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October 18, 2019
Is The Cost Of A Basement Worth It In Your Carmel Custom Home?
When building a home in Carmel, the decision to add a basement can be nerve-wracking. On one hand, a basement can add some below-grade space which can house a specialty room,…
October 2, 2019
What Does It Mean To Custom Build A Home In Indianapolis?
When you start the home building process, you’ll see the term “custom build” thrown around a lot. It's a concept that seems vague as it’s used in so many different contexts by…
September 23, 2019
Home Upgrade Advice From A Premier Carmel Builder
When you build a home in Carmel, Westfield, or Noblesville, you’re going to be faced with plenty of upgrade decisions regarding every area of the house. How do you know when you…
September 15, 2019
Are Builders In Indianapolis Still Designing Open Floorplans?
For custom homes in Westfield, Carmel and Noblesville, the open floorplan has been a popular design for over the past 20 years. However, now that we’re a couple of decades into…
August 31, 2019
The 7 Steps In Building A Custom Home In Indianapolis
Building a custom home in the northern Indianapolis suburbs doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, the 6-10 months that it takes to complete a build can seem like an eternity. The key…
August 14, 2019
Pre-designed Plan vs. Designing Custom: Which is Better?
There are two ways to find your dream home: working from a predesigned plan or designing your home from scratch. We’ve outlined what’s beneficial about both processes to help you…
July 29, 2019
The 5 Best Things About Building In Sunrise On The Monon
Many people want a neighborhood that’s peaceful and friendly, yet close to all the amenities of a Carmel or Broad Ripple -- and it wouldn’t hurt to have direct access to the Monon…
July 12, 2019
Benefits to Building with a Design-build Firm
Builders can vary from remodel-experts to general contractors to design-build firms, formerly known as a ‘Master Builder’. A design-build firm, like Old Town Design Group, has…
June 26, 2019
5 Upgrades You Might Want in Your Indianapolis Custom-Built Home
No matter if you live out on a golf course in Westfield, or surrounded by houses in downtown Carmel, here are 5 upgrades you may want to consider.
June 13, 2019
Know Your Lot Before You Buy
This small step could save you thousands of dollars. When purchasing a lot, we advise our clients to do a lot walk to better understand the unique conditions and building…
May 20, 2019
Floor Plan Design Basics
When designing your new home, it’s easy to get all tied up in the endless possibilities of new construction. Some key factors to consider when designing your home are your current…
May 6, 2019
How To Take Advantage Of Indiana’s Nature In Your Custom-Built Home
To complement the natural environment, you may want to design your custom-build specifically with nature in mind. But what should you keep in mind for your Westfield home to…