Whether you’re looking for an addition, renovation, remodel, or a complete custom home…we’re here for you. From buying and building to design and decor, we help you every step of the way. Building your own home should be an exciting experience and we strive to make that happen. We handle all of the nitty gritty through every step so it can be an enjoyable process for you. And as stereotypical as it sounds, honesty is our best policy. We don’t sugarcoat things. Everything is laid out up front so any situation that could be a potential problem down the road, you will be fully informed and given options on how to handle it.

We’re not contractors, we are builders. Thus knowing the ins and outs, the pros and cons of the building and design process, from knowing what type of soil would make for a stable foundation to what side of the sink you want your dishwasher on. Before trying to start a new building venture on your own, try us first. Building your own home can be a stressful situation and a massive undertaking. Our 30+ years of experience has shown us that there’s much more than meets the eye when buying property to build a home.

STEP 1

PRE-QUALIFICATION
Pre-qualifications are conditional and involve the lender reviewing a borrower's creditworthiness before granting a pre-approval. Teena will help you with the paperwork will submit it to the bank to see how much you may qualify for.

STEP 2

HOUSE 'WANT/NEED' LIST /
SIZE OF THE LOAN
Tell Teena  your wants and needs for the project and she will price out what is obtainable with the size of the given loan.

STEP 3

PROPERTY, HOUSE SIZE, BUDGET, TAXES
As a Realtor, Teena will find you the best options for building. Knowing the building process inside and out, she knows what to look for when finding property to build on. She'll discuss what you can expect from choosing property, how much the taxes will be and what size build can be accomplished all staying within your budget.

STEP 4

BLUEPRINTS
Teena will design the blueprints to your dream home based off your wants and needs. Then you'll discuss any adjustments that need to be made.

STEP 5

CONTRACT/LAND PURCHASE/ ABSTRACT BREAKDOWN OF COST
In this stage, you and Teena will come up with a contract to send in for an appraisal as well as being shown the breakdown of the budget.

STEP 6

APPRAISAL
Your mortgage lender will require an appraisal of your new construction home before approving your loan to ensure the property is worth the amount of the loan it's contemplating extending to you. This step normally takes 45 days.

STEP 7

BUILDING
This is where the fun starts! Now is when you sit back, relax and watch Rob and his highly-trained team of builders create your dream home from the ground up! They handle everything from electric and plumbing to construction and cabinetry. We do not hire contractors. Our team takes care of everything on the spot, so there's no waiting around.

STEP 8

FINISHING TOUCHES
As an Arhaus interior designer, Teena can provide fabulous furnishings for your new home. She'll create a beautiful interior made for the pages of a magazine!