Meet Our Southlake Owners When we asked Ernie and Sheila McAnally why they picked up the phone and called Mike Garabedian — twice — their answer was: “You can trust him to always do the right thing.” That statement spoke to character. Our Owners met…
When a Bat Moves into Your Patio: A GEMS Story When we create beautiful outdoor spaces for our Owners — places to relax, entertain family, and enjoy North Texas evenings — every once in awhile, unwanted guests decide they would like to enjoy those spaces,…
Tankless water heaters have pretty much become the standard in new construction homes and as their use has proliferated, a new set of issues are arising. We hope this blog helps increase the lifespan of your Tankless, and gives you peace of mind when it…
Everyone enjoys creating their home. The features, the decorative elements, putting your own personality in your home — that is actually the easiest part of an architect’s job! A good architect will draw your plans, but an expert home architect will first understand how your…
Communities are shaped not only by the places we build, but by the people we choose to support. In Keller, one organization that consistently makes a difference is the Stepping Stones Foundation. Guided by their mission, “Paving a Path to a Positive Future,” Stepping Stones serves…
It was Thursday evening, just before 6 p.m., when one of our Owners called in. All water to the house had shut off unexpectedly. With the family expecting a full house the following evening, the concern was immediate. Timing that could not have been worse. Luckily, Garabedian…
House of Bamboo? Or A House of Bamboo? Just like the 1955 movie, real bamboo spreads like a gang commits crime. Many Owners inherited bamboo when they purchased their home, completely unaware of what was happening below their lawn’s surface. You may have heard bamboo…
Episode 7 Recap – Uniqueness… “Built-In” Financing a custom home is not the same as financing a resale. With a custom home, we understand the timelines are longer with substantially larger loan sizes. This also means complex documentation. For many of our Owners — who are…
Building a custom home is one of the largest investments a family will ever make—financially, emotionally, and even physically. After more than three decades of building, renovating, and caring for luxury homes across North Texas, we have seen firsthand how a few early missteps can…
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