Clearing the LandIt’s time to play in the dirt.The surveyor is your new friend. They have laid out the property boundaries and have staked where the building is going to be located on the property. The first staking is going to be temporary so that y...

Architect and General Contractor or Design/Build You're about to make a decision which you will live with for the next year or two. If you decide to go the architect and GC (general contractor) route you will have challenges to deal with. Y...

Finding your dream waterfront locationWhere is the perfect location for me?Remember our rule about not spending more than 25% of your budget on the land. First let us decide where we want to be. Florida’s East Coast is quite lovely and covered w...

Funding your custom dream home How much can I spend?These are the basic ABC's in deciding to proceed with your dream home project.A. Make a budgetB. Deduct land costC. Determine the size and style of the houseD. Find a design/builder that meets YOUR...