How Marnie Custom Homes became an award-winning business

Issue 130 - 2023

Main interview A detailed perspective from one of homebuilding ’ s most successful entrepreneurs

Technology trends Sequoya Cross outlines the importance of backup power in modern homes

Landsea Homes Read about how the Florida division pioneers sustainable living

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Hello and welcome to our final issue for 2023 ! Setting aside the subsequent geopolitical challenges and the remnants of Covid-19 , we have had the pleasure of featuring some exquisite homes , and December is no exception .

Turn to page 8 where Manny Angelo Varas shares some thought-provoking insight into ultra-luxury homebuilding for our main interview . Having worked with some impressive clients – Lil Wayne and Jeff Bezos ’ parents to name a few – Manny outlines his secret to curating gorgeous spaces . Speaking of gorgeous , Divco Custom Homes has earned a reputation for exceptional design and build , and you can read all about how its done on page 44 .

Finally , I ’ d like to extend my gratitude to our readers and those who have featured in these pages this year . We love sharing these stories and look forward to showcasing more of the best in modern homebuilding . Take care this festive season , and we ’ ll see you in the new year .

Danielle Champ , Deputy Editor DC @ finelightmediagroup . com

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Dreamy beachfront homes

For those vacationing somewhere coastal , you might cross paths with a home by Marnie Oursler . Our cover story dives into the year gone by for the fifth-generation homebuilder .

Turn to page 28 to learn more .

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Hello and welcome to our final issue for 2023 ! Setting aside the subsequent geopolitical challenges and the remnants of Covid-19 , we have had the pleasure of featuring some exquisite homes , and December is no exception .