Quality
Quality can only be achieved by a complete dedication to it by everyone on the team. Hiring a builder with decades of experience and a proven track record is the way to get there. Coach Duane Fanning once said “Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only winners perfect the little things.”
This philosophy is why we created the process we use today. After utilizing every construction implementation method available, we ultimately learned that you can be a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. So instead of having a large, expensive staff, we have partnered with (and trained) the best talent in each field, and have them competitively price each project against another one of their contemporaries. This ensures two things: (1) that each client is getting the best tradesman for their project, and (2) each trade has submitted the most competitive price. Enjoy the posts below to see our promises turn into action.
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 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
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 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
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? 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 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? 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?
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? 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...
