Starting Your Build With Your Possession Date in Mind

by Glen Veenstra | Dec 5, 2019 | New Builds

The first question everyone probably asks you when you tell them you’re going to build a new home is: “when do you plan to start?” Seems like a great question. After all, most of your actions in the upcoming months will all revolve around the timeline of when the...

What Is the Added Cost To Building In Water Access Only Locations?

by Glen Veenstra | Nov 28, 2019 | New Builds

Looking for the perfect lot to build your dream cottage can be quite a challenge. Some of the most fantastic spots are water access only, which adds another dimension of complexity. On the plus side, these water access lots can also be significantly cheaper than road...

The Most Cost Effective Energy Efficient Upgrade For Your New Home Build

by Glen Veenstra | Nov 15, 2019 | New Builds

When I sat down to write this article, I had a long list of various energy efficient upgrades that could be used in new builds. Although it’s a good list, with plenty of great options, the fact is, most people don’t want to dump their whole budget into energy savings...

Should I go With a Raised Wood Floor In My Basement or Stick With a Traditional Concrete Floor?

by Glen Veenstra | Oct 30, 2019 | New Builds

Basement Floors: Wood or Concrete?   This is a very common dilemma on new builds. For years it was standard and just assumed that basement floors were concrete. These floors were simply concrete poured on top of gravel, with any necessary plumbing and weeping...

How Does Financing and the Payment Schedule Work For a Custom Build?

by Glen Veenstra | Apr 9, 2019 | New Builds

Any time we’re making a purchase of this magnitude, we want to be very confident about how the money end of things is going to work. There’s 2 common questions we get when it comes to the financial part of a custom build: What is the payment schedule? What type of...