The most successful home builds start with your architect and home builder working together from the very beginning. The process is more seamless and the outcome will meet your expectations, if not exceed them, while staying within your budget and...
Lumber prices have seen quite a lot of volatility over the past three years due mostly to production decrease and demand increase during the height of the pandemic. This drastic imbalance in supply and demand threw lumber into an unpredictable...
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It’s a common tale. You set out to build a custom home in Houston and you follow the 'standard' procedure for doing so: develop plans with an architect, selecting the lowest bid from a short-list of local contractors, and then initiate the...
Purchasing your lot to build a custom home might seem fairly straightforward, but there are several variables that go into how your land will affect the price after all is said and done. Because of this, it's important to consider the location of...
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Buying land is the first step in a long and exciting journey to building your custom home. The location, size, and proximity to everyday conveniences are just a few of many qualities to look for when shopping for your new property that could affect...
Houston is a metropolitan hub of activity, art, culture, and food. It’s a great place to spend time, but many homeowners are leaving urban cores all over the country to settle in suburbs or nearby neighborhoods. More space, better school districts,...
If you are planning a custom home build, you can benefit from hiring one of the top architecture firms in Houston. With so many firms with their own styles and specialties, you deserve to be confident that you’ve found the right one for you. We're...
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It’s well known these days the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ). What’s not as well known? Indoor air is typically two to five times more contaminated than outdoor air. Mold, off-gassing, VOCs, and other issues with indoor air can affect you...
Like many things involved in custom home building, the answer is: It depends. From your availability to schedule meetings to the permitting process, the length of time can vary. On average, expect the process to take around four to six months. But...
Choosing fixtures, flooring, and paint colors is fun for homeowners because you get to see your custom home style start to come together. Choosing features that make your home energy efficient doesn’t get as much attention as the style elements, but...