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Benefits of Hiring a Custom Home Builder

September 13, 2020 3:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Benefits of Hiring a Custom Home Builder

There comes a time when you find yourself living in coastal Florida and you start imagining your dream home. Maybe something with a water view or at least easy water access. Large verandas, porches, and patios that make the most of the climate. Walls of windows, an open airy atmosphere, and the ease of moving... Read More »


GLH Built for All Kinds of Weather

October 27, 2019 8:40 pm Published by Comments Off on GLH Built for All Kinds of Weather

Hurricanes and tropical storms are no laughing matter. As well as the risk they pose to human life, they also pose serious threats to residential and commercial buildings. It’s this damage that often remains long after the storm has blown itself out. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to build homes to survive a... Read More »


GLH Building Process

September 17, 2019 10:35 pm Published by Comments Off on GLH Building Process

For those who have never purchased one of the custom new homes in Atlantic Beach FL, the process may seem daunting. The time, the choices, the costs. Yet when you work with quality builders like Glenn Layton Homes, you skip much of the stress, thanks to their building process that always keeps the customer informed... Read More »


New Smart Home Tech Features Offered by Glenn Layton

July 30, 2019 2:47 pm Published by Comments Off on New Smart Home Tech Features Offered by Glenn Layton

Glenn Layton Homes is a leader in using the latest technology to enhance our new homes in Jackonsville FL. Experience has proven that smart home technology makes homes more functional, comfortable and efficient than they would be without it. Twice a year our company participates in TechHomeX, a home technology expo held in Orlando and... Read More »


GLH’s Open-Book Process

March 9, 2019 5:13 pm Published by Comments Off on GLH’s Open-Book Process

People often love the idea of having a home built just for them, but the stress that goes along with it often stops people from making that choice. In particular, there’s the fear that there will be too many unexpected costs. Sadly, many builders aren’t transparent with their clients, adding to this concern. However, Glenn... Read More »


What You Need to Know About Building a Custom Home in 2018

June 19, 2018 11:30 pm Published by Comments Off on What You Need to Know About Building a Custom Home in 2018

Making the decision to go with a Jacksonville FL home builder to create the custom home of your dreams is an exciting choice. You benefit from getting a home that designed for your personal needs and tastes from the very beginning. It is a process that offers a lot of freedom, but it also requires... Read More »


Community Profile: Even Tide

May 12, 2018 2:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Community Profile: Even Tide

Anyone on the market for custom new homes in Ponte Vedra should look no further than Even Tide community and Glenn Layton Homes. With just 23 estate-sized homesites in one of the most sought-after areas along the Northeast Florida coast, you won’t find a more idyllic place to call home. Plus, by working with Glenn... Read More »


Tropical Decorating Ideas

April 20, 2018 4:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Tropical Decorating Ideas

One of the joys of purchasing one of the Ponte Vedra new homes from Glenn Layton is getting to decorate your stunning coastal home. There are plenty of ways to bring tropical influences into your home without resorting to kitsch, creating instead a more dreamy paradise setting. People who live in coastal areas tend to... Read More »


Why Spring Is Best for Selling Your Home

April 10, 2018 3:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Why Spring Is Best for Selling Your Home

If you’re purchasing one of the beautiful Glenn Layton homes in Jacksonville Beach FL, you probably have another home you need to sell. Fortunately, spring is the best time of year to sell a home. Buyers and sellers are out in force, from March through June, making this the perfect time to put your old... Read More »


This Is a Strong Year for Choosing New Construction

February 11, 2018 4:45 pm Published by Comments Off on This Is a Strong Year for Choosing New Construction

When it comes to new construction, optimism is high across the industry. As a result, a homebuilder in Jacksonville FL like Glenn Layton is expecting 2018 to be a strong year. Combining a positive economy with outstanding home design and construction, it’s little wonder Glenn Layton Homes is expecting a sunny forecast. If you’re currently... Read More »