(Mid)Year in Review
Happy summertime! It feels like just yesterday I was wishing you a Happy New Year in my first blog post of 2015. We are officially well into the second half of 2015 and I wanted to offer you an update …
Why We Don’t Charge Change Order Fees
As many of you know, we are currently building the first Chesterbrook Model in Falls Church. It’s always exciting when we build a design for the first time. It’s truly taking something from conception to completion. One of the things …
Being Prepared
Did you see that storm that came through northern Virginia on Saturday evening? It wasn’t a derecho but it was legit and it reminded me of how ill prepared I was for The Derecho of 2012. Do you remember that …
What’s In a Name?
Names are pretty important. When Paul and I found out we were expecting our first child, we began to think about names. We didn’t know if we were having a boy or a girl so we had to select a …
Flex Space: The Cure for the Common Family
I’m a huge planner. Always have been and I suspect I always will be. I make a “To Do” list every day. I write a packing list (and I keep them) for every trip I take. I even start planning …
Update: NDI Gives Back
We are off to a great start with our NDI Gives Back program. In the short time since we’ve launched the program, we’ve donated nearly 100 hours of service to various organizations and causes. Our push to get more involved …
From Houzz to House
Do you ever see a picture on Pinterest or Houzz and think that’s it! That is what I want my _______ (insert here) to look like. These websites are a blast to look at (oh the hours I could spend) …
Investor Series Part 3: What House Should I Build?
This is the third post in my Investor Series. I’ve talked about the pros and cons of spec building and what to consider when choosing a building location. Now for something fun…choosing a model! Aside from finding the right location, …
Investor Series Part 2: Deciding Where To Build
One of the most critical decisions you’ll make when building on spec is where you want to build. I find that most of our investors tend to build where they live. And that makes sense. They already know the area, …
Timing Is Everything
How many times have you been the victim of poor timing? Maybe it’s hitting the morning commute at just the wrong time. Or missing a flight. Or burning dinner. Timing in our busy lives has become so important. In building …