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Home Buyer’s Remorse: What to Expect

Think about this statistic: 44% of Americans experience buyer’s remorse over their current home. 44% Almost half of the population has these regrets when making arguably one of the biggest purchases they could ever make. You would think that most people would do all the research necessary to ensure that it is the most easy-going,…
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Choosing the Best Lot

The age-old saying goes something like this: when considering a piece of property to purchase, the three most important things are location, location, and location. While it is still a saying, it holds a lot of truth. Building a home is a huge investment so it is important that you take several things into account…
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Signs You Are Ready to Build a New Home

The American Dream is different for everyone, but most versions of it have the following: a great job, a stable income, a wonderful family, a golden retriever, and a beautiful home with a white picket fence to top it off. Most Americans desire this lifestyle, and it is something we look forward to for our…
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Insulation: Cellulose, Fiberglass, or Spray Foam?

One popular question that we receive is what type of insulation is the best for a home. Cellulose is the oldest option that has been available to homeowners, but fiberglass insulation has been the go to choice over the years mainly because it is the cheaper option. However, since the inception of spray foam insulation…
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Copeland Custom Builders

Hello again! It has been a long time since we’ve written a blog (about one whole year to be exact), but we are picking back up and will start releasing one once a month from here on out! With that being said, we are glad that we are able to start releasing useful information to…
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How Long Does It Take to Build a Home?

There is really no “one size fits all” answer to this question. Every project is different because of the various projects, builders, customers, manufacturers, subcontractors, etc. Also, if there is one thing about construction that you should know, it is this: no project will ever go exactly according to plan. There are too many factors…
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Why Buying a New Home is Better than Fixing Up an Older Home

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope that you all have been having a great holiday season so far, and that it continues to be amazing for the rest of the year. Hopefully you all have been staying warm during our little snowstorm as well! Today I want to talk to you about building a new home…
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Do I Need a Set of Plans Before Finding a Builder?

Building a home is usually one of those “once in a lifetime” adventures that not everyone has the chance to participate in. Therefore, most people are not experienced in how they should start out the building process or knowledgeable in how to handle certain situations throughout the job. One thing that a lot of people…
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Do I Need a Lot Before Finding a Builder?

While it is not necessary, we certainly suggest that you do. When it comes to building a home, knowing where we are performing the work is crucial for the following reasons: We know what to expect during the work. We know how to estimate the job cost. We can more easily predict future opportunities/challenges. Overall,…
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How Much Do We Charge Per Square Foot?

This is probably the most common question that we receive from potential customers. The answer is actually very simple: there is no set amount per square foot that we charge. This is because every project is different. There are many variables that can affect the cost of construction. These variables include, but are not limited…
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