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March 28, 2017

So you are ready to begin the process of designing and building your very own dream home – selecting a Houston custom home builder is the very first step in this exciting adventure! Jonathon Casada, of Casada Custom Homes, is a Graduate Master Builder with over 40 years of experience designing and building amazing custom homes right here in Houston. Call Casada Custom Homes first when deciding how to begin the process of creating your custom home in Spring Valley,...

Making Your Houston Custom Home Builder Love You

July 1, 2016

No doubts about it, building a Houston custom home can be an exhaustive (and exhausting!) process. While the idea of your finished home is enough to get you through the months, making your custom home builder love you is one of the best ways to ensure a smooth transition all the way from designing to moving in! Jonathon Casada, master builder of Casada Custom Homes, has been designing and building beautiful custom homes in Houston for decades, and has a...

Building Your Houston Custom Home Team

March 11, 2016

If you are preparing to start the process of building a Houston custom home, you likely have a long list of questions and key points to consider. One of the very first things you should do, however, is to make sure that you are surrounded by the very best team of people, to help make your dream home a reality. Jonathon Casada of Casada Custom Homes provides three key points to consider when building your Houston custom home team. Picking a...

Best Houston Custom Home

January 12, 2016

Jonathon Casada Custom Homes can help you build the best custom home in Houston! We’ve mastered the custom home building process and we are passionate to help you build your dream. Along with our dedication to detail in delivering the best product possible, there are a few key points to keep in mind when building a custom home. 4 Key Points When Building a Houston Custom Home There are 4 key points that most people don’t think about when building a home...

How do I build a Houston custom home?

November 16, 2015

The first step in building a custom home in Houston is to contact Jonathon Casada Custom Homes! With over 40 years in the business, Casada Custom Homes understands that this is probably one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your life. Casada has a step by step process that keeps the client, architect, and designer on the same page, working fluidly and confidently every step of the way. You can be rest assured that our goal and passion is...

5 Reasons To Hire A Custom Builder For Your New Home

September 11, 2015

Green Building Techniques – As concerns about the environment’s sustainability continue to grow, custom home builders have embraced green building techniques. Green building techniques are energy efficient including solar panels, water conservation appliances, and the use of renewable building materials. Multi-generational Families/Work from Home – Multiple generations living under one roof is becoming more common. Multi-generational families can benefit from having a custom home builder because of the ability to specially design rooms like the mother-in-law suite. Likewise, working...

Jonathan Casada Custom Homes and Renovations Exterior Building Material Options in Houston

August 10, 2015

Jonathan Casada Custom Homes and Renovations offers many exterior building materials options for your custom build home in Houston. Choosing an exterior material is one of the most important steps in the process of designing your custom built home because the exterior will be the first and last thing you see when you arrive and leave your home every day. Please see our Building Timeline for recommendations regarding when your exterior material should be selected; this link also contains important...

Casada Custom Homes in Houston is Named ‘Best of Houzz’

February 2, 2015

Casada Custom Homes in Houston is Named ‘Best of Houzz’ The home design website Houzz is a hugely utilized resource for home builders and renovators, and Casada Custom Homes, a Houston design and build custom home company, as earned the distinction of being named “Best of Houzz 2015.” Voted by community members, this award honors the top-rated home design professionals in the industry. Top Home Builder in Houston Independent research of over 25 million Houzz users led the site to name Casada Custom...

Houston Custom Home Design: What You Need to Know

November 11, 2014

If you are in the process of creating your ideal living space, including renovating or building a unique Houston custom home, you are probably overwhelmed with design ideas. From the outdoor décor to the perfect dining room furniture, it is not only difficult to choose a starting point, but even more challenging to collect your thoughts and plans into one unified design plan. Houston custom home builder and designer Jonathon Casada has been forming luxurious homes for over forty years,...

The Homebuilders New Best Friend: Using Houzz to Your Advantage

July 31, 2014

If you are building, decorating, or updating a home, you probably feel a bit overwhelmed. Between searching for a trusted landscaper, picking a material for your new countertops, and trying to decide whether or not to tear down that spare bedroom wall, you may even be totally over the whole process. The most annoying part is often not even the process itself, but in the bouncing between websites comparing reviews, ratings, and design options. Never fear, there is a new...

Building Your Houston Dream Home: Deciding on Ideal Budget Balance

July 23, 2014

You are finally in the position to build an amazing custom home: congratulations! The first thing that most people will try to decide on after making the move to build a custom home is how much to spend. Many different factors come into play, but the most important thing to remember is that with the right builder, and with a realistic budget, you will end up with the home of your dreams. Establish a (Flexible) Budget Once your budget is established, try...

How Do You Avoid a Builder Scam?

November 18, 2013

We hear of new scams all the time. You can hardly pick up a newspaper these days without reader about some unscrupulous people devising a new scam to take advantage of unsuspecting people. While this may be true, it doesn't mean you have to become a victim. Knowing what signs to watch for can help keep you out of trouble. Pay attention to these warning signs. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE: When a builder gives you a price that sounds too good to...

NEWHOME Showcase

August 20, 2011

Take a look at our latest video production where we show a tour of three of our custom homes and a few interviews of the builders. ...

The Savvy Homeowner’s Glossary

February 28, 2011

45 Indispensable Words Every Homeowner Should Know and Understand 1. Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM): A mortgage interest rate that changes based on an index over time. 2. Agreement of Sale: A sale contract. 3. Amortization Schedule: A schedule showing how the monthly mortgage payment is applied to the principal, interest, and the current mortgage balance. 4. Appraisal: An evaluation of homes within the surrounding area to determine the market value of the property. 5. Appreciation: An increase in the value of property. 6. Borrower: The...

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Is Going “Green” the Way to Go?

January 16, 2011

The environment. With increased attention on the condition of our planet, “green building” has become a sought after choice for homeowners. But what does green building mean? In its simplest terms, green building is making your home more environmentally friendly. It means increasing your home’s efficiency so it makes better use of things like water, energy, temperature control, and construction materials. It’s about using resources effectively so you reduce the impact of your home on the environment. While building an environmentally friendly...

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How Long Does It Take to Build a New Custom Home?

December 6, 2010

The amount of time it takes to build a new, custom home depends on the size, complexity, and geographic location (what part of the country you are building in). The time it takes just to complete the architectural plans depends on how timely you make decisions and your availability to meet with your designer and builder for design meetings. On average, developing a new set of plans that is ready for permitting can take between three and six months. Add one more month for permitting. For a home...

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The Top Eleven Mistakes Made by Homeowners

November 11, 2010

1. Purchasing a lot that is “affordable.” Solution: Remember: location, location, location. Purchase the most expensive, valuable lot you can manage, even if it means waiting on some finishes or amenities in your home. (See chapter 6 for more on this topic.) 2. Trying to build a custom home without a professional builder. Building a custom home is more complex than most people realize. It takes skilled professionals years to learn the business and even then changes in the industry, materials, and codes make it difficult to keep up. Solution:...

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How Much Do You Charge Per Square Foot?

October 15, 2010

Building a custom home is a bit like buying a new car, right? Not exactly. If you asked a car dealer how much he charges per pound, you’d get some very strange looks. Of course, there is some correlation between the cost of the car and its weight, but not significant enough to prompt that question. We all know car dealers don’t sell by the pound. In the same way, I feel perplexed when someone asks me how much I charge per square foot to build a...

Pick Three Out of Four – Quality, Speed, Service, Price

September 13, 2010

Jim and Susan had six—count ‘em, six—separate flooring companies at their home in a three week period providing estimates to sand and refinish their hardwood floors. About a month later, an unusual sound came from Jim and Susan’s house, loud enough that everyone in the neighborhood heard it. There was an explosion of screaming and yelling that continued for several minutes. A hardwood flooring van was parked out front; can you guess what happened? The couple expected a beautiful, high-quality floor, but what they got was what...

Forcing a Round Peg Into a Square Hole – Finding a Competent Builder

September 13, 2010

Jim and Linda were the kind of people who refuse to give up. Sometimes persistence is a good thing, but there are times when pushing too hard is unwise. This couple, for instance, were unwilling to listen to sound, professional advice. They forced their opinions and ideas on a builder— and it was like forcing a round peg into a square hole. It just didn’t work. Even when they realized they had received inaccurate advice from their architect designer about their homebuilding costs, they wouldn’t give...

Why Picking the Right Builder Is Half the Battle

September 13, 2010

How important is it to choose a good builder? It’s #1 on the list! You will have a lot of decisions to make as you build your custom home—selecting colors and finishes, determining size and layout, and more. But no decision will impact your homebuilding experience more than the all-important decision you’ll make right at the start. You need to choose a great builder! The fact is you can’t do a good deal with a bad person. No matter how hard you work, you can’t make a...

Excellence or Perfection?

September 13, 2010

A prospective homeowner once asked me, “Will my new home be perfect?” I told him there are two kinds of perfectionists: one who asks for perfection, but realizes life is not perfect and is very pleased with 95 to 98 percent. The other type expects perfection and is never happy, no matter how well a job is done. If you are the latter, please don’t build a custom home. Life is too short and too wonderful to take two years—or more—out of your life only to be...

Which Comes First: The Builder or the Designer?