December 2008/January 2009 Issue

Orlando New Homes and Communities Magazine and Guide


FEATURE
REMODEL Orlando Digital Magazine
We spotlight addition projects by area pros as well as how to remodel your closet and improve storage.

DEPARTMENTS
'Fix Housing First' Could Spur Recovery
The Fix Housing First coalition is urging enhancements to the current $7,500 homebuyer tax credit and to provide below-market 30-year fixed-rate mortgages for home purchases.

Profile: Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper, recently installed as the 2009 President of the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando.

Sun Rising in Central Florida New Homes
Local builders and developers in Central Florida embrace sustainable solar energy in new-home communities.

Take Note: New-Home Community and Builder News
New-home communities, model openings and builder news across Central Florida.

REMODEL
How to Make the Most of What You've Got
No matter how large our homes are, we always seem to lament that we just don't have enough room.

Order From Chaos
A closet or pantry redo makes an ideal holiday gift.

Remodel Spotlight: Additions
Some of the region's top remodelers increase square footage and functionality in these Central Florida homes.

REMODEL Trends
We asked some of the area's top remodelers and lighting designers to talk about some of their favorite new lighting products.