Tips & Resources

Recently, in Texas, we’ve seen a lot of folks moving into our state, crowding urban and suburban areas. Native Texans are starting to look at moving out to rural areas, where they can build a custom home on their own lots. If you’re in Houston, you may be wondering what the best places to build a custom home are, if you’re hoping to leave the city behind and head for the hills. With ample land, nearby recreational sites, and easy access to the amenities of a major city, the rural communities north and west of Houston are calling your name.

So, you’re thinking about building a custom home. The first step, after finding a custom home builder to craft your home, is to find a suitable lot on which to build. We strongly recommend finding a custom home builder before you even have land. Why? Simple. An expert custom home builder will have extensive knowledge which you may not have in terms of what to look for in the soil, what might cause challenges with building your custom home, the zoning of the area to predict what the area might look like in the future, and more.

If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve decided it’s time to build a home. But simply building “a home” isn’t enough. You’re in the market for a truly unique and luxurious custom home. But how do you budget for a custom home? There’s no easy answer. Thankfully, folks here at J.W. Neathery have been building custom homes for over forty years. Read on for some tips from our experts about how to budget for a custom home.

Should I build a custom home? Maybe you’ve asked yourself that question before. It could have been midway through a painful remodel in an attempt to update your aging home. Or maybe you found yourself wondering how on earth you were going to make room for a third child without selling and moving – again. Why build a custom home? Simple. You get everything you want, exactly the way you want it.

Choosing a custom home builder can be difficult. It’s important to find the right builder to make your custom home exactly how you’ve always pictured it. The area north of Houston, including the Woodlands and Magnolia, is considered prime real estate by many Texans. There are plenty of golf courses, lush natural areas, and many gorgeous custom homes. Expansive custom homes are a true Texas staple. Each year, more and more people choose to stop settling for someone else’s design or renovating their home piece-by-piece. Instead, they want to build a luxurious home that fits all their needs. But who can you trust with such an ambitious project?

If you’re interested in building a new home, you may have heard a certain term repeated again and again: design-build firm. But you may be confused. What is a design-build firm? And why should you choose a design-build firm for your custom home? As a design-build firm with more than 40 years of experience crafting fine homes, JW Neathery is here to help. Read on for our guide on why you should choose a design-build firm for your custom home.