by Michael Grant | Oct 5, 2017 | Design Build
Good design If you don’t instantly recognize good design, you are more likely to feel it. You are immediately comfortable with your surroundings, the fit and function just feels right. This is true, be it a hand held object such as a cell phone, the ride you...
by Michael Grant | May 8, 2014 | Buy or Build, Design Build, Financing, Modern and Rustic, Real Estate
A new Trulia survey suggest that 41% of Americans would prefer to buy or build a new home than purchase an existing home. Of those that would prefer a new home, just under half would be willing to pay more for the new home. The challenge is it still costs more to...
by Michael Grant | Sep 1, 2013 | Buy or Build, Design Build, Financing, Financing Do's and Dont's, Modern and Rustic, Real Estate
Financing Your New Home In the old days anyone could get a loan to buy or build a home. However, with tighter regulation on lending practices, the pendulum has swung and we are faced with new challenges when deciding to finance your home. It is important...
by Michael Grant | Aug 31, 2013 | Buy or Build, Design Build, Financing, Financing Do's and Dont's, Modern and Rustic, Real Estate
Design/Build Process If you decide to have your home designed and built, it is important to do your homework. First, make a list of the features important to you and then go back to your list and mark those features that you are NOT willing to compromise....
by Michael Grant | Aug 30, 2013 | Buy or Build, Design Build, Financing, Financing Do's and Dont's, Modern and Rustic, Real Estate
How Much Do You Want To Spend? Budget plays a major role in deciding if buying or building is best for you. Even the most modest custom designed home can cost $300,000 or more so if you budget is less than that, you might want to consider looking...
