Save up to $25,000 in options, upgrades or closing costs*. Click here to learn more! CUSTOM BUILDING Homeowner Testimonials & Stories Categories All Entries Homeowner Testimonials & Stories Financing Designing Your Custom Home Finding Land House Plan Insights & Trends Homeowner Testimonials & Stories Most Popular Posts Why Build Custom Versus Existing What Is A Custom Home Ready To Start Planning? Here’s Our Top 3 Tips How To Build A Custom Home On Your Lot Curious About Custom Building? Take These 4 Steps to Get Started Why a Home Warranty Matters for New Custom Homes A New Home Next Door: Pooja and John’s Homeowner Story NOVEMBER 29, 2021 Pooja and John were happy on their rural property north of Columbus, Ohio, but the house itself was getting tight. The ranch-style home they’d purchased was the right choice when they were paying off student loans and their family was smaller, but with two growing children and two already large dogs, the couple... READ MORE By Chance in a Charleston Modern Farmhouse: Sarah and Joel’s Homeowner Story NOVEMBER 15, 2021 Call it a coincidence, a happy accident, or a surprising piece of luck. A robust housing market doesn’t often leave much to happenstance. For homeowner’s Sarah and Joel of Durham, NC however, it was just that: a fortuitous visit to a local restaurant that would lead them to finding the perfect lot of land on... READ MORE Feeling More Connected: Edward and Kate’s Homeowner Story NOVEMBER 08, 2021 “Our old house just made us feel disjointed and disconnected,” recalled the couple. “Especially when entertaining.” When their search for a new home began, Edward and Kate knew they wanted to move closer to family and friends in a home with an open floorplan. But as the pandemic unfolded and the housing market... READ MORE Lauran and Jordan’s Homeowner Story: Surprised At How Affordable Building A Truly Custom Home Is NOVEMBER 01, 2021 Like so many couples, Lauran and Jordan hoped to build their own home one day, but they were sure it was a down-the-road goal, not something they could do anytime soon. As a teacher, Lauran says, she didn’t make much money, but a side gig as a social media marketer was starting to pay off. The financial feasibility... READ MORE Adrienne’s Homeowner Story: Out Of Necessity Comes The Next Chapter OCTOBER 18, 2021 The effects of 2020 linger still. Nowhere is it more evident than in our homes. How we live today looks markedly different than it did two years ago. The adjustments many of us made to balance living and working under one roof did not happen overnight, but had to be adapted to gradually, and in some cases out of necessity.... READ MORE Answering the Door to Opportunity – Lisa and Robert’s story OCTOBER 11, 2021 Lisa and Robert were already living in their forever home in North Carolina when opportunity knocked. Robert had been offered his dream job, but the family would have to move out of state. They looked for homes in their new community for months, Lisa says, but none compared to the home they already loved. “Rob... READ MORE Cindy and Harold’s Homeowner Story: Building Long-Distance, Living Next Door OCTOBER 04, 2021 Most people wouldn’t choose to build a home long-distance, but for Cindy and Harold, it was worth it. They’d lived in Michigan all their lives, but their two children had both moved south after college, settling in the Carolinas. “Out of the blue one day, our daughter called and floated the idea of us moving... READ MORE Logan and Stephanie’s Homeowner Story: A Family Goes Big In A Custom Home SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 “There were a few things both of us really wanted and the floorplan we picked had every single one.” Stephanie could hardly contain her excitement. We couldn’t wait to tell you about it. Afterall, it’s not every day we get to hear a homeowner story where a family of seven chooses to build a custom home fit to their... READ MORE Kayleigh and Tim’s Homeowner Story: Must Have Customizations With Plenty of Space To Call Their Own SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 Describe your dream home. Go! An open floorplan with tall ceilings. At its center, an inviting and welcoming fireplace. Low-maintenance and worry-free energy efficient appliances throughout. A front porch facing unobstructed, scenic views. A finished basement that feels more like a sanctuary; a mancave... READ MORE A New-Build for Newlyweds: Sasha and Samuel’s Story SEPTEMBER 07, 2021 Sasha and Samuel went to high school together in New Orleans, La., and after graduation they took their best-friend status to the next level. They married 18 months later and settled into a 700-square-foot newlywed apartment, but soon embarked on a house hunt to fulfill their dream of home ownership. “It... READ MORE Free Guidebook If you're ready to start your journey with Schumacher Homes, we have everything you need to know all in one place. RECEIVE YOUR COPY Featured Posts Jill’s Homeowner Story: Starting Over Better On Her Own Introducing the ‘HomeWork Studio’ for the New Normal Megan and Chris’s Homeowner Story: Accessibility For Their Growing Family In A Forever Home IMAGE GALLERY Virtual Tours SHOWCASE HOMES WHY SCHUMACHER? 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