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5 Signs It’s Time to Build a New Home

You’re getting the urge to for something different – maybe it’s to move, maybe something else, but how do you know? What are the signs it’s time to build a new house? Even more important, how can you be sure that building a home is the right choice for you? Building a home is a big undertaking, but it doesn’t

Adding Curb Appeal to Your Custom Home

Your home’s exterior serves a practical purpose but adding curb appeal to your custom home can be achieved by carefully choosing a color scheme and characteristics that make you proud to pull into the driveway each day. In fact, exceptional curb appeal can increase your home’s resale value. Together, you and your builder can choose a design for your

Functional Kitchen Design

Designing your kitchen can be one of the most challenging parts of building a new home. Your kitchen is likely one of the busiest rooms in your house, so it’s important to design a functional and fun space. Let’s look at some things to consider when creating a functional kitchen design to meet your needs.

7 Home Features for Entertaining

Whether you’re hosting a small get-together or a large party, it’s important to make your guests feel comfortable and at home. In this blog post, we will discuss the must-have home features for entertaining – the ones you should include in your custom-built home.

Cost of Building a Home in Pittsburgh: 4 Factors

When it comes to the cost of building a home in Pittsburgh, there are a few key factors that come into play. Of course, the size and type of home (spec home vs. custom home) you’re looking to build will impact the overall price tag, as well as location. But other factors such as quality of materials used, and

Aging in Place Design: Tips for Building Your Forever Home

As people are living longer, the demand for aging in place design in new construction is on the rise. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 15% of Pittsburgh’s residents were 65 years of age or older, and 19.3% of all Allegheny County residents (per July 1, 2021 estimates). More and more people want to be able to live independently