River Landing Blog

You have made your decision. You are going to build a custom home at River Landing. You are starting with a dream and a few napkin sketches. But where do you go from here? What is next? Now you need … Read More

Each holiday season the members of the River Landing community gather together at the Clubhouse circle to enjoy fellowship with one another as they watch the lighting of the Christmas tree. This circle itself was designed by the late Betsy … Read More

With Christmas right around the corner, you may have a golf-lover still left to buy for this year. We’ve searched the web and have seen a wide selection of golf-centered gifts out there for just about any price range. So … Read More

Christmas shopping season is in full effect. We have all made our lists, checked them twice, and pretended we’ve all been nice! So when shopping for all those friends and family members on your list, why not shop for your … Read More

In the winter, as you all know, those lies around the greens can get pretty thin. The ground is hard and the Bermuda has gone dormant and it can become difficult to predict what the ball will do off the … Read More

Since Halloween time we’ve all been thinking about turkey piled high with buttery mashed potatoes on the side, all dripping with gravy. We can taste the collards and smell the freshly baked pumpkin pie. Oyster stuffing. Pecan Pie. Every year … Read More

Last Wednesday we took note of 5 Ways To Prepare Your HVAC System For Winter. Curating those tips brought up some interesting conversation about HVAC systems in general. The primary points of discussion though were the idea of traditional (fossil-fuel … Read More

The air is still relatively warm outside here in Wallace, NC. Save a couple of nights the other week, temperatures haven’t dropped below 50-degrees. That doesn’t mean it isn’t fall and certainly doesn’t mean the weather couldn’t change with a … Read More

When a guest comes to your door and is invited in their impression begins immediately. Whether you have a large foyer, a narrow hallway, or just a small area around your front door, the entry to your custom home is … Read More

Mistakes are easy to make when considering building your custom home, whether it be choosing the wrong countertop, failing to budget for furniture in your new home, or even selecting the wrong paint. It doesn’t make the experience right or … Read More

A closet is so much more than an architectural afterthought. It is a home for our favorite clothes and accessories. It is where a mere mortal transforms into a super version of themselves. Think about the movie The Devil Wears … Read More

If you have watched even 5 minutes of the DIY channel or HGTV you are familiar with the American obsession with granite countertops. Their stone grandeur speaks of luxury and class. In fact, it seems as if most homeowners would … Read More

Let’s not write off the summer time just yet! As for myself, I’ll get to the beach any chance I can get, and even though summer is starting to wind down, there’s still plenty of opportunities well into September to … Read More

The golden years of life are best described as those wonderful years post-retirement. Whether they be spent on a houseboat in Seattle, or a one-bedroom walk up in Brooklyn, or even a garden shed in the Napa Valley, the idea … Read More

Andrew M. Odom is one of the newest additions to the River Landing team, joining us as the Custom Home Program Manager. From Magnolia, NC, Andrew brings a special interest to his position. Says Odom, “North Carolina is rich in … Read More

It can be difficult picking out paint colors for your custom home. The amount of nuances, shades, and tones can leave you frustrated and confused. It certainly isn’t easy looking at the nearly 7 million colors distinguishable to the human … Read More

Building a custom home is no easy task; not on the homeowner nor the builder. Custom home construction is consumer driven and, like any other industry, the consumers mind changes. What may have been our dream design three years ago … Read More

Do you remember that morning you were staring out the window, drinking your morning cup of coffee, and picturing what you would want if nothing stood in your way? You dreamed of a living room where you could entertain guests. Maybe … Read More