A smooth home building project is ideal. Clients, subcontractors, and builders are all happy when there are few issues, allowing building projects to be completed on time and on budget. So, how do you ensure a smooth build of your new custom home? Well, the answer to that question actually lies in what steps you [...]
One of the first inquiries potential clients make when they contact us is, “How much does it cost to build a custom home?” They are usually looking for (or at least hoping for) a straight-forward answer, either an over-all or price-per-square-foot cost. Unfortunately, it is impossible to give a straight-forward answer. There are numerous factors [...]
In our professional opinion, one of the first steps to building a custom home on your land is to obtain financing. We realize that applying for construction loan financing can be a stressful part of building a new home. We also know that knowledge can help ease worries. Because of this, we are here to [...]
When it comes to home building, we realize many people are cautious about sharing their top-price budget too soon. Often, they have two budgets—the lower number they share with realtors, designers, & builders and the higher number they're actually able to spend. So, an important question is, should you share your real budget with home [...]
Unlike the sleezy, money-grubbing image portrayed on TV, reputable home builders do not want all your money. Let me say that again, I do not want all your money. In fact, I often try to talk clients out of spending more money. As a home builder who utilizes a cost-plus contract, this may sound a [...]
If you are considering building a custom home, you have the important task of finding the right home builder. But how do you choose from home builders in Greenville or anywhere else? Because picking the right builder is a vital step in the home building process, we’ve written about this topic before. So, let’s take [...]
Whether you are choosing to move or have a life event that requires moving, there is a big choice that you must make… Should you build a custom home or buy an existing house? This is a very important question that requires some serious thought, as there are pros and cons to both sides. So, [...]
When discussing house building, others often comment, “How fun!” While the house building process is exciting, it can also be stressful. The pressure arises from the fact that there are hundreds of decisions that must be made when designing and building a custom home. Because of this, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, losing the joy [...]
With major life decisions comes advice. Whether changing jobs, moving cities, or building a home, family will want to share their experiences with you. Unfortunately, when it comes to new construction, everyone seems to have a story about a terrible experience with a builder. So, how should you handle family advice when building? Well, here's [...]
In our last post, “House Hunting: Are you looking for a unicorn?”, we said one way to get the house you need is to “Stop hunting and build a new, custom home instead.” Now, you’re probably thinking, “Well, of course a design build firm would say that!” While there are positives to designing and building [...]
