Don Magruder
Local Housing Market Remains Red Hot
The real estate market in Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties remains red hot with high demand and historically low inventories based on...
Don Magruder
- Oct 23, 2021
- 3 min
5 Reasons Why Home Remodeling is About to Boom
The country is currently in a real housing boom due to increased demand and low inventory, but homeowners need to prepare for a boom in...
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Don Magruder
- Oct 16, 2021
- 3 min
Housing Prices to Remain High Despite Lumber Price Declines
Over the summer there has been a massive correction in the lumber and sheathing commodity markets, and although these markets are...
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Don Magruder
- Oct 9, 2021
- 3 min
Hidden Expenses in Construction Projects are Costly
When considering a home repair or construction project, homeowners must decide between hiring a professional to do the work or doing it...
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Don Magruder
- Oct 2, 2021
- 3 min
Shop, Investigate, and Understand Terms When Home Financing
Mortgage money in America continues to have historically low interest as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates low and the investors...
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Don Magruder
- Sep 25, 2021
- 3 min
Embrace Repurposing and Eliminating Waste on Construction Jobsites
The COVID-19 pandemic has been blamed for a lot of supply issues in the construction industry, but there is a systemic underlying issue...
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Don Magruder
- Sep 18, 2021
- 3 min
Be Patient Ordering Windows for Your Home
The new and replacement window market for housing is currently in shambles as COVID-19 labor manufacturing constraints persist, material...
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Don Magruder
- Sep 11, 2021
- 3 min
Gutters, Erosion, and French Drains
The soils in most areas of Central Florida are very sandy which does not allow for much ponding due to very quick percolation to the...
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Don Magruder
- Sep 4, 2021
- 3 min
Lawn Sprinkler Systems Require Know-How
A lawn sprinkler system is one area around the house that many homeowners think they can easily adjust and repair when things go awry. ...
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Don Magruder
- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
The Construction Industry Needs to Adopt Hot Food Mentality
At most better restaurants if a mistake is made on a customer’s meal after the table has been served, the new dish in the kitchen is...
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Don Magruder
- Aug 21, 2021
- 3 min
Local High School Construction Academies Need Help
Four years ago, when the Lake County School System and the Villages Charter High School started making plans to start construction...
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Don Magruder
- Aug 14, 2021
- 3 min
New Green Housing Technology is on the Way
For the last several years, off-the-grid and green housing has been politicized by the political parties as some type of litmus value...
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Don Magruder
- Aug 7, 2021
- 3 min
Licensed Contractor and Permit Offer Homeowner Protections
There are just some homeowners who do not want to follow the rules when it comes to construction projects, however, hiring a licensed...
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Don Magruder
- Jul 31, 2021
- 3 min
Drywall Type and Finishes Vary Per Application
Most homes in Central Florida have drywall finished walls unless your home is from the pre-1980s where builders would use paneling and...
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Don Magruder
- Jul 24, 2021
- 3 min
Pray There Are No Major Hurricanes This Year
Most older Floridians are hurricane veterans that have experienced many major storms, including Hurricane Andrew, Michael, and Ike. ...
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Don Magruder
- Jul 17, 2021
- 3 min
Don’t Get Fooled by Lumber Pricing
The huge runup in lumber pricing in the spring has gotten the attention of homeowners, builders, and subcontractors, and most equate...
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Don Magruder
- Jul 10, 2021
- 3 min
When Home Projects Create More Work
Have you ever set out to do some home repair, maintenance, or project and you have one of the oops moments when you did something that...
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Don Magruder
- Jul 3, 2021
- 3 min
Buy the Right Treated Lumber for Your Next Project
Summer is the time of year that many decks, porches, and docks are restored or built because it is time to enjoy barbecues and the great...
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Don Magruder
- Jun 26, 2021
- 3 min
It’s Just Not Shortages in Lumber and Sheathings
Builders, subcontractors, and consumers have heard a lot about the high prices and shortages in lumber and sheathings, and while those...
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Don Magruder
- Jun 19, 2021
- 3 min
Housing Crisis Not Easily Resolved
I am asked daily, “when will building material prices come down and the housing market get back to normal?” My answer is not well...
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