Categories for Custom Homes

Tips for Building a Home on a Budget

October 6, 2021

When it comes to home construction, your budget is one of the most important things to consider. Before you can decide on paint colors and furniture arrangements, you have to start with the foundation of a solid home construction budget. What’s the secret to a healthy budget? Use the following tips for building a house on a budget to get the house you want without breaking the bank. Understand land values If your goal is to stick to a tight home construction budget, you may be tempted to look for the most affordable piece of land available; however, most affordable... View Article

Tips for Building a Ranch

July 9, 2021

Are you considering building a ranch? If you are going to build a ranch home, there are three things you should do before you pull the trigger. Use the following tips to guide the process as you start to build a ranch home. Research, research, research Building a ranch home is a significant investment. You don’t want to go into this life-changing project without first doing your homework. The decisions you make as you build a ranch home will affect your financial status, your lifestyle and your family’s future. A good source to look to is experts in the field.... View Article

The Benefits of Building a Guest House

March 4, 2021

If you have a lot of extra land and tend to have frequent visitors, you might consider building a guest house on your property. These extra buildings have a wide range of benefits for property owners that you’re certain to appreciate. Here’s a quick overview of some of these benefits of guest house additions in Santa Fe, NM. Opportunities for multi-generational living It’s becoming more and more common throughout the United States to have families with adult children living with their parents, or for adults to bring their elderly parents into their homes to live with them. A guest house... View Article

Iconic Traits of Southwestern Homes

November 25, 2020

The American Southwest is famous for its pueblo-style homes, whether they’re actual pueblos or pueblo revival architecture. These distinctive houses take inspiration from Native American and Spanish architecture, and are built to withstand hot desert sunshine and chilly nights. The terra cotta tiles, wood accents and adobe walls are all hallmarks of the Southwestern style. Whether you’re thinking about buying or building a custom Southwestern home, there are certain visual elements that dominate the style. Here is a rundown of the common visual themes in Southwestern home styles in Santa Fe, NM. Rammed earth and adobe materials Southwestern homes are... View Article

Tips for Maximizing Your Luxury Home Investment

July 8, 2020

Building a custom luxury home is an investment here in Santa Fe, NM—but if you build it and time it right, you could see great returns on that investment. Real estate tends to be a more stable investment than precious metals, stocks and currency, so long as you build a quality home in a good location. If you’re getting ready to build your own luxury home, read these tips to find out what makes a good luxury home investment, and how to position yourself so you’ll be poised to receive the best returns if you decide to sell. Location, location,... View Article

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