Learn how construction allowances work in custom home building and why clear allowance policies benefit both homeowners and builders. Discover how to maximize your allowance budget, avoid common pitfalls, and keep your project on schedule and within budget during the selection process.

Builders need to navigate a maze of government regulations, but homeowners can help. In this blog, learn how to navigate building regulations with confidence, and discover how selecting your builder before designing your home can help prevent costly delays and code violations in Asheville.

Every builder loves being able to deliver a quality home on budget and ahead of schedule, but the truth is that it's better for everyone when the clients have an accurate understanding of how long the project will take. In this month’s blog, we’re breaking down some of the key factors that impact a build or remodel schedule.

"What's the per-square-foot cost of your homes?" It's one of the most common questions we hear. Production builders can give you square-foot pricing because they're essentially manufacturers building the same house over and over. But custom homes? Each one is the physical realization of a particular client's dream on a specific site. And that means we need to ask some important questions first...

A home's electrical system, much like a human nervous system, is a complex, essential network operating behind the walls to power every function safely and efficiently, and understanding it—with the help of professional guidance during the warranty period—can ensure better maintenance and adaptability for the future.

Is it better to build a new home or remodel an older one? No one will be surprised to hear us argue that building a new home is a better choice than remodeling. So, with our professional bias disclosed, here are some objective reasons why we believe buying a new home provides greater benefits than remodeling.

Most builders are happy to provide a list of people for whom they have recently built homes. They encourage prospective clients to call these references and ask about their experience and level of satisfaction.

There's no getting around it: construction can be a hazardous job. We say "can be" because professional builders respect those hazards and equip and train their workers to mitigate safety issues as much as possible. By doing so, professional builders protect their businesses and their clients from liability.

It’s safe to say no one likes cost overruns or unpleasant surprises on a project. New home construction is no exception. As a professional builder, we understand how critical it is to establish and maintain a budget that everyone can rely on from groundbreaking to the final walk-through.

Choosing a home builder based on the lowest cost per square foot or the lowest sales price may not provide the best value. For an investment so important to your family’s future, the least expensive option can be a risky bet.

As a custom home builder in Asheville, NC, we know our community is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which swept through our beautiful mountain region almost 2 months ago. While the initial impacts have started to subside, the long road to recovery lies ahead for many homeowners dealing with storm damage.

Homebuilding is an increasingly complex effort. It involves dozens of trade partners and materials suppliers, requires compliance with building codes and other regulations, demands financial savvy and tight management, and calls for keen attention to every detail. This demands a highly organized approach to the home construction process. Learn several signs that mark a professional builder's business acumen, organizational skills, and other capabilities that help ensure ultimate satisfaction with your new home.