Designing a luxury home with smart tradeoffs

Value Engineering: Smarter Design, Same Dream Home

S8, E6 | Value Engineering: Smart Design, Same Dream Home Luxury doesn’t mean overspending or excessive square footage. Value engineering helps you get the most luxury and comfort for your money… In this episode of The Art of Custom, Kim and Melody are joined by Hibbs Homes General Manager Chris Pedigo to demystify one of …

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Custom Home Budget Planning Podcast Episode

Avoid a Budget Breakdown: Inside Project Estimating

Avoid a Budget Breakdown: Inside Project Estimating Your budget set the stage, get it right before you build… Budgeting for a custom home can feel like one of the most confusing and stressful parts of the building journey. In this episode of The Art of Custom, we’re joined by Hibbs Homes estimators Alexa Wagasky from …

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Tariffs and Residential Construction Cost News

Bonus Episode: Navigating the Tariff Tangle

S7, Bonus: Navigating the Tariff Tangle Understanding Tariffs and Construction Costs In this bonus episode of The Art of Custom, we break down the facts behind recent tariff discussions and what they really mean for homebuilding costs in 2025. From lumber and materials to appliances and finishes, they separate media headlines from on-the-ground realities get …

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New Home Construction Lending Updates in 2024

Bonus: Updates on Construction Lending in 2024

New Home Construction Lending Updates for 2024 Lend Us Your Ear: The Latest News in Construction Lending in 2024 Curious about the ever-changing world of construction financing? In this special bonus episode, we sit down with friend of the show, Trisha McConkey with Associated Bank, to talk about the latest in lending and financing your …

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9 Ways to Simplify Your home Design and save

9 Ways to Simplify Your Home Design & Save

9 Ways to Simplify Your Custom Home Design & Save As your custom home builder, our job is to partner with you to make sure your project matches your vision and construction budget goals. One of the ways we do this by working closely with your architect to value engineer your design and develop a …

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Funding Your New Home Construction Project

In This Economy? Funding Your Dream Home Construction

In This Economy? Funding Your Dream Home Construction Figuring out how you will fund your construction project and securing the right piece of land to build on are critical first steps in the process of building your dream home. However, the steps can feel a little murky, especially if this is your first time building …

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Joe Schiermann from Groundwork Mortgage on The Art of Custom home building podcast

The State of New Construction Lending in 2022

S5, E4: Navigating Your New Construction Loan If you’re financing your custom home build, you may be asking how the current housing market will affect the cost to build your home. While rising interest rates may have some potential borrowers concerned, there may not necessarily be an impact on your mortgage rate. And, if you’re …

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Season Five Facebook Live Bonus Episode

Bonus: Value Engineering Your Custom Home Design

S5 BONUS: Value Engineering Your Custom Home Design The one question on everyone’s mind lately is what does it cost to build a new home? For the most part, that cost is up to you! Finishes, complexity, land, and timing have a major impact on what you ultimately pay for your dream home. However, having …

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Four Ls the Impact Construction Costs

The Four “L’s” That Impact Custom Build Pricing

New Home Construction Costs & The “Four L’s” If you’re considering building a custom home, you may be wondering how much it is going to cost. Because you have control over so many aspects – from location to floor plan to finishes – the cost to build your dream home is largely dependent on how …

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Event: Construction Costs & Lending Live Q&A

What Does it Cost to Build a Custom Home? Join Our Facebook Live Q&A on May 18 @ 11:30am CST/10:30am MDT Untangling new home construction costs and financing in 2021 can be a challenge. But armed with the right information you can make the best decision for your budget and your project. To help you …

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