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The build
How long it takes, what happens when, and the choices that shape the house.
The build
Crawl space or slab: which foundation suits a new Triangle home?
What most new homes in the South sit on, what a closed crawl space is, what North Carolina's code requires, and what each choice means for moisture, ducts and termites.
The build
What Is a Builder-Grade Home — and What Makes One Feel Custom?
A builder-grade home uses a production builder’s base finishes, picked to hit a price. Here’s what makes a home feel custom instead — and where the money goes.
The build
Custom Home Build Timeline: How Long Does It Take?
A realistic custom home build timeline: about 6 months from permit to keys, 9–12 months end to end. The month-by-month phases of a Triangle build — and what shifts the clock.
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