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From Land to Legacy — Build the Home You’ve Always Envisioned
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Build Your Dream Home With Confidence
Lot Discovery & Acquisition
Finding the right piece of land is more than pulling up a list of available lots — it’s about understanding what’s buildable, what’s permitted, and what makes long-term sense. We help you identify the right location for your goals, whether you're building a waterfront estate, a forever home in the suburbs, or a modern retreat off the beaten path. We evaluate everything from lot orientation and topography to water access, views, tree buffers, utilities, and resale potential. With off-market access and local connections, we’ll surface options the public never sees.
Builder & Architect Introductions
The right team makes all the difference. We’ve developed strong relationships with many of the region’s top custom home builders and residential architects — each with their own style, strengths, and reputation. We’ll help you choose the right partner for your vision, whether you're after transitional coastal elegance, classic colonial refinement, or clean-lined modern minimalism. We’ll make the introductions, facilitate the meetings, and help you navigate the process with confidence.
From Blueprint to Move-In
Once you’ve secured your lot and assembled your build team, we stay involved as a strategic advisor and sounding board throughout the entire process. We’ll guide you through permitting requirements, zoning rules, and architectural review boards where applicable. We’ll check in during key build phases and keep things on track behind the scenes. Need a designer? We’ll connect you. Need help sourcing tile, hardware, or outdoor kitchens? We’ve got ideas and vendors. From concept to construction to completion — we don’t disappear once the land is sold.
Waterfront & Environmental Expertise
Building near the water comes with incredible opportunity — and extra complexity. We’re experienced in navigating Maryland’s Critical Area law, shoreline restrictions, septic regulations, FEMA flood zones, and shoreline stabilization concerns. If your dream build includes a private dock, a pool by the Bay, or a waterview kitchen, we’ll help you understand what’s possible, what’s smart, and what needs extra planning.
Why Custom Builders & Land Buyers Choose Housecats
You don’t get cookie-cutter service when your vision is anything but. Our clients choose us because we’re grounded in local knowledge, connected to the best in the business, and genuinely passionate about helping people create homes that reflect how they want to live. We think in elevation plans and end goals. We ask the right questions. And we stay present through the whole process, long after most agents would’ve stepped away.
A Seamless User Experience
THE REVIEWS ARE IN:
“Shane was our realtor when we bought our house last summer and the process could not have gone smoother! He was there for us every step of the way and I’m not sure that our offer would have been accepted if it weren’t for him. I can’t recommend him and his team enough.”
— Emily M.
“Shane Hall and his colleague Christine Saunders were friendly, knowledgeable, responsive, and above all, extremely patient with us as we navigated the search for our dream home over a year and a half. They were always cheerful and ready to show us any property we were interested in, and never frustrated when (once again) something didn't quite fit. I think we saw over 30 homes with them! And most importantly, we finally found our happy home last year and have been loving our life on the water in Crownsville. Thank you Shane & Christine!!”
— Lucy P.
"Shane Hall and his crew did an outstanding job staging and selling our home in Annapolis, then helping us to find a larger home nearby that is perfect for us. Shane is energetic and innovative, he knows the market and he understands people. We definitely recommend Shane and company with finding you your dream home, or getting top dollar for your sale. Great People!"
— Don T.
“Highly Recommend Shane. He knows the Annapolis & DMV area so well. Extremely knowledgeable. Shane made the process of buying super easy and stress free. Shane is a no bs guy and has your best interest in mind. He is easy to reach and very responsive. Love that he acts fast when we wanted to make an offer ASAP. We are very happy with the house that Shane found for us and very happy with the offer we made on it. Shane knows how to get deals done. Will definitely use Shane for our next house.”
— Brendan W.
“We are SO HAPPY we decided to work with Shane to purchase our first home. After interviewing several realtors, we picked Shane for his knowledge of the area we were looking in and thoroughness in discussing what we wanted...We highly recommend Shane to anyone who wants a great realtor who will walk you through every detail (several times), be super flexible and responsive to work around crazy lives, and be a friend to help navigate this crazy market. Thanks, Shane!!”
— Giavanna G.
“Shane’s market knowledge, attention to detail and honesty through the entire process made purchasing our home a very enjoyable experience. Shane answered all questions we had quickly and with all details we were interested in. He was with us through every step of the process and beyond happy with the experience is how we would rate Shane.”
— Ryan K.
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