VB Homes Receives Guildmaster Award For Customer Satisfaction

GuildQuality® Incorporated, producer of customer satisfaction survey software for real estate and building professionals nationwide, recently recognized VB Homes as a Guildmaster Homebuilder.

To earn the Guildmaster designation at least 70% of a homebuilder’s customer base must complete a GuildQuality satisfaction survey, and at least 90% of those who respond must indicate that they would recommend their builder to others. Award winners, such as VB Homes, have continually demonstrated their ability to consistently deliver an exceptional customer experience.
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Spring Fling for the Home

What’s the perfect reward for all that spring cleaning? Celebration of National Decorating Month, of course!

April scours bring fresh flowers – and colorful vases, rejuvenated furniture, art refreshed and a sensory rebirth of favorite spaces.
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Regional kitchen tour cooks up inspiration while helping causes

Peggy Ettel knew what she faced. She’d stood close by as her friend, Denise, another Virginia Beach wife and mother, succumbed to cancer.

Yet she “never would have thought in a million years” that a tiny lump discovered upon self-examination, three months after a clear mammogram, would bring her to the same agonizing crossroad.

But Ettel had arrived early. She’d recognized signs: months of fatigue and “not feeling myself,” she said.
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Some ‘do-it-yourself’ projects should be left to the pros

I’M A BIG FAN OF HGTV and am continually amazed by how many different types of home-improvement shows it produces.
It’s clear I’m not the only fan of those types of shows, and others like me are interested in maintaining and increasing the value of their homes.
While watching these shows-specifically the “do-it yourself” programs-I find it interesting how simple they portray the work of trained, experienced craftsmen and professional remodelers.
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Beach business right at home with idea of new design center

Drive by the new VB Homes Design Center on Laskin Road and you may think you’ve passed a house.
That’s how the company’s partners- Chris Ettel, Todd Savage, and Chancey Walker- designed it to be.
“It looks like a home rather than an office building. We purposely did that to showcase what we do: custom homes and renovations,” Ettel said.
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What does your home’s curb appeal say about the interior, too?

AS THE SAYING goes, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” However, when it comes to your home, the exterior appeal is usually a good indication of the interior condition. Making simple exterior renovations can dramatically enhance the value of your home. The first thing you must do to enhance curb appeal is the hardest: Become an objective observer. Really take a step back and look at your house. What is your first impression? What do you see first? Or, better yet, ask a professional remodeler or architect with an objective view to take a look at your home and give you an honest list of potential improvements.
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Ready for renovations?

It seems like there's never a good time to renovate your home, but sometimes you have to do it. Whether you need more room, or you want to make some upgrades. But the question is: how do you pick the right contractor?
Chris Ettel of the Tidewater Builder's Association joined us with a few helpful tips this morning.
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Now is a good time to remodel

“There has never been a better time in recent history to remodel your home.”
Sounds like a pretty bold statement, so let’s look at some important facts that support this opinion.
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7 Steps for Remodeling

It all begins with a dream. Gourmet kitchen. Cathedral ceilings. Luxurious bathroom. Room-sized closets.

It's one thing to know you want to remodel; but, it's another thing to know how to do it correctly. Whether you want to make simple changes in one room of your home, or you are dreaming of transforming your entire house into a dream of a lifetime, the process can be enjoyable and trouble-free -- if you take the time to plan ahead.
Here are some suggestions on steps to take to ensure a successful remodeling experience...
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Planning ahead is key to remodeling success

WHETHER YOU WANT to make simple changes in one room or dream of transforming your entire home, the remodeling process can be enjoyable and trouble-free-if you take the time to plan ahead.
Knowing what you want and knowing your budget are keys to a smooth process. Make a list of rooms you want to alter and the reasons for those changes. Cut pictures out of magazines to get an idea of the look you want, or talk with other homeowners who have completed home renovation projects.
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