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What goes into the price of a home?
One of the reasons I like Open Book is the complete transparency contractors share with their clients. If you are contemplating an Open Book (also known as Cost Plus) agreement, these are types o...
Read MoreWhat is an Environmentally Sustainable Home?
A home built using common sense
Most people think of sustainable homes in one of two ways: The first, it’s an elaborate process of using unusual alternative building principles to make your home...
Read MoreFixed Price Contract, Part 1
Part 1 about Fixed Price Contracts
Last time, we reviewed some important elements of any construction contract. Don’t forget that a detailed Scope of Work is essential to setting the proper expectati...
Read MoreWhat Is It Like to Build a New House?
The custom home building experience
If you ask someone who has recently built a custom home, you may hear a horror story about their experience. Perhaps four out of ten people will say their experien...
Read MoreWill you work with a home builder or a designer first?
The designer, right? No!
“Which comes first?” is a question that must be answered before you start the custom home building process. While the answer may seem obvious, it’s important to know the ri...
Read MoreAging in Place
Your home: Easy to live in and easy to visit
Your home is a safe haven. A place to be with friends and family, to feel snug and secure, protected from weather and sometimes the world. But what...
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