
How Appraisals Work for New Construction Homes
When you’re building a new home, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes beyond choosing floor plans and finishes. One important step that often raises questions is the appraisal.
New construction appraisals work a bit differently than appraisals for existing homes, and understanding how they’re done can help you feel more confident as you move through the building process.
In this article, we’ll break down how new construction appraisals work, why they’re so important, what factors appraisers look at, and what homeowners can expect along the wa

Understanding the Home Building Timeline: How to Plan Ahead
It’s important to understand what goes into planning, designing, and building a custom home before you start the process. Without a clear understanding of the complexities of the process, you risk disappointment when things don’t work the way you think.
If you’re looking to build a home from a standardized, or mass produced blueprint, your home could be completed sooner, but without any customizations.

10 Aging-in-Place Features You Must Have in Your Custom Home
As an Evansville, Indiana–based custom home builder and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, we’re here to design and build a home that’s as beautiful as it is functional: one you can enjoy for decades.
In this blog, we’re sharing the top ten essential features every aging-in-place home should include.

How to Work With Your Home Builder: 9 Communication Tips for a Smooth Build
Building a custom home is exciting. You’ve been dreaming about it for years, and now you can finally turn your ideas into real walls, rooms, and spaces you’ll actually live in. But let’s be honest: the building process can feel a little overwhelming if you and your builder aren’t on the same page.

A Client’s Journey: Inside One Family’s Custom Home Build
When you’re in the market to build a new home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is the company you hire to build it. With every home build comes at least a few unforeseen issues such as unexpected price increases, discontinued flooring, or extreme weather. Finding a builder that you get along with is just as important as finding one that’s knowledgeable, professional, creative and adaptable.
The builder-homebuilder relationship starts with trust. We could tell you all about our team’s professionalism and trustworthiness, but we thought it best that you hear it from one of our former customers. So, we interviewed Janel R., the owner of the Modern Country House we designed and built in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. We talked about her experience building with Custom Homes by Modern Structure, how we responded to unexpected issues, and her favorite parts of her new, custom home.

Building Your Dream Home? Don’t Fall for These 6 Common Misconceptions
Building a new home is one of the most exciting, and sometimes overwhelming experiences.. From floor plans to finishes, it’s easy to get swept up in the possibilities.
But amidst all the planning and Pinterest boards, a few widespread misconceptions can lead to costly delays, budget overruns, or design regrets.
Before you choose a builder and break ground, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. In this post, we’re explaining six of the most common misconceptions about building a custom home so you can make smarter decisions and enjoy the process with fewer surprises.