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Good Drainage Avoids Major Costs In Your Home

A rainy season can quickly expose drainage problems — leading to flooding, mold, or a soggy yard. In this post, we’ll cover how residential drainage works, what goes wrong when systems aren’t ideal, and what to look for whether you’re buying or building a home.

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How Property Slope and Access Affect Your Home Designs

Preparing for a custom home build starts with acquiring land, and that land is quite often not entirely ready to simply plop a foundation down and begin building. In fact, site work to get a property ready can account for 10-20% of the build budget.

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Planning Your Project - A Step by Step Guide

What does it look like to plan my remodel or custom home? While an initial phone call can provide a starting point, it won’t cover everything you need to know. You also don't want to start a project without understanding all the details, costs, and timeline. That's why careful planning is crucial!

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"Show Me The Money"

Have a money question? This is where you’ll find the answer! From the type of Contract to how the price of your project may change, this article will answer many of your questions when it comes to money and construction projects!

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How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home?

Whether you need the extra space to fit your growing family or you’re creating your forever home, it’s good to plan ahead. Building a house will involve a lot of preparation, construction, and settling in and each of those steps can take time! Below we will discuss the average timeline it takes to build a house and the different variables that may affect the process along the way.

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Everything to Know About Building a Custom Home

So, you’re thinking of building a home. If you’ve never built a home before, you might be wondering what the process is like and how to get started. There is a lot that goes into building a custom house that everyone should know beforehand. From designing plans to obtaining permits and finding the best home builders, here’s everything to know about building a home for a successful project. 

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