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Notes on building.

Process, material, place. Occasional opinions.

Tract Homes, Spec Homes, and Custom Homes in Colorado

January 11, 2022

Tract Homes, Spec Homes, and Custom Homes in Colorado

Enter the neighborhood of nearly identical houses in rows as far as the eyes can see.

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Building Your Home for the Future

December 11, 2018

Building Your Home for the Future

When you're building a new home, filling it with all the latest technology is one of the best parts.

Technology for the Home. Part Two

July 11, 2018

Technology for the Home. Part Two

Security has always been high on a homeowners list however technology is changing the accessibility and ease of installation.

Technology for the Home. Part One

June 11, 2018

Technology for the Home. Part One

Technology is often a driver for customers looking to make their home as efficient, user friendly, and upscale as possible.

Xeriscaping: Conserve Water and Create Savings

May 11, 2018

Xeriscaping: Conserve Water and Create Savings

Spring is here and the warmth of summer isn't far behind.

Questions to Ask When Building a Custom Home

April 11, 2018

Questions to Ask When Building a Custom Home

Building a custom home can be an overwhelming task, especially if you jump in with no real direction.

Build with Resale in Mind

March 11, 2018

Build with Resale in Mind

While perhaps the biggest perk of building a custom home is the ability to make it your own, it can also be a downfall when it comes to resale.

Preparing Your Home for Sale

February 11, 2018

Preparing Your Home for Sale

While it is easy to get caught up in preparing your new home to be as perfect as it was in your dreams, don't forget you still have to sell the one you are in now!

Staying Safe and Warm During the Cold Months

January 11, 2018

Staying Safe and Warm During the Cold Months

Ready or not, the colder months have arrived. While excitement surrounds the beauty of a winter wonderland, unless you are Frosty the Snow Man, the inside...

Finding a Realtor to Help You Buy Land

November 11, 2017

Finding a Realtor to Help You Buy Land

Building your own home in Colorado comes down to a simple first step: finding a piece of land on which to build.

Determining the Square Footage for Your Custom Home

October 24, 2017

Determining the Square Footage for Your Custom Home

Building a custom home to your specifications and with the exact amount of space that is needed can sound too lofty for some.

Ways to Save Money when Building a Custom Home

October 11, 2017

Ways to Save Money when Building a Custom Home

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is, "Is it more expensive to build a custom home than to buy one?" The answer is simple: it does not have to.

Phases of Custom Home Construction

September 21, 2017

Phases of Custom Home Construction

How does your dream house go from a set of architectural designs on a rolled sheet of paper, to a four-dimensional, breathtaking sanctuary for you and your family?

Tile vs Marble

August 11, 2017

Tile vs Marble

Both traditional tile and marble flooring can add a clean, polished look to any home, but figuring out which one to choose can be daunting.

Smart Lighting. Is it worth it?

August 10, 2017

Smart Lighting. Is it worth it?

Figuring out what lighting solutions to add to your smart home can be difficult.

5 Things Every Mountain House Needs

July 13, 2017

5 Things Every Mountain House Needs

Having a house in the mountains is one of the most unique experiences.

Wooded building site in the Colorado Front Range

July 6, 2017

Buying Land for your Custom Home: Everything you need to know

Building a home in the mountains of Colorado: that's the dream for so many people.

Before You Paint: 10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Colors

June 1, 2017

Before You Paint: 10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Colors

Painting the walls in your new home can be stressful and nerve-racking.

5 Reasons to Build a Custom Home

March 23, 2017

5 Reasons to Build a Custom Home

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments that you will make in your life, as homes offer a sense of permanence.

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