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5 Ways to Boost the Long-Term Value of Your Custom Home
When you build a custom home, you’re not just creating a space that fits your lifestyle, you’re also making one of the most important financial investments of your life. Whether you plan to stay for...
Protecting your home with earthquake insurance
Earthquakes are powerful natural disasters. They can shatter the ground and shake up large structures. This amount of power can bring about huge amounts of damage. If you live in an area close to a...
The basics of a 15-year fixed mortgage
Prospective homebuyers and current homeowners know that a mortgage is likely to go hand-in-hand with your home, unless another arrangement has been made. However, there are many options available...
What to Know Before Breaking Ground: A Pre-Construction Checklist
Building a custom home is one of life’s most exciting milestones. But before the first shovel hits the ground, there’s a lot of groundwork, literally and figuratively, that needs to be done. From...
DIY furniture ideas for bedroom decor
Whether you’re a crafting enthusiast or simply want to save some money on home decor, DIY furniture projects are a great place to start. With so many DIY projects on the table, it can be difficult...
The Top 5 Mistakes First-Time Custom Home Builders Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Building your first custom home is one of the most exciting and rewarding milestones in life. It’s your chance to create a space that truly reflects your lifestyle, taste, and future needs. But for...
How to Budget for a Custom Home Without Sacrificing Quality
Building a custom home is one of the most exciting investments you can make. It is a chance to create a space that reflects your lifestyle, values, and vision for the future. But when it comes to...
3 Ways to Make Your Bedroom More Cozy
In the design world, the term cozy is often mistaken for small. While the two characteristics certainly overlap in many cases, it’s still entirely possible for larger, open spaces to be cozy. The...
What you’ll need to know about delinquent property taxes
Homeownership comes with many responsibilities, one of these being the payment of property taxes. Property taxes are due each year and are used by local governments to pay for public resources such...
5 Ways to Avoid Custom Home Regret
Building a custom home is exciting, but it’s also a big commitment. With so many decisions to make — from layout and materials to budget and finishes — it’s easy to overlook details that later cause...