Turner & Son Homes Blog

    Budgeting

    Cost to Build a House: Why price per square foot is a bait-and-switch

    "How much is that per square foot?" If you ask that question, you're playing...
    General

    Beware the "price quote"

    If you've asked a builder to quote you a price to build and he or she has...
    Financing

    Construction Loans 101: What's different about buying a custom home

    Most people are somewhat familiar with the financing process for a home that's...
    Financing

    Construction Loans: Appraisal Basics

    For most people to finance a new home, they'll need to go to the bank for a loan
    Budgeting

    Stop lying to me!

    Although it's not completely their fault, a lot of the time, potential clients...
    Budgeting

    We can't always help

    Sometimes, we just can't build a home for a family. We'll work with clients on...
    House Plans

    Holding your builder accountable

    I spoke with someone recently who had a home built by someone with a bit of a...
    Budgeting

    Beware the shiny showroom

    For some builders, it pays when their clients' eyes are bigger than their...
    Budgeting

    House Plans: Why cost per square foot is a bad metric.

    When a builder talks about price per square foot, I always want to ask them to...
    Budgeting

    What is energy efficiency worth?

    A few years ago, a friend of mine joked that energy efficiency in home building...