by cmshomes | Oct 12, 2026 | Custom Home Building 101
Your gut reaction might be to say ‘a renovation is cheaper, so it must be the smarter move’. That may or may not hold up once you run the numbers. As you weigh your decision, three paths become clear: Update the home you already own Buy a different home and make it...
by cmshomes | Oct 2, 2026 | Ask CMS Homes
The Elms, our newest community just outside Troy, Missouri, offers sixteen luxury homesites on 3+ acres in Lincoln County. Before you decide if this kind of property fits your life and your budget, let’s look at what large acreage living involves, who tends to thrive...
by cmshomes | Sep 15, 2026 | Ask CMS Homes
A website can show you a floor plan. It cannot tell you how a kitchen feels when you pull a chair up to the island, or whether the drop zone off the garage holds your family’s muddy shoes and school and sports bags. Those answers can only come from an in-person walk...
by cmshomes | Aug 20, 2026 | Build Anywhere
You own land, or you are close to owning it, and the question now is what to do next. Building a home on private property follows the same general path as building in a community, with a few additional steps at the front end. This guide covers all ten of them, plus a...
by cmshomes | Jun 15, 2026 | New Home Warranty
A new construction home comes with protections that no resale property can offer. From the day you close, a multi-tiered warranty covers the workmanship, the mechanical systems, and the structural integrity of your home for years to come. Knowing what each tier...