Turner & Son Homes Blog

    Budgeting

    Builder contracts: Don't get stuck with a builder you don’t like

    Today I'm going to tell you a story about Mike and Jan. Their names have been...
    House Plans

    Cost per square foot for new homes: Can I shrink a house plan to make it less expensive?

    Early in the process of building a custom home, many people will look around...
    Budgeting

    All About Builder-Grade Materials & Brands

    I hear the term "builder-grade materials" a lot, but it's not an industry term....
    House Plans

    Why do bigger houses have a lower cost per square foot?

    When it comes to building a house, buying a house, or selling a house, people...
    Financing

    Construction Loan Appraisal - Why don’t I get credit for things like spray foam insulation?

    In our years of building custom homes on our clients' land, we've seen it all...
    Financing

    Construction loans - why does it take so long to get approved?

    The construction loan process is often one of the most challenging aspects of...
    Budgeting

    Can I Have my Own Contractors do Some of the Work When Building a Home?

    So you're thinking about having a custom home built on your land and hiring a...
    Financing

    Construction loan definitions - loan to value versus loan to cost

    Getting a construction loan to build a house on your land might be the most...
    Budgeting

    Cost to Build a House: Why builders over-charge for change orders

    One simple reason home builders over-charge for change orders: poor planning....
    Budgeting

    Should You Build a Home or Buy an Existing Home?

    If you're tired of your existing living situation or have experienced some life...