Custom Builder
July 1st, 2021 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
Custom Builder, energy efficient, green building, living areas, new home comfort, Technology
The trick is to choose the technologies you need, while ignoring those you don’t. For some people, a new custom home is a chance to get the latest digital bells and whistles. The problem is that home automation can feel like a daunting topic and the wrong choices can lead to frustration. Which technologies will […] Read More »
May 23rd, 2021 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
build process, Custom Builder, green building, new home comfort
Your home builder needs to navigate a maze of government regulations—homeowners can help make the process easier A successful new-home build is a predictable one, with no unpleasant surprises. Predictability comes from good planning, as well-planned projects tend to stay on budget and on schedule. Good planning includes making sure the home will meet all […] Read More »
April 26th, 2021 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
build process, Custom Builder, living areas
The construction of a new home has a particular rhythm, fluctuating from dynamic progress in the early stages, to a natural and expected ebb of activity as the house nears completion. Our clients find it useful to understand this tempo. They know what to expect and they can appreciate their new home as it takes […] Read More »
March 2nd, 2021 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
Custom Builder, Flooring, green building
Custom homebuyers have asked what we think about this popular flooring. Here’s our answer. We don’t often talk about products in this newsletter, but when lots of clients ask about a specific one, we like to offer our thoughts. That’s the case with luxury vinyl flooring.. We’re not the only ones getting questions: according to […] Read More »
February 16th, 2021 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
build process, Client Relationships, Custom Builder, Uncategorized
You’ve finally decided to build that dream house and have visited our model home or have directly contacted us. Now what? As a professional home builder, we are prepared to answer any questions you have as you make a purchasing decision, arguably one of the most important financial choices in your life. But while we […] Read More »
December 3rd, 2020 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
build process, Custom Builder, green building, living areas, new home comfort, outdoor space
COVID is causing changes in home designs and product choices Did you know that the half-bath became popular in the years following the 1918-1920 Spanish Flu pandemic? That’s because homeowners wanted to keep visitors’ germs out of the main bath. Did you also realize that Modern interior design first took hold in America during the […] Read More »
November 19th, 2020 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
Client Relationships, Custom Builder
You can tell a lot about someone by his or her associates, and that’s as true for businesses as it is for individuals. Every successful business understands the value of ongoing trust-based relationships with other industry professionals. Take the example of builder trade partnerships. If a builder has top-notch trade partners working on its jobs, […] Read More »
November 5th, 2020 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
build process, Custom Builder
Custom home pricing is a complex subject. Here are some ways to think about it. Have you ever called a car dealership to ask how much cars cost per pound? You say that’s a ridiculous question? We agree. In fact, we expect the dealership’s sales staff would wonder what you had been smoking. The serious […] Read More »
October 7th, 2020 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
build process, Client Relationships, Custom Builder
How to keep your new home on track amid COVID-related price spikes and shortages If you’re ready to start a new custom home, you may need to deal with ongoing fallout from the coronavirus-related economic shutdown. That means working with your builder to mitigate its impact. The problem, as we all know, started in March […] Read More »
July 29th, 2020 | by dpcustombuilder | Posted in
Client Relationships, Custom Builder
Why this is a great question to ask a builder. The National Association of Homebuilders estimates that it takes at least 3 to 5 years to create a sustainable building business. Most builders never get there: residential contractors have a failure rate higher than nearly every other business type, surpassed only by restaurants. Only the […] Read More »