7 Luxury Custom Home Features
After being in the custom home building business for over 37 years, we have seen a lot of trends come and go, but one thing has remained the same. Most buyers want luxury in certain aspects of their new custom …
Home Building FAQ: What Should I Budget For Options?
I started a blog series answering common home building questions. My goal is to provide you with a quick answer (300 words or less!) to a question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on the topic. …
Buying A Lot In This Market (Successfully)
We work with many clients who are actively looking for property to develop. Whether you are looking for a teardown or an empty lot, it is important to understand the current market because it is pretty darn interesting. From the …
10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Custom Home Builder
Choosing the right builder is a big decision. You need to do your research, talk to your friends, family, and neighbors, and ask a lot of questions, to find the right fit for your situation. It takes time and effort, …
How To Find (& Get) The Perfect Lot
Looking for a lot to build your custom home but not quite sure where to start? There are certainly a lot of factors to consider when thinking about purchasing a lot to build your dream home. Here are some of …
Expert Q&A: How To Get Your House Ready To Sell
The northern Virginia real estate market has been on fire over the last few years. Even as interest rates have ticked up, marketable homes are still flying off the shelf. So if you are thinking about selling, you should consider …
Which Features Add The Most Value To Your Home?
Building a custom home is an investment. Your main goal is to make it the best home for your family, of course, but it’s also important to think about resale value. Even if you plan to stay in your home …
Winter Building
Every year around this time, we get asked the question, do we build in the winter? The answer is YES! When we start a house during the winter months, we keep a close eye on the weather, especially during the …
Do You Build In The Winter?
Every year when the weather turns cold, we get asked the question, “do you build in the winter?” Since Dad started the company in 1988, NDI has built all year round, including the winter months. We are blessed with four …
Should I Renovate Or Rebuild, Part 2: The Realties Of Renovating vs. Rebuilding
Deciding to renovate or rebuild is a question we get all the time. I believe it is because most people think building new is out of their reach. Instead, they decide to renovate their home thinking it will be a …