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Timing the Real Estate Market

Mar 26th, 2024 Timing the Real Estate Market

In this era of economic uncertainty, it’s common to wonder when is the best time to buy a home. Should you wait for mortgage rates to drop? Should you pounce on an available property? The question isn’t always a simple yes or no and has many factors to consider. But when it comes to building […]

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What Does Custom Design & Build Really Mean?

Feb 23rd, 2024 What Does Custom Design & Build Really Mean?

A custom home is exactly how it sounds—custom to your specific tastes, lifestyle, needs, and budget. Unlike a spec home, building a custom home gives you the freedom to choose nearly every product and design element, from the layout and style to the faucet finishes to the addition of an office or hobby room. And […]

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2023 Year in Review

Jan 15th, 2024 2023 Year in Review

As 2024 begins, we couldn’t be more grateful to our customers, our team, and all of our vendors and partners who helped make 2023 rewarding and successful. This past year marked a significant milestone as we proudly celebrated the completion of our 550th home—a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Most of the homes […]

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Should You Consider a Tear-Down Home?

Dec 21st, 2023 Should You Consider a Tear-Down Home?

Picture it: You’ve found the perfect property. Perhaps it has beautiful views or a forest backdrop. Or maybe it’s walking distance into town. Unfortunately, this perfect parcel comes with an imperfect house, one that’s too dated or completely unfit for today’s lifestyles. What do you do? Should you undergo an extensive remodel? Or is it […]

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