Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) February 25, 2015

mRELEVANCE, LLC announces the launch of a new website http://www.stevekarleconstruction.com for luxury custom homes builder, Steve Karle Construction. The new site is responsive and was designed to be search engine friendly. Since its January launch, website traffic has improved greatly with a 64-percent increase in organic traffic. Not only is traffic at an all time high, but bounce rate has decreased and time on site has increased. The site boasts beautiful imagery and a sleek modern design. It is a great place for home buyers to explore for a new luxury custom home by Steve Karle Construction.

Highlights of the new website include an easy-to-use quick links section where visitors can click through to learn more about the builder, find new luxury custom homes, view a photo gallery, read about the building process, browse through recent news and easily find a contact form.

The mRELEVANCE web development team integrated new features on the front and back ends of the site providing overall improvement in many areas. Steve Karle Constructions website has improved in three main areas since its launch: mobile friendliness, dynamic data utilization, and search engine optimization, explained David Stiles, mRELEVANCE web development team leader. The site is fully responsive now, so the user experience is greatly enhanced for phone and tablet users, continued Stiles. With more customers searching websites on the go, mobile-friendly access is valuable and necessary. Another important feature of the website is its ability to capture leads.

Tamara LaRock, designer for Steve Karle Construction is very pleased with mRELEVANCEs web development team for the website and in general. The two things we appreciate the most about working with the mRELEVANCE team is how responsive they are to their clients, and how well they know and understand the building industry, said Tamara LaRock, designer for Steve Karle Construction. We know if we contact them we will hear back from them that day. We also appreciate the value of their team understanding what will be effective marketing for residential contractors and home builders.

For more information on web development, visit http://www.MarketingRELEVANCE.com. To find a luxury custom home from Steve Karle Construction, go to http://www.stevekarleconstruction.com.

About Steve Karle Construction, LLC Steve Karle Construction is a luxury custom homes builder in the Cartersville, Ga area. Offering homes that range from $400,000 to $1.5 million, Steve has earned a reputation for constructing well-built homes in environments that capture the breathtaking views of the North Georgia Mountains and Lake Allatoona. Throughout the years, Steve Karle Construction, LLC has earned a solid reputation in being a leader in building high quality, luxury custom homes. It is a hands-on building company with a wealth of knowledge in the fields of construction, building management, and quality control. For more information on Steve Karle Construction, visit http://www.SteveKarleConstruction.com or call 770-540-9774.

About Marketing RELEVANCE mRELEVANCE, LLC creates relevant marketing and communications that reach audiences with focused and strategic messages. Through technology, web development and creative content, messages are delivered to target markets to encourage customer action and interaction. With offices in Atlanta and Chicago, mRELEVANCE can connect your company with buyers and build relevant relationships nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.marketingRELEVANCE.com. Like us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/mRELEVANCE, Follow us on Twitter at @mRELEVANCE or call 770-383-3360 or 847-259-7312.

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Beaufort, South Carolina (PRWEB) February 24, 2015

Another wonderful chapter is unfolding at one of the happiest communities to live on the peaceful Sea Islands of South Carolina. The Lowcountry is known for its scenic marsh, sparkling bodies of water and for the elegant architecture found in the nearby communities. Coosaw Point located on Ladys Island is one of our favorites and is a waterfront community full of grace and southern hospitality.

On Thursday Feb. 26, 2015, Coosaw Point is hosting a 'VIP Invitation Only' event to introduce the collection of new K Hovnanian Homes and events will continue into the weekend. One of the acclaimed custom home builders South Carolina has partnered with Allison Ramsey Architects to build six new homes in this gorgeous waterfront community. Allison Ramsey Architects are known for creating sustainable timeless designs. National home builder, K Hovnanian Homes, has in place high performance standards for energy- and resource-efficient technologies. The new homes at Coosaw Point have expansive front porches, sprawling kitchens, open floorplans, detached garages with apartment lofts - all finished with exceptional designer finishes. The model home, The Mulberry, will be unveiled during the celebration events.

On Saturday Feb. 28, 2015, everyone can explore the homes at Coosaw Point and attend fun home design and decorating workshops. Visitors to the Sea Islands of South Carolina can also see up close how this Lowcountry community is thriving and sense what their lives could be like living in a K Hovnanian home at Coosaw Point.

Guests attending the VIP Invitation Only and public event will have a chance to meet the award-winning builder and developer of Coosaw Point. Folks will learn the latest in new home building ideas from the K Hovnanian Homes team an established national homebuilding company since 1959. Integrity, dependability, leadership and value is their motto, and it shows. From new cottage homes to extravagant estates, K. Hovnanian team strive for excellence, and the homes at Coosaw Point will compliment their portfolio.

Coosaw Point is the place to be for retirees and families of all ages interested in relocating to the Sea Islands of South Carolina. Just 5 minutes from the heart of downtown Beaufort lies Coosaw Point. Its hard to find a better location. This waterfront community is the epitome of perfection with upscale amenities and gorgeous landscapes. The 11,000 square foot riverfront clubhouse is an extension of residents homes and has a resort-style swimming pool, kids water feature and fitness center. Add-in the lakeside pavilion, authentic crab shack and community parks, and this neighborhood on Lady's Island will please the whole family.

Activities like fishing, boating and oyster roasts are regular events for the residents of Coosaw Point. Social clubs and organizations are as welcoming as the architecture of K Hovnanians new cottage homes. For those relocating to coastal South Carolina, Coosaw Point is a friendly community folks wouldnt want to miss exploring before purchasing property.

Find out how wonderful the next chapter of life can be living at Coosaw Point and meet one of the award winning custom home builders South Carolina. Beeline to Beaufort South Carolina this weekend.

For an information package, call Coosaw Point direct at 843.522.0041.

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Be sure to head down to the Adams Center this weekend for the 11th annual Missoula Building Industry Associations Home Show for Homeowners. Vendors will be showcasing products and services in advance of springs anticipated building season, giving homeowners an opportunity to see what is available before their yards begin to green up.

The Home Show offers a great opportunity to see hundreds of home products, building experts and professional services all under one roof. The show brings together customers and members of the building industry.

While the weather in Missoula this time of year is not always conducive to home improvement projects, this is the perfect time to begin thinking about what you want to accomplish in the weeks and months ahead. Whether youre building a home, planning a remodel or simply looking to retrofit new solutions into your current home, the Home Show has a vendor for any project.

Looking to sell? The show features real estate and property management firms, and appraisal specialists that can help identify solutions to maximizing sales.

DIY or fixer-upper project? Painting, roofing, gutters, siding, lighting, windows, and efficient heating and cooling systems are all examples of projects homeowners take on to increase their homes value. Vendors who rent the equipment you need to complete your project will also be on hand to answer questions and present their products.

Continuing Sunday, check out the Style Your Space booth presented by the Living Room for ideas on how you can re-imagine your favorite room. Or Ask-A-Pro two booths dedicated for you to ask an industry expert how best to accomplish that plan, retool a workspace or repair a family heirloom that has been collecting dust in the attic for the past five years. Removing the sales aspect allows people to have straightforward conversations about common problems homeowners encounter.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, 15 percent of the economy is in the homebuilding industry. Last year, more than 1,400 building permits were issued by the city of Missoulas Development Services for a total construction value exceeding $82 million. The Home Show features a number of builders who specialize in custom homebuilding. Banks and other professional services also participate. A number of retail stores will be featured, including Boyce Lumber, Freds Appliance and Murdochs. Nonprofits as well as government entities like the Montana Board of Housing and Department of Labor also have a presence.

Bring your plans, ideas or just start dreaming about how you can make your home yours. The two-day event is brought to you by MBIAs gold key sponsors, First Security Bank and BMC West. The show started Saturday and continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Adams Center on the University of Montana campus. Tickets are $5 at the door and children younger than 12 get in for free. Visit buildmissoula.com for a list of participating vendors, tips on remodels, qualified home experts and more information. Also visit griztix.com for tickets!

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Developer Rick Bell recently broke ground on The Azuria, a $7.4 million Southwest Ranches home being built on "spec," without a buyer in place.

The 12,500-square-foot property is planned for more than two acres in Landmark Ranch Estates the only gated community in the town south of Weston. Bell, head of Landmark Custom Homes, is working with Affiniti Architects and Shuster Design Associates. They expect to complete construction in late 2016.

The contemporary two-story home will have floor-to-ceiling walls of glass, six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two half-baths, a six-car garage and fountains out front. It also will have a one-bedroom guest house.

Bell sold a $5.5 million spec home in Southwest Ranches last year.

"That home sold when the drywall was complete halfway through construction," Bell said Monday. "There was almost no marketing. That gave us the confidence that our decision-making was correct."

Speculative, or "spec," building disappeared during South Florida's housing downturn, but it's slowly returning now that the market has recovered. It will be more prevalent this year because of a severe shortage of land for production homebuilding, particularly in Broward County, said Scott Worley, president of the Gold Coast Builders Association, an industry trade group serving Broward and Palm Beach counties.

"It's always less risky when you build a home after you have it sold," Worley said. "But [spec building] is a model that a lot of small, regional builders are using. As long as the housing market is strong, you'll see it."

Bell says he has built dozens of spec homes in South Florida over the past 25 years. In 2013, with the market bouncing back from the six-year bust, Bell announced plans to build a 24,000-square-foot spec home in Southwest Ranches.

He named the property Palazzo Paradiso and started work on designs that included eight bedrooms, a meditation garden, koi pond and a full-sized sports court for tennis and basketball. Bell ultimately decided to postpone construction because he felt the $10 million price tag may have been too ambitious, though he said he still plans to build it eventually.

Most spec building occurs near the coast on waterfront lots, but Bell insists it's ideal for southwest Broward because of the lack of competition there. He expects the buyer pool to include entrepreneurs, professional athletes and chief executives.

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By Halsell Builders | Published on 02.17.2015 3:14 p.m.

Halsell Builders of Santa Maria is pleased to announce Mitch Massey has joined the team as director of sales/marketing/communications.

As an organization we are in a tremendous growth mode and the opportunity to add someone of Mitchs marketing strength and his positive reputation on the Central Coast is a perfect fit for our vision, said Joe Halsell, CEO of Halsell Builders.

Massey, who is well known for being a former TV sportscaster in the region and then led the marketing department for 14 years at Heritage Oaks Bank, will be responsible for leading the companys sales, marketing and brand strategies.

I am so fortunate to have this opportunity to be joining a team whose family roots are deeply rooted on the Central Coast, Massey said. "We have the ability each day to build something that will support a communitys economic and social vitality."

Named the 2014 Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association, Halsell Builders projects range from building custom and residential homes, wineries, commercial parks and remodels.

Its an exciting time to be building on the Central Coast because the need is there for all scopes of development and building," Halsell said, "and Mitchs talents will help us take full advantage of these opportunities.

Click here to see some of Halsell Builders' new home development projects.

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As Scott and Andrea Stritzke contemplated a move to the Dane County area from their two-dog home in Des Moines, Iowa, the question of whether to build new or buy an existing home was deceptively simple.

The couple had searched the available home inventory, which remains limited as the market continues its slow recovery, and couldnt find what they wanted, making new construction to meet their needs a logical choice.

But the home also couldnt be too close a fit, they were warned, if they hoped to re-sell it easily one day.

Ive seen some homes that are so custom-built that it really has to be sold to someone who is just like (the original owners), and maybe one other person out there, said Michelle Ames, a Keller Williams agent whos helping the Stritzkes with their new home, to be designed and built by Mount Horeb builder Jim Campbell.

Make sure you build a new house for you and what you need, but at the same time, you cant make it so specific that you wont be able to re-sell the house, Ames tells all her buyer clients. Then youve spent a lot of money that youre never going to see again.

Campbell also offered advice as he helped the couple decide how to position the planned four-bedroom, ranch-style home with a finished basement on a 6.5-acre, wooded site between two valleys south of Belleville.

Its just a really pretty area, said Andrea Stritzke, a lawyer whos been living in a rented Madison townhouse since September, when she started working for a local insurance company. We wanted a house that would fit well with the land and accommodate our lifestyle. We have two dogs and no kids.

Campbell said designing a house so it complements the surrounding landscape is his No. 1 duty as a builder, while working with clients who arent open to the push-and-pull of sharing ideas is his biggest deal-breaker.

Its really in the first 30 seconds you know if youre going to get along or not, Campbell said. Our process is just so personal. I tell people its like a marriage: if it doesnt start off good, its never going to get better.

More broadly, Campbell and other industry sources warned potential buyers to be ready to pay more to build a new home, after material costs rose sharply over the past year and building activity increased since 2012.

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Fernandina Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 12, 2015

Arthur Rutenberg Homes is pleased to announce that Plantation Housing Corp., an independent franchisee of Arthur Rutenberg Homes, has opened a new fully furnished and professionally decorated Arthur Rutenberg Homes luxury custom model home, the St. Thomas, in Fernandina Beach on Ameilia Island.

The St. Thomas is Arthur Rutenberg Homes newest custom luxury model home in Florida. The two-story home features 3364 square feet of inside living area, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 half-bath, and a den and bonus room as standard features.

The St. Thomas is Arthur Rutenberg Homes newest fully furnished Arthur Rutenberg Homes model built in Fernandina Beach. This model home offers a spacious and open floor plan with a California Contemporary theme. The home features a spacious covered lanai & cabana, with an outdoor kitchen. This home is perfect for family get togethers or for entertaining friends. Guests and residents can view the ocean from one of the two front decks.

The home features an expansive great room-kitchen-casual dining room combination ideal for accommodating family and friends. This great room designed home features a glass wall with 10' tall 20' wide stacking sliding glass doors which brings the outdoors in and provides an open airy feeling. The huge gourmet kitchen features a 6' x 10' center island with under-counter seating and a pass through window to the lanai. This kitchen has GE stainless steel appliances, custom wood cabinetry, and a decorative tile backsplash.

On the lanai there is a casual sitting and dining area open to the outdoor kitchen complete with stainless grill and granite top, sink and refrigerator.

The first level also includes the luxurious Master Suite with a stand-alone tub, his and her vanities, a great walk in shower, plus his and her custom closet. There is an extra large den and a guest suite with full shower bath.

The second level opens up to a spacious bonus room with game table, wet bar and a media area. French doors lead to the covered balcony which overlook the ocean. The second floor guest suite could be a 2nd master with a king size bed, double vanities, huge walk in closet and ocean view.

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Buyers interested in purchasing affordable new homes have far fewer selections than they did just a few years ago, a new study shows.

The number of new Orlando-area homes priced at $150,000 or less shrank to just 282 during the fourth quarter. Three years earlier, buyers had triple the offerings in that range, according to research firm MetroStudy. While construction has eased off lower-priced homes, it has ramped up on the high end. New homes priced at more than $500,000 ballooned to 637 during the fourth quarter from 112 three yearsearlier.

And housing starts in the Metro Orlando area's most popular price range $250,000 to $299,000 have quadrupled during the last three years.

"I think what you're seeing is a shift," said Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Pulte Homes in Orlando. Builders are no longer able to pick up the deals on property that had languished following the 2007 housing bust and was then sold off at a discount by lenders, he added.

What is not increasing much are Central Florida wages. The region's median income increased 1.2 percent to $56,193 in December from a year earlier, according to the federal government. Even though price increases for new homes were unavailable, existing home price for the core Orlando market increased 6 percent during the last year.

The price growth has forced builders to move away from first-time buyers and chase a pool of move-up buyers. Housing starts for last year were pretty flat from 2013, according to the MetroStudy report. The firm researches new-housing permits, starts and occupancy.

Builders facing a trio of higher land costs, reinstated impact fees, and rising labor prices have been able to tap out-of-market buyers. Buyers from higher-priced markets in the North have been able to sell their homes for a profit that they are willing to use as a down payment, Strickler said, as well as international buyers.

One factor softening the blow of fast-rising prices is that interest rates continue to be at historically low levels, which keeps monthly payments more affordable, said Anthony Crocco, regional director for MetroStudy. In December, interest rates on a 30-year mortgage were 3.86 percent.

Fast-rising land prices have also started to slow a building spree in Winter Park, where custom builders have razed dozens and dozens of old houses in recent years in order to build new ones. Winter Park infill lots are quickly becoming so pricey that builders are seeking individual lots to other neighborhoods.

"In Winter Park ZIP codes, the market is softening because of price growth but you will see a push out to College Park, Colonialtown, and Lake Eola Heights," Crocco said.

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