LaFollette Custom Homes https://lfcustomhomes.com Custom Home Builder & Designers Serving the Brazos Valley Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:40:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://lfcustomhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LF-ICON-150x150.jpg LaFollette Custom Homes https://lfcustomhomes.com 32 32 Never Left Guessing: What Good Communication Looks Like During Your Build https://lfcustomhomes.com/custom-home-builder-communication/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:40:09 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=14633 By Jason LaFollette, CEO, LaFollette Custom Homes Our podcast studio is still a little bare, so Steve and I have started making the walls our own. Steve went first. He brought a rocket launcher. I thought it was a clarinet. It’s actually a 68-millimeter anti-tank launcher his SWAT team gave him when he retired after […]

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]]> Ep 9-- How to get CLEAR COMMUNICATION from your builder nonadult Death by a Thousand Cuts: Selections Made Simple https://lfcustomhomes.com/custom-home-selections-made-simple/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=14206 By Jason LaFollette, CEO, LaFollette Custom Homes We kicked off this episode talking about selections Steve and I grew up with that should never, ever come back. Some things do come back, though. Wallpaper is back, and it’s not the wallpaper of the ’70s and ’80s. Our interior designer, Cindy, loves it. I fought her […]

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]]> Ep 8-- Picking furnishes without losing your mind: Death by a THOUSAND cuts. nonadult How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home? https://lfcustomhomes.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-a-custom-home-timeline/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=14179 How long does it take to build a custom home? Jason LaFollette breaks down planning and construction time by home size, and what can slow things down.

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]]> EP 7-- Moving day is FURTHER than you think... nonadult Over Budget Before the Dirt Moves: How to Avoid Cost Overruns https://lfcustomhomes.com/avoid-cost-overruns-custom-home/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=14118 By Jason LaFollette, CEO, LaFollette Custom Homes Before we started recording this week, Steve and I were talking about grandkids. My grandson just made his first visit to pre-K, backpack, lunchbox and all. I saw a picture of him at age one, sitting in a swing. Four years, gone in a flash. And Steve just […]

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]]> Ep 6-- Over budget before dirt EVEN MOVES!!! nonadult The Custom Home Building Process: Define, Design, Refine, Build  https://lfcustomhomes.com/custom-home-building-process-step-by-step-guide/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:54:02 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=14023 By Jason LaFollette, CEO, LaFollette Custom Homes  Quick confession: Juan, who records our podcast, told Steve and me we need to smile more. So if we look extra happy in this episode, that’s why. He also says we’re adorable. We’ll take it.  Before we got started, we were talking about one of our jobs last […]

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]]> Ep 5-- The Custom Home building process step by step. nonadult Custom Home Builder Red Flags: “Trust Me, You’ll Love It”  https://lfcustomhomes.com/custom-home-builder-red-flags-to-watch-for/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=14014 By Jason LaFollette, CEO, LaFollette Custom Homes  Picking your builder is probably the most important decision you’ll make when you build a custom home. With the right one, the process is clear, steady and even fun. It shouldn’t feel like a trip to the dentist.  The hard part is that every builder has a nice […]

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]]> Ep 4-- What should you look for in a Builder? nonadult What Does a Custom Home Cost Per Square Foot in 2026?  https://lfcustomhomes.com/what-does-a-custom-home-cost-per-square-foot-in-2026/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=14009 By Jason LaFollette, CEO, LaFollette Custom Homes  “What’s your price per square foot?”  That’s usually the first thing people ask me. It’s a fair question. But most of the time, what they’re really asking is: Is it going to cost what I hope it’s going to cost?  Let’s talk about it. And yes, I’ll give […]

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]]> Ep 3-- The REAL cost of building a custom home. nonadult Is Building a Custom Home Worth It? Start With Your Why  https://lfcustomhomes.com/custom-home-building-when-to-build/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=14005 By Jason LaFollette, CEO, LaFollette Custom Homes  I’ll be honest with you. The first time Steve and I recorded this episode, it was bad.  The next day we were driving about 45 minutes out to look at a lakefront property, and I asked Steve what he thought of it. He didn’t even hesitate: “Well, it […]

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]]> Ep. 2-- Why Before What: Is a Custom Home Worth It? nonadult What Makes a Custom Home Comfortable to Live In Every Day?  https://lfcustomhomes.com/comfortable-custom-home-design-everyday-living/ Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:15:34 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=13910 A comfortable custom home is designed around the way you live every day. Thoughtful custom home design goes beyond square footage and finishes by considering your floor plan, storage, lighting, privacy, and everyday convenience. When these features work together, your home feels more functional, comfortable, and effortless to live in. Comfort in a home goes […]

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]]> The Emotional Journey of Building a Custom Home: What to Expect https://lfcustomhomes.com/custom-home-building-journey-what-to-expect/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:54:12 +0000 https://lfcustomhomes.com/?p=13900 Building a custom home is exciting, but it also comes with unexpected emotions. Here is what most homeowners experience during the process. The custom home building journey is an exciting opportunity to design and build a home around your lifestyle, needs, and vision. Understanding the custom home building process can help you approach design decisions, […]

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