May 2021 Post Archive
Luxury Build vs. Design-Build: Which Method Is Right for Your Home?
When you decide to build a new home, it’s one of the most exciting times in your life. It also comes with a lot of decision-making, from design choices to location and everything in between.
Bringing New Life to a Well-Loved Home
Back in December, we shared a Triangle Home Design & Decor feature about our clients, the Canady family, and their experience working with interior designer Aimee Montgomery. We chatted recently with Erika Canady to learn more about the renovation process and see how they’re enjoying their home a year later.
What Is a Luxury Home Builder?
When you decide to finally build that home you’ve always secretly dreamed about, you have two main options when it comes to choosing a builder. You can either choose to work with a production builder or a custom luxury home builder.
How Rufty Rises Above Traditional Custom Home Building Business Practices
Building a custom home or going through an extensive renovation of your current home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. It’s a significant investment of time and money, but oftentimes, the experience leaves a lot to be desired.
A Timeless Classic That Pairs Rustic Elements With Femininity
The Thompson family ended up building the home of their dreams, all thanks to a little luck. They liked the idea of building a forever home, but they were in love with their current location, on a picturesque, quiet street filled with trees.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Custom Home Building Process
How long is the custom home-building process going to take?
Because each home we build is customized to your specific needs and preferences, every project is different. But generally speaking, the building process can be broken down into three stages:
- Design phase: 3 to 6 months (varying based on your availability to provide timely feedback)
- Permitting: The permitting process is rather complicated, so we’ll go into the details in another article (stay tuned!)
A Family Affair
The familiar sound of a screen door shutting instantly transports Renate Snipes back to a simpler time. It reminds her of days spent at her grandmother’s house and the happy memories she made there as a child.
A Forever Home with a View
Barbara Hunter and Frank Rockhold didn’t intend to build a new home. After having recently built a beach house on Bald Head Island, the last thing they were thinking about was going through the lengthy – and often stressful – process of building another home.
Why Choose a Custom-Built Home? Local Real Estate Professionals Weigh In
As a luxury home builder here in the Triangle, we’re committed to building high-quality, custom homes designed to fit each individual homeowner’s needs and lifestyle.
Have you been wondering if a custom-built home is the right option for your family?
Building a Forever Home… and a Lasting Friendship
While Kip and Brigitt Berry’s home was built in 2018, their story with Rufty Homes goes all the way back to 1997…
Brigitt remembers, “We met Jon Rufty for the first time in 1997 when we were looking to build a home in Cary.
Helping to Guide the Interior Designers of Tomorrow
Since 2014, we’ve been partnering with Meredith College’s Construction Technology course to give interior design students the opportunity to tour the build site of one of our projects. This partnership gives students a real-world example of what to expect during a custom home or remodeling project, and it also allows us to interact with future designers and hear their feedback about the construction process.
West Coast Influence in Raleigh
Chris and Misty Austin experienced love, at first sight, the moment they saw the house they would eventually buy. “I remember driving up this beautiful street and seeing this perfect house and I just started dreaming of all the ways we could make it our own,” Misty remembers.
Mountain-Inspired Living
Before getting started on this project, our client, a local real estate developer, shared with us that one of their family’s favorite pastimes is heading out west to go skiing. Over the years, they’ve fallen in love with the nature-inspired, lodge-style homes, and knew that they wanted to bring that inspiration into the home they planned to build here in North Carolina.
Curated Craftsman
The Gast Family turned to Rufty Homes for a craftsman-inspired home full of their own personal touches.
When Bill and Donna Gast sat down to design their dream home, they had a clear vision of exactly what they wanted: a Craftsman-inspired home with built-in usable storage, beautiful wood features, and a well-designed floor plan where every room serves a purpose, set on a wooded lot to feel surrounded by nature.
Triangle Business Journal Luxury Homes
Once again, we’re pleased to see the latest custom designs from Rufty Homes featured in a recent Triangle Business Journal Luxury Home magazine. We’re honored to feature the top custom homes throughout Raleigh, Cary, Wake County and surrounding communities.
Office Build Out Creates Modern Home
Rufty Homes is excited to showcase our new modern home with family and friends. We recently completed our new office build out in cooperation with our commercial building family, Rufty-Peedin Design Builders. Together, we’re celebrating with an open house on June 28. See details here.
Jon Rufty To Speak At Triangle Business Journal Real Estate Event
The Triangle Business Journal will host a Power Breakfast on May 1 to discuss the latest trends on the region’s red-hot housing market. Jon Rufty will share a panel with Rex Bost and Tim Smith to discuss home and land prices, active communities and luxury living. You still have time to register online.
New Office To House Rufty Team
We’re excited to share our latest move, and we’re especially grateful to you, our clients and friends. The Rufty team is celebrating our 30th anniversary this year. Thanks to your support over the decades, we’ve moved into a new office to accommodate our growth.
Jon Rufty Discusses Triangle Custom Luxury Market
In recent years, our community has experienced a re-emergence of the luxury home market here in the Triangle. Read on to learn more about the growth and Jon Rufty’s thoughts on custom home building.
New Custom Home Nears Completion
It’s just a matter of time before everyone on the Rufty team will relocate to our new custom home. We’re putting the finishing touches on our new office space just across the street. It’s been a great opportunity to combine forces with our commercial building team, Rufty-Peedin Design Builders, on the build-out. Look for an invitation to our open house coming soon!
Sneak Peek At New Rufty Digs
Our colleagues at Rufty-Peedin Design Builders recently shared a sneak peek at our new office space now underway. It’s a treat to be the client in this commercial build-out project to create our new home.
Rufty Educates Next Generation Designers From Meredith
Rufty Homes is educating our next generation of top interior designers from Meredith College. We recently hosted students from Jane Crowley’s Construction Technology course at our Sweetwater Apex jobsite. Project Manager Ken Johnson helped them learn about residential building materials, sustainable construction methods, and custom millwork.
Custom Homes Showcased on Lifetime’s “Designing Spaces”
Lifetime’s “Designing Spaces” paid a recent visit to the Triangle to talk natural stone and interview our friends at ROCKin’teriors. They toured a fabulous custom home by the Rufty Homes team.
Cary Magazine Ad Shows Recent Rufty Building
We’re excited to partner with our sister company Rufty-Peedin Commercial Design Builders to pay tribute to our customers, friends and families. Many of us love living in Cary and our commitment to the community grows with every passing year — 30 to be exact!
Triangle Business Journal Showcases North Hills Residence
Friday has arrived and we’re excited to see this week’s Triangle Business Journal. The latest issue features this beautiful custom home we built in North Hills off Marlowe Road in Raleigh.