In simplest terms, grading is how the ground slopes around the foundation/perimeter of the home. Proper grading helps to drain water away from the home’s foundation and prevents things like leaks, ...

Obtaining financing for your new home can be one of the most confusing parts of the building process. In this blog, we spoke with one of our preferred lenders to find out more about obtaining pre-a...

Ever wish you could get an “insider’s view” of what to expect when you build with CraftMaster Homes? You’re in luck! We recently built a home for Emma, who documented the building process in a 5 par...

Richmond is home to so many rich architectural details from wide baseboard molding, framed entryways, and windows, to paneled pocket doors. Before you set one piece of furniture down the room alrea...

Homebuyers in the Richmond area have many options for new homes.  Building a new home has many "pros" over buying a resale home.  We've compiled a list of reasons why building a new home can be mor...

In today's market for wood flooring options, homeowners have different choices to achieve the look of wood floors.   Engineered Hardwood   Wood floors that have a solid wood layer over multi-la...