Custom Home Building Blog

True story:  When my parents moved to Denver in the mid ’60’s they decided to build a new home. They were moving from a small town in Missouri, and I think that their builder saw them coming a mile away–nice couple moving to The Big City, who...

If you’re like many custom home buyers in Colorado, the thought of building your dream home in the mountains holds a certain attraction.The unrivaled privacy, majestic views, and quiet ambiance certainly have their appeal. Finding the perfect...

For many, the dream of home ownership means not only being able to choose your own paint colors and no longer pay rent, but also to enjoy the security of having made a sound investment. As one of the more stable long-term financial investments,...

Remember those old episodes of Dick Van Dyke and I Love Lucy where the master bedrooms featured two twin beds and the kitchens were hidden rooms in the back of the house with swinging doors that separated them from the main living areas? Home...

With kitchens now set as the crown jewel of the home, is it any wonder that countertop options have expanded exponentially? Open-concept plans place kitchens in the spotlight; one sure way to get the biggest bang for your buck is to choose a...

Among the many decisions to be made when building a new home, the varieties and types of flooring will be one of the most important, and among the more expensive ones you will be called upon to make. The choice can seem daunting, not only because...

When you’re building a new home, sometimes it’s hard to keep the finish line in sight when all you can see is a cloud of sawdust and a jumble of wires and tools. What can you do to keep the building process fun and engaging, and not feel...

With effective communication forming the linchpin of a successful construction project, it stands to reason that builders and home buyers alike need to find the most efficient means of mutually conveying information. The problem is, there are so...

While applying for and obtaining a mortgage may be a familiar process to many, the same may not be true for a construction loan. What is a construction loan, and how does it differ from a conventional mortgage? Must you always secure a...

Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Though no one sets out with failure as the end goal, it’s easy to overlook or procrastinate doing those things that fortify us against the possibility of unforeseen...