The terms “self-quarantine” and “shelter at home” are words we never imagined hearing in our life time, much less having to implement. With news headlines changing by the hour, it’s hard to know how to help our neighbors in need while keeping a six-foot distance. They may not be comfortable with you bringing over a hot dish, but we’re guessing they would appreciate a phone call or an offer to pick up a few things from the store to leave on their porch.

Constructing a person’s dream home is an experience like no other—especially when you’re in the custom-built home business. We get to know our clients on a more personal level based on how they want their home to look.

If you’re for easy living at its best, take a look at the Augusta. With four bedrooms, spacious living and dining area and customizable features, it’s one of our most popular plans, The Augusta. We’ve put a great deal of thought into the design of our floor plans, which can be customized to the buyer’s specifications and lifestyle. Developed for function and flow, our plans feature plenty of natural light, transitional spaces, stone accent walls and hearths, spacious rooms and a host of other amenities.

When looking for a company to construct your home, be sure to ask the builder whether your must-have features, such as granite countertops and ceramic tile, are considered standard or an upgrade. You don’t want to miss out on design elements that will make your heart sing every time you walk into your house, but their answer could increase your cost. Some upgrades lose value over time, but we consider the following features, which we offer as standard, to be worth the investment.