Quality, Velocity, and Value in Home Construction
The best custom home builders are always trying to balance three key construction variables: Quality, Velocity, and Value. Sometimes we call this the Steakhouse Paradox. It goes like this… You…
Intentional Thinking – It’s Like Riding a Bike!
Setting goals is necessary to define and achieve your dreams. Setting intentions can make you more effective in achieving those goals.
Shut up and let a Happy Client Talk
We debated a bit over whether or not we should put a blatant, self-serving testimonial on our blog but sometimes it’s best to just shut up and let a happy client do the talking. Our Owner-Builder way of building custom homes can change lives!
How to Flip Houses in Denver’s Hot Real Estate Market
Thinking of flipping property in Denver? Here are are a few considerations for this hot market. Not ALL the considerations, just a few to give you a starting point. AND… Learn how to flip a brand-new custom home built from the ground up.
New Home Builder Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
You will have to make many other decisions whether you build yourself, or a builder does it for you. Building a custom home in the Denver area or anywhere for that matter, is going to be hard work no matter which approach you take. Here are a few decision-making tips to consider.
Residential Construction Estimating 101
What will it cost to build your own custom home? While every general contractor will have a different way of calculating the cost of a project, at HomeWrights Custom Homes we have developed a method that works well for us and the clients we’ve served for the last 16 years. Let’s break it down into the basics, then touch on a few of the details.
Custom Home Building’s Golden Rule – The Rule of NOW
In custom home construction, LATER is never any good. Later is always too late. Later might have cost you $3000, or hours of frustration or an argument with an inspector, or a missed delivery window. Learn how to take action – NOW in this blog post.
The Value of Long-Term Planning
A key element in helping our clients build their custom homes in the Denver area, and a key element for us when we’re doing turnkey work as a custom home builder is a long time horizon. Learn when to order windows, select appliances, choose flooring and more …
How Much Profit Should my Builder Make?
Cost-plus means that the custom home builder shares cost information on virtually every item that goes into the project, then adds his or her margin to the deal.
The Modern Home Builder – a Renaissance Man or Woman
You can build your own custom home in Denver if you have the traits of a Renaissance man or woman! Custom home building takes multiple skills. Here’s the list!