by Sarah Thorn | Aug 5, 2022 | Construction, Homes and Land for Sale
DESIGN + BUILD | SEMI-CUSTOM HOMES 85 Emerald Necklace Dr lot #412 in Asheville Listing Price: $2,200,000 Community: Asheville Proposed new contemporary home by Living Stone Design + Build. In a central section of The Ramble Biltmore Forest, a gated community on...
by Sarah Thorn | Jul 8, 2022 | Construction, Construction & Design, Postings
Is it Better to Buy a Plan or Design Custom? Read this Before You Decide Should you buy a ready-made plan for constructing your new home? It depends. Sean Sullivan reviews a client’s custom home blueprint Cut and Paste If you have a large lot that doesn’t have...
by Sarah Thorn | Jun 9, 2022 | Building A Quality Custom Home, Building Green, Construction, Green Building
"How Green Certifications Part 2 (Read part 1 here) Homebuyers today are increasingly concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes. Issues like mold, radon, carbon monoxide and toxic chemicals have received greater attention than ever as poor indoor air...
by Sarah Thorn | Jun 9, 2022 | Building A Quality Custom Home, Building Green, Construction, Energy Efficient, Green Building
"Should Green Certifications Part 1 (Read part 2 here) Today many builders and home buyers are concerned about preserving the environment. With increased attention on the condition of our planet, “green building” has become a sought after choice for homeowners,...
by Sarah Thorn | Jun 9, 2022 | Aging In Place, Building A Quality Custom Home, Construction, Construction & Design
Aging In Place If you ask someone who is ready to build a new home, they will often tell you that “This is the last home I will ever build. They will have to bury me in the back yard.” If you’re building a forever home, it’s always a good idea to consider designing...
by Sarah Thorn | Jun 5, 2022 | Building Green, Construction, Green Building
How to Ensure Your Home is Radon-Resistant Radon is a naturally occurring odorless, colorless gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. Nearly 1 out of 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have...
