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New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need . More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out incentives that make these homes more affordable than many people expect. It’s a combination that doesn’t come around often – and it’s putting buyers in a surprisingly strong position this season. Here’s why this moment matters and w

What We’re Seeing (and Building) Right Now Hi, it’s Jaren and the team at Guidance Homes. We’ve been building in Forest Lake, Scandia, Hugo, Wyoming, and the surrounding north-metro towns for over 70 years combined, and every December/January we start getting the same excited texts: “What’s everyone doing this year?” So we pulled together the five trends our 2025 clients keep circling on their wish lists (and the ones we can’t stop sketching ourselves). These aren’t just pret

Top 2025 Energy-Efficient Custom Home Trends for Minnesota Winters: Building Smarter in Forest Lake

At Guidance Homes, we’ve been building custom 55+ homes in Forest Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, and the north metro for years. Our buyers tell us the same thing: they want a beautiful, low-maintenance home they can enjoy now and stay in comfortably for decades — no matter how many Minnesota winters come and go.