If you are ready to build the custom luxury home of your dreams, it means you have established a solid foundation in your life. Your gifts, talents, and intelligence stand on the shoulders of your strong work ethic, core values, and commitment to doing your best every day. These make up the cornerstone on which your dreams are built. 

Your home should be built on a strong foundation as well. Pre-site work is one of the most important aspects of your project. In this article, we’re discussing what you need to know about pre-site work and how to make sure you are prepared for this important step toward moving into the home of your dreams. 

As winter fades and spring blooms, the valleys and ridges come to life in North Carolina. Colors will spring forth first in the lower elevations of the piedmont, moving up through the foothills and into the mountains. Soon, the entire state will be transformed from the dull grays of winter to the vibrant and lush greens of spring and summer.

Should you build or buy your dream home? Many people choose to look for an existing house because they believe trying to build a custom home will be an exhausting experience. On the other hand, finding a property that suits your wants and needs is impossible. It’s beyond impossible to find it in your desired location.

There are many factors to consider when buying a home. It is almost impossible to find what you need, in the location you want, within your budget. The only way to ensure your home has everything in it you want and need is to build it from scratch. 

Budgeting for a custom luxury home is different than when you purchase a pre-existing home. In some ways, it will be a more complicated budgeting process. However, the reward is a house that is truly unique, a place to call your own that looks and feels like the home you’ve always dreamed about. 

We want to help you get started with your budget. Here are several principles for getting your finances in order for your custom luxury home. 

“Location, location, location!” When it comes to real estate, that’s the popular refrain. Choosing the right home site is as important as any detail about your home. If you have ever shopped for a pre-built house, you know how challenging it is to find something that has everything you need and want in a home. It is impossible to find that unicorn of a property in a desirable location. 

Building your custom luxury home provides you with an opportunity to solve both issues. You can build the home of your dreams in exactly the place you want to live. In this article, we are providing some quick tips for choosing the right site for your new home. 

To say the real estate market in the Carolinas is booming would be an understatement. For decades, metropolitan areas in the state like Charlotte, Raleigh, and the Triad have been some of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Asheville, Wilmington, Boone, and many of the smaller cities have expanded substantially in the last twenty years. 

Does the process of building a custom luxury home seem daunting? Are you already planning to compromise on aspects of your project? Do you expect to be stressed throughout the process? 

Designing and building your home shouldn’t be a drag. It should be a fun, joyful experience. It is a milestone for you and your family, a celebration of how far you’ve come, and an opportunity to see your dreams become reality. Unfortunately, we have heard many horror stories about designing and building homes. ExCo Design – Build is here to help build the home of your dreams.