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Welcome to the Nebraska Home Builders Blog by Murray Custom Homes
Welcome to the Nebraska home builders blog by Murray Custom Homes. Here we openly share our favorite Murray™ Moments® — Ideas and stories about our passion for home design, home building, and property repair and maintenance.
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Why Building a Custom Home in Lincoln, NE Is Smarter Than Buying One
The Lincoln, Nebraska, housing market has grown steadily over the past several years. More families are moving in, neighbourhoods are expanding, and demand for quality housing continues to rise. If you're in the market for a new home, you've likely faced the same question thousands of Lincoln residents ask every year: Should I buy an existing home or build from scratch? On the surface, buying an existing home feels like the easier path: you tour a few properties, make an offe
6 days ago5 min read


The Complete Custom Home Building Process for Lincoln Homeowners
Building the home of your dreams is one of the most exciting decisions you will ever make. But for most people, it is also unfamiliar territory. You have a clear picture of what you want: open living spaces, a kitchen built for real cooking, a finished walkout basement, maybe a dedicated home office. What you may not have is a clear picture of how you get from that vision to your front door. That is exactly what this guide is for. At Murray Custom Homes, we have been walking
7 days ago7 min read


How to Finance Building a Custom Home in Nebraska
Building a home tailored exactly to the way you live is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make. But before you start picking out countertops and floor plans, you need to understand the financing side of the process. For many buyers, this is the part that feels the most intimidating. The good news is that financing a custom home build in Nebraska is more straightforward than most people expect, especially when you go into it knowing your options. This guide walks you
7 days ago6 min read


Building a Luxury Home: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Building a luxury home is one of the most significant investments you will ever make, not just financially, but personally. It is a chance to create a space that is uniquely and entirely yours: designed around the way you live, the things you love, and the future you are building. But where do you start? What does the process actually look like? And how do you make sure you end up with the home you imagined, not a compromised version of it? This guide walks you through everyt
Jun 110 min read


6 Reasons Home Builders Love Nichiha Siding For New Construction Homes
As the residential building industry changes, so do the materials home builders use for new construction home projects. Nichiha is one of...
Mar 25, 20223 min read


Stay Modern with Murray: A New Podcast by Murray Custom Homes
Today Murray Custom Homes announced the launch of its new podcast, Stay Modern with Murray. Hosted by owner & President Matt Murray, the...
Mar 10, 20222 min read


Every Home Tells a Story: 8501 Tralee Rd. Inspired by The Community
The Home's Beginning Every home tells a story— even new construction homes have a beginning, or a moment of inspiration when someone...
Mar 4, 20212 min read


Murray Custom Homes Named Midwest Home Builders of the Year 2020 by Build Magazine
Murray Custom Homes is named Midwest Home Builders of the Year 2020 by Build Magazine. > Read the Article in BUILD Magazine “We’ve been...
Dec 30, 20201 min read


Welcome Home to Murray Custom Homes & Firethorn Golf Resort
A unique opportunity to become a home owner in one of Lincoln’s finest residential developments is now a reality. The 47th addition is here.
Aug 31, 20201 min read


Every Home Tells a Story: 8533 Tralee Rd. The First MURRAY® OpenFLAME™ Fireplace in Nebraska.
For 2020 we decided to build a luxury home that would incorporate a fresh new design so unique, it's the first of its kind in Nebraska.
Jul 22, 20203 min read


Home Builders Breakdown the Cost to Build a Home
Home builders Murray Custom Homes breaks down the cost to build a home. A complete guide to new home expenses.
Sep 26, 20194 min read


Light Floors Or Dark Floors? 4 Things To Consider When Selecting Flooring
Selecting floor material types and colors is something every new home buyer will need to consider. Most new home buyers or remodeling...
Oct 8, 20181 min read


3 Really Nice Perks Of Buying A Spec Home In The Framing Stage
Searching through all the new homes for sale can be daunting to say the least. Deciding on a new construction home vs an existing...
Oct 8, 20181 min read


How to Reverse Your Ceiling Fan for Winter
It's true. In the winter you can make your home more comfortable and save up 15% on heating bills by simply reversing your ceiling fan...
Oct 7, 20181 min read
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