Energy Efficient

by | Sep 10, 2015 | Construction & Design, Home Design | 0 comments

It makes sense to build smart! What we build for you will give you a return on your investment with significantly lower utility bills, as well as transferable discounts on your power bills for the life of the home. This example of building smart represents ultimate value for our clients and is why we have partnered with Energy Star to make every home certified. Enjoy the posts below to see our promises turn into action.
The Cliffs at Mountain Park

The Cliffs at Mountain Park

The Cliffs at Mountain Park is an adventurous and rustic retreat nestled within 2,000 acres of misty hilltops in Marietta, South Carolina. A river winds through a green valley, housing a distinguished golf course. Positioned at the core of The Cliffs communities, it provides easy access to seven clubs and the quaint neighboring towns of Greenville and Travelers Rest.

Financial Smarts – Part 2

Financial Smarts – Part 2

Financial Smarts - Part 2 What Loan Is Right For Me?   Once you’ve been approved to receive a new loan to build your custom home, the next step is to determine the best loan for your needs. Choose the right loan for your custom home so as not to build beyond...

Financial Smarts – Part 1

Financial Smarts – Part 1

Should you peruse the Sunday papers looking for the best deal or stop by your neighborhood bank to see their rates? Do you need a mortgage lender or a mortgage broker? When it comes to finding the right home financing plan, it’s really all about dollars and sense.

Best in American Living Awards

Best in American Living Awards

Best in American Living Awards Living Stone Design + Build Takes Home 4 Awards in 2024 We are thrilled and humbled to share our recent success at the Best in American Living Awards (BALA). Winning not just one, but four prestigious awards is a testament to our shared...

2023 Custom Home Builder of the Year

2023 Custom Home Builder of the Year

Custom Home Builder of the Year Sean Sullivan Named National Association of Home Builders Custom Home Builder of the Year 2023 LAS VEGAS, NV - In a momentous occasion for Living Stone Design + Build, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) proudly awarded...

What About Storage?

What About Storage?

What About Storage? The Importance of Adequate Storage in Home Design   If you are like most Americans, you accumulate stuff. Stuff takes up space, sometimes a lot of space. Our builders understand the need for great storage spaces. We know How Stuff...

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Manage Your Expectations During the Building Process   A few years ago, Richard Carlson wrote a book titled, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff— and It’s All Small Stuff.Let your builder provide you a perfect custom home blueprint.Perspective...

Excellence or Perfection?

Excellence or Perfection?

Excellence or Perfection? Manage the Balance Between Expectations and Reality   People build custom homes. People are not perfect. It doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t expect excellence.A competent builder will leave you fulfilled in your custom home.Reality...

How Many Bids Should I Get for My New Home?

How Many Bids Should I Get for My New Home?

I’m not advocating you only interview one or two builders, but I am suggesting you narrow your search down to one or two builders. When I know there are many builders competing for the same job (especially if the job doesn’t have a clear, defined focus), I decide to put my limited time and energy where I can be most effective.

Is Your Title Insurance Policy Up To Date?

Is Your Title Insurance Policy Up To Date?

Is Your Title Insurance Policy Up To Date? Ensuring Adequate Coverage Congratulations, you’ve just completed building your beautiful new home! Now it’s time to consider your title insurance. Understand the Importance of Title Insurance   Title insurance provides...

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

Sean got his start in the construction business in 1994. Today, he’s the President of Living Stone Design + Build, and is an Accredited Master Builder, Certified Green Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and author of Building a Quality Custom Home: What you Need to Know. He also teaches continuing education courses for builders and accreditations through the NC Builders Institute. Sean loves western North Carolina and the Asheville community, and lives in Black Mountain with his wife, Laura Sullivan.