Disorganization. Is it that big of a deal if your builder is disorganized? Is it that big of a deal if you, the client, are disorganized? Well, it might be… Disorganization: The Builder First, let’s talk about the builder. Organization (or lack thereof) is one aspect of choosing a home builder that often gets overlooked. [...]
Our ultimate goal at Elements Design Build is to have happy clients. We reach that goal by building a quality home while striving to stay within our homeowner’s budget. That being said, sometimes, we simply can’t build a home for a family. Yes, you heard me correctly. Home builders can’t always help. What do I [...]
If you’ve talked with family and friends about wanting to build a home on your land or lot, you’ve probably heard some stories. Unfortunately, when it comes to new construction, everyone seems to have a home building horror story about a terrible experience with a builder. And the two most common horror stories involve time [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Have you seen house after house, but not one is just right? Well, you might be looking for a unicorn. No, we aren’t talking about the mythical horse-like creature! In real estate, a “unicorn” is a home that professionals know you are never going to find because your requirements are just too strict. Unfortunately, you [...]
Designing the custom home of your dreams is an exciting venture. Unfortunately, explaining your vision to floor plan designers and home builders can be challenging. Fortunately, we have a few tips and strategies to help you not only visualize your custom home, but clearly communicate that vision to design build professionals. How to visualize your [...]
