Owner's Ace Blog

You've decided that you want to buy a lot and have a builder construct your new home. Your primary concern should be that the cost of the total property, the lot purchase price and the cost to build the new home, is less than the market value of a similar new home in the neighborhood. A good rule...

Many people who interview competent builders often ask me, "Do I have to like the guy?  If he has a good reputation, does it really matter if I like him?" My response is Yes, it absolutely matters.  Don't sign a contract with a builder that you don't like, trust or respect.  If you do, you're hea...