How Long Does It Take to Build a House?
How long does it take to build a house? For most of the custom homes we put up around Yorkville, it’s nine months to about a year and a half, ground to keys. I know that range is almost useless when you’re trying to time a move. Let me tighten it up for you. The […]
How Much Does It Cost Per Square Foot to Build a House in 2026
If you are asking how much per square foot to build a house this year, the Illinois answer sits between $250 and $350 for a mid-tier custom home, $400 to $600 for a high-end build, and $700 and up once luxury materials and detailing enter the picture. Those figures cover the house itself. Land, site […]
Whole-Home Remodel vs New Build: How to Decide
When the house you live in stops working for your family, you face a major decision that comes down to fundamentals: renovate the existing structure or tear it down and start fresh. A whole-home remodel keeps the bones of your current home and reconfigures everything around them. A new build gives you a clean slate but […]
Custom Home vs Production Home: Which Is Right for You?
The choice between a custom home and a production home comes down to three things: how much you want to customize, how much you want to spend, and how soon you want to move in. Custom homes give you total control at a higher cost and longer timeline. Production homes are faster and cheaper, but limit […]
How to Choose a Custom Home Builder
Choosing the right custom home builder comes down to five things you can verify before you sign anything: Builders who clear all five tend to deliver homes that match the original vision. Builders who fail any of the five tend to deliver the regret stories you read about. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation […]
