Since 2020, the cost of building a new home has climbed at an unprecedented pace, reshaping expectations for homeowners and home builders.

Before 2020, budgeting for materials, labor, and timelines was a relatively predictable process. Today, this same process has become more complicated and complex due to global supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and fluctuating material prices.

From the price of lumber spiking during the early pandemic to ongoing increases in concrete, steel, and skilled labor, nearly every component of residential construction has been affected.

As demand for housing remains strong, these rising costs continue to influence not only how homes are built, but also what buyers can afford and how projects are planned.

In this blog, we’re walking you through these price increases to help you get into the best and most educated mindset before starting the process of building a new home. By having a good understanding of how homes are priced in today’s market, you can make more informed decisions.

Picture this: You’re in your living room, imagining a house full of friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas morning, and Sunday Night Football. The table is overflowing with food, music hums in the background, and laughter carries from room to room. It’s the kind of home that brings people together effortlessly. There’s just one problem…your current space isn’t built for it.

If you’ve ever wondered why today’s “starter homes” in the Evansville area look nothing like the ones your parents or grandparents bought, you’re not alone. What was once a small affordable first home, has evolved into something very different. 

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

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.

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.