Cincinnati Builder News & Property Updates

When it comes to building a custom home, there are several steps to take even before the first shovel breaks the ground. Custom home building requires planning, planning and – you guessed it – more planning.  No place is more important than home, maybe now more than ever, and the more you plan in the pre-construction phase, the more confident you’ll be knowing you’re on your way to living in the home of your dreams.  Below are the important steps to take when you’re in the early part of the custom home building process. And whether you’re just starting to think about what your new home may look like or ready to talk floor plans - get excited, because this may be the most fun and inspiring part of it all.  What does your dream home look like?  Before anything else, it’s essential to think about your personal tastes and unique aesthetic. Your custom built home should be...

The magnolias are blooming and daffodils seem to be everywhere. This can only mean one thing: spring has arrived. It feels good to finally see the sunshine again, especially as we sit tight at home, keeping healthy as we wait for the all clear to roam freely about the planet again.  If you need a break from the news and something to do during your mandatory staycation, might we suggest a little landscaping? Just think: by the time things take a turn for the better (and don’t worry – they will), you could have a gorgeous yard to enjoy.  Landscaping is a wonderful way to get creative and destress, and there’s no green thumb required. Below are our tips for easy and effective home landscaping.  Choose the right flowers and foliage -  This is essential and requires a little research. First, you’ll need to consider the light in the space where you’ll be planting. And you’l...

Your home should be a haven for health and well-being; a place to recharge after a long day, where you can feel your best. Since we spend up to 80 percent of our time in our home, it’s essential that it’s a healthy one, with clean air, features that keep you and your loved ones safe, and elements that help you feel less stressed.  Choosing a custom home built by a LEED certified builder is one of the best things you can do to for you and your family’s health. That’s because LEED certified homes are crafted using the safest building materials of the highest quality for clean air and energy efficiency.  If you live in a LEED certified home, you’ve taken the biggest step forward when it comes to healthy home living, but there are some simple things you can do to reinforce your home’s health and help it go the extra mile.  From using the latest technology in the kitchen, to ad...

As soon as you arrive in The Village of Indian Hill, you know you are in a special place. It is apparent by well-preserved forests, gorgeous wooded roads and sceneic trails and incredibly diverse home architecture.  Indian Hill is also home to the Peterloon Estate, a rich and important part of Cincinnati history, as well as The Meadows at Peterloon, Indian Hill’s newest community that Classic Living Homes is very proud to a part of.  The history of the Peterloon Estate John. J. Emery built the beautiful Peterloon Estate in 1928 for his wife and family. As the principal developer of Carew Tower, you could say he knew a thing or two about development. In addition to Carew Tower - which at the time was the tallest building west of the Alleghenies - Emery’s real estate firm was also responsible for the Terrance Plaza Hotel that featured artwork commissioned by renowned artists incl...