Products We Love for Beach Homes

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Building homes along the Jersey Shore can present many different obstacles than when you are building inland.  From the weather to the salt and sand, homes along the water need to be built with products and materials that can stand the test of time and environment.  If you are planning to build your custom home…

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Enjoy Next Memorial Day in Your New Custom Home on LBI

Extend Your Summer on Long Beach Island

Memorial Day 2016 has come and gone, the “unofficial start to summer” on Long Beach Island and beach towns around New Jersey. Soaking up the sun, being outdoors and having fun is what summer at the New Jersey shore is all about.  Parties and barbeque food for the holiday is a must-do on everyone’s list,…

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What’s Trending for New Home Designs in 2016

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If you are thinking of building a new custom home and want to know what the latest trends for design and function are this year, look no further!  2016 is proving to be a tremendous year for custom home design trends. From kitchens to baths, and everything in between we know what’s trending for new…

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A Custom Homebuyer’s Guide To Molding

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One of the things we hear most often from homebuyers is that new homes built today don’t have the character of older homes because new homes don’t come with molding. We don’t know what builders these buyers are talking to, but every home built by Stonehenge comes with crown molding (except in the secondary bedrooms)…

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The Importance of the Punch-Out Process in a New Custom Home

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Many custom builders offer their homebuyers the opportunity for “walk-through” meetings during the construction process. One of the most important of those meetings is the pre-closing walk-through, which can take from 1-3 hours, and provides the buyer an opportunity to ensure their home is in perfect condition prior to closing. Before this important walk-through your…

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Exterior Lighting for Custom Homes on LBI

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We spend so much time designing homes, selecting finishes, and making the interior beautiful that we sometimes miss a great opportunity for the outside of the home: exterior lighting. Everyone knows that there should be lighting at the front door and exterior weatherproof outlets, but it deserves a bit more love when it comes to…

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