Are you searching for a new home in Austin? Don’t miss your chance to live in Copper Ridge, a great new community by Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes.

Copper Ridge is a single-family home gated community located among the beautiful rolling hills and peaceful meadows of New Braunfels, just a short drive from Austin.

These Copper Ridge homes range from 2,797 to 3,947 square feet and include 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3.5 bathrooms, with options for 2- or 3-car garages. The prominent ridge line makes it unique and gives residents amazing views of the surrounding area.

This community features a pool, pavilion with fireplace, tennis and basketball courts, picnic tables, and walking trails. Local amenities include a waterpark, golf courses, caves, and, of course, all Austin has to offer.

Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes has been building homes in Texas for nearly 25 years. They are proud to be the recipient of the 2008 Number One Custom Home Builder in Central Texas, according to the Austin Business Journal. Their dedication to integrity, customer service, and design make them a great choice for a new home in Austin. Copper Ridge can be your new neighborhood today.

Are you hunting for a custom home in Beavercreek, Ohio? Check out Arlington Place, a new community by Clemens Companies.

Arlington Place is set on a beautiful patch of land near the heart of Beavercreek. These stunning homes feature 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with over 4,000 feet of space.

This Beavercreek neighborhood is one of several communities built by Clemens Companies.

Children living in Arlington Place will attend the Beavercreek City Schools System, including several options for elementary and middle schools, and Beavercreek High.

For more than 25 years Clemens Companies has been creating custom homes at the highest level of standards. They are dedicated to providing customers with quality workmanship and strive for 100% customer satisfaction.

Clemens Development Company is a division of Clemens Companies, building neighborhoods all over Ohio. Their reputation for excellent construction has helped make them one of the most sought-after home builders in the area. You can make Arlington Place your new home today.

Are you searching for a custom home in San Antonio? Look no further than Terra Mont, a new community by Diamante Homes.

Terra Mont is a 290-acre gated, guarded community featuring a swimming pool, tennis and sports courts, walking trails, a nature park, a private pavilion, and more. Homes sit on 1-3 acre lots and can be entirely custom-built to your preferences and specifications.

Nearby shopping, dining, entertainment, employment, healthcare, and more make this an ideal location. Set on the hills near La Cantera, these homes give residents views of the city skyline or the spacious interior park and natural hills surrounding them.

Children living in this neighborhood will attend the Northside School District, including Julia Newton Aue, Hector Garcia, and Louis D Brandeis schools.

To get to Terra Mont from IH10 West, take Camp Bullis to Babcock Road, then on to Terra Mont Way. If you’re traveling from Anderson Loop 1604, take Babcock Road outside the loop to Terra Mont Way.

Homes here start in the $400,000 range.

Diamante Homes has been building custom homes in the San Antonio area for more than 20 years. They focus on customer service and value, making the client’s satisfaction their number one priority. If you’re looking for a custom home builder dedicated to customer satisfaction, make Diamante Homes your new custom builder in Terra Mont today.

If you’re contemplating building a custom home, there are several key factors to review before choosing a builder.

Be sure to ask around for references and recommendations for builders and remodelers. Family, friends, and acquaintances can be a great resource, especially if they have first-hand experience; an even better place to check would be with your local home builders association.

You can also check to see if a respective builder has a permanent location for their business and is in good standing with suppliers and area banks. The Better Business Bureau is another good source to review for any complaints against a particular builder.

Most custom builders take 5 or more years to truly establish their presence in the market and to gain financial stability. This is important for any warranties they promise on a home because if the company goes bankrupt before the warranty is up, they may not be able to follow through on the guarantee. You will want to check to see if they have liability insurance to cover any accidents that may occur on site.

You can ask a builder to provide you with names previous clients; be cautious if they decline, and if they do give you names try to contact them to discuss their experience with the builder. It’s also a good idea to ask to see a current project site the builder is working on; check for safety issues and material quality.

Get to know your potential builder. Make sure you feel comfortable with them and try to get a feel for how effective their communication skills are. Research their website a bit and try to get a feel for what kind of work they have the most experience with; some builders specialize in a particular architectural style.

Once you’re ready to compare contracts and looking to accept a bid, there are a few more considerations to keep in mind. Make sure any contract you are asked to sign is written clearly and is free of grammatical errors and review the home warranty and homeowner manual as well. Cross-reference these documents to ensure consistency. If a builder offers you an unusually low bid, take caution; if they are unable to buy the appropriate materials and cover the cost of labor, you will end up with sub-par work.

Though the task of choosing the perfect builder for your custom home may seem daunting, these simple guidelines will help you make that tough decision. Your ideal dream home is absolutely possible with the right custom builder.

For more information regarding this issue, check out the NAHB Builder Checklist.

Are you searching for a custom home in Portland, Oregon? Check out Arbor Oaks, a new neighborhood by Arbor Custom Homes.

Arbor Oaks includes single family homes between 1,662 and 3,937 square feet with beautiful landscaping, and a host of amenities. Within the neighborhood lies a generously-sized park, basketball court and a pool.

This neighborhood is just minutes from area dining, shopping, golf courses, rec centers and more.

Children living in this community will attend the Beaverton School District, including Springville (K-8), Stoller Middle, and Westview High schools.

Homes here range from $289,000 to $639,000.

Arbor Custom Homes is proud to be recognized as the 2011 Builder of the Year in Oregon. Every home built by Arbor is Earth Advantage and Energy Star certified and the pride they take in their work means you’ll be a satisfied customer. You can make Arbor Oaks your new Portland home today.

If you’re looking for a custom home in Overland Park, be sure to check out The Woods at Colton Lake, a new home community by Covenant Custom Homes.

This wonderful subdivision features 22 home sites on 22 acres. This neighborhood includes spacious lots and large green spaces, giving the residents plenty of space to spread out.

Available floor plans in The Woods at Colton Lake range from 3,400 to 4,300 square feet and include 4 bedrooms and 3 to 4 bathrooms. Built-in furnishings like shelving, nooks with cupboards and storage space, and beautiful fixtures and finishes make these homes unique.

Children living here will attend school in the Blue Valley School District, including Timber Creek, Aubrey Bend, and Blue Valley Southwest schools.

Homes in this community start in the $500,000 range.

Covenant Custom Homes is continuously looking for new innovative ways to improve and expand their home building technique. They are proud to be one among only 25 builders nationwide recognized as an American Lung Association Health House builder and are licensed as a Women-Centric builder, meaning they build some homes specifically tailored for women.

You can make The Woods at Colton Lake your home today.

Are you looking for a custom home in Frisco? Shaddock homes presents their new home community, Pearson Farms.

Pearson Farms homes showcase the Old World architectural style and range from 2,600 to 5,000 square feet. Many wonderful features are available for these custom homes, including 3-car garages, granite countertops, covered patios and porches, and much more.

Nearby amenities include a shopping mall, restaurants, and area schools. Conveniently located off the corner of Teel and Stonebrook streets, this Frisco neighborhood is family friendly and includes a pool, playground, open park space, and a scenic pond.

Children living in Pearson Farms will attend the Frisco Independent School District, including Allen Elementary, Pioneer Heritage Middle, and Frisco High School. Homes in this community cost between $370,000 and $460,000.

Shaddock Homes has been constructing custom homes in the Dallas Fort Worth area for over 40 years. Their team works diligently to ensure each homes is built to perfection, meaning you’ll move in to a home built not only to your standards but also built to last. You can make Pearson Farms your home in Frisco today.

Are you looking for a custom home in Edmond, Oklahoma? Look no further than Stone Creek Canyon, a new home community by 4 Corners Homes.

Stone Creek Canyon is a peaceful gated community located just north of Edmond. These luxury homes are placed on spacious one acre homesites and come standard with energy efficient features, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a covered back patio, and much more.

Children living in this Edmond neighborhood will attend Edmond Public Schools, including Cross Timbers Elementary, Sequoyah Middle, and Edmond North High.

To get to Stone Creek Canyon, take Broadway 2 miles past Waterloo Road to Charter Oak Road. Drive a half-mile east on Charter Oak Road and you’ll find Stone Creek Canyon.

Homes in this community start in the $220’s.

4 Corners Homes is determined to design each home to make your life easier and more enjoyable. Their focus on creativity, conservation, and community has made them not only a leading home builder in the area, but also a recipient of the Metro 50 award, handed out to the top 50 businesses in the Oklahoma City area each year. Make them your builder in Stone Creek Canyon.

80 metros are listed as improving housing markets this June. Which is good news for our custom home builders! According to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), the list includes 28 new entrants plus at least one representative from 31 different states.

The IMI identifies areas that have improved in employment, housing permits, and housing pricing for at least six months. A metropolitan area must see improvement in all three areas for at least those six months before being included in the index. For this month’s index 52 areas held their spots, with 48 slipping from the list but 28 being added. This includes our custom home builders in Dallas, as well as Grand Junction, Colorado and Knoxville, Alabama as notable areas.

“Though today’s IMI reflects a decline in the number of improving markets from May, the list continues to show significant geographic diversity, with 31 states represented and roughly one quarter of all U.S. metros included,” said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. Noted NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe added, “[T]he fact that multiple new areas are showing up on the list each month is encouraging, and highlights the degree to which local economic and job market conditions are what drive individual housing markets.” For more information, see the NAHB article here.

As the market improves, have you been seeing more interest in your custom homes? If you’re in one of those 80 metro areas – and if you’re not – it’s a good time to think about your custom home builder marketing. And whether you’re interested in a new website, a mobile site, or SEO, we can help you. Along with your listing here, have you considered a listing at Top Ten Builders? Right now we’re offering a double deal package; sign up for your listing Custom Builders and you can also start a listing on Top Ten for free! That’s for our ground pricing, a lowered cost for first-comers that you’ll be locked into regardless of price increases. Let us know if you’re interested.

Are you searching for a custom home in San Antonio? Look no further than The Reserve at Sonoma Verde, a new home community located in the hills of San Antonio.

The Reserve at Sonoma Verde is a luxury community that features a variety of lots with amazing views. Floor plans range from 2,800 to 4,500 square feet and include 4 or 5 bedrooms and 3 to 4.5 bathrooms.

Homesites start at over 1/2 an acre, giving you plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the scenery. Children living in The Reserve at Sonoma Verde will attend the Northside Independent School District, which includes May Elementary, Garcia Middle, and Brandels High School.

To get to the neighborhood from 1604, take the Kyle Seale Parkway exit and head North for about 5 miles to Plum Valley Drive. Take a left on Plum Creek and continue to Granite Hill, where you’ll take a left.

White Stone Custom Homes has properties available at all of their neighborhoods near San Antonio; you can choose from a move-in ready home, pick a floor plan and lot, or let them help you build an entirely custom new home. If you’re ready to move, be sure to check out their community in San Antonio at The Reserve at Sonoma Valley.