by Ashley Baker | Sep 3, 2021 | GreenLean Construction
Why are home prices going up these days? Custom home building clients frequently wonder what’s driving the increase. Aside from a supply shortage, which has been in effect since the early days of the pandemic, there’s also a construction labor shortage. Home builders’...
by Ashley Baker | Jun 10, 2020 | GreenLean Construction
One of the most common questions people have for home builders is how much they can expect to pay for their new home construction. There are a lot of factors that will affect the cost per square foot for new construction—there’s no simple answer for this question that...
by UpDwell Homes | Dec 31, 2019 | Energy Efficient Homes, GreenLean Construction
There are many reasons to build an energy efficient home in Utah—not only for the benefits it can bring year round, but particularly during cold winter months. As a homeowner, here are the top benefits you can enjoy from energy efficient homes in Utah. #1...
by UpDwell Homes | Oct 28, 2015 | Energy Efficient Homes, GreenLean Construction, New Homes in Utah, Utah Real Estate Market
Heber City Utah is one of the best kept secrets in Utah. Heber City offers a location central to both Salt Lake City and Provo and Orem. Located just a half hour drive from both Salt Lake and Provo, Heber City is a great place to live and have an easy commute down the...
by UpDwell Homes | Jul 20, 2015 | Building Ideas, Energy Efficient Homes, GreenLean Construction, New Homes in Utah
Most homes today are built with pre-fabricated trusses. There are several advantages to using pre-fabricated trusses including having to use fewer load bearing walls and cost savings due to less framing labor and time. One of the major disadvantages to standard...
by UpDwell Homes | Apr 4, 2015 | Building Ideas, Energy Efficient Homes, GreenLean Construction, New Homes in Utah, UpDwell Homes News
The value of energy efficiency is the most overlooked and misunderstood part of building a new home. Even most home builders don’t understand it thoroughly. With interest rates around 4%, you currently pay only about $5 for every $1,000 borrowed for a new home. ...