Barden Building Products Blog Archive

Low House Inventory Upstate New York? It’s Time to Build!

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Apr 8, 2025 11:55:23 AM

The Upstate New York housing market is tighter than ever. Buyers from Buffalo to Syracuse are battling for a limited supply of homes — listings are scarce, prices are climbing, and properties vanish almost as soon as they’re listed. For families and first-time buyers, the struggle to secure a home that fits their needs and budgets is very real.

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Topics: New Home, Buffalo Home Building, Financing, Custom Home, Home Customization, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers, Custom Home Building Industry

What is a Barndominium + 9 Other FAQs

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Oct 14, 2024 9:19:13 AM

Barndominiums are slowly – but surely – becoming a more prevalent part of the custom home scene. And for plenty of good reasons, too.

Visually unique. Durable. Versatile. Customizable. The list goes on.

But as a newer custom home style, clients considering a barndo as their next residence are coming with plenty of questions – some more frequently asked than others.

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Topics: Barden Independent Dealers, Barndominiums

Custom Home Building Industry Outlook for 2024

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Dec 12, 2023 2:15:00 AM

With a new year upon us, there’s a year’s worth of potential opportunities for custom home builders to help clients realize their dream homes.

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Barden Independent Dealers, Custom Home Building Industry

When Your Client is Building a Custom Home: The Dealer's Role

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Oct 31, 2023 9:00:00 AM

For some future custom homeowners, the path to homeownership involves a more hands-on approach.

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Topics: Behind the Scenes, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers

Custom Home Building Process: Preparing Your Clients

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Sep 21, 2023 12:11:17 PM

In a custom home building project, there are usually three ideas about how the process will go:

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Topics: Behind the Scenes, Construction Timeline, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers

Home Construction Method Evaluation for Builders: Panelized Building

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Jul 28, 2023 8:00:00 AM

The custom home building process is indeed a process. 

A completed custom home represents many months of work with plenty of milestones, from working with a client to design a home that meets all their expectations to completing finishing work. 

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Panel Built Home, Barden Independent Dealers

The Top Custom Home FAQs Barden Independent Home Dealers Field

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Apr 28, 2023 8:15:00 AM

Unless you’re working with a client who’s been through the custom home building process before (a rarity), chances are the future homeowners who come through your dealership’s doors will have lots of questions. 

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Panel Home Building, Custom Home, Custom Home Pricing, Barden Independent Dealers

Modular Vs. Panelized Homes at Your Dealership

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Mar 20, 2023 4:19:43 PM

Think of the last time you went grocery shopping.

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Topics: Behind the Scenes, Panel Vs. Modular Home Construction, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers, Custom Home Building Industry

[Comparison] Custom Home Building Careers Vs. Becoming a Realtor

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Oct 11, 2022 2:08:00 PM

Every client is different, and so are their ideal homes. 

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Topics: Barden Independent Dealers

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

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