The holiday season is in full swing and December will bring holiday guests to your home. Now is a great time to clear the clutter out of your guest rooms, fluff those pillows and make your home ready for special visitors. These decoration and preparation pointers will help you plan and pull off a great […]
Our steel piling just arrived for our new project on Lake Austin. According to our geotechnical report, these pilings should average 53′ in depth before they finally come to rest on stable limestone bedrock. Most people don’t know that Austin sits on a natural fault line (I learned that while on a geology field trip as […]
Why Buy New? 9 Benefits of New Homes Whether you are moving to a new area for work opportunities, sizing-up or planning for retirement and an empty nest, it’s important to weigh the benefits of deciding to buy new against purchasing an inventory home. A new custom home presents some great opportunities and unique advantages […]
Backyards, pools, and patios that are styled after resorts are becoming a popular choice for custom home clients. According to U.S. Real Estate News editor, Devon Thorsby, “Homebuilders, residential architects, and landscape construction specialists are seeing more and more homeowners looking to include outdoor living – or better yet, a design that allows for flowing […]
So, you’ve decided to build the house of your dreams, and you’re ready to sit down with a professional and get the creative juices flowing. Whether they are an architect, landscape designer, interior designer, or another design professional; communicating your preferences in a clear and concise way can help your designer understand your goals and […]
We take great pride in designing custom homes that our clients can live in comfortably and safely as they age. It’s your dream home after all, shouldn’t it be designed to last forever? Smart homeowners envision a home they can live in through midlife but aging can present mobility challenges that your home must be […]
We’re so happy to have another great guest blog from our friends at Trulia. This week they cover the differences between building a new home or buying pre-owned. (We’re a big fan of the build new option…) Previously Owned or Brand New, What Type of House Should You Choose? By Katie Bassett, Trulia Are you looking […]
How long does it take to design a custom home? The most frequently asked question in our client meetings is: “How long will this take?” Every Client is Unique. Each client that reaches out to us is at a different stage of readiness with their project. We meet some people when they start looking for […]
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