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Every Home Has a Story.
Let’s Build Yours.
Our Des Moines Custom Homes Are Designed Around You.
We’ll bring your vision to life with expert guidance, quality craftsmanship, and a stress-free process. Find fully custom, semi-custom, and pre-built homes at your price point.
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Your Home. Your Life. Your Story.
Building your dream home shouldn’t be intimidating.
At KRM Custom Homes, our process revolves around you. We’re a partner you can trust to simplify each step, from the blueprints to the final walk-through. Our fully custom options mean you aren’t squeezed into a cookie-cutter design you don’t love.
With upfront pricing and the ability to build a high-quality, $1 million home in less than a year, we deliver the certainty and peace of mind you want as you build.
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Our Home Options
Find Your Perfect Fit
Custom Builds
Fully custom luxury builds, semi-custom options, and everything in between.
Custom Builds
Fully custom luxury builds, semi-custom options, and everything in between.
Custom Builds
Fully custom luxury builds, semi-custom options, and everything in between.
Custom Builds
Fully custom luxury builds, semi-custom options, and everything in between.
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Floor Plans, Communities & Available Lots
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Explore our floor plans—each one customizable to fit your vision.
Lots & Communities
Find your perfect location to call home.
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Why Build With KRM?
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Our proven process is built around efficiency and trust. From the moment we pour the foundation, you’ll have a clear timeline and a move-in date you can count on.
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Our proven process is built around efficiency and trust. From the moment we pour the foundation, you’ll have a clear timeline and a move-in date you can count on.
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Our proven process is built around efficiency and trust. From the moment we pour the foundation, you’ll have a clear timeline and a move-in date you can count on.
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Our proven process is built around efficiency and trust. From the moment we pour the foundation, you’ll have a clear timeline and a move-in date you can count on.
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Every Home Has a Story.
Ready To Build Your Next Chapter?
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Every Home Has a Story.
Ready To Build Your Next Chapter?
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Custom Home With KRM
Building your dream home is an exciting adventure, and we strive to make the journey simple. Our streamlined home building process helps us make it happen. Each step of our plan demonstrates our commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction.
Ready to build with us? Here’s what to expect during the process.
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The Des Moines Metro’s Leading Custom Home Builder
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Fully Custom or Semi-Custom. Create Your Perfect Home.
Your dream home starts here. KRM Custom Homes is your Des Moines-based partner in turning your vision into reality. With a range of fully custom and semi-custom options, our design-build process is simple so you can enjoy the journey.
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Learn More About Our Communities & Developments
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- Bent Tree Crossing
- Biltmore Proper
- Biltmore West Plat 1
- Biltmore West Plat 2
- Urban Hills
- Bentley Ridge
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- Bent Tree Crossing
- Biltmore Proper
- Biltmore West Plat 1
- Biltmore West Plat 2
- Urban Hills
- Bentley Ridge
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Shadow Creek Plat 5
Located in the serene northwest side of Clive, Shadow Creek is a prime location for those wanting to be near the city’s parks and trails. It presents a diverse range of lots, from traditional designs to the more contemporary walkout styles. Discover more about the development today.
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Located on the northwest side of Clive, Shadow Creek features lots in both standard and walkout styles. This location is minutes from parks and trails and has a golf course and elementary schools within biking distance. Take a look at our available lots to learn more.
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The KRM Home Building Experience
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Custom Home Building Process
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Our Address
KRM Custom Homes
10640 Justin Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
Give Us a Call
Phone: (515) 243-1191
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Meet the KRM Custom Homes Team
Each role at KRM Custom Homes is integral to our success. From design to construction to customer service, we work collaboratively to ensure every home we build is a true reflection of the homeowner’s vision.
If you’ve built a home with us, we invite you to share your KRM story and leave a review. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations.
Owners
Kirk Mickelsen, Visionary
Amanda Mickelsen, Sales
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Tanzanite Series Process + Showroom
The Streamlined Tanzanite Series Process
Our efficient process allows us to fully build a high-quality Tanzanite home in as little as 120 days. Regardless of budget, we believe every homebuyer deserves the same level of guidance and care.
The Tanzanite building journey is an expedited version of the full KRM custom home building process. The shortened process builds in more efficiency for the project’s cost and timeline.
- Initial Meeting: Let’s talk about your dreams and expectations!
- Financing: Work with our preferred lender to get pre-approved.
- Design & Price: Finalize your floor plan and finishes for upfront, fixed pricing.
- Build & Quality Check: Our team builds your home with materials designed for longevity.
- Close & Enjoy: Receive your keys and enjoy peace of mind with our one-year warranty.
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Step 1: Initial Homeowner Meeting
We kickstart the process with an in-depth consultation.
During this meeting, we discuss your goals for your new home and your budget. We take time to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and specified design elements. This meeting helps our team understand many aspects of your project, including:
- Your lifestyle
- Your preferences
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Explore our custom and semi-custom home building options.
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Step 4: Follow-up Meetings
Following your pricing meeting, we’ll hold follow-up meetings as needed to review the proposal, plan, and features. Our goal in this step is to perfect the plan and finishes of your home.
We’ll walk through the pricing sheet or proposal with you and discuss any adjustments you’d like made. Our goal is to provide a home that
Step 5: Purchase Agreement
Once you feel confident in your building plan, both parties sign a purchase agreement. This agreement outlines all purchasing terms and conditions. It includes your custom home’s specifications, design, and construction details.
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