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Will you work with a home builder or a designer first?

The designer, right? No! “Which comes first?” is a question that must be answered before you start the custom home building process. While the answer may seem obvious, it’s important to know the ri...

What you need to know before hiring a home builder

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What goes into the price of a home?

One of the reasons I like Open Book is the complete transparency contractors share with their clients. If you are contemplating an Open Book (also known as Cost Plus) agreement, these are types o...

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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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Contracts without a fixed price, Part 2

Contracts without a fixed price, part 2 Shared Savings Shared savings is something to consider when approaching an open book agreement. Most contractors will understand their fiduciar...