Home Building Trends for 2013

custom home building trends for 2013

As custom home builders on LBI we try to stay on top of the trends and truthfully, many of the features and design trends listed for 2013 have been part of our custom home building trends for the past few years.  But if you have been off the market for a while and are now…

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Why Harvey Cedars?

Harvey Cedars is a part of Long Beach Island, New Jersey.  It is located in Ocean County, is 57 miles East of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is home to 359 residents.  You may be wondering where the name Harvey Cedars came from.  Urban development and beach erosion changed the face of Long Beach Island forever. The…

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Outdoor Living Areas for Entertaining

As a homeowner you take pride in your home and want to show it off to friends and family.  The perfect way to showcase your beautiful home is to entertain and have BBQ’s and dinner parties.  With the summer weather and fall approaching it’s inevitable to have beautiful days and it can be difficult to…

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What You Want in Your Beach Home

You’ve been going to your favorite beach every summer for vacation, but you’re renting.  You’ve realized there’s no place you would want to spend your summer so why not invest and build your dream beach home.  Your beach home is your relaxation haven, so truly think about the amenities that suit both you and your family…

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Architectural History on LBI

Henry Hudson’s ship the Half Moon dropped anchor off the shore of what we know today as Long Beach Island, New Jersey.  The inlet was composed of broken islands that were named “Barendegat”, which translates to the Inlet of Breakers to warn navigators to be cautious.  Railroads boomed during the Victorian Age as they expanded…

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Things to Do in Long Beach Island, NJ

Have you ever wondered how Long Beach Island got its name?  Due to its 18 mile length of white sandy beaches, the Island has been called Long Beach since the early days of European exploration.  If you suffer from allergies Long Beach Island in Ocean County, New Jersey is the perfect place for relief.  Because…

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A Builder’s Musts

            There are several things that every builder should be; honest with clients, accessible, and service orientated to name a few. These qualities will allow for a better working relationship with clients and a more enjoyable building process for both parties.             Many people have a specific vision when looking…

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