At Morgan Taylor Homes, we are committed to delivering thoughtfully designed homes in locations that offer lasting value, natural beauty, and long-term potential. Today, we are proud to highlight two exciting residential developments positioned in two of Arizona’s most promising emerging markets: Cordes Lakes and Lake Powell. Cordes Lakes, Arizona – Affordable Living in a […]
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Most of the good things in life happen in your home. Game nights, family dinners, restful Sundays, holiday gatherings, and more. So it’s crucial to ensure that you love the space in which you live. Building a custom home is the best way to accomplish this goal. But this can seem out of reach if
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Don’t judge a book by its cover. We’ve all heard the phrase. And generally, we all try to live by the meaning behind the phrase: don’t judge something based on its outward appearance before you know what’s on the inside. It sounds like a great way to live life. But, unfortunately, it is easier said
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Do any of these scenarios apply to you? You have an aging parent that you would like to keep nearby, your adult children need their own space but aren’t ready to move out on their own, or perhaps you enjoy having friends and family come to visit throughout the year. In any of these cases,
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Home improvements are one of the most beneficial ways to increase your investments. Not only does a well-done renovation improve your home value, but it can also increase the value of your life if you complete the project and still plan to live in the home. The addition of an ADU is one such addition
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Are you thinking to yourself, “I bought land and want to build a house, but what do I do next?” First off, congratulations! You’ve taken the first step towards securing your dream home, and you are now one step closer to move-in day! But, the celebration must be kept to a minimum because you have
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Real estate trends are constantly changing. Sometimes for good and sometimes for bad. One trend on the rise is the addition of Accessory Dwelling Units. However, you may be more familiar with the terms granny flat, in-laws quarters, or a casita. This trend has become popular in recent years and appears to be here to
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Are you in the process of building a home on your own lot and hearing the term “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” being thrown around? Or perhaps, you’re in the process of trying to figure out how to best care for your aging parents and are weighing your housing options, and an “Accessory Dwelling Unit” has
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Buying a house is always a big decision, and for many, it will be the biggest purchase they ever make. So buying a home is not a decision you want to make on a whim or take lightly. Smart buyers will do research about home buying when they begin their search, and even wiser buyers
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As retirement is approaching, you may be beginning to consider your options for where you’d like to settle down in your golden years. Of course, sunny Florida is a popular option, or perhaps a coastal city such as Charleston. But are you ready for the humidity and flat terrain? If not, these locations may not
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When you walk through a home that hasn’t been updated since the 70s, you know it. Wood paneling, upholstered furniture, sunken living rooms, and orange and green velvet are everywhere. These home design trends were all the rage in their time. But unfortunately (or fortunately), they faded out just as fast as they appeared. So
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Your kitchen is the heart and soul of your home. But if modern minimalistic designs like these don’t exactly give you warm and fuzzy feelings, you might find yourself struggling to achieve the cozy kitchen corner of your dreams without compromising on great style. Sound familiar? Then it’s time to embrace the growing rustic kitchen
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Since the start of the pandemic, home construction has gotten crazy. Droves of young buyers have left home and ventured East for new real estate opportunities. Whether from easing building restrictions or the chance to sell their home for a mansion, most pandemic people are considering building. It can be difficult to see these recent
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You and your partner deserve to relax and enjoy the wealth you’ve acquired over the years. Common society is not willing to put in the hard work and dedication you have to acquire funds for a luxury home. This means you have more than enough license to spoil yourself with all the luxurious amenities that
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Whether you’re a workout guru or hopping on a bike for the first time, designing a gym in the garage is a great way to tackle your fitness goals. Gym membership fees can take a toll on your budget, especially if you go to a high-performance gym. It’s very unpredictable whether gyms will close down
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COVID-19 hit parents like a ton of bricks, who didn’t know the drastic lifestyle change that was coming: homeschooling. You did the transition as best as you could, scrambling to the store to pick up bins, binders, and supplies. Becoming a teacher overnight, you adapted and still have to be flexible as the pandemic changes
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RV garages are the craze in Arizona for local vacationers and snowbirds alike. You want to protect your decked-out RV so you can take your family on future trips. But it won’t last as long while exposed to the elements in your backyard or outside your neighborhood home. It can be difficult to find the
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It can be exciting to start with a blank slate when personalizing your home. You can change up the style, toss out outdated decorations, and rearrange the furniture. But it can also be overwhelming to make so many design decisions at once when trying to make everywhere feel cozy. Your family can loathe your current
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It can be difficult to navigate your current home if you have a large family, entertain large groups often, or simply enjoy a spacious floor plan. Some may prefer a more intimate and cozy space, but others are struggling to live each day in a residential space they’ve fallen out of love with. We want
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Is your family beginning to feel cramped in your current home? Sometimes it can feel like you and your kids are stuck inside your four walls and doomed to live without spatial freedom. In some cases, all you may need is to take on custom home addition ideas to make your existing place feel unique
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One of the greatest benefits to building a custom home is that you have the ability to tailor every inch of your unique living areas to your needs. This also means that you can customize your dream home to include ideal spaces for entertaining friends and family in your custom-built luxury home. Designing your new
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While the first-half of 2021 forced people indoors, many found the experience exciting since they had an opportunity to reevaluate their personal living spaces. They found that kitchens, living rooms, and even entire homes were falling behind current interior design trends, which led many to want to start over with their own dream home. It
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It can be daunting for you and your family after you first decide to construct your gorgeous dream home. With a modern kitchen aesthetic that matches natural textiles and other desirable additions, you can picture it in your head. However, it is challenging to begin the process of getting it on paper and into construction.
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Many are swept away by the dazzling houses they see families inhabit on Instagram and have been dreaming of owning their own custom home with special features of their own. From granite countertops and farmhouse wooden floors to marble sink basins and natural textures, families are ecstatic when they decide to build a home for
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While custom home design trends wax and wane, natural beauty remains among them as one of the most popular options. This sentiment rings true for modern interior and exterior living spaces. Many custom designers are incorporating natural textures and other materials into their design studios to give builders key design inspiration as they assemble your
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Custom home construction is an exciting adventure! Getting to choose where you live, what type of house you want and all of the little finishing details truly means your home can be unique to you and your family. But when it comes time to build your custom home, the actual process of making decisions can
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Building your custom dream home is an extremely exciting endeavor! When you’ve been saving up and making plans for any period of time it can be tempting to go all out and opt for every upgrade and perfect finish that you’ve always dreamed of. If that is affordable, then go for it! But sometimes when
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After the unprecedented and stress filled events of the last year, it is no surprise that home trends report that homeowners are looking to implement calming and peaceful features into their homes. After spending greater amounts of time at home, the living room has lost its place as the central focus of the home and
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Your home should be your haven, your place of safety and rest. When building a custom home, you have the unique position of ensuring that your home is truly that. By adding special features and custom safety aspects, you can guarantee that you have peace of mind while living in your new dream home. Below
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Have you made the decision to build your dream home? We can only imagine you are brimming with excitement to select devine paint colors and tile along with unique finishing touches like natural textures that will make the new house feel like your home. Before you are serenaded into design choices, there are a few
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