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Online Access for Clients
As a service to our clients, Schroetlin Custom Homes uses a secure, easy-to-use online service that allows you to make selection decisions, approve change orders, reply to messages, check progress information, review project files, and more. Wherever you have internet … Continue reading
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Gallery of New Homes Built in 2012
Below is a video of the homes built by Schroetlin Custom Homes in 2012. The homes were built in various locations throughout Northern Colorado including Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Timnath and Berthoud. For more information on building your new home … Continue reading
Home for Sale – 5065 Soaring Peaks Dr, Loveland
Check out our video of a beautiful home we recently finished at 5065 Soaring Peaks Dr in Loveland. It is located between Loveland and Berthoud on two acres and priced at $629,900. Contact us today for more information.
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Buying a building lot / vacant land in Northern Colorado
This post has recently been updated for 2012-2013 One of the biggest choices when deciding to build a new home is where that home will be built. It is still a good time to purchase land in Fort Collins, Loveland and … Continue reading
Real estate experts report encouraging signs in Loveland, Fort Collins
The article below represents what we have been seeing in the housing market for the past year. While there are still plenty of building lots and land available, the excellent deals that could be had just several months ago are … Continue reading
Gallery of New Homes Built in 2011
Below is a video of some of the homes built by Schroetlin Custom Homes in 2011. The homes were built in various locations throughout Loveland, Fort Collins, Timnath and Berthoud. For more information on building your new home please visit … Continue reading
1536 Alene Circle – Estate lot in Great Location
This 1.16 acre lot is located in prestigious Coeur d’ Alene Estates subdivision between Loveland and Fort Collins. It’s a private Estate lot with great views yet it’s close to everything. The lot is priced at $183,900 or build your … Continue reading
Fort Collins / Loveland Ranked Among The Healthiest Housing Markets
Builder Magazine and Hanley Wood Market Intelligence released their mid-2011 report of the healthiest housing markets in the United States. The Fort Collins / Loveland area is ranked #2. The rankings are based off jobs, price appreciation, population growth and … Continue reading
Time Lapse Video of a New Home
Here is the result of my first attempt with a new time lapse camera. This custom home was built on Horseshoe Lake in Loveland. It is a ranch style with a finished walkout basement and has almost 6,000 finished square feet.
House Plans are now Online
We have just posted sixteen house plans to our website. It’s difficult to find a plan that fits your needs exactly, but this can be a good starting point in your search for a new home. We can modify any of these … Continue reading
Building a New Home versus Buying an Existing Home
Are you thinking about a new home in the Fort Collins or Loveland area? Have you debated whether to buy an existing home or build a new home? From energy efficiency to modern conveniences, there are a number of benefits to building a … Continue reading
Does a “Custom Home” mean an expensive home?
A “custom” home can mean many different things. Yes, it can signify a million dollar home with luxurious finishes, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that. Often times “custom” simply means that it’s a specific home plan designed for a specific … Continue reading
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Building Permit Fees
Most people are shocked at how much permit fees are for new construction. When building a new home the City or County that you are located in charges permit and impact fees. The City of Loveland, City of Fort Collins, … Continue reading
Cost per square foot – how much does it cost to build a new home?
This is usually one of the first questions a person asks. It is understandable as everybody is looking for a starting point to determine the feasibility of building a new home, but it should be used with caution. A Lexus and … Continue reading
Homeowner Involvement During the Construction Process
Many of our clients are very involved in the entire planning and construction process. Some choose not to be involved except for major decisions. Here is a description of the two extremes of homeowner participation: The Highly Involved Homeowner – … Continue reading
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Central Vacuum System – A reasonably priced option
Most of our clients are surprised to find out that a central vacuum system is a relatively affordable option to install in a new home. A central vacuum system can be installed for around $2,500 (based on a home with … Continue reading
Construction Financing – How Requirements Have Changed
Several years ago you needed little or no money down in order to finance the construction of a new home. Today’s lending requirements have drastically changed. Lenders now require a substantial amount down in order to buy a lot and build … Continue reading
Three Key Elements in Planning Your New Home
There is a simple formula that holds true in all new construction projects. It is the theory that there are three main factors when building or remodeling your home. The three factors are PRICE, SIZE, and FINISHES. When planning a … Continue reading
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Welcome to our Blog!
Welcome to the first Schroetlin Custom Homes blog post! Hiring a home builder and building your new home is a very big decision. There is a lot of information available on the internet about home building. Some of it is … Continue reading
