Once your financing framework is in place, the next critical step is understanding the land itself and the site development required to build on it. In today’s market, site development is one of the most important and least understood parts of the homebuilding process. Costs can vary significantly from one homesite to another and directly … Read more
Builders need a lot of information to arrive at an accurate number Every now and then a homeowner will call to ask how much our new homes cost per square foot. The answer, of course, depends on a range of variables. Some of these are obvious, and others less so. The differences everyone grasps have … Read more
Whether you already own land or are just beginning to explore options, the first step in building a custom home is no longer choosing a floorplan — it’s securing the right financing. In today’s market, construction lending is more structured than it was even a few years ago. Underwriting standards are tighter, appraisals are reviewed … Read more
Multi-Generational Home Design is One of Our Specialties. As a third-generation family and veteran-founded homebuilder, Timberlake Homes Design/Build has spent decades helping families create homes that truly fit the way they live — today and tomorrow. We’ve watched family life evolve, and one thing is clear: more families are choosing to live together in ways … Read more
At a certain point, your home asks an important question: Is it still supporting the life you’re living now — and the one you’re building toward? Maybe your family has grown, and the home no longer flows the way it should. Maybe the kids have moved on, but the house still feels dated, compartmentalized, or … Read more
Using current knowledge about building science helps to weather storms. One benefit of a high-quality new custom home is that it will better handle severe weather events and power outages. These are a fact of life in all parts of the country. From Atlantic hurricanes which routinely leave millions without electricity across the southeastern United … Read more
Companies built for production work aren’t built for perfect work. On the surface, it’s easy to describe the difference between production and custom builders. The production builder follows the same basic home plans over and over, while the custom builder creates a unique home for each client. The distinctions go deeper, though. These two builder … Read more
Many homeowners are tied to a low mortgage rate and wondering how to get more space or a more modern home without giving that up. This is the golden handcuffs era. Rates rose fast, moving means higher payments, and inventory is tight. Yet you may want more room, a better layout, or updated style. Here’s … Read more
Strict allowance policies benefit homeowners as much as builders. Why do builders prefer that homeowners choose every item that will go into the house before they break ground? It’s not just for the builder’s convenience. Any later choice may end up being made when the homeowners are feeling a lot of construction stress. Decisions made … Read more
Home design is evolving to reflect the way people live today — blending comfort, personality, and function. Whether you’re planning to build on your own lot or are exploring one of our new home communities, here are the top 7 trends we’re seeing — and how we can bring them to life for you. 1. … Read more