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Exploring the Roots of Urban Home Builders
For over two decades, Urban Home Builders has been a cornerstone of Austin’s custom home-building industry. Founded by Gary Zygmont, the company has built its reputation on precision craftsmanship, transparency, and a personalized client experience. From its inception, Urban Home Builders has specialized in creating homes tailored to each client’s vision, focusing exclusively on Austin’s…
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How Urban Home Builders Stays On Time and On Budget
In the world of homebuilding, staying on schedule and within budget is no small feat. Many builders struggle to meet these commitments, but at Urban Home Builders, it’s a point of pride—and an unbroken track record spanning 25 years. That’s right: in over two decades of building, we have never been late or over budget…
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How Urban Home Builders is Always On Budget
When building a custom home, many homeowners face the daunting reality of skyrocketing costs that stretch their budget to the brink. Horror stories abound of projects running so far over budget that homeowners are forced to secure additional loans just to complete their dream home. Yet, for over 25 years, Urban Home Builders has consistently…
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How Urban Home Builders Homes Are Always Built on Time
One of the biggest concerns for homeowners embarking on a custom home journey is the timeline. Stories of delays stretching six months to a year beyond the promised completion date are all too common. Urban Home Builders takes pride in bucking this trend, delivering homes on time without sacrificing quality. But how do we achieve…
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Meet Gary Zygmont: The Visionary Behind Urban Home Builders
Some dreams start early, and for Gary Zygmont, the founder of Urban Home Builders, that dream took hold at just eight years old. “When I was 8, I proclaimed I was gonna be a builder, and it never changed,” Gary recalls. His unwavering commitment to this childhood vision shaped not only his life but also…
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How to Use Your Own Architect When Building a Custom Home in Austin, TX
Building a custom home in Austin, Texas, is an exciting journey, especially when you’ve already partnered with an architect to create your dream home design. If you’re wondering how to integrate your architect’s plans with a custom home builder like Urban Home Builders, the process is straightforward and designed to ensure your vision becomes a…
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Q&A with Gary: Is Being a Home Builder Hard?
Building custom homes is no small feat, but for Gary Zygmont, the challenge of delivering exceptional, on-time, and on-budget homes has been the hallmark of his 25-year career. While the complexities of home building might intimidate many, for Gary, the process is rooted in passion and precision, turning potential stress into a fulfilling craft. One…
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Why Bringing in a Builder Early is So Important
When embarking on the journey to build your dream home, timing is everything, and one of the most impactful decisions you can make is to involve a trusted builder early in the process. At Urban Home Builders, we pride ourselves on treating every client like family, and bringing us in from the beginning ensures that…
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The Top 3 Factors in Our Success as a Builder
When it comes to the success of Urban Home Builders, it isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about the people, values, and work ethic that go into every project. Here’s a closer look at the top three factors that drive our achievements as a builder: 1. A Type-A Work Ethic Success in the building industry…
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The Hardest Part of Building a Custom Home in Austin, Texas
Building a custom home is an exciting journey, but in Austin—a city known for its booming growth and charm—it comes with unique challenges. From navigating bureaucratic hurdles to dealing with skyrocketing construction costs, builders face obstacles that can test even the most seasoned professionals. Here’s a look at the hardest parts of building a custom…