Custom Home Building

Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill, the owner of Schar Construction, has been in the construction industry for over a decade, with several years in real estate as well. He graduated from Corban University with a B.S. in Business Management.

Designing your custom home

The Complete Guide to Designing Your Custom Home: From Concept to Construction 

Leave a Comment / By / Custom Homes / / 8 minutes of reading

Designing a custom home from scratch can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time. You have free rein over every element of the design process and can truly bring your dream home to life. It also comes with tremendous responsibility, and decision fatigue can limit your ability to make confident choices.  Thankfully, when […]

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How Much Does It Cost To Build a Custom Home in Lane County, Oregon? (2026 Guide) 

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Building a custom home is the perfect opportunity to create a space that perfectly suits your family’s needs and lifestyle. If you are in the beginning stages of exploring a custom home build, researching costs is a logical next step.  How much does it cost to build a custom home in Lane County in 2026?

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Top 10 Must-Have Features in Modern Custom Homes (That Add Value and Comfort)

By / Custom Homes, Home Building and Design Trends / / 6 minutes of reading

If you’re designing your dream home, now is your opportunity to pull out all the stops in terms of comfort, convenience, and luxury. The right features can simplify your day-to-day life, boost your property value, and help your new house feel truly like “home” for you and your family.  Your custom home designer can thoughtfully

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Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Custom Homes 

By / Custom Homes / / 6 minutes of reading

Building a custom home offers an excellent opportunity to incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable features into the design. Many sustainable home features do more than just reduce your carbon footprint; they can also offer benefits for comfort, air quality, utility costs, and more.  You might wonder what makes a custom home energy efficient and whether there

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How To Choose the Perfect Lot for Your Custom Home in Lane County

By / Custom Homes, Uncategorized / / 6 minutes of reading

Building a custom home in Lane County is an exciting endeavor that comes with many big decisions. You get to choose everything from the layout of your home to the final coats of paint. The first decision, though, is where you will build.  Choosing the right residential land lot requires much more evaluation than many

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Planning Your Custom Home in Eugene: A Step-by-Step Local Guide 

By / Custom Homes / / 6 minutes of reading

Building a custom home in Eugene, OR, may bring up a range of emotions. You likely feel excited by the thought of owning your dream home, but you may also feel a bit overwhelmed by the many stages involved in the process.  When working with seasoned custom home builders, you can trust that they will

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7 Reasons To Build a Custom Home Rather Than Buy an Existing Home in 2025

By / Custom Homes, Home Builders / / 6 minutes of reading

If you are planning your family’s next move, building a custom home is certainly worth considering. Today’s real estate market is highly competitive, and even the most prepared buyers often struggle to find homes within their price range that offer all the amenities they prefer. The advantages of building a new home are extensive, and

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New Home Construction Design Trends To Watch in 2025 

By / Home Building and Design Trends / / 4 minutes of reading

As 2025 springs to life, there is a wave of new residential architecture trends to look out for. Whether you are renovating your current home or looking for inspiration for the floor plan layout of a new house, it’s worth learning about the latest interior design schemes.  The innovative home construction design choices kicking off

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Will Home Construction Costs Go Down in 2025? 

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Building a house offers an excellent opportunity to customize every feature, choose the perfect location, and construct a home you and your family will love for years. However, custom home building is no small task, and choosing the right time to build a home is just as important as selecting the right materials and designs.  The economy

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Top 10 Must-Haves When Building a New Home in 2024

By / Home Building and Design Trends / / 6 minutes of reading

About 1.5 million new homes go up in the U.S. each year. If you’re planning to put together building plans and break ground on a new house soon, begin by hiring the right new home builders in Eugene, OR. They can lay down a strong foundation and get your new home construction project off to a fantastic

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