If the thought of a custom-built home excites you, but the process intimidates you, don't worry—you're not alone. Building a custom home is a significant investment, and the journey can be just as rewarding as the final result. With the right guidance and a clear plan, you can navigate this process smoothly... Read More
Sometimes it starts with a piece of land. Many of our customer’s homeowner stories begin this way: a few acres in an inspired location where they’ve always wanted to put down roots or a section or lot is given to them by family. If you already have land or are looking for land to build on, at Schumacher Homes we’re... Read More
Custom home builders meet with every type of homeowner every single day. If you’re the “planner” type of person who has been dreaming of a custom home for months or even years, filling your Pinterest board or phone’s photo album with too many details to count, today’s post is for you. You may have all the ideas... Read More
Building your own custom home is a significant milestone, filled with excitement and important decisions. With over three decades of experience and more than 20,000 homes built, we bring a wealth of knowledge to every project. As a recipient of the National Housing Quality Award, we are committed to delivering... Read More
When it comes to finding a homesite for your custom build, the process can vary widely. Assessing, buying, and preparing raw land, for instance, comes with far more to consider than buying a lot in a planned neighborhood. You shouldn’t necessarily avoid land that may be a bit more challenging. So, we’ve assembled... Read More
You’ve found the land for your custom home. You’ve started negotiations with the owner, confirmed access to utilities, and have solid estimates for work like site preparation. Now it’s time to buy the land. Like any real estate transaction, buying land with the intention of building a custom home follows... Read More
Once you’ve found land for your custom home, the next step isn’t to buy the land, but to evaluate it. That’s especially true with raw land. Picture, for example, a wooded hilltop that slopes down toward a lake. Now imagine you’re the builder responsible for preparing the site. How many trees will you need to... Read More
For many of us, the vision of a dream home is tied to a specific place. Some see a quiet tree-lined street where their kids can ride bikes. Others dream of living beside the water or tucked into the woods, sipping coffee while watching deer wander by. These visions underscore the reality that dream homes require... Read More
Location. Location. Location. That triplet has been uttered for decades and for good reason. Location is immensely important in our lives and perhaps no more so than when choosing land for your home. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a lot to begin building a house and those can range from... Read More