UPDATE! New Home Spotlight: The Broadmoor, Lot 132 Pablo Creek Reserve

Construction is progressing well at lot 132 PCR and we anticipate completion of this beautiful 3,900 sq. ft. home to be early October.  I have included a couple of update photographs of this home so you can see the home taking shape.  Just to refresh, the home 4 Bed 4.5 Baths, Swimming Pool with Spa, Gourmet Kitchen featuring state of the art Thermador appliances, and an Outdoor Kitchen.  At a list price of $919,900 you simply won't find a better deal in Pablo Creek Reserve.  Contact Vikki Stockton today (904)992-0383.

In-Law Suites: Room of the Future?

In today's economy, families are searching for any way possible to live more efficiently and "downsize" with comfort.  In the past few months, we have noticed an increased desire from our customers to design "In Law" spaces in their homes to accommodate a future parent either full or part-time.  In general, our customers have sought something more than just a spacious guest room with en suite bath.  They have wanted living space and in some cases a small kitchenette.  At Dostie Homes, we have begun to ask ourselves if this is a trend purely symptomatic of our current market or if people are moving toward this living arrangement.

We are curious to know from you the public if you have considered this approach and would be interested in a builder who was pre-planning for these types of rooms.  What would be important to you or your parent in this space?  How big does it need to be?  Would you want it attached to your home or detached with a breezeway connecting back to the main house?

Please respond to this post!!  Your feedback is critical to Dostie building the very best homes in the market today and in the future.  Thank you for your time and thoughts.

New Home Spotlight: The Claremont, Lot 6 The Village at Hood Landing

The Claremont is 2,676 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths.  A classic open floor plan boasting both a large Family room and Sunroom privatized with French doors.  The Kitchen is wonderfully appointed with 42" Maple Cabinets and Granite Counter Tops and 2 Island units!  Kohler Faucets and Stainless Steel appliances round out this kitchen fit for any family chef.  The spacious Master Bedroom and Bath make for a welcoming retreat with a soaker tub, large shower and his and hers vanities with solid surface Elustra tops.  An oversized Covered Lanai and private backyard will have you enjoying the outdoors this Fall.

Dostie Homes and its sister company Kingsouth Construction, Inc. present this fantastic new home in the heart of Mandarin.  The Village at Hood Landing is a one of a kind 12 home site neighborhood located on Hood Landing Road approximately one half mile from Old St. Augustine Road.  With the community nearing completion, this is one of only a few chances left get into this community.

All this for the low price of $314,900!!!  You simply can't pass up this deal.  Contact Bob Toback our Sales Associate today at (904)268-3533.

Building Product Showcase: Control 4 Technology

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This week we are focusing on technology in the home.  As in every phase of life, technology is becoming a more integral part every day and we learn to adapt.  In most cases, technology makes living more efficient and more comfortable.  New Homes today are more sophisticated than ever and at Dostie Homes we are featuring Control 4 Technology in our home packages.

Control 4 brings the functions of your home right to your fingertips anywhere in the world through your cell phone service or Wi-Fi.  From your smart phone, I Pad, or remote computer you can turn lights on and off, adjust your thermostat, view security cameras, or even lock and unlock doors.  All of the surround sound for your home is a click away and synced right to your I Tunes account.

Right now, we have two homes under construction, Lot 1 Glen Kernan and Lot 132 Pablo Creek Reserve, that will feature some of the Control 4 technology options.  Both homes are equipped with a brand new I Pad to control your system, and our technology concierge, Atlantic Home Technologies, will install and set up your service on your other smart devices as well.

Control 4 and a host of other reasons are why we believe that you simply cannot find a better value that a Dostie Home.  Come see us today and test drive this new technology for yourself!

Building Product Showcase: James Hardie Building Products

This week we are highlighting James Hardie Building Products.  About two weeks ago, Chris and Sam got to travel to Dallas as guests of James Hardie to tour their manufacturing plant in Cleburne, TX.  Included in this update are some shots from outside the plant and from and installation demo that further explained the best practices for using their products.  "Hardie Board" or "Hardie Siding" as it is known by many consumers, is the industry leader in Fiber-Cement building products.  They produce a variety of lap-siding, panel siding, exterior trim and soffit and cornice material.  Different from their competitiors, Hardie uses Sillica instead of Fly Ash in the composition of its products which enables the products to have a greater consistency of strength throughout each piece of material.  The big push of the trip was a product called Color Plus. James Hardie is the sole producer of Factory Painted siding and trim materials and it carries a 15 year warranty on the life of its colors.  We have not had the chance to use this product yet, though we are pricing it for a couple of homes we have coming online soon.  A special thanks to Chris Cazzolli, our local James Hardie rep, and the rest of the gang that hosted us.  The trip was first class and an excellent learning opportunity for us to help deliver the very best homes we can to you, the customer.  If you buy a Dostie Home with an exterior siding elevation, you can bet it will be built with James Hardie Building Products.

Chris and Sam at the Plant... (We were not permitted to photograph anything inside the Plant)

 It's not exactly the Ford Rouge Plant, but they do bring the raw materials in these containers...

And the finished product comes out the other side

James Hardie Color Plus

Installation Demo

The Hardie Test House in front of the plant serves as a product display as well as a Science Lab so the company can chart and track the performance of their different products over time.

Hardie recommends a variety of different tools and components to offer the best installation possible.  This Diablo saw blade is the preferred blade for cutting the fiber cement products.

New Home Spotlight: The Victoria, Lot 21 Sebastian Square at Palencia

This is an absolute must see if you are looking to purchase a home in St. Johns County.  Located on a preserve lot with gorgeous lake views in the prestigious Golf Course Community, Palencia, this 3180 sq. ft. home is a great buy for the growing family or retiree who needs a little extra square footage.  There are 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths and a 3 Car Garage.  The Family Room and Flex Room at the rear of the home both open onto the expansive lanai which is tailor made for entertaining.  Quality Upgraded Cabinetry, Wood Floors throughout the main living areas, Crown Molding and Granite Counter Tops are just a few of the well appointed features in this home.  Tour this home today with your agent or Contact Beverly Smith with the Legends of Real Estate at 904-993-4202 to set up a showing.  This home is offered at $494,900.  

Westward Ho!

Sam and Chris are off to Dallas this week to tour the James Hardie Manufacturing Plant in Cleburne, Texas to see the latest products this company has to offer.  James Hardie manufactures cementitious siding, exterior trim, and cornice material.  The trip will cover not only new products as well as proper installation methods direct from the manufacturer.  Dostie Homes has proudly installed James Hardie products for a number of years and we are excited for this opportunity.  Check us out later in the week for picture updates of the trip.

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