Exterior Elements Of Modern Home Design
Modern home design has taken over in the last few years! It is so interesting to reflect back on the last 20 plus years of home design trends. When I first started working for Dad in 2001, the trend was …
What We’re Building Next Door: The Foundation Stage
Things are moving along next door at my neighbor’s house. It’s exciting to watch the progress – the boys are loving it too! In case you missed it, I’m writing a new blog series chronicling the construction of my neighbor’s NDI …
What the Silicon Valley Bank Failure Means for Mortgage Rates
All eyes and ears have been focused on the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). This is the first bank to fail since 2008 and everyone wants to know if this is an isolated case and what it means …
35 Years of NDI Part 2: Getting Things Off The Ground (1988-1991)
We’re celebrating 35 years in business this year so I thought it would be fun to do a multi-part blog series on the history of NDI. I’ll cover how NDI was started, the early years, and much more! I hope …
35 Years of NDI Part 1: The Start
NDI has a big birthday this month! We’re celebrating 35 years in business this year so I thought it would be fun to do a multi-part blog series on the history of NDI. I’ll cover how NDI was started, the …
What’s Trending In Design For 2023 & What’s On The Way Out
I love examining trends in new home design, and the start of each year seems like a great time to take a look at what’s hot, and at the same time, what’s not. First up, let’s talk about what’s trending… …
Jen In The Kitchen (with her son, Andrew): Cinnamon (Baked) Doughnuts
My son Andrew and I started baking together last year. Baking is not my forte, mainly because I am absolutely terrible at following directions. Baking requires a type of precision in the kitchen that I do not possess. But when …
Expert Q&A: Should I Be Concerned About Rising Mortgage Rates?
When Paul and I bought our first home in 2000, the mortgage rate was over 8%. While that seemed “normal” back then, today’s buyer has been accustomed to the historically low rates we’ve had for over a decade. So when …
Home Building FAQs: What Money Do I Need Upfront When Building?
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 common question and when I can, give you resources to find more information on …
How To Build A Custom Home Series: Building Permit Fees
I recently started a new blog series chronicling the step by step process of building a custom home. I thought it would be helpful to blog about the process from start to finish. I did a similar series a few years ago but …