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Avoid the Pitfalls of Pinterest (and Other Photo-Sharing Sites)
Many of our custom home clients love photo-sharing sites like Pinterest, and those sites can be a big help when searching for design and product ideas. However, they can also lead to frustration and disappointment. The result you get depends on how you use the sites. Learn more.
Sneak Peek at Recent Projects...
We have so many gorgeous new projects to share with you! We're wrapping up photo and video shoots now, but this is just a tiny look into some of the beautiful homes we've finished recently.
Shelter from the Storm
Homes designed and built for resilience will weather all but the most extreme environmental conditions and will remain livable during power outages. They offer homeowners true shelter and peace of mind. Find out more.
You asked, we answered: Cost per square foot for building
Price per square foot is a metric the real estate industry uses to gauge the competitiveness of resale homes, and homebuyers have internalized that way of thinking. So, it’s understandable that potential clients often ask for our homes' average cost per square foot. However, depending on your goals, average square-foot pricing can take a back seat to a great result. Find out why.
Choose Your Builder Wisely
Does your builder have the size and—more importantly—the management systems needed to handle a custom home project? If not, the final cost in dollars and frustration may be more than you bargained for. Find out why!
A New Home Will Help You Breathe Easier
If you have concerns about how healthy your new home will be, you're not alone. Fortunately, the best professional builders already take their customers' health seriously.
How Much Will It Cost?
Whether it's a $7 million custom home or a $70,000 kitchen remodel, no one wants to pay more than they have to. Find out how to get the most home for the best cost.
Are You Being Served?
The best custom builders understand that service is as important as the product. Find out how to evaluate a builder for your next project.
What Interior Designers Bring to the Table
Homeowners sometimes ask what, exactly, interior designers bring to the table. Find out how an interior designer can help you customize your home.
Looking Beyond Sticker Prices
Cost control is top-of-mind for anyone building a custom home these days. That includes keeping final product costs as close to the estimate as possible. Find out how.
Why Changes Are So Costly
Current supply issues and price trends make it especially important to keep change to an absolute minimum if you want to control costs. Find out why.
The Changing Role of Allowances
Price chaos for materials has made budgeting for custom home building more complicated. Here's what you need to know.