Home pricing is a complex subject. Here’s how we answer the most common question. One question we get a lot is “What’s the per-square-foot cost of your homes?” Some potential clients come with numbers they found on the internet. Others quote realtors who...
Five questions to ask for your future health and comfort Along with great design and quality construction, most homebuyers want their new home to provide a healthy, comfortable environment and lower energy bills. They want a builder who can ensure those...
Understanding the variables that impact the schedule Many clients approach a builder with an idea about how long it should take to finish their new home. Some underestimate the time the project will require, and others expect it to take a lot longer. Every...
Builders need to navigate a maze of government regulations, but homeowners can help A successful building process is a predictable one, with no unpleasant surprises. Predictability comes from good planning, as well-planned projects tend to stay on budget and on...
Strict allowance policies benefit homeowners as much as builders. Why do builders prefer that homeowners choose every item that will go into the house before they break ground? It’s not just for the builder’s convenience. Any later choice may end up being made when...
Custom home pricing is a complex subject. Here are a way to think about it. How much do cars cost? The obvious answer is that it depends. You'll pay way more for a Tesla Model S than for a Toyota Camry. That's no surprise to anyone. Then why do so many people think a...
Companies built for production work aren't built for perfect work On the surface, it’s easy to describe the difference between production and custom builders. The production builder follows the same basic home plans over and over, while the custom builder creates a...
Many of us enjoy the ambience of the winter season. However, the snow and cold that creates that atmoshpere can have disastrous effects on your home. Ice dams are the result of normal heat loss from your home melting the bottom layers of snow on your roof. Cold air...
Using current knowledge about building science helps to weather storms One benefit of a high-quality new custom home is that it will better handle severe weather events and power outages. These are a fact of life in all parts of the country. From Atlantic hurricanes...
Builders need a lot of information to arrive at an accurate number Every now and then a homeowner will call to ask how much our new homes cost per square foot. The answer, of course, depends on a range of variables. Some of these are obvious, and others less so. The...