Picture Perfect
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Picture Perfect

A great finish doesn’t come cheap, but it can make or break the look of a custom home. Many homeowners expect plumbers and electricians to be expensive but are surprised at the prices charged by other subcontractors. The most obvious example of this is the professional painting company.

The Tennesseean: Fall Parade of Homes in Brentwood will highlight smaller spaces, high-end features
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The Tennesseean: Fall Parade of Homes in Brentwood will highlight smaller spaces, high-end features

Charming details are big at Nashville Parade of Homes planned for this Fall “Our goal is to keep it small and build something attainable that people want…Many homeowners are looking for smaller spaces but with high-end finishes”, said Alan Looney, Castle Homes president.

The Regulatory Minefield
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The Regulatory Minefield

Government red tape takes time, money and skill to navigate. That’s why you need a pro. Some people don’t realize how highly regulated the construction business has become. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the costs of complying with government regulations now account for nearly a quarter (24.3%) of new home prices—30% more than just five years ago.

StyleBlueprint: You Must See This 12,000-Square-Foot Greek Revival Home in Leiper’s Fork
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StyleBlueprint: You Must See This 12,000-Square-Foot Greek Revival Home in Leiper’s Fork

“In the universe of possibility, a couple with a vision and a team of experts can artfully design a new home to resemble a mid-19th-Century Greek Revival home. Elemental characteristics of Greek Revival architecture largely resemble those of antebellum architecture — the main similarities are the columns and pediments, porches and grand entryways.”

Stylish Retreats with Amy Marsalis: Warm Eclectic Contemporary
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Stylish Retreats with Amy Marsalis: Warm Eclectic Contemporary

You know when you walk in the front door of a home and are wowed right away, there’s more than one feature that is going to be a conversation piece. Such is the case in this stylish home in Forest Hills. Your eye is drawn straight ahead to the outdoor living space but something to the immediate right also catches your eye. The new home in Forest Hills is quite a showstopper, built by Castle Homes in Nashville.

Helping You Breathe Easier

Helping You Breathe Easier

How professional builders create a healthy indoor environment. If you have questions about how healthy your new home will be, you’re not alone. A March 2016 paper by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University detailed a nationwide study that asked 2200 people whether they had concerns about their indoor environment. Nearly half expressed some worry, and the issue cited most often was indoor air quality, or IAQ.

How Much Will It Cost?

How Much Will It Cost?

Home pricing is a complex subject. Here’s how we answer the most common question. A question we get from a lot of potential clients is “What’s the per-square-foot cost of your homes?” Some clients arrive armed with numbers gleaned from Internet articles. Others quote realtors who appraise and advertise houses by the square foot.

Nashville Interiors: The Classic Greek Revival

Nashville Interiors: The Classic Greek Revival

The grandeur of a Greek revival home is the sum of its stunning elements: the tall, two story columns capped with ionic-style scrollwork, the peak of a strong pediment and gable, the dramatic symmetry, an inviting entrance with transoms and sidelights, and of course, the sprawling porches. It’s the style we know best from The White House, the most famous home in the world.

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