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How to Finance your Custom Home

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Every month, we get a great Phoenix construction update from Jon Roof, Private Banking Specialist at Mutual of Omaha Bank.  The report sums up construction and housing activity in the Valley.  According to Roof, the timing is ripe to start building a … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Season – Festival of Trees

Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin

  Join PHX Architecture and some of the Valley’s best interior designers this Sunday to kickoff the Festival of the Trees. The Arizona Biltmore called upon local design pros to use their skills to dress evergreen trees in dazzling and stylish … Continue reading →

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Repost: Hiring an Architect? Read This First

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin

 This blog was first posted on the Wall Street Journal’s website. Today, in a guest post, Mark Demerly, chairman of the American Institute of Architects’ Custom Residential Architects’ Network, explains what to consider when working with an architect. Mr. Demerly … Continue reading →

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Design Review’s Bad Reputation

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

Most potential custom home clients hear the words “Design Review” and start to shudder.  You imagine your well-thought out dream home plans being slashed with red lines, hours spent with the architect…wasted.  It might seem like an arduous task, but with an experienced … Continue reading →

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Community Profile: Estancia

Posted on August 17, 2011 by admin

As you know, Scottsdale is home to a number of exclusive golf communities, each with their own unique offerings and amenities.   Estancia is one such community with a renowned golf course, luxury villas and custom homesites. Nestled on 640 acres and wrapping … Continue reading →

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Checklist for Finding and Hiring A Home Builder

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

The NAHB recently created this checklist to help you select a home builder for a new home or remodel. We think it is great, so we thought we would share them with you: Contact your local home builder’s association for … Continue reading →

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RJ Gurley Custom Homes Launches Blog

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

Watch this blog for the latest news and announcements from RJ Gurley Custom Homes.

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