Are you looking to purchase a lot to build your custom dream home? Most people aren’t really sure what to look for beyond the obvious things like location, schools, etc. But there are lot characteristics that, while desirable, could also …
I’m writing a blog series chronicling the step by step process of building a custom home. I thought it would be helpful to blog about the process from start to finish. I did a similar series a few years ago but this time …
How your new home will sit on your lot is a very important aspect of planning a custom home. Depending on the lot, you may not have much to say about where the house will sit (due to the size …
I recently started a new blog series chronicling the step by step process of building a custom home. I thought it would be helpful to blog about the process from start to finish. I did a similar series a few years ago but …
Even the unexpected snow day can’t slow us down – we are incredibly busy around here! Pop Up Open House This Weekend We’re giving a sneak peek of our nearly finished Langley Model this weekend. We’re getting so close to …
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. …
If you are building a custom home, you will at some point need to engage a Site Engineer. The Site Engineer will develop your grading plan. Almost everything that happens on your site during construction is dependent on your grading plan. …
We have a saying around here. There are no “easy” lots anymore. Even lots that would have been easy 10 years ago are no longer “easy” due to increased regulations and requirements. So when someone comes to us with a …
Last year I wrote about Site Development in our Spec Home Series. Specifically, I wrote about a common question we get from prospective clients which is what is site development? As a follow up to that post, I’m going to answer the …
There is nothing more exciting than talking about sewer lines. Just kidding. I’ve struggled getting this post written. I’m just not that jazzed about sewer lines. They’re kind of gross. But when you are building a custom home, I think …
