What Is An “On Your Land” Builder?

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If you are considering building a home, you may have seen information about an on your land builder and may be wondering what this means? Here we’ll dive into just that – defining what an on your land builder is, also sometimes called an on your lot home builder, and how this type of home…

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Boise ADU Approval Process: A Complete Guide [2024]

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It’s no secret that the number of ADUs and ADU permit applications in Boise have exploded in recent years. In fact in the first three months of 2024 there were 38 new ADU permit applications submitted in Boise versus 48 ADU permit applications submitted in all of 2023. [Source: boisedev.com]. If you are interested in…

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What to Know Before Building a Custom Home

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7 Key Things To Consider Before Building A Custom Home Thinking about building a home or building a custom home for the first time? It’s a huge decision that will have an impact on your life for years to come. It’s only natural you’d want to research and be well-informed about what you may be…

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How To Save Money Building A Custom Home

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Building a custom home can be a rewarding but costly endeavor. Once you’ve done your research about building versus buying a house in Idaho and have decided to build, you’ll likely be looking for ways to save money building a custom home. With strategic planning and smart choices, you can significantly reduce your home building…

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7 Hidden Costs of Building a Custom Home On Your Land

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If you are building a custom home on your land in Boise, chances are you’ve done thorough research into the cost of building a custom home in Idaho and your custom home financing options. However, building a new home, as with any new construction project, can come with unexpected costs. These might be items you…

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The Fundamentals Of Financing A Custom Home Build

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Financing a custom home build is not like financing the purchase of a home that is already built. With a traditional home purchase, you’ll be looking to secure traditional financing through a mortgage, but when financing a custom home build, you’ll need to secure financing for other stages of your home building journey.  This means…

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Top Tips for Building An Energy Efficient House

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Building an energy efficient house is a growing trend in the United States. In fact, it’s one of our key home building trends for 2024, and for good reason. Not only does building an energy efficient house save you money on your energy expenses, which have been on the rise lately, but it’s also beneficial…

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Embracing the Future: 9 Key Custom Homebuilding Trends in 2024

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In the ever-evolving landscape of custom home building, several trends are emerging that not only cater to modern lifestyles but also contribute to a sustainable and energy-efficient future. From smart home solutions to a focus on sustainable practices, these are a few of the key custom homebuilding trends in 2024 that we see shaping the…

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