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Solid Ideas for Controlling Concrete

October 1st, 2012|Newsletter, Tips and Tools for Building Your Custom Home|

It's easy to take concrete for granted. Most of us think of concrete as something stable, enduring, and strong. We believe that once concrete is set as a foundation slab, patio, driveway, or path, it's there to stay. While it's true that concrete is arguably one of the most stable building materials available, it nevertheless requires special care to perform as expected, maintain its structural integrity and retain its aesthetic appeal.

It’s Your Choice

August 8th, 2012|Company News, How to Choose a Custom Home Builder, Newsletter|

The Professional Custom Home Builder walks a fine line. It is our job to balance a new home's cost and construction efficiencies while customizing our home design and specifications. We work closely with our clients and their architects and designers to develop the ultimate look and feel of their new home so that it meets their needs and reflects their unique tastes.

Custom Home: Excellence vs. Perfection

May 8th, 2012|Company News, How to Choose a Custom Home Builder, Newsletter|

Famous football coach Bill Walsh was known for demanding perfection from his players during practices, even though he knew they would never attain it. His philosophy was if you don't strive for perfection, you don't have a chance to achieve it.

Top 5 Questions: Custom Home Builder References

April 3rd, 2012|Commonly Asked Questions, How to Choose a Custom Home Builder, Newsletter|

You just left an impressive presentation with a professional homebuilder, one among the few you're considering for your new home project. In addition to a brochure about his business and highlights of his recent work and the communities in which he builds, he provided you with a list of recent homebuyers for you to call or email to ask about his quality, ethics, skill, and professionalism.

New Home Construction vs. Custom Home Remodel?

March 6th, 2012|Commonly Asked Questions, Newsletter, Tips and Tools for Building Your Custom Home|

"Is it better value to buy and remodel an existing home or design and build a new custom home?" That is the question being asked of Merlin Custom Home Builders these days. In today's real estate market, full of short sales, foreclosures and discounted lots, that is a very pertinent question. Buying a home is everyone's biggest financial commitment where we all want the greatest bang for our buck. But the answer actually starts with more questions.

5 Key Questions for Your Custom Home Builder

February 7th, 2012|How to Choose a Custom Home Builder, Newsletter|

You've finally decided to build that dream house and have invited us into your living room or have cornered us in our sales center. Now what? As a professional homebuilder, we are prepared to answer any questions you have as you make a purchasing decision, arguably one of the most important financial choices in your life.

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