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WATCH: Building A Concrete Pool For A Luxury Home
With every luxury home comes an amazing pool and outdoor living area. Building a concrete pool involves several key steps. First, the desired area is excavated, and the ground is leveled. Steel reinforcing bars (rebar) are then laid out in a grid...
It’s Not Just Building Homes It’s About Building Relationships
For over 25 years in Marco Island and Naples, Florida, RK Reiman hasn't just built homes; we've forged lasting relationships. Every home we construct represents a deeply personal dream, and we understand the immense trust our clients place in us....
How To Save On Taxes When Buying, Building, or Selling A Home
In the world of real estate, taxes can quickly become a significant expense for buyers, builders, and sellers. Fortunately, there are ways to save money on taxes with proper planning and expert advice. In this episode of The Real Build, tax expert...
Marco Island Custom Home Tour
Welcome to our 1044 Cottonwood Court final custom home tour. This home features three bedrooms, three and a half baths, a den, custom cabinetry, unique tile details, custom closets, outdoor living areas, and so much more. This home is 2900 square...
What To Look For When Buying A Waterfront Lot
Are you dreaming of owning a waterfront property and building your dream home on it? It's an exciting prospect, but before you dive in, there are a few things you should consider. Here are seven important factors we at RK Reiman like to keep in...
How Its Built – Why We Use Pilings
Pilings are critical to the foundation of almost every home we build at R.K. Reiman Construction. Not many people know their purpose. So I wanted to explain why we build on top of pilings here in Southwest Florida.
How Its Built – Stucco Siding
Today we are talking about stucco. Yes, stucco the mixture made of cement, sand, water, and a dash of lime. In southwest Florida majority of homes have stucco on the exterior which can be done in a few different ways. But for this house, we chose...
341 Seabreeze Drive Custom Home Update
Welcome to 341 Seabreeze Drive. If you like concrete and steel, this structural masterpiece is for you! The home offers 4745 SF of living area, four bedrooms, 5.5 baths with 1st level garage. This house sits in Marco Islands private Hideaway Beach...
Cost Plus Versus Fixed Price
In this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to hit on a topic that I face daily—fixed cost projects versus cost-plus projects. We, as custom builders, prefer cost plus. But there are many people that question it. I wanted to explain a few pros and...
The Real Build Episode 90. Is The Real Estate And Home Building Market On The Edge Of A Collapse?
In this episode of The Real Build, I had the opportunity to speak with real estate professional Liza Florida. I was excited to have Liza on the show because Liza specializes in residential real estate, specialized assets,
This Is The Ocean Pearl Farewell Tour
The Ocean Pearl Model was one of R.K. Reiman Construction's most successful model homes to date. This fantastic custom home won four major awards for its Meticulous design and detail throughout. I wanted to take you on one last tour of this...
What To Look For When Buying A Lot On Marco Island
For those of you thinking about buying an empty lot in Marco Island or Naples, here are a few things you need to consider. 1. Seawalls - Do they need to be replaced? This can be a significant expense but also a negotiating tool. 2. Dirt/fill amount...
The Real Build 42. This Is Why Having A Real Estate And Construction Lawyer Is Crucial
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Shawn Yesner, owner of Yesner Law. Shawn and I discussed real estate and construction law and what people need to look for, whether they are purchasing property, building a new home,
20 Things To Look For Before Building A New Home
I wanted to point out things that people need to look for before building a new home. I recently took potential clients around to other builder's model homes in my area. It was a learning experience for me because I got to see what my competition...
The Real Build 39. From Being Broke to Becoming A Successful New Real Estate Agent.
In this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to chat with Cole McCarter. Cole is a real estate agent with Ohlig Group Realty in Dallas, Texas. We talked about all things within the real estate industry. But most importantly, we...
Use Technology To Streamline The Build Process
A builder needs to make the building process as easy as possible for every client. Most builders don't even know that there is technology out in the market that can help streamline the process. It can take care of every aspect of a project. A...
445 North Barfield Drive January Update
We are getting to the end of this amazing build and are ready to unveil our finished product. In this update, you will see landscape, appliances installed, lighting installed, and more. 445 N Barfield Drive will be R.K. Reiman Constructions' new...
Working Smarter And Environmentally Friendly To Provide Top Plumbing Services
In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Andrew Aranda, co-owner of Pure Plumbing with his wife Alexis Aranda in Las Vegas, Nevada. Andrew owns one of the fastest-growing plumbing companies in Las Vegas. He strives to deliver...
17. Let’s Talk Wholesaling. Why Wholesaling A Property Can Be A Better Real Estate Solution
In this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Matt Garabedian, the CEO of Matt Buys Houses, which is a real estate solutions company out of Fresno, California. They are a family-owned business and focus on helping homeowners find solutions for...
The State of The Economy With Andy Dane Carter
With the media constantly talking about a potential market slow down are they actually causing the market to dive? I sat down with top real estate investor and entrepreneur Andy Dane Carter to discuss the state of the market.