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A "SPEC"tacular Build

Where would you live if you could pick any house? Some are dreamers: they already have the answer in mind.  Some are thrivers: they are perfectly content with their current home. Some are seekers: they need to see it before they know what they want. It's much like trying a new food, you don't know you love it until you taste it! This "SPEC"tacular build might be the answer for the seekers out there! (Dreamers and thrivers are also welcome!) It's a spec house, built using Daniel Builders' expertise and design services, a vision that's been nearly 20 years in the making. On this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, you'll meet Daniel Jachens. He's the co-founder of Daniel Builders, and he shares the story of this beautiful home, built in collaboration with our friends at Zion Architects, Buttercup Designs, and Trusted Tradesmen & Co. The outcome is a unique floor plan paired with eye-catching design selections.  Finding the Right Fit Whether you're looking to buy, build, or renovate, Daniel Builders delivers an inspiring finished product. Guess what? This spec home is for sale, but it might not be available for long! Contact your realtor to schedule a tour of 4809 Great Oaks Drive in Anderson, SC 29625. If you are contemplating a major home remodel or custom build, speak with a Daniel Builders Project Guide by contacting us at 864.506.5546 or https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started [https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started]. 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhbKlVCdan4] Introduction 1:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhbKlVCdan4&t=74s] Daniel Builders Then & Now (2007-2025) 2:07 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhbKlVCdan4&t=127s] What is a Spec Home? 2:38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhbKlVCdan4&t=158s] Spec Home Design, Construction, & Timeline 4:43 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhbKlVCdan4&t=283s] Special Features of the Home 5:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhbKlVCdan4&t=327s] Reflections on the Project 5:42 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhbKlVCdan4&t=342s] How to Schedule a Tour

The Design Process

What are your remodeling expectations? This is an important question. Certain things like craftsmanship and punctuality are standard, but other elements of the process require some guidance. Setting expectations early on in the project is a key component of Building Trust. At Daniel Builders, our Design team is here to help! In this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, you'll meet Brandon Hurtado, Design Project Manager. He has helped many Daniel Builders clients plan successful remodels.  If you're wondering: * how to determine if you need an interior designer or architect * what decisions make the biggest impact on your budget * what deliverables you'll receive after signing a Design contract * how we clarify expectations to set your project up for success Brandon's got it covered. He shares what the Design process looks like from scope, to schemes, to selections. If you're new to remodeling, here's how we define these components of Design. * Scope - a comprehensive overview, or road map, of your project outlining the expectations for build * Schemes - floor plans provided by our architecture team depicting various solutions for your space * Selections - details that define the Design of your project, including fixtures, tile, flooring, paint, etc. Tune into the episode to see why our clients love the Daniel Builders Design team! 🏡 Looking to build or renovate?  Are you contemplating a major home remodel? Speak with a Daniel Builders Project Guide by contacting us at 864.506.5546 or https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started [https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started]. 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA] Introduction  1:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=74s] Brandon's Background & Experience  2:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=121s] What is a Design Project Manager?  3:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=184s] During a residential remodel, what does a Design package include?  4:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=295s] How does carpentry experience aid Design?  5:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=337s] How are expectations clarified during Design?  7:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=426s] Communication between the Design and Build teams  7:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=457s] When is an interior designer/architect necessary for a remodel?  8:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=537s] Educating clients about the design-build process  9:38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=578s] Cost drivers during a remodel  10:46 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=646s] Rewards of the job  11:22 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=682s] Conclusion  11:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXVbg3PstGA&t=690s] How to Contact Daniel Builders

The Daniel Builders Difference

When choosing a custom home builder or renovation partner, trust matters.  In our latest episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, Daniel Jachens, co-founder of Daniel Builders, shares the story behind the company, its core values, and the people who make it all happen. Whether you’re searching for a trustworthy custom home builder, considering a home renovation, or exploring career opportunities in construction and design, discover the Daniel Builders Difference! 🏡 Looking to build or renovate?  Speak with a Daniel Builders Project Guide by contacting us at 864.506.5546 or https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started [https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started]  💼 Interested in joining the team?  Get an inside look at the culture, people, and opportunities that make Daniel Builders a great place to work. If you’re passionate about construction, design, and delivering exceptional results, Daniel Builders may be the place for you. Apply at: https://www.danielbuilders.com/careers [https://www.danielbuilders.com/careers]

Start With An Inspection

When should you expect to inspect your home? Home Inspector, Grant Blackwell, has built a career through candid feedback. In fact, that's his business namesake! At Candid Home Inspections, Grant and his team aim to help homeowners identify minor home issues before they turn into big problems that cost thousands. Most people are familiar with home inspections at project completion, but on this months podcast, Grant "exposes" other beneficial phases of inspection. Whether you're staying, buying, selling, building, or renovating, a home inspection can give you peace of mind and foresight into future renovation plans. To contact Candid Home Inspections, visit their website [https://candidhomeinspections.com/] or call 864.207.6073. Are you contemplating a major home remodel? Speak with a Daniel Builders Project Guide by contacting us at 864.506.5546 or https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started [https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started].

Stay, Go, or Reno?

How do you decide whether to stay, move, or renovate? Your home is one of the largest investments you'll make in life. Not only is it a sizable financial investment, but where you live is an investment in your family, health, and happiness. What do you do when your current living situation isn't working? How do you weigh the pros, cons, and ROI when faced with a decision to stay, go, or reno?  In today's episode, we speak with Kim Costa, Global Real Estate Advisor for Sotheby's International, about her upcoming book, Live in Your Wheelhouse. It discusses the Wheelhouse Method, an assessment Kim developed to help homeowners make big life decisions. We explore the wheel's eight areas and how you can use the assessment to partner with a realtor or contractor. Kim describes the renovations that have the largest ROI and how she calculates resale value. We also touch on the top real estate trends for 2026, including the market for homes that support multi-generational living, complete with a few Daniel Builders project photos. If you're facing a decision to stay, go, or reno, we hope this episode will help!    For more information on the Wheelhouse Method and her book, check out Kim's website [https://lifestylefoundations.com/]. Are you contemplating a major home remodel? Speak with a Daniel Builders Project Guide by contacting us at 864.506.5546 or https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started [https://www.danielbuilders.com/get-started].