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 …
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 …
From Houzz to House
Do you ever see a picture on Pinterest or Houzz and think that’s it! That is what I want my _______ (insert here) to look like. These websites are a blast to look at (oh the hours I could spend) …
Investor Series Part 3: What House Should I Build?
This is the third post in my Investor Series. I’ve talked about the pros and cons of spec building and what to consider when choosing a building location. Now for something fun…choosing a model! Aside from finding the right location, …
Timing Is Everything
How many times have you been the victim of poor timing? Maybe it’s hitting the morning commute at just the wrong time. Or missing a flight. Or burning dinner. Timing in our busy lives has become so important. In building …
Investor Series Part 1: Deciding to Build On Spec
Have you ever considered building a home on spec? It is hard to drive around northern Virginia and not notice all of the new building going on around us. And with all of the “flip” shows on TV, real estate …