Understanding custom home pricing starts with knowing why cost per square foot doesn't tell the whole story. Unlike production-built tract homes, custom homes are handcrafted to your specific wants and needs. Learn why your choices—not square footage alone—determine your project cost, and how working with a custom builder gives you the home you actually want.

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.

When it comes to finding a builder for your dream home, review sites should be just one tool in the selection toolbox. You also want to read through the company's website, paying particular attention to the places that describe its business process.

Allowances—that is, budgeting general costs for items before the specific items are chosen—are a fact of life on many projects. For best results, narrow down the options up front.

Quality homes and satisfied customers don't happen by accident! The best builders have systems to ensure those outcomes. At HomeSource, our internal management systems keep every part of the job running smoothly, and we’ve spent years creating and fine-tuning this process.

Post-contract changes need not be a problem, but they absolutely need a clear process. Professionals who build fantastic homes for satisfied customers share some important traits. One trait is an obsession with details, and another is clearly communicating those details to the homeowners. Great builders are great communicators, and part of being a great communicator is documenting every part of the job.

How professional builders avoid some of the most common and costly construction mistakes. Most people judge a home by the obvious: a floor plan that’s a joy to live in, a streetscape that wows passers-by, great natural lighting, and lots of storage. The list goes on…

The best builders know that the initial meeting is about earning your trust. A big factor in someone's choice of a builder is their comfort with the first person they meet from the company. Find out more about why first impressions with your builder are important…

Prevent surprises and delays by getting answers from the top. It’s crucial to use the builder as the primary contact during your homebuilding process. Doing so ensures a better experience for everyone. Find out more about why speaking directly to the builder is important….

The quality of the paint job can make or break the look of a custom home. Find out more about how to get a strong finish with your home.

Introducing our 2023 Parade of Homes entry! Feel as if you’re sitting among the treetops while soaking in the surroundings and the warmth of the natural light through the large spacious windows. Learn more about this beautiful home and the upcoming event.