There are many things you can take advantage of when you're buying property. One of the most indespensible resources we found and then made extensive use of was the Geographic Information System (GIS).
Navigating the GIS
Building Tips
Parade of Homes
If you have a Parade of Homes in your area, we encourage you to spend a day or two visiting the homes that interest you to get inspired. It's also a great way to find and meet local builders and view the quality of their work.
Pre-Construction (Permitting & Loans)
There's so much that goes into building a house before you even start building. We spent a long time deciding what we wanted in a custom home and almost a year looking for the land we wanted to put our house on. We then spent another eight months working with…
Should I Hire an Architect?
Many people who begin the home building journey either wonder if they should hire an architect, or assume that hiring an architect is out of their budget. We fell into the latter category. Hiring an architect sounded a bit expensive and unnecessary to us. It wasn't until we had asked…
Finding a Builder for Your Custom Home
Finding a builder can be a daunting task. It was especially difficult for us for a few reasons. Similar to our search for land, our criteria continued to change and shift as we began to figure out what we really wanted and could afford. If you're getting ready to start…
Building a Custom Home: Where to Start
For our very first post we thought it would be beneficial to start from the very beginning. If you or someone you know is considering building a custom home, you may be wondering where to even start. The idea of building a custom home can be very overwhelming, and it's…