Choosing colors and selections for a new home is challenging because most people don’t know what they want. So what about choosing colors and selections for a home you are building on spec? How do you choose selections that sell? I’ve …
If you’ve been listening to the economic news, most analysts agree that mortgage rates will continue to rise this year and into next. What does this mean if you’re thinking about building a custom home? For some it could mean …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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, …
