10 Things You Should Know About New Construction Loans
You are finally ready to buy your dream home! You found the perfect lot, in the perfect neighborhood. All that is standing between you and the house is the mortgage process. Have you met with a lender and considered all of your different options regarding new construction loans? Do you know what to look for, red flags, and different things that...
Tips for Getting the Best Luxury Custom Home Building Experience
Have you recently decided to build a luxury custom home? Choosing to go the custom route and not the spec home route is a huge decision, and you can finally put that behind you. The road ahead is long, but this is where the real fun begins! When you choose Secure Built, you have a great team alongside you to help every step of the way and guide...
How to Decorate for Christmas with Florida Flair
We’re approaching the most wonderful time of the year, and as Florida residents, we get an extra dose of holiday magic on Christmas day. As the rest of the country scrapes snow or frost from their cars, we get to live on the sunnier side of life — with our sandy beaches, crystal-water shores, unforgettable sunsets, and warm coastal air. If...
What you need to know before building a custom home
In the age of COVID-19, having a safe, functional, and secure place to call home has never been more important to many families. And to top it off, mortgage interest percentages are at an all-time low, which is lowering the barrier to entry for many families who are looking to buy or build a custom home. However, buying a house is much different...
Most Haunted Spots in Florida
We don’t know about you, but most of our readers and clients here at Secure Built express their love for Halloween for many reasons! Some like decorating while others simply love the candy options at the grocery store. Either way, October is a time when the weather changes and the leaves start to fall. For us, it’s a time to get spooked! Here are...
Six Reasons to Build a Custom Home
When you build custom, it’s more than constructing a house. It’s about creating a sanctuary you can run to after a terrible day at work or coming back from a long vacation. So many memories are made at home, and that’s why it has to be special and reflect who you are as a person. This blog will go into a few of our top reasons for thinking you...
Custom Home-Building Process – What to Expect
Everyone fantasizes about the home of their dreams. Now more so than ever, families are investing in their forever home to gain peace of mind, comfort, and convenience. As we collectively spend more time at home, why not invest in a space where you can effortlessly transition between living, working and playing? If you’ve decided to invest in a...
10 Mistakes When Building a New Home
At Secure Built, our job is to help you along the process of building a new home in every way possible. Our staff is experienced enough to know potential problems when they see them and steer you in the right direction to avoid mistakes. There’s a lot to consider when building a new home, and endless decisions need to be made, so it’s absolutely...
5 Reasons Why You Should Install a Pool While Building Your House
Backyard pools are the perfect reprieve in summer and a great way to spend time with family and friends. If you’re building a new home, you may be wondering if it’s worth having a pool, or maybe whether you should install it now or wait until after you’ve gotten the big project of building a house out of the way. We think the best time to put a...
Why You Should Move to Ocala, Florida
If you’ve landed here on this page, you’re likely considering a move to the sunny central Florida city of Ocala. Maybe you’ve heard of the horses or you’ve driven through on a trip down I-75. However you’ve become familiar with Ocala, you’re looking to learn more about what it’s actually like to live there. Luckily, we’re experts on Ocala and can...
What to Do in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, Florida is a bustling central Florida city that still holds small town charm. Situated on rolling hills dotted with picturesque oaks, you’ll love the scenery as much as the people. It’s a family-friendly area that’s both quiet and overflowing with things to do. If you’re considering calling the Ocala, Florida area home, let us help you out...
What Is a Mother-In-Law Suite & Should You Have One?
Here at Secure Built, we often get asked if home builders should make room for a mother-in-law or in-law suite in their house. While we build homes every day that do and don’t have them, it can be a pretty difficult choice on whether or not to add one. In this blog, we’ll go into detail about what a mother-in-law suite entails and the pros and...
Tips for Designing the Best Outdoor Kitchen
Have you decided it’s finally time to put together that outdoor kitchen you’ve always wanted? Think of the get-together and birthday parties you’ll have and all the memories you’ll make. We probably don’t need to convince you since you’ve always known an outdoor kitchen was in your future, but we do want to give you a few of our best tips from us...
Tips for Building Your First Custom Home
Congratulations! You’ve decided to build your first custom home. Choosing to go the custom route and not the spec home route is a huge decision, and you can finally put that behind you. The road ahead is still long, but this is where the real fun begins! When you choose Secure Built, you have a great team alongside you to help every step of the...
Unique Features to Consider When Building a Custom Home
The process of building a custom home can oftentimes be overwhelming because there are so many decisions to make. From the layout, size and design to the smaller details like color schemes, receptacle locations, and lighting, the features you decide to add in your custom home will be there for years to come. Building a custom home gives you a...