Is the Customer Always Right?
The short answer is no, and here's why that's a good thing Some builders are what one might call 'order takers.' They do anything the homeowners want (sometimes) within the constraints of budget, timetable, and zoning or…
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Is LVT Right for Your New Home?
Custom homebuyers have asked what we think about this popular flooring. Here's our answer. We don't often talk about products in this newsletter, but when lots of clients ask about a specific one, we like to offer our thoughts.…
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Internet Reality Check
Avoid the most common mistakes when searching for ideas on the web We all love the internet. It's a bottomless source of ideas and inspiration for any project, and most people wouldn't think of starting a new custom home…
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Reducing the Cost of Regulation
Government rules take time, money and skill to navigate. That's why you need a pro. Did the budget for your new home come in higher than you expected? Part of the reason may be that the fixed costs of building anything have…
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Rethinking Home
COVID is causing changes in home designs and product choices Did you know that the half-bath became popular in the years following the 1918-1920 Spanish Flu pandemic? That's because homeowners wanted to keep visitors' germs…
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The Perfect Kitchen
This imaginative and fun exercise will get you a space that's just right for your needs One of the many benefits of a new custom home is that the kitchen can be perfectly tailored to support how you cook and entertain. A…
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Considering the ‘New’ Home Office
Societal trends are making this a must-have for many homeowners, but careful planning is the key to getting a space where you can be truly productive Remote work arrangements have been on the upswing for a long time. Research…
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Future Proofing Made Simple
A few key devices and some basic wiring will make your home ready for just about anything Home builders are sometimes accused of resistance to digital home technologies. That's not quite the case, but we have seen many high-tech…
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The Resilient Home
The ability to weather storms is another advantage of hiring a pro with up-to-date knowledge about building science. One often overlooked the benefit of a high-quality new custom home is that it will better handle severe…
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