If anyone ever told you that building a home can be stressful, they were right. However, savvy homeowners choose a builder who will make it less so. But beyond making certain the company is licensed and insured and has provided a fair bid and a professional contract, how do owners determine whether a company will […]
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How to Minimize Stress and Maximize Sanity
September 22, 2014Category: custom home builder, custom homes, Green Homes, homebuilder, New construction, New homes, remodeler, Renovate, Room Additions, Uncategorized, Vacation Homes
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CL Design-Build Celebrates Milestone
August 1, 2014Chicago area company CL Design-Build, Inc. celebrates 14 years of home building in August. The family-owned, award winning business was founded in 2000 to offer a complete design and home building service to those in search of a quality home that fits their lifestyle, tastes, and budget. The company offers a one-point of contact for their clients for any size or style of home.
Category: Architecture, custom home builder, custom homes, Design Awards, Green Homes, homebuilder, Houzz, Luxury Homes, maintenance-free living, New construction, New homes, Tear Downs, Uncategorized, Vacation Cottages, Vacation Homes
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Taking Your Vision and Turning it into Reality
January 31, 2014As a professional builder, we are practiced at taking a client’s concepts and ideas and transforming them into three-dimensional reality. It is a skill we have honed over decades. It is our work and our passion. For our clients, translating their vision for their new home into words can be both challenging and frustrating. Putting […]
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What is Your Cost per Square Foot?
November 8, 2011I recently received a phone call from someone asking me the question: “What is your average cost per square foot?” I get this question often and I cringe when I hear it.
People will ask me this question sincerely in order to compare me to another builder. I beg you; do not compare builders based on this question. The answer is more complex than the question and you will not have an accurate measure of what your home will cost.
So what do I do when I get this question?
Category: custom home builder, custom homes, Green Homes, homebuilder, Light Commercial, Luxury Homes, New construction, Room Additions, Tear Downs
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What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger
December 28, 2009Looking out at the winter wonderland as the sun sets, thinking about the many new people I have met recently who are considering investing in a new home or remodeling their existing home, I have become reflective. I am thankful and blessed. I cannot help but feel optimistic and determined to come through this long walk in the woods to see the sunset. “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger,” and it sure makes you appreciate the journey.
Category: custom home builder, custom homes, homebuilder, remodeler
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Choosing a Reputable Homebuilding/Remodeling Contractor
September 3, 2009When you begin to search for the right contractor for your home, how do you know who you can trust?…or who is the utmost professional?..or who is the most qualified? It is a big decision and it bears research. Your choice of contractor can determine whether your house becomes the home of your dreams . . . or your worst nightmare.
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