When Should I Move Out?
One of the most common question from clients with a demo is when do I move out of my house? You don’t want to move out too soon or else you will be paying rent or staying with friends or relatives …
How To Read A Plat
One of the first things you should do when purchasing a building lot is ask the owner or listing agent if they have a plat for the property. I always make sure to get a plat on every lot we purchase. …
Driveways – Asphalt, Concrete or Pavers?
As you plan for your new home, you’ll need to decide on what material you will use for your permanent driveway. Whether you choose good old fashioned asphalt, concrete or pavers, there are several factors you’ll want to consider before …
Home Building FAQs: How Often Should I Water My New Sod?
I 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 …
How To Get A Quality Custom Home
Every 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. But no builder is perfect, which is why a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program …
How To Enjoy Your Custom Home Building Process
Building a custom home for your family is not only a smart investment, it is also really fun! There are few things in life that you can plan from start to finish, watch it literally unfold before your eyes, and …
Why Is Builder’s Risk Insurance Important?
A topic that isn’t that interesting, but completely necessary, is insurance. If you are building a home on your lot, you will need to take out a builders risk insurance policy. You may be asking, what is that and why …
Exterior Materials For Your New Home
There 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. If you already live in Virginia, you know that our weather …
What You Need To Know When Submitting For Your Building Permit
Once your House Plans and Grading Plan are complete, it’s time to submit for your building permit. The permit approval process can often be an annoying (although necessary!) part of the build process, so I wanted to share some tips to get you …
How To Perfectly Time Your Building Project
Try as you may, but it is often difficult to “perfectly time” your building project. A lot of people will try to time it so their kids can start the school year in their new home. Some want to time …