I’m In Love (again)
Is it really the end of September? Seems like just yesterday, it was May. How was your summer? We’ve been busy here at NDI. The summer started a little slow for us but it has ended with a bang! We’ve …
The Shell Program: Where NDI Began
When Dad started the company back in 1988, the only building program he offered was our Shell Program. With our Shell Program, we deliver the house ready for interior trades and finishing. We dig and pour the foundation, frame the house …
Investor Series Part 4, Guest Post: The Power of Neutrality
Choosing colors and selections for a new home is challenging because most people don’t know what they want. So what about choosing colors and selections for a home you are building on spec? How do you choose selections that sell? I’ve …
Rising Mortgage Rates
If you’ve been listening to the economic news, most analysts agree that mortgage rates will continue to rise this year and into next. What does this mean if you’re thinking about building a custom home? For some it could mean …
(Mid)Year in Review
Happy summertime! It feels like just yesterday I was wishing you a Happy New Year in my first blog post of 2015. We are officially well into the second half of 2015 and I wanted to offer you an update …
Why We Don’t Charge Change Order Fees
As many of you know, we are currently building the first Chesterbrook Model in Falls Church. It’s always exciting when we build a design for the first time. It’s truly taking something from conception to completion. One of the things …
Being Prepared
Did you see that storm that came through northern Virginia on Saturday evening? It wasn’t a derecho but it was legit and it reminded me of how ill prepared I was for The Derecho of 2012. Do you remember that …
What’s In a Name?
Names are pretty important. When Paul and I found out we were expecting our first child, we began to think about names. We didn’t know if we were having a boy or a girl so we had to select a …
Flex Space: The Cure for the Common Family
I’m a huge planner. Always have been and I suspect I always will be. I make a “To Do” list every day. I write a packing list (and I keep them) for every trip I take. I even start planning …
Update: NDI Gives Back
We are off to a great start with our NDI Gives Back program. In the short time since we’ve launched the program, we’ve donated nearly 100 hours of service to various organizations and causes. Our push to get more involved …