"Many new homes now feature elements that will allow their owners to age in place. This is becoming more prevalent than ever." The design of homes is changing. As housing becomes progressively more expensive and a greater percentage of our population ages more quickly than ever before, our collective view of what we want to see in our homes has changed right along with … [Read more...]
Builder Interview // Bill Garrett of WB Garrett, Inc.
Who are you? I am Bill Garrett of WB Garrett, Inc and have been building in Richmond since the late 1980's. Where do you build? I have built in most areas of the metro but for a current list, it can be found here... Describe your typical home and who you work best with? I am not sure that I have a 'typical' home but if there was a common thread I would say that I build … [Read more...]
The Dreaded Change Order
Buyer - "All we did was add a $100 ceiling fan?!?" Builder - "You didn't just add a ceiling fan." What really happens when you want to make a change? When contracting to build a new home it is very important to get all the upgrades and changes to the standard house plan agreed to up front in the initial contract. Once the building permit is received and … [Read more...]
HOA/POA or Civic Association? Does it Matter?
Yes, it matters. Developers have learned over the years that the vast majority of people want to have their property values protected. Developers also want to insure that their neighborhoods continue to look as they originally intended and designed even many years after the final home has been constructed. The Home Owner Association (sometimes referred to as a Property … [Read more...]
Building a New House from A to Z and then back to D…..
Have you ever really thought about the steps it really takes to build a house? Here is a breakdown of roughly the 30 steps it takes to construct a new home. Clearing Rough Grading Stone installation for Driveway Footing Layout by Engineer Dig Engineered Footing Pour Footing Engineer Sets Brick Points Foundation Block & Brick Backfill … [Read more...]
