Rey Homes Blog
Welcome to our blog for everything Rey Homes! From new model plans, new constructions, and photo shoots to the current color trends, home designs, and local news, you can find everything you need to know through our blog.
Getting to know your new neighborhood
Moving to a new community is so exciting but it can also be tough when you are moving to a new city or neighborhood. How do you find your place in this new community? Sometimes meeting people can be quite intimidating. Meeting new friends and people is often the...
7 Tips For Choosing A Rocking Chair
Do you sometimes find yourself wishing that your favorite TV chair was also a rocking chair? Is there a new baby in the family that you wish you can sing to sleep in your arms while sitting comfortably yourself? Does your idea of unwinding after a long day?s work...
Who?s home is it anyway?
When couples set out to buy a new home, they are often faced with the question of who?s name or names should be listed on the mortgage and title. It can be said that many will want a 50/50 split of the asset for equal ownership. But how do you know that a 50/50 split...
10 Things To Put On Your Kitchen Countertop
Doesn?t matter if you have a small boutique kitchen or a chef?s paradise, here are 10 items you can display on your countertop to keep your kitchen looking stylish and organized.? Coffee Station If your counter is small, use a base, like a tray, to put all your coffee...
Celebrate the winter holiday with local activities around Central Florida
Central Florida doesn?t boast sub-zero temperatures, but there are still plenty of holiday activities to get you in the festive mood. From ice-skating to singing trees to dazzling light displays, Central Florida has an abundance of family-friendly winter...
Welcome home Army veterans Ayana and Dave Powell
Months after construction began, the Powell family received the keys to their new home from Alex, Isabel and Tony Rey Sr. We first posted about the Powell family earlier this year when they were one of six families selected to be the recipient of a home from Heroes?...
Ideas for Celebrating Halloween in Central Florida this Fall
While temperatures are rarely cooler in Orlando, Fall is an amazing season to celebrate in Central Florida. Locals can experience festivals, spooky thrills and more! Halloween themed events run a full 10 weeks. Like any holiday celebrated in Orlando, Halloween is no...
10 Tips for Smarter Moving
Quick tips that will make your transition from old home to new home as stress-free as possible. 1.Plan your getaway? Not your ideal vacation but find your favorite overnight bag for your essentials. Remember to pack everything you will need for the next 24 hours....
Hurricane safety: Preparing for Irma
As Hurricane Irma gears up to impact the Florida coast, the team over at Rey Homes looks to ensuring the safety of our valued homeowners, our team, and all properties we help enhance. We do so by cleaning up all the on-going construction areas, and following the news...
4th of July Celebrations
Summer months really fly by! We are now approaching the start of July, which brings us to Independence Day celebrations. July 4th has been celebrated as a federal holiday since 1941, but has been recognized as our Independence Day since 1776, when the Declaration of...
How to Prepare Your New Home for a Baby
Moving into a new home has become common for?families that are expecting a baby. Preparing for a new member of the family sometimes means moving into a home that has the space for a nursery. Here are some tips and things to consider when you are moving into a new home...
Summer Fun!
Summertime means fun for kids, but for parents it can be stressful keeping active kids busy! Here are some fun activities for your family to participate in this summer that won?t break the bank. Take a bike ride around the neighborhood with the family! It is a...
Energy Saving Tips
As we move into the heart of the summer, it can be difficult to find the balance between staying comfortable in your home and being energy efficient. If you are looking for tips on ways to trim your energy usage and cut your spending, check out these tips that range...
Appraisals – How your new home is valued from your lenders prospective
For those looking to finance their new home construction, they will find that lenders can assess the value of your property through an appraisal or a valuation. While the valuation is a calculated figure of your home?s worth depending on construction costs, land value...
How to Finance Your New Home
For first time homebuyers, financing will always be at the top of the list of important steps to take. Homebuyers can enjoy a myriad of options when it comes to financing their new home but it is important to choose the one that is right for your budget and for the...
Rey Homes takes on climate change
At Rey Homes we are aware of our current need to move forward towards greener, more energy efficient materials in order to preserve our environment and fight back the effects of man-made pollution. That is why we have taken steps to ensure that our homes play as...
How to Pick the Right Realtor for You
Picking a realtor?that works for you can be difficult. Your agent will be responsible for walking you through your home buying process, from finding the home of your dreams to managing the financial and contractual aspects, which is why we understand how sensitive...
5 Awesome VillaSol Features You’ll Fall In Love With
Our VillaSol community is one of Kissimmee?s premier Mediterranean-style new home communities. VillaSol boasts plenty of features that will make current and future homeowners feel like they are in a town of their own. Here are some of the few features that make...