Is 2026 a Good Time to Build a Custom Home in Asheville?

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The Asheville real estate market has shifted. Median home prices sit around $460,000, down from their 2022–2023 peak, while inventory has climbed 43% year-over-year and homes stay on the market 75–121 days instead of disappearing in a weekend. Sellers are accepting offers below asking price. For buyers shopping resale homes, this means more leverage than […]

Comparing 2×4 and 2×6 Construction: Which is the Optimal Choice?

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When building a custom home, clients often question the benefits of 2×4 and 2×6 construction. Our custom home builders believe that both construction methods are viable options, but some factors may make one a more suitable choice over the other. Strength – Strength is a key factor in custom home building, and many clients consider […]

Guidelines for Choosing Tiles

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Selecting tile can be a delightful experience amid numerous decisions that come with building a new home. As a seasoned expert in tile, we are passionate about sharing our wealth of knowledge with new and experienced clients in the home-building process. Tile has the potential to showcase your style, second only to lighting. Make a […]

How to Install Stucco the RIGHT Way

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Since our humble beginnings over three decades ago, we have adhered to building science as a core tenet. We have been in the minority through the years and have witnessed the consequences of builders who do not invest the extra time and money required to produce healthy, high-performing, and durable houses. There are a few […]

Countertop Materials for Your Custom Home

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For many homeowners, countertops are one of the essential parts of their home. The type of material you choose for your custom kitchen or bathroom will depend on various factors such as cost and maintenance level desired. In this article, we examine five different options: natural stone slabs, concrete slabs with overlay, engineered Quartz (resin-enhanced […]

Solid Beams or Box Beams – Which is Better?

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If you plan to have a custom home built, there is a good chance that at some point in the process, you’ll be faced with the decision of whether or not to use solid beams as opposed to box beams. Here are a few points for consideration when making this decision: -Solid Beams tend to […]

Renovate Your Home or Build New? What should you do

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Should you Renovate Your Existing Home or Build a New One? Should you renovate your existing home or build new? There are a lot of factors that play into this question.  all depends on your unique situation, how far off from the dream house you are, where you live, and what financial goals and plans […]