Are There Times of the Year When Weather Won’t Let You Build in Western North Carolina?
People ask me this question expecting a simple answer, usually something like “don’t start in January” or “avoid winter.” The honest answer is more interesting than that, and it’s not what most people expect. In Western North...
What Does It Cost to Build a New Home? A Real Answer With Real Numbers
I get asked this question in nearly every first meeting, and I understand why most builders dodge it. On a flat lot, we’re currently seeing $500 to $750 per heated square foot, while a sloping lot can range from $700 to $1,100 per heated square foot. Nobody...
The 4 Types of Contractors You’ll Meet When Building or Remodeling a High-End Home
If you’re planning a custom home or a whole-home remodel, you are about to interview several builders, and every single one of them will tell you they’re reliable, experienced, and easy to work with. That’s not useful information — every contractor...
Elevating Excellence: Learning from the Nation’s Top Builders
Earlier this spring, some of the most respected custom home builders in the country gathered on Long Beach Island for the NAHB 20 Club #24 meeting—an exclusive, invitation-only network focused on advancing the craft of home building. Among them was Living Stone Design...