The Problem with Competitive Bidding
Some big obstacles stand in the way of the three-bid advice. Folk wisdom, online articles, and basic instincts advise homeowners to solicit bids from several qualified contractors.
Castle Homes Wins Best of Houzz Awards 2016
Annual Survey and Analysis of Community of Over 35 Million Monthly Users Reveals the Top-Rated Home Remodeling Professionals and Most Popular Home Designs.
Controlling Allowances
Strict allowance policies benefit homeowners as much as builders. Why do builders prefer that the homeowners choose every single item that will go into the house before they break ground? It’s not just for…
The New Science of Building
In ancient times—30 or so years ago—someone with basic construction knowledge could build a serviceable home. No more. Today, the combination of contemporary building materials and code-mandated construction practices have made homes more complex with less margin for error.
Why Builders Must Be Learners
Continuing education is no longer optional. What do today’s best builders have in common? Although the answer includes many items, there’s a common thread running through each of them: a commitment to ongoing learning. The know-how needed to build high-performance, durable homes is evolving faster than ever.
The Value of Trusted Associations
You can tell a lot about someone by his or her associates, and that’s as true for businesses as it is for individuals. Every successful business understands the value of ongoing trust-based relationships with other industry professionals. Take the example of builder trade partnerships.
What Makes a Project a Success?
It’s as much about the experience as the result. Some homeowners have asked: How does a builder know when a project has been a success? Well, there’s good news—the answer to this question is one of the things that defines a great builder. To a pro, every successful project crosses the finish line with three outcomes.
How Long Have You Been in Business?
Why this is a great question to ask a builder. The National Association of Homebuilders estimates that it takes at least 3 to 5 years to create a sustainable building business.
4 Easy Ways to Green Up Your Living Spaces
“Carmen Johnston, of Carmen Johnston Gardens and a Southern Living contributing garden editor, recently visited Nashville’s newest signature home event, the Nashville Symphony Show House. She was inspired by the home and gardens, and…
Meet The Nashville Symphony Show House Designers
The Nashville Symphony Show House has been called a “paradigm of original architecture, quality craftsmanship and innovative design” and “a visual masterpiece” by the region’s top bloggers and style reporters. Such accolades are the result of months of hard work…
“Have You Heard of Contemporary Folk Decor? This Gorgeous House Showcases It At Its Finest!” by StyleBlueprint
“The Nashville Symphony Show House 2015, presented by Castle Homes, is a paradigm of original architecture, quality craftsmanship and innovative design. It makes for the perfect excuse to plan a road trip to Nashville (if you are…
Nashville Symphony Show House Is Music To The Eyes
“Music is a collection of sounds that express emotion or create harmony. Music is invisible, but if it could be seen….it would resemble the Nashville Symphony Show House” reflects Castle Homes President Alan Looney…
Magic Behind The Build
In a few short days, some of the city’s top designers will be transforming the interiors of Nashville’s newest signature home event, the Nashville Symphony Show House, with beautiful, inspiring designs in each room…
Troy Marden Book Signing Saturday, June 20th
Troy Marden, an award-winning garden and floral designer and host of Nashville Public Television’s hit gardening show Volunteer Gardener, will be available for a book signing during the Nashville Symphony Show House tour on Saturday, June…
Southern Living Idea House Builder Launches Premier Home Tour Benefiting Nashville Symphony
The elegance and charm of a Southern Contemporary Folk style home with the latest interior design and building ideas will be showcased in a new signature event, the Nashville Symphony Show House, open for tour June 12-28 in the beautiful Forest Hills area south of downtown Nashville.
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