Decisions, decisions, decisions. When you’re building a custom home, you’ll face a lot of them. What kind of flooring should you choose? What about countertops? Cabinets? Paint colors? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the many choices you’ll have to make. A good builder will have a team to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you have. Your builder will work with you to develop a plan that incorporates all the structural elements of your new home. Later, you’ll work with an interior designer to narrow down the details. They will show you a range of products to suit you ..read more

You have a long wish list of what you want in a home, but you don’t know where to start. Do you keep an eye on real estate listings near you? Reach out to a tract builder? Or go with a custom builder? Your one-of-a-kind space With a custom home, you’re able to create a living space that perfectly suits your needs and lifestyle. Unlike buying an existing home or building a tract home, which offers limited options for personalization, building a custom home gives you complete control over every aspect of your home’s design and construction. From the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to the finish ..read more

Whether you are planning ahead and looking for a way to increase the value and appeal of your new home, or simply looking for a way to make your outdoor space as enjoyable as possible for you and your family, a deck will add more living space to your home as well as increase the resale value.  Let’s not forget – it also gives your family the opportunity to spend more quality time together outside enjoying the fresh, Nova Scotian air! There are many different options available to enhance a deck depending on your family’s wants, needs and style. Here are a few suggestions to get you started ..read more

Knowing when to splurge and when to save will help you make room for those nice-to-have items, while ensuring you have all that you need. One of the first questions you can expect to be asked by potential builders is, “What’s your budget?” You’ve likely already crunched the numbers and know what you can afford. You’ve also likely scoped out ideas for your new home and started a wish list – perhaps with a few things on it that could stretch your budget. Knowing when to splurge and when to save will help you make room for those nice-to-have items, while ensuring you have all that you need. Splur ..read more

When you think about what’s on your must-have versus your nice-to-have list for your new home, does one outweigh the other? The kind of builder you choose will depend on your needs, preferences and budget. Tract homes If you’ve ever driven through a new neighbourhood and noticed many similarities between the houses within it, chances are you’re looking at the work of a tract builder.   Also known as a production home builder, this type of company buys and subdivides large plots of land to build on. Only minor design changes can be requested by the homeowner, as the builder sticks to a lim ..read more

Once you’ve decided to build a custom home, you’ll have many more important decisions ahead of you. Some of the first decisions you’ll make involve choosing a lot and choosing a builder. So do you find the lot and then hire a builder, or vice versa? It’s a common question and the answer is... There is no right answer. Here, we’ll look at both options to help you make another decision, as to which one is right for you. Choose the lot first For many, location is everything. Some want to be near the water while others want amenities within walking distance or schools nearby. Whatever’s on your wi ..read more

Choosing a builder can be a little like playing the dating game. Some builders will work hard to make a great first impression, but you might be disappointed to find out things aren’t as they seem as time goes on. Where many come across this dilemma is the issue of price. It’s easy to produce a low quote, while all those add-ons keep, well—adding on. What to look for: As a buyer, it’s important to know what your quote should include.  Does it account for all the products and systems that will go into your new home? What about the costs required to build your home—the permits, warranties ..read more

In the 51 years we’ve been in business, we haven’t seen a year quite like 2020. When COVID-19 struck, we weren’t sure what to expect. Nova Scotia’s residential construction industry was in the midst of an upswing. What would this mean for the industry? For our business? Thankfully, we’re ending this year busier than ever. That doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a tough one. New safety protocols and supply chain issues have inevitably affected us and many others. We’ve limited personnel on our jobsites and relied on technology to communicate, amongst other safety measures we’ve implemented. The safety ..read more

One of the first questions you can expect to be asked by potential builders is, “What’s your budget?” You’ve likely already crunched the numbers and know what you can afford. You’ve also likely scoped out ideas for your new home and started a wish list – perhaps with a few things on it that could stretch your budget. Knowing when to splurge and when to save will help you make room for those nice-to-have items, while ensuring you have all that you need. Splurge Windows and Insulation: Choosing quality, energy efficient windows and insulation will make your home more comfortable – think cooler i ..read more

Here, you’ll find some considerations to keep in mind when planning for at-home time in your future abode. Home has been the place to be these past few months. We’ve swapped movie theatres for movie nights at home and relied on takeout or home cooking for meals. All that extra time at home might have made you think about what you need to feel comfortable in your space, especially if you’re looking to build a new home. Here, you’ll find some considerations to keep in mind when planning for at-home time in your future abode. Entertainment For movie or gaming buffs, an at-home theatre or med ..read more