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Energy Efficient Home and Healthy Construction
Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of our philosophy
Building homes isn’t just about creating something new and innovative; it’s about helping our customers realize their dreams while protecting the ...
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Who Works For Free?
How much is a free estimate worth?
There is a long-standing expectation in this industry that all contractors should give free estimates. As a result, little work actually goes into the initial estim...
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What is the price per square foot to build a custom home?
Building a custom home is a bit like buying a new car, right? Not exactly. If you asked a car dealer how much he charges per pound, you’d get some very strange looks. Of course, there is some correlat...
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Important Elements of a Contract
A contract can help set expectations on both sides
When you are sitting down with your contractor to finalize the home you are building, they will most likely bring a contract for you to sign. Ma...
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What Is It Like to Build a New House?
The custom home building experience
If you ask someone who has recently built a custom home, you may hear a horror story about their experience. Perhaps four out of ten people will say their experien...
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Is the cost per square foot a good way to compare builders?
Unfortunately, no, it's a terrible way to compare houses
Cost per square foot pricing is a terrible way to compare houses since it doesn’t consider any of the unique features and finishes of your h...
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