Custom Home Building Blog

Building a custom home feels like a fantasy for many people, but can be more realistic than you may think. With a reputable, experienced home builder, a custom home can be affordable and practical–as well as fun and exciting–and it may be the...

Although the furnace may not be the most glamorous feature of a new home, the one you choose will have ramifications for years to come. How do you know which heating options are best for a new home? When building a custom home, an HVAC (heating,...

Perhaps you’ve been looking at the high price tag on existing homes in Colorado and wondering how that compares to the cost of a custom home. Building a custom home can be affordable, but the cost to build a new home includes several factors,...

A home’s architectural plan may sound like a logical place to save money; after all, starting from scratch requires the time and expertise of professionals. However, because of the way most custom home building is done, customized home plans...

Many home buyers are pleasantly surprised to discover the feasibility of building a new home. With the right home builder, creating an ideal home is easier and more affordable than most people imagine. Building a home, however, proves quite...

Winter is coming, bringing shorter days, colder temperatures, and more time spent indoors. Colorado winters can be hard on your home, but with a little effort now you can make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and safe in the cold...

How do you know when you are ready to own a home, and that ownership versus renting is the right choice? Factors such as finances, relationship status, lifestyle, employment, and desired location all play heavily into the decision. People often...

Over the years, having built thousands of homes, we have come across a fair amount of misinformation that passes as fact about the process and experience of building a custom home. Here we’ve compiled the most common misconceptions in an effort...

Studying printed floor plans and touring both model and pre-existing homes helps you identify floor plan features that fit your lifestyle. Until you are living in a home, however, you may not recognize which elements of the plan are not as...

Building a custom home offers many exciting possibilities, including working with a builder to bring your vision to life. Unlike buying an existing home, however, the process of starting from scratch has its own unique set of challenges. Taking...