Building a custom home is one of the most significant investments many families will make. It is also one of the most difficult projects to price accurately from the beginning. The challenge is not simply that every home is different. It is that the numbers clients receive are often describing
There are very few opportunities to build directly on the water in the Finger Lakes. Lakemont Landing is one of them. Set along the western shore of Seneca Lake, this limited collection of lakefront homesites offers a rare combination of open views, accessible shoreline, and a setting that feels both
In February, members of our team traveled to Orlando, Florida to attend the 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS), one of the largest gatherings of builders, architects, and manufacturers in the country. Each year, IBS offers a clear look at where the industry is headed, from emerging building technologies to evolving
Located in Deposit, NY in the western Catskills near Hancock and East Branch, Beaver Mountain sits in the heart of one of Upstate New York’s most scenic and sought-after regions. While your time at our Design Studio & Manufacturing Facility will likely be planned around your appointment with our team,
When you begin planning a custom home, most of the focus naturally goes to the layout, the views, and the finishes. But long before cabinetry is installed or paint colors are chosen, the way your home is framed plays a significant role in how it will perform for decades to
When clients begin planning a custom home, one of the first questions they often ask is, “What’s the cost per square foot?” It’s a logical question. Square footage feels measurable and comparable. Bigger house, higher cost. Smaller house, lower cost. In reality, cost per square foot is one of the
When clients reach out to begin a custom home, the questions they’re asking are rarely about style. More often, they’re about risk—how to move forward with confidence, avoid costly surprises, and keep the process on track. Below are some of the most common questions we hear, along with how we
When clients begin planning a custom home, they often ask about style, layout, and finishes first. Those decisions matter. But increasingly, they also ask an important question: How efficient will this home be to live in long term? At Beaver Mountain, energy efficiency and sustainability are not upgrades or trends.
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on how grateful we are for the clients and partners who trust us with such meaningful projects. Every custom home journey is different, shaped by unique land, goals, and people, but the relationships built along the way are
From team milestones and new tools to meaningful growth behind the scenes, 2025 pushed us forward in ways we’re proud to share. We are so grateful for all that our fantastic team has accomplished this year and would love to share some of our favorite highlights with you—our valued clients,
Ready to Bring Your Custom Home Vision to Life? We’d love to learn more about your project goals.
Connect with a custom home advisor today at (607) 467-2700 or email us at info@beavermtn.com. Together, we’ll discuss your design vision, land evaluation needs, and preliminary timeline to outline a seamless path forward for your custom building system.
