"How much square footage will my money buy?" is a question we get a lot of. There are a lot of variables in play that can change this number from project to project.
One of the most common questions we’re asked as a custom home builder in the Brainerd Lakes, MN area is: “What does it cost to build a Dotty Brothers home?” The honest answer? It depends. Every home we build is fully custom, and every family we build for has unique needs, wants, and dreams. But […]
What do I need to think about when selecting a property?
By Dotty Brothers
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August 13, 2025
When it comes to building your dream home, one of the most important decisions you'll make is selecting the lot. It's not just about finding a piece of land that looks nice — it's about envisioning how your home will function, feel, and fit into the landscape. Check out this video with John Dotty as […]
The Role of Estimating and Value Engineering in Planning Your Home
By Dotty Brothers
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September 16, 2024
We’ve noted before that almost all our clients have two questions very early in the design/build process. They want to know how long their custom dream home will take to design and build, and how much it will cost. The answers to both questions are “it depends” and “it depends,” but part of the way […]
