Industry News

Interest Rates are Changing, but What Does It All Mean?

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 by Rachel Durbin

Change is the only constant, especially when it comes to interest rates. For homeowners and first-time buyers, this dance can feel like a complex waltz. But understanding how these shifts impact the housing market can be your secret weapon. In this blog, we’ll break down the implications of changing interest rates, exploring how they affect … Read more

Inflation and Why the Cost of Homes Today

September 27, 2023 by Alea Petersen

A young family is looking to build a new home. They have numerous friends and relatives who have done the same thing in the past and told them it was an affordable option. So they find a company like P.L. Lyons Architectural Builders to build their home, but once they see the total estimate, they’re … Read more

Louisville Ranked as One of the Best Places to Live

September 6, 2023January 10, 2023 by Elspeth Curtis

Have you ever watched a college football game on TV? One commonality between every game that has ever aired is passionate fans. Supporters of a team will pack a stadium with the brightest colors they can find that represent their team, stand in subzero temperatures, and spend countless dollars on season tickets. Why is that? … Read more

Highlights From Vegas: Our Time at the International Builders Show

September 6, 2023April 11, 2019 by Elspeth Curtis

They say “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” Well this is not the case for our time at the Internationals Builders Show this year. We’ve been so busy implementing some of the ideas we gathered there as well as talking to some of you about building a home in 2019. So we’re just now … Read more

A Recap Of What We Saw At The International Builders’ Show

September 6, 2023February 19, 2018 by Elspeth Curtis

We always enjoy attending the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS), which recently took place this January in Orlando. Our experiences at IBS help us stay updated on the latest trends, products, and ideas in the industry. We go to the IBS every year because no matter what stage of the process you’re at, whether it … Read more

Energy Star

September 6, 2023June 27, 2017 by Elspeth Curtis

For over 40 years we’ve been taking custom homes from concept to completion, and over the years we’ve watched homes become smarter as technology improves. Who would have thought 40 years ago that you would be able to control all the lights in your home with your smartphone? One of the most important aspects of technology upgrades, though, is increased efficiency.

Luxury Vinyl Flooring is not an oxymoron

September 6, 2023May 23, 2017 by Elspeth Curtis

Yes, we are using luxury and vinyl in the same sentence and we aren’t joking!

Vinyl flooring has come a long way in the past few years and it certainly isn’t the vinyl that you remember covering your grandmother’s kitchen floor.

Top Paint Colors of 2017

September 6, 2023April 4, 2017 by Elspeth Curtis

Part of making your house a home is choosing a paint color that not only fits your style but also is on par with the classic color trends.

Last year after Homearama, we shared the paint colors that were used in our homes. If you want a glimpse at some of the colors that we have used in the past you can download the previous color guides here and here.

We wanted to share some of the colors that have caught our eye over the beginning months of the year.

Top Kitchen Trends You Wish You Had… Before Thanksgiving

September 6, 2023November 23, 2016 by Elspeth Curtis

Twas the night before Thanksgiving and you are, hosting your crew, you wish you had more counter space and we do too! There is nothing worse than preparing for a holiday gathering at your home and realizing that your kitchen is greatly lacking, maybe it is space, maybe it is design elements. Nevertheless, as the … Read more

The Origin of HOAs

September 6, 2023August 29, 2016 by Elspeth Curtis

If you buy a condominium, a townhouse, or a home in a planned development, you might be obligated to join the homeowner’s association (HOA) and pay the monthly HOA fees. These fees are collected for the upkeep of common areas of the building or the property. The amount of the HOA fees depends on how … Read more