First Nights in your New Home

Moving day has finally arrived!  After packing box after box, who knows where everything is? Whether your belongings are in-route to the new home, in storage, or all delivered and ready to unbox, take some stress out of moving by being prepared for the first few nights in your new home. Although it’s no sunny […]

Comparing Neighborhoods

Moving is one of the most exciting yet time consuming events in your life.  Once you have made the decision to move, an important next step is to figure out where to move.  Finding the right neighborhood is essential to making a smooth transition in your everyday life.  Here are 7 things to consider when […]

Decorating Tips for your New Home

Now that you are in your new home…what’s next?  It is time to start thinking about your furnishings and décor!  Moving into a new home is always exciting, but odds are, you may need to do a little updating to your existing décor to go with your new home.  A perfect excuse to do some […]

Are You Thinking About or Ready to Build?

Thinking about a new home? When you decide to build instead of buy existing, you are investing in a truly rewarding experience that will leave you with your custom dream home.  From designing the floor plan to picking your selections, every step of the process is exciting, and we are here to help make it […]

Parade of Homes | Entry #283

The Spring Parade of Homes is finally here and we have a stunning custom rambler home available to tour!  This traditional ranch inspired home is located in the beautiful development of Grey Fox Estates in Prior Lake, MN.  With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, this walkout rambler sits on over 3 acres of land with plenty […]

Vaults & Ceiling Designs

When most of us think about the ceilings in our home we see white and flat.  Incorporating vaults  and ceiling designs into your home can add unique character and instant appeal. The perfect design varies depending on the room and feel of your home. Here are a few ceiling options to think about for your […]

2016 Design Trends

Is building a new home one of your New Year’s resolutions?  Or perhaps you plan on renovating your existing home?  As we continue our way into 2016, watch for some newly trending features to add to your home!  Here are a few design concepts we expect to become more popular in 2016: Soft, muted color […]

Homes by Tradition Receives “Best of Houzz” Award

We are excited to announce that Homes by Tradition has been awarded “Best Of Houzz 2016” for Customer Service!  Houzz is the leading platform for home builders, remodeling and design. We were chosen by more than 35 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling […]

DRIVEWAYS: Concrete vs. Asphalt

When it comes to choosing a driveway that fits your needs and budget; whether it’s for your new home or re-doing your existing driveway, you will have to decide which material is best for you.  Concrete and asphalt are the most common materials selected by homeowners; however, there are other options available from gravel at […]

Custom Home Building | South Metro

As an on-your-lot builder in the Twin Cities south metro, we have the ability to build in a wide array of neighborhoods and communities.  Here are a few locations in which we are currently building custom homes: Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Amenity-rich Spirit of Brandtjen Farm offers residents a true sense of community by its […]