"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.

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.

As a professional builder, we understand the importance of meeting or exceeding the expectations of our homebuyers. We stay current with trends in residential design and construction. We offer choices that fit each client's budget and lifestyle. At the same time, we commit to high quality standards—both for our work and for the components we use to build each new home—and to staying on schedule and within budget.

A homeowner's role during construction is more important than ever. The homeowner is still, ultimately, a leader in the project. By gaining a solid understanding of the building process, a homeowner can participate more fully with the rest of the team.

Have you heard of a "punch list"? It’s a quick and easy reference to the status of the work, as well as a useful way to communicate with our trade partners and clients. Most importantly, the punch list is a key tool to make sure our homes meet the high expectations of our custom home buyers.

The best companies build quality assurance systems into their practice.