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9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Custom Home
Unless you’ve done it before, building a custom home is a new and challenging process! Today we’re going to look at some of the most common mistakes that people make when building a custom home, and tips on how to …
Cost of Building a Custom Home
What is the cost of building a custom home? This is a common – and important – question that homeowners ask when considering building a custom home. There is no simple answer – the answer is always going to be, …
Helpful Tips for Handling the Emotional Roller Coaster of Remodeling or Building a Custom Home
Building a custom home or remodeling your current home is an exciting, fun, challenging and sometimes scary process. Our homes are extremely personal to us. Home is where we spend time with our loved ones, raise our children, entertain, work, …
How do Construction Loans Work?
Once you’ve made the decision to build a custom home, you will probably need to apply for a construction loan. Obtaining a construction loan is an unknown – and often confusing – process for many people, which is why we …
Understanding Architectural Fees for Custom Homes
In the first part of this blog we looked at different ways that architects charge for design services (if you missed it, you can read it here). Today we’re going to take a deeper look at the way we structure …
Benefits of Net-Zero Energy Homes
Net-Zero Energy homes are a hot topic these days, especially as prices for rooftop solar photovoltaics and LED lighting continue to plummet. More than ever, net-zero homes can be built for little to no added expense, and are often cheaper …
How Do Architectural Fees Work?
Architectural fees are a big concern (and rightly so!) for many homeowners planning to build a custom home or remodel their existing home. Fees vary per project and are influenced by a number of factors including: size, scope, site, specifications, …
What is Considered Design?
The Origins of Considered Design Considered Design began as a set of guidelines developed by KGA to help streamline the process of designing production homes. We found ourselves addressing similar, if not the same, questions and challenges on a high percentage …
Useful Terms When Working With an Architect
Every industry has terms and phrases that are specific to it; architecture is no different. When designing a custom home or remodeling an existing structure, you will hear a lot of terms which are important to understanding the process. Some …
3 Things to Consider when Hiring a Landscape Contractor
Spring is finally here, and as the weather warms and the leaves unfurl, we’re all invariably faced with the landscape to-do list. Some projects are as easy as planting some colorful annuals on your front porch, while others need a …
How does the Architectural Design Process Work?
Last month we wrote about things to consider when hiring an architect (if you missed this post, click here). Once you’ve decided on an architect, now what? Today we’re going to talk about the architectural design process and go into …
Considerations for Hiring the Right Architect
Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to build a custom home and you are ready to embark on an exciting and challenging journey. One of the first steps in the process is to assemble a team to get the job done. …
