Are you trying to decide if this is the right time to build a custom home? The building industry has been flipped on its head over the last three years, starting with soaring material pricing and supply chain disruptions, to …
At NDI, we watch the trends and shifts in the real estate market and recently, data shows building a new home, vs buying an existing home, is gaining popularity. Builder confidence is up, and new home sales are up as …
I am very excited to announce a new blog series I’m starting that will chronicle the building of my neighbor’s NDI home. I’ve built for friends before, but there is something about being asked by your neighbor! We’ve been friends …
Every builder will say they build a quality home, and if they have been in business for any length of time, they likely will deliver on quality. But no builder is perfect, which is why a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program …
The Federal Reserve did it again in May. They raised rates when many experts were betting that hikes were done for 2023. If you’re planning on building a custom home, this news is important as you weigh all of your …
Kitchen pantries have been around for centuries, and while the pantry size, shape, and even the content have evolved, one constant remains. A properly organized kitchen, starts with a properly organized pantry! When you’re building a custom home, putting some …
Mother’s Day is on May 14th this year, so if you are looking for gift ideas, look no further! As a mother and lover of cool things, I thought I would share some of my favorite gift ideas. For The …
There are lots of decisions to make when you build a new home. One of the early topics you should be researching and thinking about is exterior building materials. If you already live in Virginia, you know that our weather …
If you are a frequent entertainer (or aspire to be!), then a wet bar may be the perfect addition to your custom home plan. Whether you plan to host local friends on the weekends or extended family over the holidays, …
In 2011, Paul & I started a Cocktail Club in our neighborhood. It started with six of our neighbors, sadly one moved away a few years ago. But since the club started, we have been diligent about “meeting” every other …
