Home Building
By Bob HoebekePresident, Hoebeke Builders “I would if I could, but I can’t, so I won’t.” Not a lot of real optimism here, but that might end up being the tag line offered in response to an unrealistic expectation. Everyone goes into a building project with a set of expectations. Being openly transparent with the…
By Bob HoebekePresident, Hoebeke Builders Bill Gates made a fortune by realizing all of the computer hardware staring him in the face wouldn’t just work by itself — he needed to tell it specifically what he wanted it to do. By programming the hardware using software he created, Gates was able to get exactly what…
By Bob HoebekePresident, Hoebeke Builders Don’t you always feel safer sitting on a four-legged stool as opposed to a three-legged one? Sitting on a two-legged, or one-legged stool — well that’s impossible! So, why would you plan your building project without the four-legged stability a team that includes an architect, builder, interior designer, and landscape…
By Bob HoebekePresident, Hoebeke Builders You may have noticed, but there’s no “I” in “team.” Hiring a full complement of professionals before designing your home or remodel, seems counter-intuitive. But building your team first is actually the cheapest way to undertake your project! Here are 5 reasons why: Knowledge – Each building discipline (architect, builder,…
By Bob HoebekePresident, Hoebeke Builders “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe…” On the used car lot, all the vehicles look great. Clean on the inside, and shiny on the outside. But each car couldn’t be more different. Small, stylish, high-speed roadsters behave differently than “Mom-mobile” SUVs with plenty of room for the family. Standard, mid-line sedans provide…