Get inspired. For every professional that you will encounter in during your custom home process, the most difficult clients to manage are the ones who don’t know what they want. This is not to say that your team will not present original ideas and alternative inspirations...
One of the most labor intensive tasks that you will perform as the homeowner building a custom home will be reviewing the construction bids – or, in some cases, multiple construction bids. Now, first things first, you should be qualifying your builder early in the process...
2020 was a remarkable year for real estate in western Michigan. The exodus from Chicago has begun and Western Michigan is the dream of palm trees in the desert. Where is Western Michigan? Well, any good Michigander will show you – if you raise your...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] It takes a small village to build a custom home. There are a lot of shows out there that tout a very streamlined effort with an interior designer and a contractor who gives verbal pricing on the spot –...
There was recently an article published by CNBC titled “Home remodeling during Covid-19 – ‘expect it to cost 50% more and take 50% longer’, says finance expert” – well, how does an expert construction firm respond to that sentiment politely? Let’s try this: what a...
COVID times are uneasy times. Specifically, COVID times are exhausting times. This is an endurance sport and I believe we’re all ready for this tournament to be over. We are constantly managing the paradox of our current existence: the hours are long and the days...
You’re dreaming of a new home. You’ve been having conversations over meals, scouring the internet for images and inspiration, and maybe even picking some specific details, and dreaming sweet dreams. Good for you, that’s a great start! Your journey has begun, and your path is...