by Glen Veenstra | Feb 13, 2020 | New Builds
When it comes to new custom builds, whether it be a home or cottage, it’s always a struggle to decide where you should spend your money, and where you should try to save. Everyone has a budget that they’re trying to hit and there’s always so many ways to spend more...
by Glen Veenstra | Jan 23, 2020 | New Builds
There are so many factors involved when it comes to building a new home or cottage. The decision to do a custom build alone is a huge commitment. There’s so much thought and planning that goes into even getting to the point of saying “yes, we can do this.” ...
by Glen Veenstra | Jan 16, 2020 | New Builds
Starting a custom build, whether it’s a home or cottage, can be very intimidating. There are so many unknowns, and most people have never done it, and have no idea what to expect. If this is you, you’re not alone. In this article I’m going to break down the...
by Glen Veenstra | Jan 10, 2020 | New Builds
There are so many factors involved in a custom build. In fact, most of my blog posts are dedicated to helping people navigate the custom build process and answer your questions on new home and cottage construction. Perhaps the toughest part of a new build...
by Glen Veenstra | Dec 26, 2019 | New Builds
Short answer: probably longer than you think. We often have new customers come through the door in March or April saying they want to start building this spring. What they might not realize is the timeline involved in getting a build started. ...
by Glen Veenstra | Dec 19, 2019 | New Builds
Short answer: It can be. That said, like a custom home there’s an endless number of options that can go into building your dream custom cottage. Where you decide to draw the line on those options will likely determine your end cost. One of the biggest changes we see...
by Glen Veenstra | Dec 12, 2019 | New Builds
Can you start a build in the middle of winter in Manitoba? Yes! Of Course! I can’t even count how many times that exact conversation has happened with our clients. Somehow we seem to have this notion in our minds that construction is a summertime thing. Likely because...
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...
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...
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...
