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Planning a Home Elevator in a Long Island Custom Home

Planning a Home Elevator in a Long Island Custom Home

Lior Golan, Founder & Principal
Published on: 12/10/2026

Planning a home elevator? New York's 2025 code points private residence elevators to ASME A17.1 Section 5.3. See what the shaft, pit and power need at design.

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Architect vs Builder: Who Does What on a Long Island Home

Architect vs Builder: Who Does What on a Long Island Home

Lior Golan, Founder & Principal
Published on: 27/09/2026

Architect vs builder on a Long Island custom home: who designs, who builds, which roles NYSED licenses, and who belongs on the team before design starts.

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Architect Plans? How a Long Island Builder Prices Them

Architect Plans? How a Long Island Builder Prices Them

Lior Golan, Founder & Principal
Published on: 26/09/2026

Architect plans in hand? See what a Long Island builder needs to price them, and why interior finishes, NAHB's largest cost share at 24.1%, need decisions.

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Cost to Build a Custom Home on Long Island (2026)

Cost to Build a Custom Home on Long Island (2026)

Lior Golan, Founder & Principal
Published on: 24/09/2026

The cost to build a custom home on Long Island: our new homes start from $1.5M, typically $400-500 per square foot, all-in. See what moves your number.

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What to Ask a Custom Home Builder Before You Sign

What to Ask a Custom Home Builder Before You Sign

Lior Golan, Founder & Principal
Published on: 24/07/2026

The essential questions to ask a custom home builder before you sign, from budgets and allowances to timeline, insurance, and permits, plus the red flags.

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Build New vs. Buy an Existing Home on the Gold Coast

Build New vs. Buy an Existing Home on the Gold Coast

Lior Golan, Founder & Principal
Published on: 20/07/2026

Build new, buy existing, or knock down and rebuild on Long Island's Gold Coast? Compare cost, timeline, and control to decide which path fits your family.

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