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...
by Glen Veenstra | Dec 21, 2018 | New Builds
If you are thinking about building your dream home, you are probably worried about making some mistakes. That’s normal. But you can avoid some of the bigger ones. To help you along we’ve collected our top common mistakes people make when building a custom...
by Glen Veenstra | May 29, 2018 | Floor Plans, New Builds, Timber Frame
One of the first question we often get asked at Pine Creek is “How much will it cost to build my dream home or cottage?” While this is a very common question from new clients, unfortunately it doesn’t come with a simple answer. There is no standard formula, because...
by Glen Veenstra | May 2, 2018 | New Builds, Shell Option, Timber Frame
Building your own cottage is something that many people have spent a lifetime dreaming about – what it will look like, what it will feel like when you’re there, you’ve likely even imagined the sounds of nature, and the warmth of the sun in your lawn chair...
by Glen Veenstra | Apr 10, 2018 | New Builds
The most exciting day of the build has arrived! You made it! This is the day where your dream of owning a custom home or cottage is realized. You’re finally standing in the space where your future memories will be made. It’s time to congratulate yourself on this...
by Glen Veenstra | Feb 6, 2018 | New Builds
No doubt you have probably heard someone say that you shouldn’t build a home in the winter. Then they go on to list a bunch of reasons why. It’s absolutely wrong advice. This is a common misconception that I hear from many customers. People think that starting to...
by Glen Veenstra | Feb 6, 2018 | Shell Option
Whether you’re planning to do most of the work yourself, or contracting the majority of it out to sub trades, there are a few common misconceptions everyone has going into a DIY build. After working with people for over 30 years building homes these are the 7 myths...
by Glen Veenstra | Aug 10, 2017 | Shell Option
A shell option is the perfect fit for the DIY builder. There’s an increasing number of people today who have the desire to build their own home or cottage. Trust me, I get it, building homes and cottages is awesome! That’s why we do it. Luckily for us, not everyone...
by Glen Veenstra | Jul 17, 2017 | New Builds
Home warranty is something that people don’t think about until they need something fixed on their new home. Unfortunately, for some, by that time it’s too late. We’ve all heard the horror stories,the question is how can you avoid these stories happening to you? At the...
by Glen Veenstra | Apr 21, 2017 | New Builds
Who doesn’t love a fireplace? The look, the warmth, the feel. Not to mention the style it adds to the room. For many of our clients the fireplace is part of what they see when envisioning their dream space. There are several different styles of fireplaces that all...
