Barden Building Products Blog Archive

Ask any client who has committed to building a custom home when they'd like their project to be completed, and there's a good chance they'll say, "Yesterday."

For some, the dream of custom homeownership is realized in a very hands-on manner.

It's a common refrain many hopeful homeowners hear – "the housing market is rough."

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. 

Even in the big city, there’s nothing like having a home that’s unquestionably yours down to the smallest detail. 

The world of custom homes is a much more diverse place than it’s ever been. 

Think of the last vehicle you bought.

How much does a new, custom-built home cost? 

Depending on a variety of variables, still more than it did pre-pandemic. 

Like other commodities during the last several years, lumber prices and their volatility have thrown an expensive wrench in the gears of many home building projects. 

For custom home builders, an increase in price for any construction material should raise an eyebrow. Ultimately those increases make their way to the future homeowner, making the dream of custom home ownership less affordable and more challenging to obtain.

"Who will live in your home?"