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Insightful Tennessee Semi-Custom Home Building Blogs

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Where Is the Housing Market Going? A Builder’s Perspective from the Field

One of the most common conversations taking place among small semi-custom and custom builders today is simple: "Where is the housing market headed?" While economists, analysts, and news outlets all have opinions, sometimes the best source of information comes from the people who are in the field every day—buying land, developing communities, meeting with families, and watching the market evolve…

July 24, 2026

Crawl Space vs. Slab Foundation: Which One Is Right for Your New Home?

“Which is the better foundation: a crawl space or a slab?” At Michael’s Homes, we build homes on both crawl…

July 9, 2026

The Best Burgers Near Nashville: 5 Burger Spots Worth the Drive

If you’ve followed Michael’s Homes for very long, you already know we’re passionate about building beautiful homes across Middle Tennessee…

June 11, 2026

Lifestyle-Crafted Homes Over Production Homes

When most people begin shopping for a new home, they often find themselves choosing between two extremes. On one side…

May 28, 2026

The Hidden Dangers of Cost-Plus Construction: What Homebuilders Need to Know Before They Sign

What Is a Cost-Plus Build — and Why Are So Many People Attracted to It? When homeowners start researching custom…

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The Yard Everyone Envies

Spring is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start preparing your yard…

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Creative Ways to Water Your Garden Without Using City Water

As the weather cools down and we move into winter, it might feel like gardening is the…

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New Year’s Resolutions: A Tradition of New Beginnings

As we wave goodbye to the old year and welcome the new, many of us reflect on…

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Woodbury, TN: Your Ideal Homebuying Destination Awaits

As housing prices and new restrictions continue to rise in Rutherford County, homebuyers face increasing challenges in…

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Nashville Christmas Lights: A Tour of the Magic Displays in Nashville & Middle Tennessee

The Christmas lights tradition in Nashville and Middle Tennessee has grown into a multi-million-dollar seasonal attraction, blending…

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Winter is Coming

Fall is here but winter is coming! Every year we hear about homeowners forgetting to disconnect their…

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