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How Much Land Do You Need to Build a House in Colorado?
Key Takeaways Lot size depends on location, zoning, access to utilities, and lifestyle preferences. In urban areas, ⅓ acre may be sufficient, while rural properties often require 1+ acre. Intended use (main home, guest house, barn, etc.) influences how much land you’ll need. Larger lots may come with higher costs for utilities, access roads, and…
Buying Land in Colorado for Your Custom Home
Key Takeaways Buying land in Colorado requires careful planning around zoning, water rights, permits, and utilities. Working with a builder early in the process can help avoid costly mistakes. Financing, soil testing, and title research are essential steps before closing. Different intended uses (e.g., guest houses, barns) may affect what land is suitable. Not all…
How to Elevate Your Kitchen: Modern Design to Classic Kitchen Feature
Everyone is familiar with the classic Lazy Susan cabinet feature in many kitchens today! This one little cabinet has been adding storage enhancement and functionality to kitchens for generations – these designs truly leave something to be desired! Depending on the year of the home, the style of this cabinet will vary from a diagonal…
How to Build a House: You May Ask Yourself
It’s inspiring, the idea of living in a home that is custom built to your every need as well as your unique personality, providing all the comforts you’ve come to cherish in your everyday life. However, after that idea hits, if you have the resources, and your motivation really hits, then you’ll likely have a…
Custom Home Renovations for Fall and Winter
Some home renovations go a long way towards making your home more comfortable, and if you’re ever going to build your own custom home, then you might as well have all the luxuries you’ve ever wanted. All those little quirks and design ideas that have come to mind as you’ve grown up — now’s your…
How Construction Loans Work
Building a custom home is an incredibly exciting process, however, paying for the construction isn’t as exciting or fun as watching your home come together. When you initially begin planning your custom home, it is essential that you build out a budget so that you know what you can and cannot afford. There are many…
Should I Hire An Architect Or Builder First?
If you are seriously thinking about building a custom home, then you have probably thought of this question: “Should I hire an architect or a builder first?” These are the two biggest players in the custom home building process, and both are equally important to the success of the project. You may find mixed opinions…
Can I Build My Home in the Winter Months?
Winter is slowly approaching, and you may be wondering if now is the right time to start building your custom home. Conventional wisdom for homebuilders used to be that if you can’t get the roof on before the first snowfall, then you should wait until spring. With the updated technology and building methods, however, custom…
The Top Custom Home Trends of Summer 2024
The Top Custom Home Trends of Summer 2024 As we dive into the deep end of the summer season, the world of custom homes is buzzing with the top custom home trends of summer 2024. This summers trends are innovative and reflect the evolving desires of homeowners. From eco-friendly designs to tech-savvy features, this season’s…
The Parade of Homes 2024
The Parade of Homes: A Showcase of Excellence Every year, the Colorado Springs, Parade of Homes offers a spectacular showcase of the latest in home design, innovation, and craftsmanship. For prospective custom homeowners, this event is an unmissable opportunity to explore the very best the industry has to offer. At Murphy’s Custom Homes we’re thrilled…
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