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How Long Does It Take to Build a New Custom Home?

How Long Does It Take to Build a New Custom Home?

by Sarah Thorn | Nov 29, 2023 | Construction, Construction & Design, Postings

How Long Does It Take to Build a New Custom Home? Factors Influencing Home Building Time   Building timeline should be communicated clearly to avoid unrealistic expectations found in Common Arguments Builders Have With Homeowners. Architectural Planning Timeline...
Design Your Home With Resale in Mind

Design Your Home With Resale in Mind

by Sarah Thorn | Nov 24, 2023 | Construction & Design, Postings

Design Your Home With Resale in Mind Resale Value Considerations in Custom Home Buildings   Who thinks about resale value when building a custom home? While it may seem odd for a person who’s building a new home to think about selling it, it’s important to address...
Surprises That Could Inflate Your Custom Home Cost

Surprises That Could Inflate Your Custom Home Cost

by Sarah Thorn | Nov 17, 2023 | Construction, Construction & Design, Postings

Surprises That Could Inflate Your Custom Home Cost. Make allowances for extra Early in the design process, your builder should work with you to create an estimated line-item budget for your home. Each item (landscaping, appliances, flooring, etc.) should be listed...
What Do Furnishings Cost And When Do I Need to Plan for Them?

What Do Furnishings Cost And When Do I Need to Plan for Them?

by Sarah Thorn | Nov 10, 2023 | Building A Quality Custom Home, Construction, Construction & Design, Postings

  What Do Furnishings Cost? When Do I need to Plan For Them?   Congratulations! The final details are being put on your new custom home, and it’s beautiful! The architecture is exactly what you hoped for, the quality is impeccable, and the home is healthy and...
Construction Pricing Update April 2023

Construction Pricing Update April 2023

by Sarah Thorn | Apr 10, 2023 | Construction, Construction & Design, Pricing Updates

Construction Pricing Update April 2023 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...
Choosing the Right Builder

Choosing the Right Builder

by Sarah Thorn | Jan 31, 2023 | Construction, Construction & Design, Green Building

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. Written by: Sean Sullivan Top...
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