Why Change Orders Are So Costly
Change orders have always led to budget increases and schedule delays, and it's not getting any better. With inflation showing up in the news and at the grocery store, [...]
The Changing Role of Custom Home Allowances
Price chaos for materials has made budgeting more complicated. Here's what you need to know about Custom Home Allowances. Most people are familiar with allowances—a way to let custom [...]
Ashley Dowling and Mario Noriega Join Merlin Team
We are pleased to welcome Ashley Dowling, Project Coordinator, and Mario Noriega, Construction Superintendent to the Merlin team. Ashley and Mario bring a wealth of experience to their respective [...]
How Do You Identify A Great Custom Home Builder?
How do you identify a great custom builder—and choose the best one for your needs? There's an oft-repeated quip that building a custom home is as much about the [...]
Scott Densmore Joins Merlin Team
We are happy to announce that Scott Densmore has joined the Merlin team. He will serve as a Superintendent, overseeing all aspects of custom home builds. “We are thrilled that [...]
All Quartz Is Not Equal
Even if the budget is tight, this is not the place to economize. Here's why. If asked to describe your relationship with your custom home's products, only a few [...]
Erica Morrison Moves into Partner Role and Sara Eisert Assumes Financial Responsibilities at Merlin
With the recent retirement of Partner & CFO, Bart Jones, Erica Morrison, Part-Owner and Chief Operating Officer of Merlin, will move into the partner position with Founder & CEO, [...]
Season’s Greetings from Merlin Custom Home Builders
One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you to those who mean the most to us and to wish our friends the [...]
Bart Jones Retires from Merlin
Please join the entire Merlin team in extending our best wishes to Bart Jones upon his retirement. Bart, who joined Merlin in 1994, officially retired on December 3rd at [...]