Eric Alarid, our Senior Vice President and 4th generation Tilson family member, along with Dawn Dantzler, our Vice President of Marketing and Customer Experience, hosted an exclusive "Ask Us Anything" session. They answered all your burning questions about rural home construction, drawing from our 90+ years of experience at Tilson Homes. 

If you couldn’t join us, don't worry! You can catch the replay and still get all the valuable information you need to take the first step towards creating your dream rural home with us.

Seminar Notes:

• 00:00 Intro Video
• 00:47 Welcomes and Introductions
• 03:01 Topic Introductions
• 04:09 Viewer Welcomes
• 06:31 How long is the process taking from start to finish?
• 08:51 What brand of paint is used on your cabinets?
• 09:52 Can water heater/softener lines run with other plumbing lines?
• 12:16 Is cabinetry to ceiling an extra cost?
• 13:02 When should we plan to build?
• 15:17 What is a ballpark price for the Palo Duro?
• 17:57 What's the max dryer vent piping that can be used?
• 19:40 How big of a septic system should we use?
• 21:35 Can you walk me through site access?
• 27:33 Can you do outdoor kitchens?
• 27:59 Do you help with locating lots for purchase?
• 28:26 Are gas/electric entry points negotiable?
• 29:44 Can we start the design process before financing is complete?
• 30:33 Star Awards
• 32:36 Do you have homes in the 250-300k range?
• 33:12 Can Tilson build off my own plans?
• 34:33 Is engineered hardwood flooring an option?
• 35:01 Discussion on ERCOT
• 39:10 How do you find out what are TXDot roads?
• 40:39 Are two-sided fireplaces in your inventory?
• 41:55 Who manufactures your windows?
• 42:30 What's the build time for Lee County?
• 42:51 What custom options are in the Palo Duro model?
• 43:58 Can Tilson wire our home for a generator?
• 44:42 What is the build time in Hunt County?
• 45:38 Where can I view the Star Award recipients?
• 46:53 What are some fees charged through the city?
• 47:47 What is a good flooring option for pets?
• 51:58 How should we prepare to add another building to our land?
• 54:02 Can I view the design options at my appointment?
• 54:53 With spray foam would you ever need a ERV?
• 55:20 Do you do ethernet cable wiring?
• 56:33 Do you build duplexes?
• 57:03 Is it standard to insulate walls between bedrooms?
• 57:52 Average costs for clearing, utilities, and septic?
• 1:00:05 When will you have a video tour of the Brazoria?
• 01:00:37 What are the easiest counties to build near Hunt?
• 01:02:08 Are Tilson Homes smart homes?
• 01:03:39 Did you install your router & modem in the attic?
• 01:07:04 Can you get the Palo Duro as a 3B with no study?
• 01:08:07Wrap-Up and Goodbyes