We almost went with Schlabach Builders - we read tons of positive reviews and even though they are a small builder they sent us a list of over 600 previous customers we could contact. We ultimately didn't use them because it was a 12% premium to build in our county (they were going to have to drive 60-90/min) and we couldn't make the numbers work.). I'm not sure they have floor plans that go up to the $500-600K for the house - we were in the $300K range. They might have a wait list of a few months before they can get started.

We went with Roy Schlabach after interviewing about 20 different builders and am damn glad we did. He builds in all price ranges, from $100,000 to over a million. We got amazing Amish quality, high end finishes, great design advice, and with all this, he came in UNDER budget and ahead of schedule. I can't recommend him more highly. What he says he'll deliver, he delivers. He and his site foreman have stayed in touch with us and every now and then, we get a call asking if everything is still good and if we're still happy with everything. Amish builders are not cheap, but they are worth every dime in the long run. We have a very long driveway on 8 acres in the country and our mailbox is at the road. Our house sits on a little rise above a big lawn and a meadow area that we keep "wild" for the wildflowers and as a natural area for wildlife. When I walk down to get the mail, I've had people pull up and tell me our house is stunning and ask who built it. It's far from a million dollar house, but I feel like we have million dollar house quality. If I was building again, Roy Schlabach is the only builder I would call.

Thank you for your input. Really appreciate it!