Have you ever called a car dealership to ask how much cars cost per pound? You say that's a ridiculous question? We agree. In fact, we expect the dealership's sales staff would wonder what you had been smoking.

If you're ready to start a new custom home, you may need to deal with ongoing fallout from the coronavirus-related economic shutdown. That means working with your builder to mitigate its impact.

Your new custom home is likely one of your biggest-ever investments, so you obviously need a builder you can trust. Ways to confirm trustworthiness include reading online reviews, calling references, and noting the builder's professional certifications.