Cincinnati Builder News & Property Updates

Just because we don’t get hurricanes like our neighbors in the southern states, or tornados as often as they do in the Great Plains, there’s still risk of a bad storm or weather system here in Cincinnati (or anywhere). But is your home prepared in the event of severe, inclement weather? If you remember the tornado that struck Blue Ash in 1999, or the wind storm in 2009 caused by Hurricane Ike, you can understand why it’s very important to have a plan to make sure your home and your family stays safe when the storms roll in. You've put considerable time and finances into your Cincinnati home. A plan for inclement weather doesn’t have to be extensive or expensive, nor does it have to take a lot of time to put it in place. In fact, with just a little bit of time spent checking important areas of your home like your roof, and by having everyday items on hand like flashlights (and batteries),...

Choosing the right house for you and your family is one of the biggest and most important decisions you’ll ever make. Home, they say, is where the heart is. It’s where some of your most memorable moments are made, your refuge and sanctuary, and a gathering place for loved ones.  Buying a home is also one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make -- in both your money and your time. So why not get exactly what you want? Or better yet, why not build a home that exceeds your expectations?  When you choose a custom built home, you can be sure it will suit your needs and elevate your quality of life for a multitude of reasons. Not convinced? Take a look at our top reasons to build a new, custom home. Then, we’ll think you’ll agree that custom homes are the way to go.  You can create a custom floorplan. This is one of the biggest reasons many of our clients have chosen to buil...

Located beyond the bustle of the Queen City (and yet just off major highways), the City of Mason has become a premiere place to build a custom home, and for some very good reasons. Not only are Mason schools top-notch, the city features gorgeous community parks, great restaurants, wonderful shopping, and is in close proximity to excellent hospitals.  With Cincinnati and Dayton nearby, not to mention its reputation as a friendly, diverse city with a small-town feel and all the amenities of a big city, there’s so much to love about Mason. Here’s just five reasons to give Mason a closer look when you’re considering building or buying a home.  Mason schools get an A+ If you’ve got school-aged kids, living in a community with top-notch schools is probably a high priority. Students in Mason are consistently high-performing, which makes sense considering that the student-teacher is ju...

With the recent snow that fell across the city and temps in the low double digits, it may be hard to think about spring gardens. But believe it or not, now is the time to be thinking about your spring and summer landscaping.  Spring bulbs need to be planted when the ground is cool, and while tulip, daffodil and hyacinth bulbs are best planted in fall, if you still have bulbs you’ve been meaning to plant do it now rather than wait until the weather warms up.  Of course, if you had a landscaper, you wouldn’t have to worry about any of this at all. And if you’re like most busy homeowners, while you may love getting your hands dirty in the garden, you may not have the time to dedicate to designing your dream landscape and its constant maintenance.  That’s where landscape designers and companies come in. And luckily, there are a number of reputable, professional ones in Cincinn...