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Kids & Construction

Kids are awesome. We have four of them! Our kids put the "Family" in "Francis Family Homes." We've built up our business with them...

Why NOW is the time to Build

There are lots of scary decisions in an adult’s life – changing careers, going back to school, getting married, having kids etc. But...

CMHC Rules Changing July 1 - Don't Panic

In my life I have bought four homes, built one and am now in the midst of a major reno/addition. I can tell you that throughout all this,...

Financing your new Home

Buying a new home, whether it is your first home or your fifth, is always a nerve-wracking time. Afterall, statistically a home purchase...

New Home or Used? Consider the Cost

For most people the purchase of a home is going to be the single biggest investment they ever make in their lives and so purchase price...

Banish Fear with some Good Questions

Building or Buying? Make sure to ask Questions! One of the biggest decisions a person can make these days is to buy a home. Whether it’s...

Custom Home or Custom Design: What’s the Difference?

If you have been looking at the housing market you will regularly encounter the phrase “Custom Home”. It sounds great - a custom home -...

And that's a wrap on 2018!

A huge thank you to all of our customers in 2018! We are just finishing up the last few custom house details and then on to next year. ...

Our new website goes live!

As we looked at our old website, we quickly realized - it's time for a facelift. Neither James or I are web experts, so crafting a...