by shepherd | Dec 22, 2017 | Design Build
I have seen many North Georgia developments over the years and had the privilege of designing and building custom homes in a good number of them….I will tell you I have seen too much. During the roaring 90’s and into the new millennium dozens, maybe hundreds of...
by shepherd | Dec 19, 2017 | Design Build
Trading concrete and steel for natural and real, an outdoorsy couple creates their ideal retreat from the Atlanta heat in the forests of north Georgia. story by Donna Peak | photography by Tom Harper courtesy of Modern Rustic Homes MOUNTAIN MAJESTY To take full...
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...
by Michael Grant | Aug 29, 2013 | Buy or Build, Design Build, Financing, Financing Do's and Dont's, Modern and Rustic, Real Estate
Understanding The Market It is important to understand that home values fluxuate. As is the case with most markets, the real estate market is determined by supply and demand. A healthy market will result in a 2.5% to 3% appreciation (or growth in value)...
by Michael Grant | Aug 28, 2013 | Buy or Build, Design Build, Financing, Financing Do's and Dont's, Modern and Rustic, Real Estate
What Kind of Buyer Are You? Price Driven – These are buyers that are driven primarily by price. It is all about the numbers. These buyers are willing to make compromises in the size or design of their new home as long as they stay on budget....
by Michael Grant | Aug 27, 2013 | Buy or Build, Design Build, Financing, Financing Do's and Dont's, Modern and Rustic, Real Estate
So you have decided a new home is in your future and you want to know if you should buy an existing home or design and build a new home. The answer to that question depends on the prevailing real estate market, your objectives, how much you want to spend, how...
