Barden Building Products Blog Archive

When’s the Best Time to Start Home Construction? (It’s Right Now)

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Sep 1, 2022, 3:26:00 PM

Congratulations on deciding to build your own custom home! 

Now comes the fun part -- diving headfirst into all the elements to make your next home a reality such as coming up with a floor plan that meets all your needs to finding the perfect spot if you already haven’t.  

Before you take your first steps into custom home building, you may be wondering about one of the most common questions we get: When is the best time to start home construction?

The answer probably isn’t what you think. 

Let’s unpack that question.


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Topics: Panelized Construction, Buffalo Home Building, Process, Site Prep, Home Customization, Construction Timeline

Custom Home Builder Marketing Strategy: Using the Manufacturer’s Brand

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Aug 26, 2022, 8:00:00 AM


5 Ways a Materials Supplier Bolsters Your Custom Home Builder Company's Marketing Strategy

  1. Brand recognition 
  2. Advertising co-op funding
  3. Marketing materials
  4. A client-centric building method 
  5. An established network with buying power
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Topics: Insider, Behind the Scenes, Panel Home Building, Barden Independent Dealers

4 Reasons Panelized Construction Homes Are Eco-Friendly

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Aug 15, 2022, 9:58:00 AM


What Makes Panelized Construction Homes Eco-Friendly? 

These four reasons: 

  1. Design
  2. Components
  3. Manufacturing 
  4. Durability

 

Green is a popular color these days in the world of custom home building. And it doesn’t seem that will change any time soon. 

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Floor Plans

[How to] Becoming A Custom Home Builder Who's Always Busy in 6 Steps

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Aug 5, 2022, 8:00:00 AM

 

6 Ways to Becoming a Custom Home Builder Who Sells

A busy custom home building career doesn’t happen by chance. Here are 6 ways to set yourself up for success as a custom home builder:
  1. Find a niche
  2. Play to your strengths
  3. Hire a team that complements you
  4. Understand all sides of your business
  5. Build your company’s presence
  6. Hone your people & sales skills

You’ve come up with the perfect name. Filled out all the paperwork. And found a great location. 

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Topics: Insider, Resources, Barden Independent Dealers

Custom Home Quotes And 4 Key Elements to Look For

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Jul 15, 2022, 11:00:00 AM

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if after deciding to build a custom home, you immediately found the perfect contractor?

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Topics: Custom Home, Technical Specs, Process, Home Customization, Construction Timeline

Custom Home Universal Design for Accessibility

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Jun 1, 2022, 12:20:00 PM

Unfortunately, it seems as though “accessible home” has become a buzzword in the home building community with many misconceptions surrounding the true meaning of universal design and home accessibility.

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Buffalo Home Building, Downsizing, Interior Design, Technical Specs, Process, Accessible Home Design, Home Customization

Financing A Custom Home Build [+ Free Guide]

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Apr 13, 2022, 4:07:00 PM

We’ve worked with many customers to design and build their dream home -- one that meets all their needs while staying within budget.

But in our countless discussions with future homeowners, the most common question we get is: “This sounds great, but how do I pay for it?” 

A natural question, indeed. Building a custom home is typically a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Financing the construction is the other half of making it a reality.

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Budget, Technical Specs, Process, Price

Your Custom Home Business & the Barden Sales Pipeline

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Mar 17, 2022, 8:00:00 AM

What’s the #1 thing that stops a custom home dealership from building new homes for new clients?

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Barden Independent Dealers

[Q&A] Looking Back on a Custom Home Building Career

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Mar 3, 2022, 8:00:00 AM

Paul Game has been a member of the Barden Building Products family for the last four decades. 

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Topics: Custom Home, Barden Independent Dealers

Mythbusting: Partnering With Barden As Your Home Building Supplier

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Feb 24, 2022, 8:00:00 AM

In business, partnerships can go a long way in growing and scaling a company.  

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Topics: Panelized Construction, About, Barden Independent Dealers

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