Homebuilding Tips

Since the most recent economic downturn began in 2008, the number of Americans living in multigenerational homes has risen steadily. Today, 60.6 million U.S. residents live with multiple generations under one roof, according to Pew Research Center. That’s nearly 20 percent of the nation’s entire population.

One of the many advantages of building a new home is having the option to choose a floor plan based on the specific needs of your family. A retired couple will have different needs compared to a family with young children, so it’s important to think about how you will be using your home in the coming years and what custom floor plan makes the most sense.

For the Baby Boomer generation, a home isn’t just a smart investment; it’s also where family and friends gather, memories are made, and the joy of retirement can be fully realized. And regardless of the size of your family, your lifestyle and your plans for the future, a custom home is the best way to ensure your next home is exactly what you need.

Various types of families have different needs when it comes to selecting the house plans that will best match their unique lifestyle. For example, a retired couple might want one level  living, while a family with young children would benefit from having the bedrooms all on the same floor. Many other factors come into play, including budget and long-term plans.

Sometimes the perfect location for your new home does not have ideal building conditions. For example, you might choose a neighborhood for its schools, tax rates, or other reasons, but the only lot you can purchase has size limitations. You might even prefer a narrow lot if you want to have a smaller footprint or do not want to maintain a larger property. Whatever your reasons for purchasing the land you selected, there are plenty of ways to build on all types of lots, including narrow ones.

Residential lots can come with plenty of challenges and quirks, such as steep slopes, rocky terrain, or just way too many trees. Another challenge we frequently encounter is the size of the lot itself: Many of our customers are looking to build on a small lot, and they wonder if they can make a custom home work in a relatively tight space.

It’s the dead of winter, and we think that’s the perfect time to start thinking about summer vacation at the beach. Toes in the sand, sun on your face, shorts and flips flops as you watch the sun slip behind the skyline. If your happy place is spending time with family and friends at the ocean every weekend (or all summer long), why not build your own summer cottage by the ocean? Make this the last summer you rent someone else’s cottage and begin the process of building your own exactly how (and where) you want it.

Need a little more room? Our Ashland custom home floor plan is the perfect plan for move-up buyers. With more than 3,000 square feet of living area, this five bedroom home features plenty of space and lots and lots of possibilities.

Do you crave space? Do you love high ceilings, plenty of windows, and open concept living?

Do you work from home and yearn for a home office that’s worth the (lack of) commute?