by Paramount Homes | May 9, 2018 | Videos
Here’s an aerial video of Flying Horse North in Colorado Springs. In it, you can see the view of Pikes Peak, as well as panoramic views of the beautiful, highly-treed area that it is, where the new 2.5 acre and 5 acre lots will be coming soon. About Flying Horse...
by Mike Rice | May 7, 2018 | About Us
As a custom home builder, I’m frequently asked: “What are your standard finishes?” This is a bit of a tricky question, in that no two custom homes are identical (since that’s the whole point of a custom home). However, there are some very common...
by Paramount Homes | May 1, 2018 | New Homes
This week, we began construction on a new home in Peyton, which is a small town just east of Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is going to be a very nice two-story home, with just over 4,000 square feet. It will feature a timbered front entry, cultured stone and stucco...
by Paramount Homes | Feb 9, 2018 | Building Costs
Note: the cost of building has wildly fluctuated over the past few years and these numbers may be outdated. For more accurate figures, please read this article which has calculations updated for 2023. Without a doubt, the most common question I’m asked is “How much...
by Mike Rice | Feb 7, 2018 | Building Costs
In a recent blog post, I wrote about the two main ways you can have plans developed for your home: Starting with a blank sheet of paper, then having an architect design a custom home made just for you from the ground up By finding a set of plans on the Internet, and...
by Mike Rice | Feb 7, 2018 | Announcements
Important Note About Pricing: This article discuses the cost of building, which, for the past few years, has wildly fluctuated. If you're planning on building a custom home, please do not use the figures stated here for your calculations. Simply contact us, and we...
by Paramount Homes | Jan 13, 2018 | Interviews
We recently interviewed Buzz, a client we’re wrapping up a new custom home for in Cascade, Colorado, and got his thoughts on what it was like building with Paramount Homes. Here’s the transcript of our conversation. Q: What’s the story behind the...
by Mike Rice | Jan 3, 2018 | Green Building
Note: this is part two in a series of articles on how green building actually works. In this post, we discuss an alternative building material: structural insulated panels (SIPs), a common wall and roof material used in building green homes. We hope you find it...
by Mike Rice | Dec 27, 2017 | Green Building
Note: this is part one in a series of articles on how green building actually works. In this post, we discuss a home’s structure, which is a crucial aspect of energy-efficient home building. We hope you find it helpful. The concept of “Green...
by Mike Rice | Dec 6, 2017 | Building Process
As a custom home builder, I’m frequently asked: “How long does it take to build a new home?” My answer usually surprises people: “Generally speaking, somewhere between 6 and 8 months, depending on the size of the home, and what time of year we start...
