Social distancing—a term you can bet will be added to Webster’s next year and a concept that has abruptly altered behaviors. Our good friend ended up in tears after a quick trip to the grocery store. She described normally friendly, warm exchanges had been replaced with masked faces unwilling to make eye contact or even […]
Author Archives: Designer Builders
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At Designer Builders we have a saying, details matter, design matters. Millwork is a detail that is not to be overlooked—it’s like jewelry for your home, a well-placed accessory. Merriam Webster defines millwork as any woodwork manufactured at a mill. This includes doors, molding, trim, flooring, wall paneling and crown molding. Molding and flooring are […]
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Anyone with a pet can tell you, they become like our children. They have personalities and idiosyncrasies. Maybe unlike our children, they love us unconditionally and they weigh in at 2000 pounds. If there is any doubt how much we love our pets, just look at the money we spend on them each year to make […]
It would be hard to argue against the fact that the process of homebuilding unites people of all backgrounds, ages, and gender. Businesses that do not evolve with new technologies or do not produce a quality product, usually do not last. Todd recognizes businesses today must have a user-friendly, modern website and an engaging social […]
A roadmap to guide decisions toward the best outcome Most homebuyers want assurance that their new home will offer a healthy, comfortable environment and lower energy bills, but many don’t know what questions to ask the builder to get that outcome. Help has arrived from Erase40, an organization that wants to guide buyers through the […]
Clients deserve a straight answer, but getting it requires an honest conversation Tract builders and realtors often market homes in terms of square-foot costs, but that approach can be misleading for a custom home. Sam Rashkin, founder of the Energy Star for Homes program, expressed this idea forcefully at a recent industry conference. “If you […]
As interest rates rise and the market cools, make sure you choose a financially sound company with a strong track record The 2007 housing market crash was an event of Darwinian proportions. It was Survival of the Fittest on Steroids, as demand for new homes sank to Great Depression levels and countless builders vanished. The […]