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Mixed metals – it’s a now common phrase in home design, and fortunately, there is a lot of good information available to homeowners who want to make design choices that will stand the test of time.
The Florida elms, palms, bald cypress, and flowering dogwoods that adorn the homes in Gainesville offer more than just beauty. All that greenery also increases your home’s energy efficiency and saves you money on your electric bill.
We are so proud of the GW Homes Team and Community as we continue to recover from the challenges brought on by the global pandemic.
In the middle of winter, even in a temperate climate like Gainesville, we can start to miss the freshness of green grass and plants in our environment. There’s a way to bring that fresh feeling indoors, and that’s with indoor plants! There are several varieties that look beautiful, help to clean the indoor air of pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene, and are also safe for children and pets. Although the air purification rate of plants may be too slow to make an immediate difference, every little bit helps, especially when they’re also making your space more beautiful. Your local … » Learn More about Indoor Plants and Outdoor Trails
The New Year always brings a sense of fresh and new, and this year GW Homes is on trend with new cabinet colors. Natural hues such as Sherwin Williams’ Retreat and Iron Ore evoke outdoor settings that bring a sense of calm. These colors as well as a new natural White Oak wood cabinet material are now available for your consideration as you plan your new GW Homes project. Check out our Plan Your Home page on our website to visualize available color combinations, explore homes with virtual tours, view floor plan options and more. Your new GW Home will … » Learn More about Designing Your Dream Home – On Trend Cabinet Colors for the New Year
The 2021 holiday season is upon us, and it’s feeling a bit more like a pre-pandemic celebration. People are planning holiday travel, sometimes to see family for the first time since Christmas of 2019. If the last year taught us anything, it is that tomorrow is never promised and we’re all looking to this holiday season and the New Year with a renewed appreciation for our families and our blessings. After a socially distanced Christmas last year, many families are ready to start celebrating, and people are starting their preparations even earlier. In some parts of the country, it may … » Learn More about Keeping Christ in Christmas – Even in Your Christmas Decor
We at GW Homes can reflect on 2021 with much gratitude for our blessings amid the challenges we have all been facing over the course of the pandemic. With thanks to our loyal and patient clients, GW Homes has been able to continue our tradition of family-focused home building. At GW Homes, we strive to be more than just a home builder. We take our mission very seriously – to glorify God by building today for a better tomorrow. This includes a steadfast commitment to excellence in customer service, streamlining the home building and buying process, using only the highest … » Learn More about Gratitude Changes Everything
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time when I can’t help but pause and reflect on my health journey. As a website designer and member of the GW Homes marketing team, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 34 years old and am proud to say that I persevered through two surgeries, four rounds of chemo, and a seemingly endless barrage of doctor’s appointments and proactive preventative treatments to emerge “cancer free!” Even though we caught it early, it was an arduous journey. But the community of women diagnosed with breast cancer is incredibly strong and … » Learn More about Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Survivor, Laura Rabell, Speaks on Proactive Health and Understanding Your Cancer Risk
GW Homes is a proud supporter of the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and North Florida.
As Gainesville’s trusted home builder for more than 50 years, we are proud of our reputation in the community for building Smarter Homes for Thoughtful People. We meticulously craft our process and aim to work with the most qualified team members and vendors who share our companywide dedication to excellence throughout every department of our company – from sales & marketing to design, pre-construction, construction, closing, warranty service, operations, executive leadership, and more. This month, we’d like to highlight the hard work and dedication of our pre-construction team with a special welcome to our new Project Coordinator, Julie Endres. Julie … » Learn More about How Our Pre-Construction Team Lays the Foundation for Success, Well Before Any Concrete is Poured
