Fixed-Cost vs. Cost-Plus Construction Contracts : What’s the Difference?
In the business of homebuilding, there are two widely used types of construction contracts: Fixed Cost vs. Cost-Plus. Although there are some similarities, these two types of contracts fundamentally differ when it comes to answering the question of total construction cost. In this article, we will explain the difference between Fixed-Cost vs. Cost-Plus contracts. Both […]
Why Your Dream Home Should Only Be Built Once
Most people build a custom home once in their lifetime. The question isn’t whether to build, it’s who will get it right the first time. For families in the St. Louis area ready to invest in a custom home, the difference between a good builder and the right builder comes down to one thing: whether […]
What is a High-Performance, Luxury Custom Home, and Why Would Anybody Want One?
A Custom Home is a one of a kind. Designed specifically for a client’s wants, wishes and lifestyles. Each is unique. A custom home is not a customized subdivision house, where only a few changes are possible. It is an individualized new design where the only limitations are imagination and budget. Stockell Custom Homes is […]
Stockell Homes wins 2024 Housing Innovation Award!
As part of its Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program, the U.S. Department of Energy recognizes leading builders who are delivering better homes to Americans across the country. The DOE Housing Innovation Awards acknowledge builders who construct energy-efficient, healthy, and resilient homes certified to the DOE ZERH program requirements. The DOE ZERH program represents the […]
Stockell Homes: 2022 Housing Innovation Award Winner!
Since 2013, the DOE Housing Innovation Awards have honored the very best in innovation on the path to zero energy ready homes by recognizing forward-thinking builders delivering American homebuyers with a better homeowner experience. The 2022 Housing Innovation Award winners are listed below. These builders were honored at the awards ceremony held at the EEBA […]
Stockell Custom Homes Wins National Award!
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Stockell Custom Homes Wins Best Of Houzz 2021!
Stockell Custom Homes of Eureka, MO has won a “Best Of Houzz” award for Design on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. The 35 year homebuilding company was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.5 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. The Best […]
Stockell Custom Homes Wins Alignable’s 2021 Local Business Person Of The Year!
6 Terms You Need To Know Before Meeting With A Builder
You’re ready to build your dream home. You’ve done your research and you’ve narrowed it down to a handful of builders. As you get ready to meet with prospective builders, its important to know some key terms that you will hear in your consultation. Terminology. All this builder lingo can get confusing. Here’s a primer- […]
