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How can I keep up to date with my home build project?

I'm planning on building my dream home. Where do I start?

How Do Dotty Brothers Craftsman Produce High Quality Work?

We Design and Build Minnesota Lake Homes

Budgeting

Setting a budget goal: Can you suggest any good resources to learn more about what design/build costs?

Setting a budget goal: Are there any general guidelines for how much my design/build project will cost?

Setting a budget goal: Are there different methods of setting a budget?

Build Schedule

How can I keep up to date with my home build project?

I'm planning on building my dream home. Where do I start?

How Long Is Building A Home Going To Take?

Is there a part of the build process that often surprises people?

How does Dotty Brothers work with trade partners to keep projects on schedule?

What are the different phases of the build?

How long will the build take?

When do I commit to the construction contract? Can I get a sample contract to review?

How do you handle punch lists and warranty issues? What’s a normal time frame to complete?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: What is your change order process?

Do you have employees performing the work?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Who manages my project? How often will they be onsite?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Communication with the client during a construction project

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Do you provide a full construction schedule? If so, do I get a copy and how often will it be updated?

Choosing a floor Plan

Why Can't We Start Building Right Away?

Some things to consider when choosing a floor plan

Cost and Savings

How much square footage will my money buy?

What things are worth a splurge?

Are there any places in the design/build process where I can save some money?

Are people surprised by cost?

How do you handle punch lists and warranty issues? What’s a normal time frame to complete?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: What is your change order process?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Do your bids included allowances? If so for what.

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We Design and Build Minnesota Lake Homes

Why Choose Dotty Brothers for Your Minnesota Lake Home?

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Financing

Who do I talk to about financing a design/build project?

Do I need any specific type of loan for my design/build project?

Interior Design

Is there a right or wrong approach to styling your custom home?

Thinking of hiring an interior designer for your custom home build?

Interior Design: What to do Inside Your Custom Home

Meeting with your Builder

Why Choose Dotty Brothers for Your Minnesota Lake Home?

How does Dotty Brothers communicate before and after meetings?

Are there any materials I should bring to my first meeting with Dotty Brothers?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Why choose Dotty Brothers Construction?

What Makes Dotty Brothers Construction Different?

What Are The Core Values of Dotty Brothers Construction?

When do I commit to the construction contract? Can I get a sample contract to review?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Do you have employees performing the work?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Communication with the client during a construction project

Planning

Is there a right or wrong approach to styling your custom home?

Interior Design: What to do Inside Your Custom Home

How Does Dotty Brothers Construction Work With Build Code and Ordinances?

I'm planning on building my dream home. Where do I start?

How Long Is Building A Home Going To Take?

Planning: What are some things I can think about or decide in advance?

Are there things I can do in advance to get the design/build process started?

How long does a custom home design/build process take?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Who manages my project? How often will they be onsite?

Build Q&A with John Dotty: Communication with the client during a construction project

Selecting a Property

What factors go into figuring out how to orient a home on the property?

Which direction should my new home face?

What do I need to think about when selecting a property?

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