Choices, restrictions, quality, cost, and building experience are the five differentiating factors for custom versus volume builders. The focus of each type of builder varies significantly, so before you build, find out which focus aligns with yours.   Choices As...

One of the questions we often get in the office is, "Is building a cottage different than building a home?" In short, yes. But maybe not in the ways you might  think.  The major difference between building a cottage and a home are site conditions in cottage country....

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...

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.”  ...

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...

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.   On...

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...

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...

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...