Barden Building Products Blog Archive

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

The lifeblood for any custom home builder’s or dealer’s company is the extent of its backlog of upcoming projects. 

Building a custom home is no small task. 

In meeting with future homeowners, I’ve found myself fielding an increasing number of inquiries about structural insulated panels (SIPs). 

After my recent conversation with a former WNY modular home builder, I met with two different customers who each had very different circumstances.