As a builder of custom homes primarily on the Northshore of Chicago, Raugstad has been building custom homes, and homes on speculation for three generations. Our commitment is always to the client. From commencement of the project all the way through to completion and the finishing touches, we are right there with you – one hundred percent. As your go-to Northshore Chicago custom home builder, we are proud to put our name on every completed Raugstad home.

The Monroe, a speculative home was customized to owner's specifications. It's curb appeal begins outside with the use of natural stone, James Hardie shingle/siding and welcoming front porch. Combining American Craftsman style with European Design, this home was truly built with twenty-first century in mind with ultimate climate control, open floor plan, large kitchen island, designer light fixtures, grand foyer, lavish master retreat complete with spa style bath and sitting area, and en-suite bedrooms. Grand windows let the outside in and light abounds. Custom sanded and stained 100% Select Oak hardwood floors, stairs, newels, and handrails give this home a warm inviting appeal. Capital City Builders, LLC, 703-351-0909

Frontier Group; ***April 2008 Home of the Month, Raleigh News and Observer The owner and developer of this speculative project wanted a home inspired by Gustav Stickley, who introduced America to the European Arts and Crafts movement with his 1901 pamphlet, ‘Chips from the Workshop.’ Together, we created a multi-generational family of clients and then designed a house for them. The design includes a main floor master suite, an upper floor children’s room and playroom, and an accessible lower floor in-law suite and media room. This cottage uses local materials and natural light. It also includes typical Arts and Crafts built-in cabinetry, benches, and hidden features. There is ample storage and closet space. Outside, natural stone, stucco, and siding combine to create a low-maintenance façade. * This cottage earned the April 2008 ‘Home of the Month Award,’ featured in the Raleigh News and Observer. This award is a collaborative effort between the newspaper and NC State University’s School of Design, through its home environments design initiative. The selections bring attention to the value of good design in housing. The home was praised for its natural light and excellent siting.

Our Sheridian floor plan is one of MHI newest layouts. This home began as a speculative constructed home to sale, but a little over halfway through the project we had a client who opted to purchase the home. The home then turned into a custom new home sale. We had to adjust a few of the originally planned selections as well as exterior features to incorporate the clients preferences into the home. This beautiful custom creation was constructed in the community of Scarlet Ridge located in Ooltewah. Philip Slowiak Photography

Speculative Build - Designed and Built by Jensen Quality Homes Master bedroom Expanded bump out for sitting area. Double trey ceiling. 1x craftsman style base and crown. Custom built Craftsman style headers over windows and doors

interiors designed for a speculative market, sleek impressive and hard waring material
Inspiration for a large contemporary landscaping in Sydney.

Designed by Eric Rawlings, AIA, LEED AP and built by Five Oaks Ventures. This renovation is a speculative house built and sold in 2011. This is a photo of the finished renovation. The Tudor style design completely changed the look of the original house.

This Craftsman style house went from 1950s split-level to contemporary design featuring a large family room with oak truss ceiling, outdoor decks and a walk-out basement. We used most of the existing foundation and first-floor perimeter walls and embraced the narrow, deep lot. This was a Design Build speculative house that started a trend of upgrading the entire street.

A view from the double-height Living Room, looking back towards the Entry & Kitchen Areas. Our project combines a contemporary aesthetic with vernacular origins, all while making the spaces inviting and the furnishings & materials approachable

This Craftsman style house went from 1950s split-level to contemporary design featuring a large family room with oak truss ceiling, outdoor decks and a walk-out basement. We used most of the existing foundation and first-floor perimeter walls and embraced the narrow, deep lot. This was a Design Build speculative house that started a trend of upgrading the entire street.

Designed by Eric Rawlings, AIA, LEED AP and built by Epic Development. This speculative house was built and sold in 2012. The Prairie Style influence generates forms that optimize natural daylighting, passive solar, and passive ventilation. Located in a neighborhood with Craftsman Bungalows from 1910-20, the design used elements and forms familiar to houses in the area and just arranged in a more modern way.

A fresh and inventive response to the McMansion, this new 4,000sf speculative development home has been meticulously designed and executed to deliver a tasteful and functional floor plan which reflects modern living.

Mid-sized trendy bedroom photo in Austin

Lindquist and Company
Elegant kitchen photo in Other

Grabher Construction was established in 1967 by Elmar Grabher. Initially, Elmar started by building both custom homes for specific clients, and developing projects for speculative sale. In 1972, Fritz Grabher came to the United States to join his brother and add his unique skills to the growing business. Together they have built many homes with the highest quality of craftsmanship and material.

Designed by Eric Rawlings, AIA, LEED AP and built by Epic Development. This speculative house was built and sold in 2012. The Prairie style influence generates forms that optimize day lighting, passive solar, and passive ventilation.

Master bathroom remodel where we kept the original footprint for the most part but we updated all the materials, added some elegant lighting and speculator tile. The wood tile flooring was cut to a smaller size to create smaller pattern. The vanity walls feature a glass v shaped tile surrounded by marble linear. The crystal chandelier over the tub and at the vanity wall add an elegance to this master bathroom.

Designed by Eric Rawlings, AIA, LEED AP and built by Epic Development. This speculative house was built and sold in 2012. The Prairie Style influence generates forms that optimize natural daylighting, passive solar, and passive ventilation. Located in a neighborhood with Craftsman Bungalows from 1910-20, the design used elements and forms familiar to houses in the area and just arranged in a more modern way.

Since the completion of the home our company has maintained this property. Originally built by a local builder as a speculation home, it was purchased by two busy professionals. Why is this important? Let's just say the clients are particular and like it when things aren't just so. Both have high level careers, travel often and expect their landscape to be pristine. Year after year our company rises to this challenge. When originally installed, the builder wanted larger plant material to provide a full and mature look. The continued growth provides a pruning challenge, especially when the client prefers a clean, neat and "compact" landscape. We continually monitor growth and hand prune accordingly, including yearly winter pruning. The backyard is particularly difficult due to the shade, moisture run-off from neighboring properties. The turf requires constant monitoring and adjustment to the irrigation system. The trees create a mess requiring clean up along with yearly power washing of the stone. While the challenges are many, the fine maintenance has led to happy clients and numerous referrals.