In case you missed it, I’m writing a new blog series chronicling the construction of my neighbor’s NDI home.
July 11, 2023
I've recently started a feature in our weekly newsletter called, "A Word From Jen...", which is a short touch point we will post each week to keep you informed about what’s happening around NDI, and even in my own house.
July 6, 2023I've recently started a feature in our weekly newsletter called, "A Word From Jen...", which is a short touch point we will post each week to keep you informed about what’s happening around NDI, and even in my own house.
June 29, 2023Here at NDI, we have spent considerable time helping homeowners navigate the rising interest rate environment.
June 19, 2023There are so many benefits to living in an energy-efficient home; it’s good for our comfort, our wallets, and our environment!
June 13, 2023Deciding on what home to build on your lot is a tough decision. How much space do you need? What size garage?
June 12, 2023Are you trying to decide if this is the right time to build a custom home? The building industry has been flipped on its head over the last three years, starting with soaring material pricing and supply chain disruptions, to most recently, rising interest rates.
June 1, 2023At NDI, we watch the trends and shifts in the real estate market and recently, data shows building a new home, vs buying an existing home, is gaining popularity.
June 1, 2023Every builder will say they build a quality home, and if they have been in business for any length of time, they likely will deliver on quality.
May 24, 2023The Federal Reserve did it again in May. They raised rates when many experts were betting that hikes were done for 2023.
May 14, 2023Mother's Day is on May 14th this year, so if you are looking for gift ideas, look no further! As a mother and lover of cool things, I thought I would share some of my favorite gift ideas.
May 4, 2023There are lots of decisions to make when you build a new home. One of the early topics you should be researching and thinking about is exterior building materials.
April 27, 2023If you are a frequent entertainer (or aspire to be!), then a wet bar may be the perfect addition to your custom home plan.
April 24, 2023In 2011, Paul & I started a Cocktail Club in our neighborhood. It started with six of our neighbors, sadly one moved away a few years ago.
April 21, 2023What if you could turn your laundry room from chore central to sanctuary? Your laundry room doesn’t have to be a never-ending cycle of sort, pretreat, wash, dry, and fold.
April 10, 2023The Federal Reserve delivered some much-needed relief to the financial markets. There was a buildup of anxiety that another significant rate hike was coming, that the banks would be put under further pressure, and that mortgage rates would rise and weigh on the housing market.
April 3, 2023All eyes and ears have been focused on the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). This is the first bank to fail since 2008 and everyone wants to know if this is an isolated case and what it means for the economy—including mortgage rates.
March 27, 2023