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Trends in Style and Design in Southwest Florida: Indoor/Outdoor Space
ByJames July 8, 2016January 6, 2023

Trends in Style and Design in Southwest Florida: Indoor/Outdoor Space In Southwest Florida, we are currently seeing a trend toward coastal, West Indies, and Old Florida style architecture and design, moving away from the more ornate Mediterranean design that had previously dominated. Most of the luxury new construction I appraise favors including lots of indoor/outdoor…

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Ask An Appraiser: What is an overbuild?
ByJames June 23, 2016January 6, 2023

Ask An Appraiser: What is an overbuild? When is a million dollar home not a million dollar home? When it’s in a $200,000 dollar neighborhood! You can put rainforest granite in both of your laundry rooms (don’t laugh, I’ve seen this!), build a three story addition behind your humble ranch starter home, and hire landscapers to…

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