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This is a very relevant and important question to consider when getting a loan to build a custom home since lenders will typically only loan a percentage, usually 80-85%, of the appraised value of the property. The question has become even more important as record inflation has impacted the construction industry over the last few years, driving labor and material prices to historical

Happy Clients Choose Will Steed Fine Custom Homes For Their Next Home Build – AGAIN! Maybe you are building your first home or a new home for your growing family, a vacation home or downsizing for your retirement. Different stages of life mean changing needs for you and your family. One thing that won’t change is our dedication to fulfilling the dreams and expectations you

When building a custom home, don’t overlook the most used appliance! Our customers often ask for advice or suggestions related to appliances. The importance of the refrigerator location and specifications can sometimes be an afterthought for customers in the design phase - leaving them with limited options. When it is considered, the upgrade to built-in refrigeration has typically been a budget-buster in the past. Built-in

When working with Will Steed Homes, you will have peace of mind knowing only the best contractors in the industry have been hired to build your custom home. Contractors are a crucial piece of the home building puzzle. We believe contractors representing the Will Steed name must reflect Will Steed Homes' values and quality standards. We recently built a custom home in Bella Ranch, a

This 1830s barn from Rotterdam, New York was restored and repurposed with the vision of Will Steed Homes and Heritage Barns. What once was a forgotten barn was transformed piece by piece into a timeless home reminiscent of yesteryear. The original barn had the right size and character needed to create a homeowner's dream. The original barn featured posts and beams that were hand hewn

Recently, one of our homeowners had some friends and family gather to bless their new home. They prayed for the workers and the family, wrote lots of scripture from the Bible on the walls, and had a great time of fellowship. Will Steed Homes believes in the power of prayer and was honored to be a part of this special occasion.  

The exclusive Terra Bella subdivision in Westlake offers so much for homeowners looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Westlake has the scenic natural beauty that draws those who value picturesque landscapes, dotted with lazy rivers and fish ponds. This is the epitome of a quaint Texas town, complete with neighbors who look out for each other and numerous

At Will Steed Homes we take pride in what we do and it shows in every detail of the building process for your new home. On all of our job sites, you will find a clean safe environment that not only makes it easier for you to view your new home’s progress but it also makes it a better place for our people to work. Some

Many homeowners now have steel overhead doors on their garage. These are actually very durable, long-lasting doors and require very little maintenance over the years. They are difficult to damage and will keep the contents of your garage very secure. The problem for many people who own a beautiful home is that these are not visually appealing. Steel overhead doors are sturdy but not too

Since Texas has so much warm, lovely weather, many homeowners are installing an outdoor kitchen, fire place, or other outdoor structures to enhance outdoor living. We recently installed a Cedar Pergola in a homeowner’s backyard. These are so versatile. You can place your outdoor furniture under a pergola and enjoy partial shade. If you’d like more, then grow morning glory vines, trumpet vines, or grapevines

Recently, at Will Steed Homes, we were asked to create a lovely, spacious handicap-accessible bathroom that had a contemporary look and feel. As the population ages, more Americans find themselves in need of services like these. We accepted the challenge and began work on a design for the homeowners. Once we presented the design to them, a few minor adjustments were made, and then we

Will Steed Homes has taken Prairie Style to a whole new level with this gorgeous 4,188 square foot home. This beautiful baby features a stainless steel and glass staircase and balcony railings, along with an all tile foyer and staircase, stained concrete first floor and nail down solid oak flooring upstairs. Inside are so many high-end features that it’s hard to mention them all. The

Building a Custom Equestrian Home in Weatherford or Whitesboro? Weatherford is a beautiful place to build a gorgeous Equestrian Home. Land prices there are still very reasonable and you’ll find plenty of acreage available. This quaint town has been named the “Peach Capital of Texas” but it is also known as the “Cutting Horse Capital of the World”. When Ambrose B. White and his family

Custom homes are all about choosing unique features that exemplify the owner’s taste and personality. Certain trends come and go over time though. One popular trend that has been around for a few years is “going green”. In building custom homes, this can mean anything from the use of sustainable woods for flooring to adding solar panels. Custom home building trends in Fort Worth, TX

Homeowners today are really excited by all the new advancements in Smart Homes. With numerous innovative features, building technologically advanced homes in Granbury could be a smart move for you and your family. The latest technologies include all types of creative systems to regulate everything from security to lighting. Security & Automation If you’re looking for exceptional safety and security for your family, then there

Hood County News (HCNews), has just announced the winners of their annual contest for home builders in Hood County. They have selected Will Steed Homes as the Best Builder for 2014, runner up. They used various criteria to determine their selection, along with surveys from local residents. Many residents of Hood County listed some of the reasons why they chose Will Steed Custom Homes, a

If you’ve been searching for a New Custom Home in Highland Ranch Estates Aledo, TX, then you may already know that Aledo is the perfect small town. Recently, they celebrated 50 years of being incorporated but the town was actually established in 1882. Aledo is Growing! A few years ago, the town embarked on a major project … the building of a new and modern

One thing that we take very seriously at Will Steed Homes is our energy efficiency rating. We put a great deal of thought into building homes that make use of all possible energy savings features. We believe this is one of the things that sets our homes apart from others. A custom home built by Will Steed will not only be beautiful, but it will

Granbury has a couple of communities with airstrips, Pecan Plantation and Nassau Bay. We’ve just recently completed work on an airplane hangar in Pecan Plantation. This is a 50x60 weld-up metal building, insulated, with metal sheet siding on the inside. It features a 45' Schweiss hydraulic awning hangar door and polyurethane floor covering. The hangar is heated and cooled and even includes a Big Ass

With an ever-growing selection of techno-gadgets that are coming into our homes, odds are there is an electronic device around you at all times. Smart phones and tablets are not trends anymore: they are part of our lives and will only get more prevalent. And regardless of what kind of geek you are (or aren't), we all know how frustrating it is to look for

If you ever listen to the radio here in North Texas, you always hear ads for foundation repair companies...between our weather extremes, expansive soils, and poor workmanship that abounds here, foundation slabs have a lot to contend with. But there's another issue that can be a homeowner's nightmare: slab leaks caused by plumbing issues that go undetected as water piping is placed below the slab

Will Steed Homes is a builder of fine custom homes - ranging in price from $200,000 to $2,000,000 - who specializes in providing the homeowner with a full-custom experience from start to finish. We also do large-scale remodels to update and/or expand homes to suit the changing needs of a buyer or family. Our company philosophy is the primary quality that sets us apart from

Will Steed Homes has been honored by the residents of Hood County and beyond, being voted among Best of Hood County for 2012. This is an annual contest sponsored and run by the Hood County News and includes categories such as best realtor, best insurance agent, best restaurant - and best builder. Will Steed Homes is a custom home builder founded in 1999 by Will