Florida Homebuilder Centerline Homes | Real Estate Blog

Landscaping and Grading:
There are many areas across the country that contains active soils that can expand and shrink when the soils become wet. It is critical to the success of the home's foundation to keep the soils around the foundation at a consistent moisture content level.

The builder should have provided your yard with a final grade, which is designed to drain your yard and keep excess water away from the foundation. When you landscape, you must maintain this grade, or if you hire a landscaping firm, make sure they also maintain this grade. You can protect the foundation and prevent leaky basements by:

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If you are a first time home buyer and you want to take advantage of the EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLAR tax credit, your time is running out!  You must close on your new home before December 1, 2009!

If you are planning on having a new home built, this process can take between 4 to 6 months.  At Preston Square in Windermere, FL we have some beautiful new inventory homes ready for immediate occupancy, and we have some new inventory just getting started.

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How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in your Home

Have your furnace and gas appliances inspected and maintained by a qualified contractor once a year. This should be done before the start of the heating months.

In addition to professional annual checkups, periodically check your furnace. Look for these things:

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Familiarize yourself with the terms that are used to identify a hurricane.

• A hurricane watch means a hurricane is possible in your area. Be prepared to evacuate. Monitor local radio and television news outlets or listen to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest developments.
• A hurricane warning is when a hurricane is expected in your area. If local authorities advise you to evacuate, leave immediately.
• Hurricanes are classified into five categories based on their wind speed, central pressure, and damage potential. Category Three and higher hurricanes are considered major hurricanes, though Categories One and Two are still extremely dangerous and warrant your full attention.

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Saddle Bridge | Davie Florida Real Estate | Townhomes

Centerline Homes has announced that three brand-new models will officially open at Saddle Bridge on Saturday, May 30th, 2009. This exciting community of 2 & 3 bedroom townhomes with garages is located in Davie Florida.

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