Ask Rob — Honest Answers About Oaks of Tyrone

In my experience, the best time to build is when you're ready — and right now, there are some real advantages. Mortgage rates have stabilized from their peaks, land availability in Livingston County is tighter than it's ever been (one-acre wooded lots like these are becoming rare), and construction costs, while higher than a few years ago, have leveled off. The buyers who wait for the "perfect" market usually end up paying more and finding fewer lots. If you're in a position to build, the math favors moving forward.

Let's talk about your timeline — call me at 810-691-0019.

Three things set this community apart. First, the lots — every homesite is a full wooded acre with mature trees preserved, not clear-cut. Second, Hartland Schools — rated A-minus, top 10% in Michigan, ranked #2 in Livingston County. Third, the builder. Big Sky Development has been building custom homes since 1994, and every home comes with a 10-year in-house warranty and 96% American-made materials. You won't find that combination anywhere else in this area.

See the available homesites — visit /homesites/ or contact me directly.

Home packages at Oaks of Tyrone start in the low $600s, and that includes your wooded one-acre lot. Your out-of-pocket at signing depends on your financing structure — typically earnest money plus any applicable deposits. Todd Murawski, Big Sky's preferred lender, can walk you through the exact numbers for your situation. Every buyer's financial picture is different, and Todd is excellent at finding the right program.

Get connected with Todd — I'll make the introduction.

Yes — and this is one of the things I love most about Big Sky's approach. They practice intentional tree preservation. Not every tree stays, obviously, but the ones that can be preserved are. Your homesite keeps its natural canopy, privacy, and character. This is fundamentally different from production builders who clear-cut everything and plant a few saplings for the photo shoot.

Tour a homesite and see the tree preservation in person.

A production builder offers a fixed set of floor plans with limited options — you pick from what's available. A custom builder like Big Sky lets you modify everything. Your floor plan, your finishes, your layout. Big Sky's in-house design team works with you in their own showroom. The owner personally visits your jobsite. And the 10-year in-house structural warranty is nine times longer than what production builders typically offer. It's a fundamentally different experience.

Want to see the difference? Visit BigSkyDev.com or call me.

Yes. Hartland Consolidated Schools is rated A-minus by Niche, ranked #2 among public high schools in Livingston County, and in the top 10% of Michigan's 846 school districts. Math proficiency is 55%, reading is 63% — both well above state averages. The graduation rate is 97%. For families comparing school districts in Livingston County, Genesee County, and Oakland County, Hartland consistently ranks at or near the top.

School quality is a big factor — let's talk about what matters to your family.

Most of my buyers are in that exact position. There are several strategies we can use — bridge loans, construction-to-permanent financing that lets you start building while your current home is on the market, or timing your move with your build completion. Todd Murawski specializes in these situations and can structure financing so you're not stuck making two mortgage payments for long.

Let's map out your timing — every situation is unique.

My professional opinion: invest in the things you use every day and the things that are expensive to change later. Kitchen countertops, cabinet quality, flooring in main living areas, and the primary bathroom are always worth upgrading. Think about what you touch and see every morning when you wake up and every evening when you come home. Those are the details that make a house feel like yours. I can walk you through specific recommendations during your design center appointment.

I'll share my full upgrade priority list when we meet.

From signed contract to move-in, most builds at Oaks of Tyrone take 8 to 12 months. Design center selections, permitting, and site preparation add another 4 to 8 weeks before construction begins. The total timeline depends on your customizations and municipal permit timelines, but Big Sky's 30+ years of experience and established trade partnerships keep things moving efficiently. I give every buyer a realistic timeline upfront so there are no surprises.

Want a timeline estimate for your specific plan? Let's talk.

Great question, and I'll give you the honest answer. As Big Sky Development's Marketing Director, I have a direct relationship with the builder — I'm not a third party trying to figure out what they offer. I know every floor plan, every homesite, every detail of the process. I also bring decades of market knowledge, negotiation experience, and transaction management to your side of the table. And here's the key point: there's no cost to you for working with me. My relationship with Big Sky means you get dedicated representation at no additional expense.

Let's start with a no-obligation conversation about your goals.