It seems that the faster that you keep up with the latest, state-of-the-art technology, the faster technology changes.  Builders both nationally and locally in St .Tammany Parish are learning very quickly that they either have to stay abreast of their knowledge of high-techn options and accessories for the new homes that they build, or they may lose potential home buying clients.  At Ron Lee Homes, there is a constant stream of education and educational courses

and seminars that are offered by the National Association of Home Builders, and both Ron Lee and Nancy Lee of Ron Lee Homes continually are attending these classes and courses in order to stay on the cutting edge of building technology.

Informational articles are also helpful to advise and inform both builders and home buyers alike about the latest trends in technology and how these trends affect the real estate market.  Below is a list of up and coming products that are being offered as high-tech accessories or necessities for new homes being built.

1. Lighting by Bluetooth: Technology has advanced so much that you can now build a network throughout your home where all of your lighting and light switches are on what is called a mesh network.  Each part of the network works off a node that “talks” to the other parts of the network, and the network can be accessed through Bluetooth and any smart device.  When using this network, you can install a new light switch by sticking a new plate to the wall by using double-sided tape if you would like.

2. Talk to Your Home: As you may or may not already know, there is technology out there that makes it so that you can control your thermostat, alarm system, lighting system, and garage door openers by using a smart device like a smart phone, tablet, or pad.  The systems are already “wired” or networked together and you can access them by using an app. The newest technology makes it so that you can use a language processor like Siri to “talk” to your home.  You simply speak the commands into your smart device, and then that device talks to the systems in your home.

3. Low Power Wifi: This is a fairly new development on the market . The idea behind this device which is a super long-lasting “battery” that has Wifi capability, is that it will “retrofit” existing features of your home which use batteries and turn them into “smart devices.”  One of the examples of this product is called the Roost.  The Roost is installed in your smoke detectors, and if smoke is detected, it sends a notification to your smart device.  This is just one of the many ways that such a device could be used to retrofit existing appliances and features of your home.

With technology moving, it seems sometimes, faster than the speed of light, it is the goal of Ron Lee Homes to stay on top of the latest trends and to be able to troubleshoot solutions to make the technology in the new custom home that you build with us user friendly for you and your family.  Contact Us Today to discuss your technology needs.  Call 985-626-7619 or E-mail Info@RonLeeHomes.com.

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Covington Three Rivers Art Festival

Columbia Street
Covington, LA 70434

November 15 – 16, 2014

10:00AM – 5:00PM both days

Arts and crafts demonstrations,
music, food and lots of activities just for kids.

Free Admission

For More Information, Call 985 -871-4141 .

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Third Annual Pontchartrain Film Festival

Slidell Little Theatre
2024 Nellie Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458

November 7- 9, 2014

See Schedule for Times.

The three-day festival transforms the 200-seat community
theatre into a neighborhood movie theatre – complete with
popcorn, sweets and refreshments.

$5 single event / $10 All Film Pass / $25 All Access Pass (includes workshop)

For More Information, Call 985- 285-2739 .

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St. Tammany Parish Home Builders Association
Education Class – Health Reform

When: Thursday, November 6, 2014
9:00 am – 11:00 am

Where: Home Builders Association
28603 Krentel Rd.
Lacombe, LA 70445

What: Click Here for More Information.

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Business Appreciation Luncheon – Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Where: St. Tammany West Chamber Office
610 Hollycrest Boulevard
Covington, LA

When: Friday, November 14, 2014
8:00 am – 9:00 am

 

Fees/Admission

free, chamber members
$20, non-chamber members

 

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Registrations are non-refundable unless canceled at least 24 hours in advance. Please leave a message if calling after hours or send an email to info@sttammanychamber.org. A “no show” is obligated to pay the full event fee.

Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3008.

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Joint Business After Hours with East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce

Where: Eagan Insurance Agency, LLC
763 Highway 190 East Service Road
Covington, LA 70433

When:
Thursday, November 20, 2014

4:30 – 6:30 pm

Fees/Admission

$8 members (Early Bird Discount until May 8)
$10 members
$20 non-members

Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3008

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B2B

Where: Chamber Office
610 Hollycrest Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433

When: Thursday, November 13, 2014
8:00 – 9:00 am

Fees/Admission
Free for Members Only
Business-to-Business is open to 25 – 30 attendees.

Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3002.

Floorplan design is the most essential part of the home building process, and Ron Lee Homes takes great care and pride in offering unique, beautiful semi-custom and fully custom floorplan designs for our clients.  Ron Lee has been009_mls designing and building state-of-the art new homes in St. Tammany Parish for over 20 years.  His hands-on approach to his projects has not only exponentially increased his knowledge of home building techniques that are both technology savvy and energy efficient but also stylish and elegantly beautiful.  He has found that even the smallest details such as matching tile choices for flooring and backsplashes as well as crown molding and built-in cabinetry trim selections can create a stunning display of craftsmanship and workmanship in the homes that he builds.

With this standard in mind, Ron Lee Homes has recently hired Cheryl Murphy, a design specialist who worked for many years with Floor to Ceiling off of Florida Street in Mandeville, Louisiana.  The purpose of adding her to the team at Ron Lee Homes is so that we can offer an even more specialized design service experience for our customers 003_mlswhile they are building their home with us, or if they have an individual remodeling or renovation project that they need handled.  Many people may have heard of making “selections” during the home building process.  Some builders offer minimal selections such as carpeting colors, tile design choices, paint colors, siding colors, etc.  For the homes built with Ron Lee Homes, our custom home design process can be extensive, and the choice of selections can be “dizzying.”  That is where Cheryl Murphy will take over and make the process of navigating the selection choices a more manageable and pleasant experience for the custom home building part of her job.

With her background at Floor to Ceiling, Cheryl was a designer who helped home buyers, renovators, and remodelors find the perfect selections for their kitchen, bath, cabinetry, and flooring.  From wood styles and colors, to kitchen cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, and appliances, to flooring choices, Cheryl will use her instinctive design skills to help clients choose the perfect blend of color, textures, and styles to make their project the very best that it can be both architecturally as well as aesthetically.  In addition to the construction aspects of the renovation and remodeling projects, Cheryl also excels at helping her clients choose accessories such as bathroom furniture, rugs, floor coverings, blinds, drapes, and other window treatments, and even specific requests such as wall art, sculptures, and stand-alone pieces.  Lighting packages are also a specialty of Cheryl Murphy’s design skills.  She can help clients completely change the look and feel of the room that they are remodeling by completely changing the lighting scheme throughout.

So, whether you are building and designing your home with us as a semi-custom or custom home project, or you have a smaller remodeling or renovation project, you will have the expert assistance of Cheryl Murphy with Ron Lee Homes to help you make the perfect selections for you and your project.  For More Information About Renovations and Remodeling by Ron Lee Homes, Call 985-626-7619 or E-mail Info@RonLeeHomes.com.

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Business Appreciation Luncheon – Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Where: Clarion Inn and Suites Conference Center
501 N. Hwy 190
Covington, LA

When: Wednesday, November 19,2014
11:30am – 1pm

 

Fees/Admission

$30 members (before November 6)
$35 members (after November 6)
$45 non-members
$390 reserved table for 8

 

 

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Registrations are non-refundable unless canceled at least 24 hours in advance. Please leave a message if calling after hours or send an email to info@sttammanychamber.org. A “no show” is obligated to pay the full event fee.

Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3008.

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B2B

Where: Chamber Office
610 Hollycrest Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433

When: Wednesday, November 12, 2014
8:00 – 9:00 am

Fees/Admission
Free for Members Only
Business-to-Business is open to 25 – 30 attendees.

Click Here for More Information or Call 985-273-3002.