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Modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, stainless steel oven and dishwasher, floral wallpaper, and a window above the sink.

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Your Full-Service Residential Construction Team.

We are a real-estate and construction firm devoted to serving people first, while transforming spaces through custom renovations and providing real estate services to find clients their dream home.

Our Story

Nate Nowak

Nate Nowak is the founder and owner of Live Oak Real Estate and Design, LLC. A graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, he brings over 17 years of experience in the construction industry. Nate is passionate about quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and helping every client feel confident in the final result. A proud resident of Homewood, Alabama, Nate lives with his wife, Heather, and their two children, Silas and Ryder. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling to experience new cultures and cuisines

More About Live Oak

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Based in Homewood, Alabama

Why Live Oak?

Live Oak Real Estate and Design was built for homeowners who value trust, transparency, and thoughtful execution. We believe the renovation process should feel just as refined as the finished space. That’s why we lead every project with clear communication, detailed planning, and hands-on oversight. So our clients can move forward with confidence. Rooted in faith and integrity, we create custom renovations that honor your home, your investment, and your lifestyle.

Let's Work Together

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Kitchens

The kitchen is the soul of your home—where morning coffee turns into cherished conversations and family recipes come to life.

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Additions

We see beyond the ordinary to create extraordinary spaces that extend your living area in meaningful ways.

Remodeling

We specialize in transforming everyday spaces into extraordinary extensions of your home.

Your Dream Home is waiting for you!

We exist to serve our clients first. As a licensed real-estate agent,
we can help find a property and transform it into our client’s dream home. For clients looking to renovate their current homes, we craft every space with care, ensuring that each room feels welcoming, functional, and tailored to the people who call it home. From the big vision to the smallest details, we shape environments where life can truly happen.

Let's Work Together

Bright kitchen with light blue cabinets, stainless steel stove and dishwasher, floral wallpaper, white countertops, and a window over the sink.

Wooden dining table with six matching chairs, a small blue and white vase with greenery on the table, blue curtains framing a window, and a cabinet with dishes on the left.

Modern kitchen island with a wooden cutting board holding croissants and bananas, a glass pitcher with lemon water, and a bowl of lemons and limes on a marble countertop.

You’ve got your dream home in mind.

Ready to work together?

When remodeling a home⁠, you are also building a place where important moments will be shared with family and friends.

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