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The Real Timeline for Custom Home Design (From First Meeting to Breaking Ground)

Custom home design typically takes 6-12 months from first architect meeting to breaking ground. Here's what actually happens during each phase.

Nic DeMore
Nic DeMore
13 min read
Architect showing house layout plans to homeowners during design meeting
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Custom Home Design Timeline: First Meeting to Groundbreaking | Foundations of Architecture