The contractor bidding process for any building project is a tricky one to say the least. To quote John Ruskin: “There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man’s…
The other day while at the grocery store I was listening to a couple of guys discuss a home that was being built in their neighborhood. One was telling the other how fast the home was progressing and how that must mean that the house was being built shabbily. The…
Even in the home building industry, a business is still a business. Beyond the planning and construction lies many business decisions that all owners and CEOs must make. If I had to start over again I would be wary of buying into a software system that was advertised as an…
To me, everyone is a potential customer. Even if the prospect is currently not looking in the price range or area where we building currently, they or someone they influence may be somewhere else down the road. The point is that we only have one chance to make a first…
The biggest myth in the home building business is “square feet”. No, not some person’s misshapen feet. I’m talking about using size (square feet) as a measurement of value. The entire residential real estate industry is obsessed with using size as the top yard stick when determining value. Imagine approaching…
Growing up a military brat and the last son of 5 boys gave me a sendoff into the world with a great background for being a builder. My upbringing taught me to use creativity to solve problems because there was never an abundance of money to wash problems away. Being…
Turn it around and make sure your prospective agent asks you the right questions. Once you have made the decision to move, it is time to seek out the services of a Realtor. Keep in mind you are seeking someone who is going to guide you through a process to…
When looking at locations in Central Texas that are located close to employment, ease of commute, good schools and a small town feel with proximity to all the attractions of Austin, Hutto is hard to beat. Throw in some of the best housing values in Austin metro area and the…
One would think that a home builder would make the case why owing is the correct choice between owning verses renting a home. But the truth is that buying a home is a big commitment that should be weighed out given each person’s specific situation. Renting may be the only…
Having the right questions for your real estate agent is crucial when you are shopping for a new home. This is an exciting time, when you’re trying to find the perfect home, and knowing what to ask is a big part of making that dream home a reality. Before you begin, determine…