ONCE tired and dated, this Bakers Creek home has been transformed into a custom-made two-storey family haven.

It's a top renovation job and now it has been named as one of the state's best.

Mackay renovation specialist Urban Trend Construction took out top honours at the 2014 Queensland Master Builders Awards in Brisbane in the Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $426,000 to $575,000 category.

Urban Trend Construction business manager Kathryn Ogilvie said the award for their Gorman St renovation project was wonderful recognition.

"The competition in all categories was just jaw-dropping," Mrs Ogilvie said.

The renovation work transformed the once simple three-bedroom brick home into a two-storey, five-bedroom, four-bathroom masterpiece.

It has a clever design and a classy style.

But Urban Trend Construction founder Ken Ogilvie said his business simply made the house "flow".

"A lot of entry-level homes are about cramming in as much stuff (as possible) into a small space, it's done that way from a price point. But we make a house work. We make a house flow."

Mrs Ogilvie believes their renovation work won the award because it was unique.

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Asheville, North Carolina (PRWEB) October 07, 2014

It's always a fine day for a parade, and folks living in Asheville North Carolina or those considering it take this opportunity to heart. It's the chance to tour Asheville home building masterpieces and trend setting construction designs. And what a better way for home builders to showcase the possibilities than to show them all off at one time. The 2014 Asheville Parade of Homes is ready to commence in just a few weeks!

Going on its 33rd anniversary, the 2014 Asheville Parade of Homes is THE event to attend for families interested in relocating to Western North Carolina. On the weekends of October 11-12 and 18-19, 2014 from noon-5 p.m., Featured in this years Parade of Homes are 29 newly constructed homes throughout the Greater Asheville Area ranging in price from the mid 300,000s up to 1 million.

Asheville mountain communities will be bustling with prospects, real estate brokers and the local community touring model and custom homes. The event is hosted by the Asheville Home Builders Association and is lots of fun. Families and retirees will have a variety of home building, design and trend setting decorating ideas to explore during this self-guided tour through Asheville, North Carolina. Featured development companies include Southcliff and Ark Development.

While the 2014 Asheville Parade of Homes sounds like the form of a treasure hunt, it is actually much more. This home showcase gives Baby Boomers and families valuable information about relocation options in Asheville. Attendees can inspect the quality of the home builders in the parade and preview Asheville real estate developments up close. This is the perfect opportunity to bring a list of questions about sub-contracting, building materials, design layouts and how to choose the right homesite while finding the perfect neighborhood in Asheville.

Check out some of the Asheville mountain communities that folks will be able to see during the parade or after:

Biltmore Lake is the hype of Asheville home buyers this year. This 1,500- acre community consists of multiple neighborhoods, 4.2 miles of blissful walking and biking trails and several dedicated parks and fishing areas. A 62-mile lake overlooks the scenic mountain top views, while the additional amenities add a touch of luxury to the astonishing natural terrain. Boomers can spend their time in the community clubhouse, tennis or ball courts with their friends or just relax at home by the fire without a care in the world at Biltmore Lake.

The Ramble at Biltmore Forest is the community retirees are rambling about in North Carolina. This comfortable golf community is just a few miles south of downtown Asheville and is the center of serenity in the mountain woodlands. Enjoy the hiking and biking trails, hand-sewn fire pit and formal gardens with the perfect mountain back drop 24/7. Complete with the Living Well Fitness Center, outdoor amphitheatre and a variety of community parks, The Ramble at Biltmore Forest is a coveted residence for retirement in 2014.

Southcliff is the perfect place for parks and this Asheville mountain community will never be without. Five community parks and six miles of walking trails highlight this neighborhood in Asheville. To add to the excitement, two homesites are featured in the 2014 Parade of Homes the Duermit and Arthurrutenberg models. Both spotlighting special features like 9 vaulted ceilings, custom flooring and covered porches to savor every moment of the scenic mountain landscapes. Southcliff and its homes are the ideal example of natural beauty in Asheville.

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove will sweep retirees off their feet with its charm. This 1,500-acre gated community is a dream for any retiree seeking luxury in the middle of a the mountain tops. An 18-hole Jack Nicklaus championship golf course and 19,700 sq. ft. clubhouse will occupy the athletes and social butterflies of the family. The outdoor and indoor heated swimming pools, four lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and six miles of hiking trails will keep anyone busy throughout the day. Add in the elegant Tudor-style architecture, elegant Walnut Cove Tavern and charming town in the center of the community, and it will make anyone fall in love. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove will romance Baby Boomers into retirement as soon as they enter the gates.

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Asheville October 2014 Parade of Homes Includes Homes in Stunning Mountain Communities

NO. 1 :Mike Osgood & Son

Address:48 Eastman Road, Laconia, 03246

Home Type:Custom Hybrid Single Family Log Home

Total Square Feet:5,278

Bedrooms:4; Baths:3 1/2

Selling Price:Not For Sale

Website:newhampshireloghomes.com. Contact:603-986-5277

The Wailing Loon Lodge on Lake Winnisquam is a custom hybrid single-family home that is accented with many timbers and built to Energy Star standards with many energy saving features.This energy efficient home features an ICF foundation, a geothermal heating and cooling system, radiant heating in the lower level, an upgraded insulation package and many other exciting features.This custom lakeside home was designed to maximize the view of the lake and enjoyment of water activities.

Directions: From Interstate 93 and Route 104 take Meredith Center Road to Eastman Road Turn right on Eastman Road and follow to Lake where it makes a 90-degree turn to the right which is Eastman Shore Road North The home is about 300 yards after this turn on the left From Laconia take Meredith Center Road to Eastman Road, turn left and follow directions above From Route 106 take Meredith Center Road, turn left onto Eastman Road and follow directions

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A true leader in the local building industry, Richard Cook has been committed to custom building since he started remodeling homes in 1974. A longtime member and past president of the Northwest Indiana Home Builders Association (HBA), he was one of the first to become a Certified Green Professional through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) program, which was introduced in 2008.

Our ultimate goal has always been to provide a home that is equally as beautiful as it is comfortable, he says. Many people dont realize that you can incorporate green, energy-conscious building practices that improve comfort while reducing gas and electric consumption without significantly driving up the cost of construction by making the right choices.

As the companys list of clients grew, it wasnt long before a handful of them asked Cook Builders to design and build their next home. As a result, the company earned a stellar reputation for building high-end custom homes throughout Northwest Indiana.

Then, as they focused more and more on new construction, Rich Cook and his hand-selected team of homebuilding experts were honored to be the builder of choice for their clients friends and families. The best part, according to Cook, is the fact that every home is custom, including the companys more affordable homes.

People like new homes - its still the American dream, he says. We work hard with and for our homeowners, and it seems to work out well for everyone. The fact that we are able to build such a wide range of homes for people with such varying incomes is an indicator of that fact.

Just as Cook Builders remains steadfast in its commitment to build homes that are beautiful, solid and efficient, Rich Cook is dedicated to maintaining an open line of communication with each client.

As a true custom home builder, we go the extra mile to meet all the unique needs of every individual client, Cook explained. Building a home can be a pretty daunting process, especially if youre doing it for the first time. Were finding our new online portal that shows whats going on at every point to be a very big help. It guides our homeowners along, every step of the way, and once they see that screen full of big green checks, its a huge relief.

Currently building luxury homes in Munster (Community Estates), Crown Point (Ellendale Farm and Feather Rock) and St. John (Three Springs and Lake Hills), Cook Builders is also in the process of completing an entire street in Dyers Emerald Crossing.

I would have to say we are busier than we ever have been right now, Cook says. We have a model open from 12-4pm on Saturday and Sunday in Emerald Crossing where we can build a completely custom home starting in the $250s (maintenance-free cottage homes start in the $220s).

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The Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana recently revealed they will be going back to a traditional single-site Parade of Homes next summer and introduced Valparaisos Brigata Hills as the host site. This popular annual consumer event gives people interested in building or buying a new home the opportunity to interact with the areas top experts in the field.

The Parade of Homes typically showcases high-end designer homes, so Brigata Hills is an ideal setting for the HBA to once again feature the latest design and decorating trends, as well as new and sustainable building techniques and leading edge home technologies, Dawn Collins, who along with Aaron Collins is broker/owner of Valparaisos Century 21 Executive Realty, says. We are definitely looking forward to being a part of this prestigious event.

Offering exceptionally gracious living, Brigata Hills is ideally situated on the west/northwest side of Valparaiso at the intersection of 500 N and Froberg Road, just five minutes from the citys lively downtown. Reminiscent of the rolling Tuscan hills, this exclusive enclave of generous home sites and exquisite custom-built luxury homes radiates timeless appeal.

Brigata Hills offers a lifetime of privacy and distinction with an open rural feel, mature trees and impeccable landscape, Collins added. We are proud to be the marketers of choice for this development and have forged key partnerships with a number of the areas top builders, including Sommers Construction and Charlson Custom Homes, both preferred builders in Brigata Hills, among others including Sterling Homes in Sand Creek, Sunshine Homes in Sagamore and Cornerstone Construction in Edgewood.

In order to serve such a broad client base, the team at Century 21 Executive Realty is first and foremost devoted to serving the needs of buyers and sellers throughout Northwest Indiana. That starts with real-time, experience-based market knowledge and a 24/7 dedication to meeting all of their unique needs.

Like Brigata Hills, the Century 21 Executive brand identity is on the luxury side of the business with people expecting a high-end approach to customer service, and we are dedicated to delivering that every minute of the day, Collins added. We are extremely focused on immediate responsiveness both over the phone and internet. Our state-of-the-art Valparaiso office is driven by technology with a personalized team approach to customer service.

Along with a seasoned staff of brokers and agents, Century 21 Executive Realty also offers in-house Title through Fidelity and in-house lending.

We take pride in going the extra mile, making Century 21 Executive a one stop Real Estate shop, Collins says. Our promise to you is smarter, bolder, faster. My team lives and works in this community. Not only are we real estate experts, we are committed to making a difference through our widespread participation and the many leadership roles we have held in a variety of charitable giving and civic organizations.

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Panoramic views of Mt. Laguna, Point Loma, downtown San Diego and the Coronado Bridge.

Handcrafted luxury Bordered by oak trees over 100 years old, this magnificent estate overlooks El Capitan. In fact, the dedication of the dam took place under the oak tree that is near the homes fire pit. While the panoramic views of Mt. Laguna to the east and Pont Loma, downtown San Diego and the Coronado Bridge to the west are stunning, they are far from the only highlight of this home. Handcrafted by premiere luxury builders Emilio and Sons, every detail was custom-designed, from the French limestone flooring (indoors and out), to the Italian textured stucco finish on all interior and exterior walls, all the way up to the sandblasted Douglas fir ceiling beams. The owners who built the home excavated boulders from the site and placed them around the vanishing-edge pool, patio and driveway. Two water storage tanks connect to a well to water the landscaping which is primarily drought-tolerant plants fitting with the natural beauty of the site. A magnificent three-bedroom estate sits on the edge of Cleveland National Forest, with panoramic views of Mt. Laguna, Point Loma, Downtown San Diego and the Coronado Bridge. Take in breathtaking sunrises from the vanishing edge pool or Jacuzzi! Its perfect for entertaining with gas barbecue and fire pit, along with parking for guests. All 3.5 acres are beautifully landscaped, mostly with drought-tolerant plants that get water from the fully-functioning well. The home features floor-to ceiling sliding glass doors, built in wet bar with storage for wine and spirits, integrated stereo system and custom design work. For more information, text RE140043822 to 56654. The custom, unique details in this gorgeous home will delight you; the panoramic views will leave you speechless.

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