal items distract potential homeowners from the possibility of seeing themselves living in the space. Buyers want to imagine themselves in the space rather than seeing …

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Linden Row in Nashville’s historic Belmont Hillsboro Neighborhood

Creating progressive architecture and unique living spaces is a priority to Nashville-based architecture firm, The Bradley Projects. The firm sought to push the boundaries of upscale design when designing Linden Row, a collection of 38 single family style townhomes that provide tenants with modern and updated living at an affordable purchase point. Located in the historic Belmont Hillsboro neighborhood, these homes exemplify today’s contemporary living within a historic urban context. Linden Row reinterprets Nashville luxury living by combining open floor plans with expansive outdoor space. Just minutes from shopping, entertainment, and dining experiences, Linden Row is in the center of …

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2021 St Jude Dream Home Nashville

Tickets are now available for the 2021 Nashville St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway® campaign. The house was built by Signature Homes in the Jackson Hills neighborhood in Mt. Juliet, TN. Celebrating the 17th anniversary, the Nashville St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway® campaign has become one of the leading in the countries, raising more than $19 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The focal point of the campaign is the home being built and donations coordinated by Signature Homes. Valued at approximately $475,000, the 2,600 sq. ft. home features three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a gourmet chef’s kitchen, …

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Find Inspiration in Award-Winning Home Design

(Family Features) Award-winning renovation projects aren’t just a way to identify top-notch contractors, they’re a chance for homeowners to gather ideas and learn from other home improvement success stories. One such source of inspiration is the National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award Winners who are honored each year by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. A panel of industry experts anonymously selected winners based on the functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation and degree of difficulty of their projects. Find inspiration in these 2020 residential project winners, and see the complete list at nari.org. Residential Exterior Under $50,000 The clients …

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Costly Mistakes Made When Selling Your Home

With over twenty years’ experience as a licensed real estate professional and after selling almost a thousand homes, I’ve seen sell- ers do really well financially with selling their homes, and I’ve seen many sellers lose tens of thousands of dollars. I was reminded of this recently while holding an open house for a listing of mine. A sweet couple entered the home. After looking around,  they shared that they loved the house and stated they’d buy it that day if their home would sell. Their home is listed at over two million dollars and has been on the market …

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Energy-Efficient Ideas to Upgrade Your Home

(Family Features) Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting appliances, windows and insulation for your projects. Though upgrades made with efficiency in mind can vary depending on the climate you live in, the biggest energy users are typically the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and water heater, all of which make up about 60% of a typical home’s energy budget. Learn how you can reduce your home’s energy reliance and environmental …

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5 Tips to Ward Off Cold Weather

(Family Features) Colder weather brings plenty of changes, especially in the ways you take care of your home and self. Especially when the temperature drops, extreme winter conditions can play havoc not only with your skin and health, but also your family’s comfort. Take steps to protect your family and household as the weather starts to cool this season with these practical tips:                 Take steps to help prevent the flu. As temperatures drop, the chances of getting sick rise. That’s partly because certain germs and viruses thrive in colder temperatures, and because …

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How to keep your home and family safe from fires

(BPT) – According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms — often due to missing alarm batteries or expired alarms. A new generation of home safety technology — combined with tried-and-true safety practices — can help keep homes and families safer from the threat of home fires. The following are tips to keep your family safe and healthy: Be safe, replace: If you can’t think of the last time you installed a smoke alarm, chances are, it’s time to replace your old ones. All …

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