After a pretty lengthy search we finally decided on A. Perry to build our forever home. From the…read moreinitial meeting with Anthony to the preliminary design to the build and the ultimate move-in we were very happy with the entire experience. They were very responsive, had every base covered, made sure we were kept current on progress and, most importantly, provided us with peace-of-mind. We were so happy with A. Perry we contracted with them to finish our basement shortly after we moved in. The basement is now complete and we love it. Would highly recommend them for your build/renovation and would definitely use them again.

A, Perry Homes comes highly recommended. They get consistent good reviews from their clients.read more

We met with Schneider Builders (Calvin) to talk to him about house plans after viewing a few of his…read morebeautiful homes. We have been searching for land to build on but haven't been able to find the amount of land in the location we are looking in. In the meantime, we decided to renovate our kitchen while continuing our search. I reached out to Calvin to see if he or someone he trusted could help us with our renovation. He so kindly offered to assist. I have worked with several builders/contractors in the past and can honestly say I have never been so impressed. The attention to detail, quality of work, thoughtfulness, flexibility, and respectfulness from his entire team has been exemplary. When they were finished I wanted them to come back just as friends. I can't wait to find my land to get started with Schneider Builder's on my forever home!

From the owner: Family owned and operated, Schneider Builders is Porter County's premier custom home builder…read more Schneider Builders strongly believes in creating a personal and unique experience for each client and involves them in every step of their home building process. A combination of quality materials, close attention to details, industry expertise, and flawless construction from the ground-up set Schneider Builders apart from the rest.

Myself and my wife had an absolutely awful experience with this firm . My wife and I hired this…read morefirm to develop an architectural design for our custom home. We produce $2500 for costin home designs after which we received a completely generic architectural designthat included none of the extremely detailed elements that we were looking forward to and the whole hiring we hired an architectural firm in the first place (over just going online and finding generic architectural plans) To this end, the product that was eventually produced was completely generic and cookie cutter and confirmed to none of the suggestions that we were looking for into hiring a custom architectural firm. Furthermore , communication was extremely poor and firm is extremely unprofessional.

From the owner: Allegretti Architects is nationally recognized for its designs of socially conscious, affordable…read moreand sustainable housing. This philosophy, and the firm's unwavering devotion to environmentalism, has resulted in the design and construction of an inspiring anthology of what Allegretti calls "organic architecture." The firm's work can be found in 27 states, as well as in Europe. It has received some four dozen American Institute of Architects design awards. And it has been featured in a wide array of industry publications including "Architectural Record", "Architecture", "Progressive Architecture", "Residential Architect", "Professional Builder", and Europe's "American Dream House" magazines. You can also find them on one of many national television broadcasts, including CBS' The Morning Show, HGTV's "Before and After," and "New Spaces." "A long time ago I determined that building structures and creating homes and buildings for people was something that was on a higher order, that I enjoyed doing. And I discovered that I liked the challenge of creating things of beauty that were also utilitarian." -John Allegretti

We were in London when Martins did the rennovations on our home. We didn't know exactly what we…read morewere coming back to. We opened the door . . . and walked into paradise. We felt like we were in someone else's home. Someone who had a lot more money than us! Martins isn't just a builder, or a designer. He's an artist. When you bring someone into your home to change it forever, you have to trust that person. When Martins came by for our first free consultation (something other people had charged us for), he stayed for two hours. He wanted to get to know us, and figure out exactly what kind of home we wanted. To say he cares about his work is an understatement! Other people we looked at charged us for that first visit, came in, took measurements, were out in 30 minutes, and then provided some cookie-cutter recommendations. Besides his off-the-charts talent, he is honest, flexible, responsive and easy and fun to work with... not to mention reasonable. He even provided us with guidance and recommendations to bring the overall costs down. If you're looking to do renovations on your home, that not only are beautiful, but also unique and specific to you and your family, your search is over. Martins Buka will not only deliver, but exceed your expectations!

My family hired the Martin family to do some work on my aunt's house in the suburbs. They were a…read morepleasure to deal with. Reliable and honest. Phone calls were returned and we always felt we were in the best hands. We remodeled our aunt's basement down to the studs and when the job was done, it was AMAZING. Highly recommended for remodeling jobs!

Renny and Robert are the best in the business! If you looking to buy or sell in Harbor Country…read moreMichigan they are the Real Estate team from you! Thank You, Renny & Robert!

Renny and Robert assisted us with the purchase of our home in New Buffalo, MI in March 2017…read more They are knowledgeable, accessible and prompt to answer any questions we had through the process. We were very impressed with their professionalism and would recommend them to anyone looking for property in the area. They have a wealth of knowledge and were attentive to our timelines. A very nice touch was a bottle of wine and opener as a house warming gift! :) Sincerely, Renee and Gregg

Eastbrook Homes should have been a 5 star experience. It's what they advertise, and what I trusted…read morethey would provide. Eastbrook homes let us down with our unscrupulous realtor, Kurt Suidinski. He was a 1/5 star experience. Kurt gives off terrible vibes because he is disingenuous, deceptive, and will say anything for a sale. He is greedy and has (point blank) told me lies that he later on denied. Come to find out after moving in, almost *everyone* has a Kurt story. Let me tell you, none of them are good. I think what I despise most about Kurt was how he disrespected me and low key bullied me/ gaslighted me when I challenged him on why he didn't cut my realtor in on her hard earned portion of the sale. I distinctly remember him telling me, "I should go home and have a glass of wine, and let the men (meaning he and my husband) handle this." When I queried if he was acting this way to avoid splitting the commission, I remember commenting on why his ears were turning beat red? I guess someone has blood pressure issues. Thank God, Kurt told me to stay out of it. My husband went to the Vice President of sales and got my realtor her commission. Thanks for leaving it to the men, Kurt. Great suggestion! Honestly, I was so disillusioned with Eastbrook as Kurt was the first point of reference, the newly hired interior designer was not very helpful. I basically picked out the whole house myself in 3 hours or less. It would've been fun to have someone to bounce ideas off of, but oh well. Chad, the building manager saved the day. I was initially leary thinking all the employees at Eastbrook were Kurt incarnate but Chad reassured me he was different. Chad lived up to his promise and gave *excellent* customer service. He's a nice and straight to the point kind of guy that is approachable, easy to talk to and genuinely wants the customer to be happy. He does a great job managing the contractors and has an eye for detail. Chad was a 5/5 star experience. Thanks Chad! If I could do it again, I would have found a different realtor. I hear good things about Jonah, he was kind on closing day and we appreciated Kurt's absence, as it made the closing a more joyful experience for us. Jonah and Chad could easily make Eastbrook a 5 star experience. Too bad Kurt got in the way with his dishonesty and greed. Oh well. The whole community at Lowing Woods has a "Kurt story" yet he's still working there. I suppose it's a good ole boys club and I should just shut up and have a glass of wine per Kurt's instructions. Ewww. Thanks to Chad, Jonah and the Vice President of Eastbrook that forced Kurt to do the right thing. We appreciate the 30 day paint touch up as part of the Eastbrook promise and the year warranty which we used to replace warping deck wood and a few other minor fixes in the house. We love our house and our community. Overall, happy to have worked with Eastbrook regardless of the rough start with Kurt. Avoid Kurt from the beginning and you'll have a much better experience. Good luck with your build!

We are a four time Eastbrook builders client. They have brought up communities on many levels in…read moretheir neighborhoods and the communities. Eastbrook builders homes stand the test of time. That's why they've been around since 1967.

JUNK... The house they built me was complete junk.. All the yards and driveways in my neighborhood…read morelook like trash because of the way Granite Ridge builds houses... They don't care about anything but getting their money.. Do not let them build your house...

Not gonna get into a real long review on yelp. I will in fact put a more detailed review on Google…read more To the point, Granite Ridge builds roughly over 140 homes a year. Sometimes bigger isn't better. They really don't personalize the process. they squeeze you for every penny. It's all about their margins. Don't get me wrong. I understand a company needs to make money. But this is like going to a buffet. No personality in the food is just OK. You are simply a number and a check off of their box. I talked to everyone of their subcontractors, which really are the ones that build the home. Granite Ridge just overseas the process. Not one of them had anything good to say about Granite Ridge.....But because they build so many homes, the subs are loyal to them because of bulk work. I will just leave it at that. If you're looking for a custom home when building a new home, I would certainly use a builder that builds between 10 and 30 homes a year. You truly get custom. Also, if you go to the Google reviews and look at some of their reviews, a lot of those reviews are by their own employees. While they were building my home, the person that was doing all of my drafting and planning for the home was fired right in the middle of solidifying my plans, etc. that made for a hot mess. Their turnover is very high. Because they just push and push push for more work. Go with a custom builder. The prices aren't gonna be any different.

Meiste homes did an awesome job from start to finish on my new home! I was pleased with their…read morequick response to phone calls and professional work. I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking at building a new home or remodeling.

From the owner: Meiste Homes--Custom Home Builders located in Holland, Michigan. At Meiste Homes, we are passionate…read moreabout providing an enjoyable and rewarding design and construction process. Satisfaction as a builder only comes from the interaction and satisfaction of our clients. We maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty, and fairness in our relationships, and see it as a privilege to make your new home dreams come to life. Visit us in our showroom in The Crossings next to Salt & Pepper!

My wife and I had a fantastic experience building our home with Arn and his wife Kimberly. We first…read moremet Arn years ago during a Parade of Homes tour, and his engineering background and expertise in energy efficient, healthy home design really stood out. When we were ready to build, they helped us find the perfect site and worked with us to design a custom home that met both our needs and the strict requirements of our HOA community. As licensed real estate professionals, they also guided us through preparing and selling our previous home. What really sets them apart is their ongoing support -- even after more than two years in our new home, they still stop by to answer questions and check in. They're knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely enjoyable to work with.

We met Arn and Kimberly while attending the Parade of Homes.  We were nearing retirement and…read moreweighing our options regarding housing.  We loved their house featured that year, plus their willingness to help with finding a lot and selling our existing home. Arn and Kimberly consistently  go above and beyond the norm to help the customer.  When we found a potential lot, Arn was willing to look at it and evaluate it for suitability. During the entire building process, Arn was excellent at communicating progress and answering questions.  When little things went wrong, he immediately took steps to correct them. We would not hesitate to recommend McIntyre Builders to anyone desiring a quality built, energy efficient home.

I would definitely hire John again. He's professional, dependable and has great suggestions. He…read morealso works quickly.

DO NOT EVEN TRY TO USE THIS GUY. We had the work scheduled to start the next day, had hired movers…read moreto come in to get the space emptied, and John calls to say he changed his mind and is not going to do the job. We had family coming in to town and now had nowhere for them to stay. What a disaster! I have never had anyone act so unprofessionally.