Price per square foot is a metric the real estate industry uses to gauge the competitiveness of resale homes, and homebuyers have internalized that way of thinking. So, it’s understandable that potential clients often ask for our homes' average cost per square foot. However, depending on your goals, average square-foot pricing can take a back seat to a great result. Find out why.

Does your builder have the size and—more importantly—the management systems needed to handle a custom home project? If not, the final cost in dollars and frustration may be more than you bargained for. Find out why!

If you have concerns about how healthy your new home will be, you're not alone. Fortunately, the best professional builders already take their customers' health seriously.

Whether it's a $7 million custom home or a $70,000 kitchen remodel, no one wants to pay more than they have to. Find out how to get the most home for the best cost.

The best custom builders understand that service is as important as the product. Find out how to evaluate a builder for your next project.

Cost control is top-of-mind for anyone building a custom home these days. That includes keeping final product costs as close to the estimate as possible. Find out how.

Current supply issues and price trends make it especially important to keep change to an absolute minimum if you want to control costs. Find out why.

Price chaos for materials has made budgeting for custom home building more complicated. Here's what you need to know.

To have a great home building experience, you need to choose the right builder, and that choice will depend in part on chemistry. Ultimately, you want someone with whom you click, someone who gets you and who understands your needs and wants. Learn more!

Engineered quartz slabs now outsell granite for kitchen counters, despite their higher cost. The problem is that not all quartz is equally satisfying. Find out why.

This secluded, wooded property echoes the environment of Asheville. The large energy-efficient windows allow the homeowners all the benefits of natural sunlight and provide a spotlight for the breathtaking interior details. Read this post to learn more!

Conveniently located in West Asheville, this home enjoys many energy-efficient elements, including renewable energy solar panels and creative reuse of materials. Read this post for more details and to take a virtual journey through this beautifully crafted custom-built home.