by Mitchell Metz | Jul 13, 2023 | Construction, Pricing Updates
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Section" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" background_enable_image="off" background_position="bottom_right" custom_padding="83px||59px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_font="||on||||||" header_text_align="left" header_text_color="#4d5357" header_font_size="63px" custom_margin="11px||13px|||" custom_padding="||||true|true" header_font_size_tablet="63px" header_font_size_phone="50px" header_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]Changes to UPE: Benefits for You The Unit Price Estimate (UPE) is a customized pricing tool used to estimate project budgets based on client preferences. Alfred Bottego, Living Stone’s Director of Construction Sales, will discuss the recent changes to UPE and how they can benefit clients. We will explore three key factors contributing to these changes: the supply chain, gross product pricing, and competitive pricing.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129144645/parade-of-homes-newsletter.png" alt="Stay updated about the Parade of Homes" icon_placement="left" image_icon_width="75px" image_icon_width_last_edited="off|desktop" disabled_on="off|off|off" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" background_color="#FFFFFF" custom_margin="20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true" custom_padding="20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true" box_shadow_style="preset4" global_colors_info="{}"]Let's Chat We'd love to hear about your project. Contact us for a consultation and personalized UPE.[/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://www.livingstoneconstruction.com/img/alfred-bottego-construction-sales.jpg" alt="Sean Sullivan" title_text="alfred-bottego-construction-sales" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" max_height="538px" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="Section" module_class="no-back" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" background_color="#FFFFFF" custom_padding="||0px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="||on||||||" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_font_size="44px" custom_margin="||17px||false|false" header_2_font_size_tablet="31px" header_2_font_size_phone="31px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" border_width_bottom="2px" border_color_bottom="#919191" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Table of Contents[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url="#about" button_text="About UPE" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover" button_text_color__hover="#58a618"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#1" button_text="Factor 1: Supply Chain" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#2" button_text="Factor 2: Gross Product Pricing Reducing" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#3" button_text="Factor 3: Competitive Pricing" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#client" button_text="Client Transparency and Awareness" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#bottom" button_text="Bottom Line" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id="about" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="||on||||||" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_font_size="44px" custom_margin="||17px||false|false" header_2_font_size_tablet="31px" header_2_font_size_phone="31px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" border_width_bottom="2px" border_color_bottom="#919191" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]About UPE[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]Q: What is UPE, and how is it calculated? A: The Unit Price Estimate (UPE) is a customized pricing tool used to estimate project budgets based on client preferences. Alfred Bottego, Living Stone’s Head of Sales, will discuss the recent changes to UPE and how they can benefit clients. We will explore three key factors contributing to these changes: the supply chain, gross product pricing, and competitive pricing. Q: Give a brief overview of what's going on with UPE right now? A: UPE are constantly updated and refined based on completed projects to provide the most accurate pricing for new clients. Currently, there has been a downward shift in UPE due to several factors, including a more accessible supply chain, reduced gross product pricing, and increased competitiveness in the market.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id="1" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="||on||||||" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_font_size="44px" custom_margin="||17px||false|false" header_2_font_size_tablet="31px" header_2_font_size_phone="31px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" border_width_bottom="2px" border_color_bottom="#919191" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Factor 1: Supply Chain[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]Q: What has changed about this factor? A: The supply chain has caught up, allowing for increased availability of raw materials. Moreover, a slight decrease in demand has contributed to this shift, enabling the supply chain to better meet the required product availability. Q: Do you anticipate this shift to last? A: We expect the shift to remain consistent, although we anticipate a plateau at some point. Pricing will become more competitive and affordable over time as the market stabilizes, thanks to the availability of raw materials and lower demand.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id="bids" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text module_id="2" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="||on||||||" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_font_size="44px" custom_margin="||17px||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" header_2_font_size_tablet="31px" header_2_font_size_phone="31px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" border_width_bottom="2px" border_color_bottom="#919191" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Factor 2: Gross Product Pricing Reducing[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]Q: Can you provide examples of the specific aspects of a build where prices are being reduced? A: Currently, we are witnessing reductions in the prices of construction essentials such as wood, windows, sheathing materials, and other similar products. Q: Do you anticipate this shift to last? A: In the short term, yes. However, we expect that other factors influencing UPE, such as appliance costs, electrical expenses, metal prices, and labor rates, will soon offset the reduction in UPE.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on="off|off|off" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" background_color="#f2f2f2" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" custom_padding="24px||15px|||" box_shadow_style="preset4" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" background_color="#f2f2f2" custom_margin="||28px|||" custom_padding="7px|36px|7px|36px|true|true" custom_padding_tablet="29px|36px|29px|36px|true|true" custom_padding_phone="29px|28px|29px|28px|true|true" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]Learn About the Cost to Build How are macroeconomics affecting the cost to build a new home? Where should you spend your money on a custom home? Find quarterly pricing updates, answers to these questions, and more in our blog posts about construction prices.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.livingstoneconstruction.com/news-blog?fwp_blog_filter=pricing-updates" button_text="Blog Posts on Pricing" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#FFFFFF" button_bg_color="#4D5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="16px||16px|37px|true|false" custom_padding="0px||||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover" button_text_color__hover="#58a618"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id="3" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" custom_margin="17px||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="||on||||||" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_font_size="44px" custom_margin="||17px||false|false" header_2_font_size_tablet="31px" header_2_font_size_phone="31px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" border_width_bottom="2px" border_color_bottom="#919191" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Factor 3: Competitive Pricing[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0"
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by Mitchell Metz | Apr 10, 2023 | Construction, Construction & Design, Pricing Updates
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="102px||21px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="||13px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.22.1" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" custom_padding="||1px|||" hover_enabled="0" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Construction Pricing Update April 2023 [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.21.0" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Quarterly Pricing We always seek to provide transparency and to educate potential and existing clients about the best building practices. We know that cost is top of mind when it comes to building a home, so we now provide a quarterly cost per square foot report to help homeowners understand current costs and the reasons behind them. Read our in-depth article explaining construction pricing here.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.20.1" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]The long and short of current housing prices Square footage pricing has remained unchanged since last quarter, in spite of significant decreases in key building elements. Living Stone’s Operations Manager Toby Jernigan explains. “Commodity-driven materials, such as lumber, concrete, and some petroleum-based products, have dropped in recent months, with lumber experiencing one of the steepest declines over the past few months,” he says. Lumber prices are currently down 62 percent from April of 2022 rate, and 25 percent from rates February of 2023, according to Market Insider. Lead times for products have also decreased. “In the height of Covid, they ran from 26 to 32 weeks. Now, over the past three to four months, we’ve seen them go down to a more reasonable time frame of 12 to 16 weeks.” Unfortunately, these decreases don’t tip the scales in terms of overall housing prices. “Commodity material prices are only a small part of the overall cost of building a home.” Toby explains. “Overall home pricing still remains inflated, reminiscent of the past few years. This seems to be mostly due to increasing labor cost, as many older tradesmen are retiring and newer, younger tradesmen are expecting/requiring a higher hourly pay. While the cost of some materials has gone down, others have gone up. “There has been a steady increase in price for other items, such as appliances, drywall, paint, and metal. Add that to an overall inflation rate of 6.0 as of March 2023, and any decreases in overall costs are quickly offset. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129144833/construction-pricing.png" title_text="construction-pricing" _builder_version="4.20.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.20.1" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Image Source [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.19.1" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Looking Ahead “I would be surprised if there were any changes to any pricing until sometime in the summer, potentially, “ says Toby. “Summer is typically when lumber starts to spike, due to wildfires out West, hurricanes in the South, and other weather-related issues. Unfortunately, I think the labor increases are here to stay, and we will never see them go back to pre-Covid prices.” [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145056/supplies.jpg" alt="Supplies" title_text="supplies" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.livingstoneconstruction.com/contact-us" button_text="Want to learn more? Reach out today!" button_alignment="center" _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_team_member name="About Toby Jernigan" image_url="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145051/toby-jernigan-Cropped.jpg" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" header_level="h2" header_font="||||||||" header_font_size="31px" background_color="RGBA(255,255,255,0)" height_tablet="" height_phone="" height_last_edited="on|desktop" border_radii_image="on|74px|74px|74px|74px" global_colors_info="{}"]As the Operations Manager for Living Stone Design + Build, Toby Jernigan oversees the estimating, scheduling, and production flow of Living Stone projects. With over 20 years of industry experience, he provides the invaluable expertise required to keep highly customized, complex builds running smoothly. Toby lives in Canton, NC, with his wife, and spends his free time fly fishing and trail running in the great outdoors of western North Carolina. [/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
by Mitchell Metz | Mar 15, 2023 | Meet the Team
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sticky_enabled="0"] Michael Dills Superintendent [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label="Mobile Image" src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129144753/michael-dills-12.jpg" alt="John Rijhoff" title_text="michael-dills" align_tablet="center" align_last_edited="on|desktop" disabled_on="off|off|on" module_class="mobile-team-image" _builder_version="4.21.0" hover_enabled="0" z_index_tablet="500" box_shadow_horizontal_tablet="0px" box_shadow_vertical_tablet="0px" box_shadow_blur_tablet="40px" box_shadow_spread_tablet="0px" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content" sticky_enabled="0" background_pattern_color="rgba(0,0,0,0.2)" background_mask_color="#ffffff" vertical_offset_tablet="0" horizontal_offset_tablet="0" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.20.1" hover_enabled="0" z_index_tablet="500" text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet="0px" text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet="0px" text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet="1px" 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He's spent much of that time owning his own construction business where he's perfected overseeing all aspects of home building - from trees to keys. Michael lives in Waynesville with his wife and children. What has been your favorite Living Stone project? Trail Top What are your 3 favorite activities to do outside of work? Hunting Fishing Watching Football What values would you defend to the death? Family and freedom. What is your secret talent? Communication What is your favorite Asheville area restaurant? The Lunchbox Cafe, owned by my wife If you could have one superpower what would it be? 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by Mitchell Metz | Jan 31, 2023 | Construction, Construction & Design, Green Building
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" background_enable_color="off" background_enable_image="off" background_position="bottom_right" custom_padding="83px||59px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_font="||on||||||" header_text_align="left" header_text_color="#4d5357" header_font_size="63px" custom_margin="11px||13px|||" custom_padding="||||true|true" header_font_size_tablet="63px" header_font_size_phone="50px" header_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]Choosing the Right Builder Choosing the right builder is the single most important decision you will make for your custom home. It is well worth your time to learn what questions to ask builders, and what red flags to look out for.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" text_font="||||||||" text_letter_spacing_last_edited="off|desktop" global_colors_info="{}"]Written by: Sean Sullivan[/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145018/Untitled-design-14.png" alt="Questions to ask your builder" icon_placement="left" image_icon_width="75px" image_icon_width_last_edited="off|desktop" disabled_on="off|off|off" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" background_color="#FFFFFF" custom_margin="20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true" custom_padding="20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true" box_shadow_style="preset4" global_colors_info="{}"]Top Questions to Ask a Potential Builder Get the list to save yourself time and money.[/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145012/Untitled-design-3-1.jpg" alt="Sean Sullivan - choosing the right builder" title_text="choosing the right builder" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" module_class="no-back" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" background_color="#FFFFFF" custom_padding="||0px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" background_color="#f2f2f2" custom_padding="29px|36px|29px|36px|true|true" custom_padding_tablet="29px|36px|29px|36px|true|true" custom_padding_phone="29px|28px|29px|28px|true|true" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" box_shadow_style="preset4" global_colors_info="{}"]What to Do Before You Hire a Builder Here are the key takeaways for this article if you're short on time: 1: Look at some of the builder’s homes currently under construction.2: Look at some of the builder’s completed homes.3: Interview the builder (see Top Questions to Ask a Potential Builder)4: Have the builder provide a list of previous homeowners.5: Call two or three previous homeowners this builder has worked for and ask them key questions (see Top Questions to Ask Your Builder’s Previous Homeowners).6: Become comfortable with the contract documents before signing.7: Decide on your homebuilding budget.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="||on||||||" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_font_size="44px" custom_margin="||17px||false|false" header_2_font_size_tablet="31px" header_2_font_size_phone="31px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" border_width_bottom="2px" border_color_bottom="#919191" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Table of Contents[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url="#right" button_text="Why Picking the Right Builder Is Half the Battle" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover" button_text_color__hover="#58a618"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#like" button_text="Do I Have to Like my Builder?" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#bids" button_text="How Many Bids Should I get for My New Home?" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#three" button_text="Pick Three Out of Four : Quality, Speed, Service, Price " _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#scam" button_text="How Do You Avoid a Builder Scam? " _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#builders" button_text="Top Questions to Ask a Potential Builder" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url="#clients" button_text="Top Questions to Ask Your Builder’s Previous Homeowners" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" custom_button="on" button_text_color="#4d5357" button_border_width="0px" button_icon="7||divi||400" button_icon_placement="left" button_on_hover="off" custom_margin="||6px|||" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_color__hover="#58a618" button_text_color__hover_enabled="on|hover"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_id="right" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" width_tablet="" width_phone="90%" width_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.19.1" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="||on||||||" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_font_size="44px" custom_margin="||17px||false|false" header_2_font_size_tablet="31px" header_2_font_size_phone="31px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" border_width_bottom="2px" border_color_bottom="#919191" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Why Picking the Right Builder Is Half the Battle[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]How important is it to choose a good builder? It’s #1 on the list! You will have a lot of decisions to make as you build your custom home— selecting colors and finishes, determining size and layout, and more. But no decision will impact your homebuilding experience more than the all-important decision you’ll make right at the start. You need to choose a great builder! The fact is you can’t do a good deal with a bad person. No matter how hard you work, you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. The same is true with your builder.Here are the three most important qualities to look for in a builder for your custom home: 1. Trust: Building a new home is probably one of the largest investments a person will ever make. If you don’t believe your builder has your best interests in mind, you’re talking to the wrong builder. You want a builder who works on your behalf, not someone who is only looking out for his own interests. When you call your builder, will you get a straight answer? If something goes wrong on your job, do you trust your builder to make it right? Believe me, when you build a custom home, there will always be bumps in the road no matter which builder you select. There isn’t a contract written yet that will cover every possible condition that you may encounter while building your new custom home. Ask yourself: What is your builder’s intent? If his internal compass is pointing north (with intentions to do the right thing, even when it’s difficult), you’re halfway there. 2. Competence: Does your builder have the ability to see and execute your home from start to finish? How long has he been in business? Is he able to walk you through the concept and design stage to produce a home that will reflect
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by Mitchell Metz | Jan 27, 2023 | Construction
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She is familiar with the building industry-she is married to Mike Bates, VP of construction for LSDB, who has been in construction since LSDB was started. What has been your favorite Living Stone project? Absolem's Wonderland What are your 3 favorite activities to do outside of work? Sitting on my porch Connecting with friends Shopping What values would you defend to the death? Loyalty Integrity What is your secret talent? Shopping What is your favorite Asheville area restaurant? Nine Mile If you could have one superpower what would it be? 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