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Wounded Army Veteran Presented with a New Home at the Armed Forces Bowl
The weather was dreary and cool but the mood was warm and bright. Football fans from all over gathered at Gerald J. Ford Stadium to watch The Army Knights play the SMU Mustangs in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. They came to see a football game (and what a great game it was), but [...]
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History of Land
The United States has faced multiple land expansions throughout its storied history. Land has always been cherished, a legacy worth one’s life and blood in previous centuries. · In 1783, under the Treaty of Paris, Great Britain defined the borders of the United States. · In 1803 the United States conducted the Louisiana Purchase, acquiring a massive [...]
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Happy New Year from Bluegreen Communities
It’s that time of year again, where we gather with friends and family to reminisce about the fond memories of the past 12 months, and dream about what the future will bring. At Bluegreen Communities, we feel very lucky to have had one of our best years yet, and that’s why we’re happy and hopeful to ring in [...]
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Operation FINALLY HOME and Bluegreen Communities to Surprise Veteran Family at Armed Forces Bowl
A wounded war veteran and his family will get a special holiday surprise at this year’s Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at SMU on Thursday, December 30. They will learn that they have been selected to receive land and a custom-built home through Operation FINALLY HOME. The mortgage-free home will be located at The Bridges [...]
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Statistics about Land
Have you ever wondered how much land is for sale in the United States, or who owns most of the land? Have you ever thought about just how big the United States really is? Have you ever considered just how many different kinds of land are available in the U.S.? We have some answers for [...]
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The Worst “Home Improvements”
Imagine that you build your dream home, customizing it exactly as you want, with all of the features and amenities that you’ve been dreaming of. Then one day, the time comes that you really need to sell it. And you discover, much to your surprise, that apparently no one else in your market shares your [...]
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Things to Do in the South that are Absolutely Free
Photo Courtesy of the Houston Chronicle Southern Living recently published an article highlighting the top things to do in the South that are free of charge. Surprising to some, there were hundreds of exciting festivals, museums, tours and much, much more that won’t cost you a dime. Here, we’ve broken down some of the tried-and-true happenings [...]
Posted in Activities, Bluegreen Communities, Bryan College Station, Dallas Fort Worth, Gunter, Havenwood, Houston, King Oaks, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Sanctuary Cove, TX, Texas, The Bridges at Preston Crossings, The Reserve at SugarTree, Vintage Oaks, chapel ridge, the bridges |
The Best Home Improvements
When you’re custom building your dream home, you have so many different aspects you need to consider. Perhaps one of the most important is whether the features you’re installing in your new home are actually worth what they’ll cost you. While some home improvements may seem like a great idea at the time, it’s also [...]
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How Long Does Homebuilding Take?
After you buy a home site in one of our master-planned communities, most people would rather start building sooner rather than later. So, you may be wondering, once we begin building, how long will the whole process last? Well, that all depends. Multiple moving parts factor in to your projections: Square footage, special features and finishes, [...]
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How to Budget for Your Dream Home: Part Two
In our last post we discussed four major factors you should consider when building your dream home. Today we’ll follow up with a few more things to think about that play a vital role as you begin your planning. · The shape of your home. Homes based on squared designs, or on combinations of rectangles, cost [...]
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