by Sarah Thorn | Jan 3, 2023 | Building Green, Homes for Sale, Pricing Updates
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If You’re Going to Err, Do It Here Building a home is probably one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so you’ll want to know where to put your money to get the most value for your investment. Here are seven areas to consider:[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145304/Spend-My-Money.jpg" alt="Luxury Custom Home Builders in Asheville, Spend My Money" title_text="Luxury Custom Home Builders in Asheville" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||11px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.23.1" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]1. Location You’ve heard the adage “location, location, location.” This is where to spend your money. You could build a home with a great design with great features and finishes, but if you build it in the wrong location or on the wrong lot, you could be in real trouble. Consider purchasing the most expensive lot you can afford. Historically, mountain or creek view properties experience stronger growth in value than non-mountain or creek view properties. Your long-term investment is more likely to be sound. 2. Design Services You can add enormous value to your home by investing in the services of a competent architect and an interior design team. Not only will you enjoy the splendor of a fabulous home, you will find a greater return on the money you spend for these services at the time of resale. 3. Kitchen Most buyers don’t complain about a kitchen being too large, too much counter space, or too many cabinets. Spend money on the kitchen. We’ll talk more about this topic later. 4. Great Room Oversize, don’t undersize, your great room. Families tend to gather and spend most of their time in the great room. If you were to oversize any room, make this room a little larger (rather than smaller) than you think you need. 5. Master Bath This room is the owner’s retreat, a place to relax and unwind. Upgrade your master bath’s size and finishes. When you sell your home, this will be an important feature and provide a good investment return. 6. Room Size Make sure your rooms are large enough to meet your needs. It’s very expensive to come back after your home is finished and add twelve or eighteen inches to a room because you’ve just realized it’s too small. If you’re on a limited budget, it’s better to hold off on some of the finishes than cut down the size of your rooms. You can add finishes later, and the cost may only be slightly higher than if you installed them during the initial construction process. Very often in mountain design, homes end up being more square footage than the homeowner’s need because proper emphasis was not put into space planning. Most mountain homes tend to double the square footage due to the need for a lower level to make up the topographical transition. If this becomes the situation in your design, “right-sizing” your home is a good exercise that your architect, designer, or builder should do for you. 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This book by Sean Sullivan is full of helpful information in easy-to-read chapters like this blog post. It is a step-by-step guide to the “must-know” issues of building your dream home. Discover the custom-home construction secrets that could save you headaches, heartaches, and thousands (if not tens of thousands) of dollars.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url="https://www.livingstoneconstruction.com/building-a-quality-custom-home" button_text="Learn More" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129151432/Untitled-design-8.png" alt="Building A Custom Home" title_text="Custom Home Book" _builder_version="4.23.1" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="3px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_section]
by Sarah Thorn | Oct 26, 2022 | Accreditation, Home News, News, Parade of Homes, Recognition
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="||21px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="||13px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.18.0" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Celebrating Quality Craftsmanship[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145607/Stars-BABRM-1024x511-1.jpeg" alt="NCHBA 2022 STARS Awards" title_text="Stars-BABRM-1024x511" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||11px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.18.0" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Best One of a Kind Living Stone Design + Build took home several awards presented by the NCHBA at the annual STARS Awards Ceremony. Most notably, we won Best One of a Kind Home. and Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501 and 4,500 Sq.Ft. Additionally, at the Asheville Stars Gala, Living Stone won the Parade of Homes Award Best In Show for the Crockett Ridge Craftsman home, and multiple awards for the certified green home Reems Creek Retreat. The NC STARS Awards program honors the achievements of home building industry professionals from across North Carolina. Our Awards NC STARS awards won:Best Design DetailBest Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501 and 4,500 Sq.Ft: Hawks NestBest One-of-A-Kind Home: Elk Mountain Zen WNC STARS awards won:Best Digital Marketing CampaignBest Green Single-Family HomeBest Home Under 2,500 square feetBest Home Between 3,501-4,500 square feet Parade of Homes awards won:Best in Show: Crockett Ridge CraftsmanGreen Certification: Reems Creek RetreatGold Craftsmanship Award: Absolom’s Wonderland, Crockett Ridge Craftsman Western NC Builders At the NC STARS Awards, WNC builders took home 40% of the awards! We're proud to be a part of this excellent group of builders. Marketing Professional of the Year – McKenzi Wallin Shook – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Brochure, Newsletter, or Marketing Piece for a Builders, Developer, or Realty Company – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Logo for a Builder or Developer – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Advertisement for a Builder – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Digital Marketing Campaign – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Website for an Associate – Allard & Roberts Interior Design Best Website for a Builder or Developer- Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Interior Merchandising for a Home Under 2,500 Sq. Ft. – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Interior Merchandising for a Home Between 2,501 to 4,000 Sq. Ft. – ID.ology Interiors & Design Best Interior Merchandising for a Home Over 4,001 Sq. Ft. – Allard & Roberts Interior Design Best Interior Design for a Custom Home Under 2,500 Sq. Ft. – ID.ology Interiors & Design Best Interior Design for a Custom Home Between 2,501 to 4,000 Sq. Ft. – ID.ology Interiors & Design Best Interior Design for a Custom Home Over 4,000 Sq. Ft.- ID.ology Interiors & Design Best Design Detail – Living Stone Design + Build Best Home Landscape Design – Greater Scapes Landscapes Best Outdoor Living Space – Milestone Contracting, LLC Best Green Single-Family Home – Red Tree Builders Best Room Remodel Under $50,000 –Scroggs Construction Services LLC Best Addition Under $100,000 – Semper Fi Custom Remodeling Best Whole House Remodel Under $150,000 – Semper Fi Custom Remodeling Best Historic Preservation or Restoration – Adams and Adams Construction Group, LLC Best Aging or Accessibility Residential Remodel – Semper Fi Custom Remodeling Best Single-Family Custom Home Under 2,500 Sq.Ft. –Red Tree Builders Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 2,501 and 3,500 Sq.Ft. – Milestone Contracting, LLC Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501 and 4,500 Sq.Ft. – Living Stone Design + Build Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 4,501 and 6,000 Sq.Ft. – Sineath Construction Company, Inc. Best One-of-A-Kind Home – Living Stone Design + Build Best HBA Marketing or Communication – Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains Best Government Affairs Initiative – Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
by Sarah Thorn | Aug 10, 2022 | Meet the Team
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Graduating from Liberty University, Eli received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He met his wife sophomore year of college and they married in August of 2021. Eli and Lily welcomed a new baby, Jay Daniel Klepac into the family as of July 2022. What has been your favorite Living Stone project? The Watkins Residence What are your 3 favorite activities to do outside of work Family time with my new baby Resistance training Golfing What values would you defend to the death? Love, Faith, Knowledge, Trustworthiness What is your secret talent? Can quote every season of The Office verbatim What is your favorite Asheville area restaurant? East Village Grille If you could have one superpower what would it be? Definitely flying [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on="on|on|on" admin_label="Houzz Logos" _builder_version="3.19.10" module_alignment="left" disabled="on" global_module="19206" saved_tabs="all" global_colors_info="{}"] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.16" background_position="top_left" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129150641/elijah-klepac-scaled.jpg" alt="Molly Sullivan Reeves" title_text="elijah-klepac" align_tablet="center" align_phone="" align_last_edited="on|desktop" disabled_on="on|on|off" admin_label="Desktop Image" module_class="desktop-team-image" _builder_version="4.17.4" border_style="solid" animation="off" sticky="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Contact Info" _builder_version="4.20.1" background_color="#ede8e5" module_alignment="left" custom_padding="27px|27px|27px|27px" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Contact Information Office: 855.720.2435 Cell: 828.273.2315 eli@livingstoneconstruction.com 121 Sweeten Creek Rd. Ste. 70 Asheville Design District Asheville, NC 28803 Download V Card[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on="on|on|on" admin_label="Quote" module_class="member-quote" _builder_version="4.16" module_alignment="left" border_style="solid" disabled="on" global_colors_info="{}"]“Sean Sullivan’s skills and experience exemplify superlative leadership in business and construction. His commitment to doing the right thing and being focused on the best interests of his customers is always clear. The consummate professional, Sean’s strong relationships with the many disciplines within the trade establish him as one the best go-to contractors in the business!” – Travis Childs, Senior VP First Citizens Bank[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_3,1_3,1_3" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_button button_url="/meet-the-team" button_text="MEET OUR TEAM" button_alignment="center" admin_label="MEET OUR TEAM" _builder_version="4.13.0" custom_button="on" button_text_size="17px" button_text_color="#ffffff" button_bg_color="#62a844" button_border_width="1px" button_border_color="#589a43" button_border_radius="0px" button_icon="9||divi||400" button_icon_color="#ffffff" button_on_hover="off" background_layout="dark" z_index_tablet="500" button_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet="0px" button_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet="0px" button_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet="1px" box_shadow_horizontal_tablet="0px" box_shadow_vertical_tablet="0px" box_shadow_blur_tablet="40px" box_shadow_spread_tablet="0px" global_module="20044" saved_tabs="all" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_text_size__hover="null" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_size__hover="null" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_size__hover="null" button_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_text_color__hover="null" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_color__hover="null" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_color__hover="null" button_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_border_width__hover="null" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_width__hover="null" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_width__hover="null" button_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_border_color__hover="null" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_color__hover="null" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_color__hover="null" button_border_radius__hover_enabled="on" button_border_radius__hover="0" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_radius__hover="null" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_radius__hover="null" button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="on" button_letter_spacing__hover="0" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_one_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_two_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_bg_color__hover="null" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_bg_color__hover="null" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_bg_color__hover="null"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
by Sarah Thorn | Aug 5, 2022 | Construction, Homes and Land for Sale
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In a central section of The Ramble Biltmore Forest, a gated community on pristine property that was formerly part of the Biltmore Estate®, this homesite is conveniently located in the middle of the community - making it a short walk to the Living Well Center or a quick ride to Biltmore Park whether to shop, grab a bite, or catch a movie. The Ramble offers homesites in a community that focuses on high levels of architectural detail to those who appreciate not only fine homes, but a lovely home setting in a natural wooded environment. Community amenities include miles of hiking trails, parks, Living Well Center complete with outdoor heated saline swimming pool, tennis, bocci and pickleball courts, fitness center and more. Taxes TBD. Mail to be delivered to a centrally located cluster box. 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by Sarah Thorn | Jul 8, 2022 | Construction, Construction & Design, Postings
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="||21px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="||13px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.17.4" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Is it Better to Buy a Plan or Design Custom? Read this Before You Decide Should you buy a ready-made plan for constructing your new home? It depends. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129150952/Sean_Blueprint.jpg" alt="Living Stone Design+Build The Modern Farmhouse" title_text="Sean_Blueprint" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||11px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]Sean Sullivan reviews a client's custom home blueprint[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.17.4" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Cut and Paste If you have a large lot that doesn’t have restrictive setbacks, then finding and buying a ready-made plan may work well for you. It’s important to know that most plans you find in a plan book are designed for specific lot sizes and regular shaped lots. If your lot is long and narrow and the plan is designed for a lot that’s narrow and long (just the opposite), you could have a problem. Sometimes people will use the “cut-and-paste” method. A couple will take a plan from a plan book and “cut-and-paste” it to make it fit their lot. Be careful with this method. When the Plan Works If you can find a plan that fits on your lot with little or no changes, it may be a good option for you. However, very few people are completely happy with a design they find in a plan book without making minor to major modifications. If you are thinking of buying a ready-made plan and just shrinking it, it almost certainly will not work. Most good, custom-home builders have successfully built homes from ready-made plans. Typically they purchase the rights for the plan, make any needed modifications, and proceed to build the house. Be aware that ready-made plans are copyrighted. Your builder can purchase the rights for the plan, but be sure this step is not overlooked. You can get in real trouble down the road if you shortcut this step. Design/Build Package For people who don’t choose a standard plan, some builders offer a complete design/build package. Usually this process starts by the builder getting you a complete survey in order to properly evaluate the lot; it’s important to take into account its positive and negative features. The builder then takes the homeowner’s completed list of their prioritized needs and wants and begins the design process. At your initial meeting with the builder, it’s an important step to review the design and to ensure the architect and homeowner have a complete and thorough understanding of your program (needs and wants) and budget. Once the builder has clearly identified your objectives, he can work with the architect to create a unique, quality, custom home—the home of your dreams. As a builder, I’ve found that it doesn’t necessarily cost any more (and often we’ve discovered cost savings) by first focusing on and designing what our homeowners most need while also taking into account what they want. In doing so, we’ve found great success because the process allows us to optimize the conditions of the specific and unique lot instead of having to work from an existing design by enlarging or shrinking areas in the home.With clear objectives and a good plan, you can focus your energy and resources on your unique needs for your new home. -Sean Sullivan [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" specialty="on" admin_label="Building a Quality Custom Home" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="39px|||||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_column type="2_3" specialty_columns="2" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type="2_3" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" header_font="|||||on|||" header_text_color="rgba(17,32,73,0.79)" header_font_size="54px" header_2_font="||||||||" header_2_font_size="34px" custom_margin="||||false|false" header_font_size_tablet="39px" header_font_size_phone="38px" header_font_size_last_edited="on|desktop" header_2_font_tablet="||||||||" header_2_font_phone="||||||||" header_2_font_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"]Building A Quality Custom Home Want to know more? This book by Sean Sullivan is full of helpful information in easy-to-read chapters like this blog post. It is a step-by-step guide to the “must-know” issues of building your dream home. 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