2017 is right around the corner, and before you know it, it’ll already be here. Next year’s custom home trends have already started rolling out in showroom floors across the country. Check out these four trends taking over in 2017 to gain inspiration for your next project, and get the ball rolling on making your …
More and more frequently we are receiving calls from clients desiring us to help them with attic conversion remodels. Man caves, mother-in-law quarters, in-home offices, wine cellars. At home, I had a small attic above my master bedroom with a stairway from it leading to a large third story attic which houses furnaces and bric-a-brac. …
We’ve been helping a lovely couple with miscellaneous repairs and remodeling of this fantastic East Memphis home drawn in the 1990’s by Memphis architects Hnedak Bobo for a Fortune 500 CEO. As you see, other than a watertable in masonry, the home is entirely veneered with wood materials. Over the years the horizontal siding had …
More lenders than ever before are offering mortgages with as little as three percent down. However, just because you can afford to buy a home does not mean that everything will be perfect. There are some mistakes not to make when beginning your Memphis custom home journey; and these simple tips can save you time, money …
Memphis is a booming town full of fun things going on year round. If you’re looking for a place to build your next custom home, Memphis is it! Check out these upcoming events we’ve conveniently laid out for you month by month between now and the end of the year (you’re welcome). September Tigers …
The role of your custom homebuilder is to advocate on the buyer’s behalf, as well as be an essential part of the design and implementation team. They are a liaison that works with all parties involved (customer, design team, contractors, inspectors, etc.) making sure a realistic budget is established and adhered to, as well as …
Deciding to build a new home is one of the largest financial endeavors most people will undertake in their lifetime. With that being said, it is important to get it right the first time. Since you and your custom homebuilder will be working together for anywhere from 6 to 12 months, choosing the best homebuilder …
Memphis, Tennessee, hometown of delicious BBQ, an immeasurable arts & culture scene, and even the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis! Although Memphis itself has so much to offer, sometimes you want to live away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and enjoy one of the quiet suburbs just outside of town. …
Germantown, a suburban city found in Shelby County, Tennessee, borders the famous Memphis to the east-southeast. This quaint and affluent little city is home to just under 40,000 residents making it big in all the right places, but still small enough to make newcomers feel like part of the community. There are plenty of reasons …
Working with the design team at MH Akers to build or renovate a custom condo can pay off whether you decide to keep the property as your forever (or, at least, for a while) home, or decide to flip it for profit. Investors are always looking for custom properties, these days especially condos. Here are …