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How to Choose the Right Richmond Luxury Builder for Your Dream Home

Building a new home is a major investment, financially, emotionally, and personally. Whether you're dreaming of a custom estate in Powhatan or a family-friendly new

From Land to Keys: How to Build a Home on Your Lot

Owning your own piece of land is a big first step, but what comes next? If you’ve purchased property in the Richmond area or are

Semi Custom vs. Custom Homes in Richmond: Which Is Right for You?

If you’re thinking about building a home in the Richmond, Virginia area, one of the first choices you’ll face is whether to build a semi-custom

Top Questions to Ask Your Richmond Virginia Home Builder

Building a new home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Whether you’re building in Richmond’s historic West End, a rural lot in

From Dream to Reality: A Step-by-Step Custom Home Building Checklist

Building a custom home is one of the most exciting journeys you’ll ever take. At Perkinson Homes, we’ve guided families across Richmond and Central Virginia

The Ultimate Guide to Custom Home Construction Costs in Virginia (2025)

At Perkinson Homes, we understand that one of the biggest questions families in Richmond ask when considering a custom build is: “How much does it

Luxury Custom Homes: Where Elegance Meets Personalization

At Perkinson Homes, we know that luxury isn’t just about square footage or expensive finishes. True luxury is the ability to shape every detail of

Custom Home Plans: How to Create the Perfect Floor Plan

At Perkinson Homes, we believe your home should tell your story. That story starts with the floor plan. More than just lines on paper, a

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How to Read a Lot’s Drainage and Grading

A lot can look flat, green, and perfect on a dry Saturday and still send water toward your foundation the

What to Ask a Custom Builder Before Your Luxury Homebuilding Start Date

Most buyers spend months choosing a floor plan and about an hour deciding what to ask a builder. That's backward.

Choosing Luxury Custom Windows and Insulation Before Virginia’s Winters

You'll look at your windows every day and never see your insulation, yet the two decide how the house feels

How to Read a Lot’s Drainage and Grading

A lot can look flat, green, and perfect on a dry Saturday and still send water toward your foundation the first wet spring. Learning to

What to Ask a Custom Builder Before Your Luxury Homebuilding Start Date

Most buyers spend months choosing a floor plan and about an hour deciding what to ask a builder. That's backward. Knowing what to ask a

Choosing Luxury Custom Windows and Insulation Before Virginia’s Winters

You'll look at your windows every day and never see your insulation, yet the two decide how the house feels in January more than almost

Outdoor Living Spaces for Virginia Fall: Luxury Fire Pits, Covered Porches, and Screened Rooms

October is the best month to be outside in Richmond, and most backyards are built for July. Luxury fire pits, covered porches, and screened rooms

Warming Up a Luxury Open Floor Plan for Fall: Layered Lighting, Texture, & Materials

You've probably walked into a beautiful open concept home in July and felt it worked perfectly. Light pours in, the finishes look crisp, and the

Designing Study Nooks and Flex Spaces Kids Will Use

Every luxury custom home client of ours with school-age kids asks for a study nook or flex space at some point in the design process.

Luxury Homebuilding Timeline: If You Sign a Contract This Fall, When Do You Move In?

You just signed a contract, or you're about to, and the question on your mind is ‘When do I actually get my keys?’. A production