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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Important Electrical Considerations When Building A Custom Home

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Building your own home gives you the freedom to build a home that is exactly what you want – your dream home. However, it can be an overwhelming process at times. While you get to dream about the design of your master bath and that amazing new kitchen you are about to have, you also…

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Top 7 ADU Trends 2024: An Idaho ADU Builder’s Perspective

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ADUs are a real estate trend that is here to stay. Originally a great option in areas with higher than average housing costs or for families looking to earn extra income, ADUs gained greater traction during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 as families spending more time at home used them to increase their livable…

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Top Considerations When Building a Multigenerational Home

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Building a multigenerational home has many similarities to building any custom home; however, because a multigenerational home’s use is different from a traditional single family home there are several important items to consider when you are designing a multigenerational home.  Whether you are building your multigenerational home in Idaho or in another state in the…

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Top 11 Tips On How To Choose A Custom Home Builder

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Choosing a custom home builder is a crucial decision when building your dream home. Having the right partner to help you build your home has a huge impact on the final product as well as the ease of your experience and satisfaction with the process.  As a custom home builder in Idaho, we’ll share with…

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Building Vs Buying A House In Idaho: A Complete Guide

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Building vs buying a house is a common question for homebuyers no matter where you are looking to live. But location is a huge factor in the build vs buy decision, so here we’re going to cover building vs buying a house in Idaho where Pathway Builders is located. It’s where we have our expertise…

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