After 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, 2026
After 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, 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, 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, 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, 2025Every year around this time, we get asked the question, do we build in the winter? The answer is YES!
November 11, 2025We often work with clients who are actively looking for property to develop. Whether you are looking for a teardown or an empty lot, it is important to understand the current market because it is pretty darn interesting.
May 10, 2025I started a blog series answering common home building questions. My goal is to provide you with a quick answer (300 words or less!) to a question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on the topic. Today's question is - What Should I Budget For Options?
March 14, 2025Choosing the right builder is a big decision. You need to do your research, talk to your friends, family, and neighbors, and ask a lot of questions, to find the right fit for your situation.
September 10, 2024Looking for a lot to build your custom home but not quite sure where to start? There are certainly a lot of factors to consider when thinking about purchasing a lot to build your dream home.
September 3, 2024The northern Virginia real estate market has been on fire over the last few years. Even as interest rates have ticked up, marketable homes are still flying off the shelf.
August 8, 2024Building a custom home is an investment. Your main goal is to make it the best home for your family, of course, but it’s also important to think about resale value.
May 14, 2024Every year when the weather turns cold, we get asked the question, “do you build in the winter?" Since Dad started the company in 1988, NDI has built all year round, including the winter months.
January 9, 2024Deciding to renovate or rebuild is a question we get all the time. I believe it is because most people think building new is out of their reach.
November 28, 2023Deciding to renovate or rebuild is a question we get all the time. I believe it is because most people think building new is out of their reach.
October 17, 2023I recently started a new 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 Often Should I Water My New Sod?
August 15, 2023We get this question all the time. It's a good question because people feel like they can relate to it.
August 8, 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, 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, 2023
