Is a Custom Home Right For You?

Our Custom Home Design-Build service is tailored for individuals and families who want to break free from the limitations of cookie-cutter houses and create a living space that is curated to their lifestyle.

We understand your frustration of searching for the right home and not finding any that meet your specific desires. Our custom home design-build service addresses these challenges head-on. From crafting unique layouts to accommodating your individual requirements, we turn your custom vision into a stunning reality.

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Custom Layouts for Your Lifestyle

You desire layouts and sizes of spaces that go beyond the norm and require floor plans that simply don’t exist yet. Our clients choose spaces like – multiple kitchens, main level spa and exercise area, extra home offices, or multigenerational living.

Unique Land

If Your Lot is Not Perfectly Flat and Square

Your property is unlike any other, with distinct topography, landscape, and breathtaking views. We excel at designing homes that perfectly embrace and complement unique pieces of land.

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Modern Design Styles

If You Don't Want a Colonial Cookie-Cutter

If you’re looking for a design style not commonly found in the Northern Virginia area, such as Modern, European, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, or other non-traditional styles, a custom home is the way to go.

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    Create Your Vision With Our Design Team

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    We Build and Manage Your Project
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Frequently asked questions

How Much Does it Cost?

Our custom home design-build service starts at $450/sq.ft.

We offer a fixed price model which means we are able to lock in your price before going to construction. Read more about fixed price.

There are three main costs involved with a custom home: lot costs, site costs, and design-build costs. Read more about custom home costs.

 

How Long Will it Take?

A custom home typically takes 18-24 months from start to finish.

Our turnkey process saves time by:

  • As a licensed realtor, CEO, Francisca Alonso, can even find you a lot to build on
  • As both the architect and the builder, you have a single point of accountability so the entire process is streamlined and nothing gets lost in translation. 
  • Our saying "control the cost during design and protect the design during construction."
How Do I Visualize a Home that Doesn't Exist?

We use 3D modeling technology and virtual reality to allow our clients to experience their home's design before it's built. Read about how to visualize your custom home.

This helps clients visualize their custom floor plan significantly better than with just traditional 2D floor plans. Read about 3D vs 2D.

 

Can You Help me Find Land?

Yes! Our CEO, Francisca Alonso, is also a licensed realtor so she can help you find land to build on. As experienced architects and builders, we can assess land for buildability to make sure it's suitable for your new home.

She can also help you sell your current home or purchase a move-in ready home if a custom home is not right for you. Read more about the benefits of an all-in-one realtor, architect, and builder.

How Do I Get Started?

To get started, Schedule a Discovery Call with Francisca. You'll tell her about your dream home goals and she can answer any questions you have about our process to see if we might be a good fit for your project.

How Do I Know if a Custom Home is Right for Me?

A custom home may not be right for you if:

  • You have time constraints
  • You have budget limitations
  • You don't own or want to find land
  • You don't care for a unique floorplan

Consider a move-in-ready, semi-custom, or production level home instead to mitigate these concerns. Read more about the three types of home builders. 

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