Modern Home Builders Issue 143 | Page 87

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Custom Homes complete projects in nearby cities, but most of our work takes place on ranches, farms, and large estates. We are also very relationship based, whether that’ s with our trade partners, subcontractors, or our clients.”
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Connor then reflects on the wider challenges and trends within the industry and how the company approaches them:“ In our area, east of Austin, I’ m seeing two large trends. One is the barndominium craze, which are probably not as common in urban environments but have been gaining traction for a while now in rural communities. The other major trend we’ re seeing is an increase in the number of ranch homes being built by clientele from the Houston area who are nearing retirement. They want a space they can enjoy on the weekend but also somewhere they can retire to soon and enjoy the expanses of land that our area boasts.
“ Our approach to relationships also helps us overcome some of the challenges that the wider industry faces. One good example is that labor can be a general challenge; however, we are able to maintain the same team across all our projects. Having a great
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