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“Custom homebuilding is an art, a creative process,” explains Mike Hollaway. “We believe in sharing the knowledge we’ve gained over 30+ years to help you make informed decisions about your custom home journey.”

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AUTHOR: Mike Hollaway

DATE: Nov 12, 2025

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Designing Luxurious and Functional Master Suites

In the world of custom home building, designing a master suite has evolved well beyond just a bedroom and bathroom. Today, these spaces are truly personal retreats that reflect how owners aspire to start and end their days. Master suites now serve as private sanctuaries—luxurious, functional spaces uniquely tailored to each homeowner’s lifestyle. When we’re…

AUTHOR: Mike Hollaway

DATE: Nov 12, 2025

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Navigating Site Selection for Custom Homes in San Antonio

Choosing the right property is as crucial to building a beautiful custom home as the design itself. With over 40 years of experience in San Antonio and surrounding areas like Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, and Llano counties, I’ve seen how careful site selection can make all the difference in a project’s success. In San Antonio, the…

AUTHOR: Mike Hollaway

DATE: Nov 12, 2025

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Designing Kitchens that Blend Beauty and Functionality

In my 40+ years of building custom homes, I’ve learned that the kitchen is the heart of the home—a place where families gather and serious cooking takes place. It’s vital that kitchen design marries aesthetics with functionality to meet both social and practical needs. Creating a kitchen that works as hard as it looks beautiful…

AUTHOR: Mike Hollaway

DATE: Nov 12, 2025

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The Importance of Contingency in Custom Home Budgets

In my decades of experience building custom homes, I’ve learned that no matter how meticulously we plan, construction sometimes brings surprises. Unlike production homes with standardized designs, custom homes are tailored to unique visions and specific sites, often unearthing unexpected challenges that even the most thorough planning can’t foresee. This is where the concept of…