Welcome! If you are looking for a custom builder, you will do a lot of research. You will ask your neighbors, your friends and your family what they think. You will Google. You will comb through Pinterest. You will watch HGTV. It’s all part of the decision making process and it’s all good. My goal for this blog is simple. I want you to get to know me and NDI so that you can see firsthand what makes us such a great team.
June 19, 2014Build now or wait? It’s a big decision! We understand that your choice to build a new home now or wait isn’t simple; you have to balance what’s going on in your life with outside factors such as construction costs and mortgage rates.
October 6, 2026Striking the perfect combination of aesthetics and function is what great home design is all about. This is especially true in the kitchen.
October 1, 2026Hello friends! It has been a day since I've posted a new recipe here and it feels good to be back! In this current season of life, my cooking goals have shifted from exploring new recipes to making it my life's mission to get our family of four to sit down for dinner as often as we can.
September 24, 2026Building a custom home comes with a lot of decisions, and one of the most important decisions you will make is how to site your new home on the lot.
August 3, 2026After being in the custom home building business since 1988, we have seen a lot of trends come and go, but one thing has remained the same.
July 28, 2026What? You don't want a big home? Gasp. Many in the local market think buyers need to maximize the allowable square footage when building a new home.
July 23, 2026If you are thinking about building a custom home, you are probably researching builders in your area.
June 11, 2026The majority of the homes we build each year are for our clients. It's what we love to do, and we're darn good at it!
June 5, 2026Design trends are always shifting and when you've been building homes for as long as we have (38 years this year!), it is natural to recognize shifts in design trends.
April 15, 2026We do a lot of builds with Investor Clients who hire us to build the house. When we're done, our client turns around and sells the house for profit.
March 19, 2026Whether you are building a spec home to sell or you are building your dream home to live in for the next (insert # here) years, choosing the right options can impact your ability to sell your home (today and down the road).
March 19, 2026When you compare the cost of building a home to buying an existing new(er) home, the biggest question that arises is which option makes the most economical sense?
February 8, 2026The Langley Model has become one of our most popular designs. At 3800 square feet, it has all of the features and space you would expect.
February 3, 2026Welcome to my blog series answering common home building questions. My goal is to provide you with a quick answer (300 words or less!) to a common question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on the topic. Today I’m answering the question - How Much Side Yard Do I Need For A Side Load Garage?
January 26, 2026I love trends that stick around and I think this trend will! Colored window exteriors have become more and more popular over the last few years.
January 21, 2026If there is one common theme you will hear from those who have built a custom home, it is probably that it was more expensive than they expected.
January 14, 2026When building a custom home, most owners will focus on making color selections and decisions for things like flooring and cabinetry.
December 22, 2025If you are thinking about having a deck (screened or open) built on your new home, you will need to decide what materials to use.
December 5, 2025I was asked this very question earlier this week by a current NDI client. I've heard the concern before, so I thought it would be a good topic to cover here!
December 3, 2025Home designs are always evolving because people are always evolving. What the typical family needed in terms of space even 20 years ago, isn't the same as it is today.
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