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With the economy in a super weird place right now, many young people feel like they won’t ever be able to afford to have a place to call their own. Home prices rose over 20% in March alone, compared to the year before, and it can feel like owning even a house or an apartment is a pipe dream. But that won’t stop us from daydreaming about the perfect properties.
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Exterior circular areas make this home plan intriguing and unique. The great room continues the circular pattern and shares a see through gas fireplace with the neighboring den. The open kitchen and dining area make entertaining a snap. A open deck for barbecuing plus a screened deck off the back give this home even more unique appeal. Upstairs, the master bedroom shares the curved wall from the great room below. Each of the three other bedrooms are complete with either a private or shared attached bathroom. A large bonus space awaits your creative touch! Added Bonus: This house plan comes complete with an optional finished lower floor featuring a large recreation room and attached screened porch that is perfect for those gatherings that include indoor and outdoor activities.
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This stunning Mediterranean home plan comes complete with a magnificent stair rotunda and a residential elevator that accesses all three levels. Lanais and balconies can be found on all levels with an outdoor kitchen on the second level, for your enjoyment. The curved staircase offers a stunning view of all the levels, with its three-story ceiling. Four bedrooms will hold all your family and friends in comfort. Get away from it all in your luxurious master suite with its tray ceiling and two private balconies. The master bath is enormous with a soaking tub that backs up to a double entry shower. This home plan is pure luxury with columns, special ceiling treatments and built-ins. The maximum ridge height is to the roof line, not the decorative element on the top.
