Keel Custom Homes Blog

Main-floor primary plans cost more per square foot: $207 vs $174 in our catalog. What 55+ buyers get for it, plus Virginia’s up-to-$6,500 accessibility credit.

Sloped, narrow or rural lot? See how setbacks, septic fields and orientation reshape a semi-custom plan — and what we check on a free lot walk in Central VA.

Rates are at a 2026 high and tariffs are lifting build costs — but inventory is still tight and new homes now cost less than resale. The current Richmond picture.

Semi-custom starts with a proven plan, then makes it yours. Keel’s owner breaks down what changes cost—and what’s worth it.

Get a true taste of Richmond at these must-visit farmers markets. Shop local, eat fresh, and explore what Central Virginia growers have to offer.

Building a custom home? Learn what causes budget overruns and how planning ahead can help keep your build and budget on track.

Welcome to Richmond. Or RVA, as you'll start seeing on bumper stickers, coffee cups, and roughly one out of every three tote bags downtown.

Building a custom home is a months-long process of decisions, design, and anticipation. Moving into one happens all at once — and it's surprisingly easy to…

A smaller custom home often costs more per square foot, not less. Why the number moves, what drives it, and real figures from Richmond builds in 2026.

Not every kitchen trend is worth your money. A Richmond custom home builder breaks down the 2026 trends with staying power — and the ones to skip.

When most people start the custom home process, they expect a single number. "What does it cost to build a 2,500-square-foot home?" feels like a simple…

After years in custom home building, you learn what matters. Not the trends that fade in five years. Not the quick upgrades you can swap out later.