The Difference Between a Custom Home and a Spec Home
Choosing the perfect forever home is one of the biggest decisions you make in a lifetime. To begin with, you’ll probably choose between a custom home or spec, or speculative home. It’s critical to understand the difference and how your budget, style and personality will influence your decision. The team at Secure Built understands they can be a...
Simple Fall Décor Ideas for Your Home
There is just something about fall that makes your home feel a little cozier, smell a little sweeter, and look absolutely adorable. Decorating for fall means those rich, dark colors, plaid patterns, and all things pumpkin. Before you head out to your nearest crafts store and spend your next paycheck on fall décor, take a look at some of these...
What is The Cost of Living in Ocala Florida?
Horses on every corner, oak trees with years of history behind each branch, and a touch of seasons that make living here absolutely ideal. Ocala is a beautiful city located in North Central Florida. It is a beautiful town full of lots of character and in a perfect location in the state. Being centrally located means you are just a couple hours...
Top Trends in Counter-Top Materials
There are so many ways to decorate your kitchen! One of the main things people look at when they walk in your kitchen is your counter tops. Not just what is on them, but what material they are made from. Who knew there were so many options to choose from when deciding what kind of counter-top you want! From a colorful quartz to a reclaimed wood,...
5 Questions to Ask When Buying New Construction
So, you are planning on buying new construction! You can start to imagine the family dinners and kids and dog playing in the yard. As you set off on this somewhat stressful but exciting journey, there are some things to need to ask your builder. Remember that no question is a stupid question, and these are things that need to be clarified for...
Marion County Land Prices: The Cost of Land near Ocala, FL
In Marion County, you can build your custom dream home in the suburbs, a custom horse ranch on the skirts of Ocala, or a custom multifamily home near Downtown Ocala. The four major towns/cities in Marion County are Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, and McIntosh. Table Of Contents: Land Prices Land Buying Tips Greater Ocala Land Prices:...
Custom Rustic Homes in Central Florida
Rustic homes are all the rage right now. Everyone is in love with that worn, farmhouse look with a modern feel. And who can blame them? Farmhouse is a beautiful trend that has a timeless feel. Rustic farmhouse homes are meant to be warm and comforting, and that is what we do best down here! Secure Built builds some of the most stunning custom...
What is a 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW) ?
When you are building a new home, you are bound to have a lot of questions; specifically, regarding warranties that the builders give. There are several warranties for things in your home that you can look into, but the most important is a home buyers’ warranty. If you are granted one of these, do you know exactly how long each aspect is going to...
What’s the Best Floor Plan for a Family
Every family will have a different idea of what works best for them. If your family consists of you, your spouse and your four fur babies, you will want a different floor plan than if you had two twin toddlers. The way they we live our lives can truly be seen in the way our house is presented. So, let’s talk about you! What kinds of things do...
Build or Buy: Benefits of Building Your Own Custom Home
Are you debating whether you want to build or buy your next home? Here are some benefits as to why building your own custom home could be the best option for you. You are in Control Doesn’t it feel good knowing that you are calling all the shots? Starting with the initial meeting, you have a say in each step of this journey. First, let’s take a...
How to Enjoy Central Florida Like a Local
The beaches in Florida are truly beautiful, but that’s not all there is to this picturesque Sunshine State! One of the best parts (in our humble opinion) is the uniqueness and overall culture of central Florida. There are amazing things to see outside, hidden treasures awaiting, and awesome food all over! So how do you navigate Central Florida...
The Top Things to Do Near Marion County, Florida!
Marion County, Florida is a place like no other. Situated prominently in Central Florida, not only is it central to all of the larger areas in the area ( here's looking at you Walt Disney World) , but it is also loaded with things to do and see itself. With something for everyone from families with young kids, to nature enthusiasts, horse lovers...
How To Get Farmhouse Style in Your Home
Unless you have been living under a rock , I'm sure you know how immensely popular Farmhouse Style has become over the past few years. Made even more popular by Joanna Gaines, everyone is now clamoring to their local stores on the hunt for farmhouse and rustic pieces to complete their homes. All white everything, shiplap galore, milk glass and...
Popular Home Features
Popular Home Features When we begin the process of working with a customer on designing their new home, most have at least some ideas of what popular home features are important to them when we build their home. These features are things they’ve typically researched on the internet (like Houzz and Pinterest,) or they have seen looking at a...
Custom Garages
Custom Garages We’re often asked here at Secure Built what is the best and most cost-effective way to have additional vehicle storage on my new home. Today, many people have a need for more garage storage because they have more people living at home, they have hobbies that take up a lot more room, or they have toys like cars, boats, and off-road...