Current Custom Homes builds distinctive custom homes in Horseshoe Bay, Lake LBJ, and throughout the Texas Hill Country. From waterfront residences and golf-course homes to elevated Hill Country properties with expansive views, our design-build approach is centered around the property, the homeowner, and the way the home will actually be lived in.

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Horseshoe Bay presents opportunities that are very different from a typical residential development. Lakefront lots, sloping terrain, golf-course settings, established neighborhoods, architectural requirements, mature vegetation, and long-range Hill Country views can all influence how a home should be designed and constructed.

 

Our goal is to identify those opportunities early and create a home that feels intentionally designed for its surroundings.

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Building a Custom Home in Horseshoe Bay

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A successful Horseshoe Bay home begins with the property.

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Two lots located only a few streets apart can have dramatically different characteristics. One may have direct Lake LBJ frontage, another may overlook a golf course, while another may sit high above the surrounding Hill Country.

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Before architectural design is finalized, we evaluate how the home should respond to the site.

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Important considerations can include:

• Lake LBJ views

• Golf-course orientation

• Hill Country views

• Lot elevation

• Natural rock

• Sloping terrain

• Foundation requirements

• Driveway approach

• Retaining walls

• Drainage

• Existing trees

• Utilities

• Setbacks

• Outdoor living

• Pool placement

• Privacy

• Sun orientation

• Architectural restrictions

• Future accessory structures

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The goal is not simply to place a house on the lot.

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The goal is to determine where the home should sit, what it should face, and how its architecture can take advantage of the property.

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Horseshoe Bay Design-Build Custom Homes

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Current Custom Homes provides a coordinated design-build process that brings architectural design, engineering, budgeting, material selections, and construction together.

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This is especially important when building a highly customized home.

Decisions made during design can directly affect structural engineering, excavation, retaining walls, windows, roofing, cabinetry, mechanical systems, and the overall construction budget.

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Our process can include coordination of:

• Architectural design

• Floor plan development

• Site planning

• Engineering

• Structural design

• Interior design

• Exterior selections

• Material selections

• Construction budgeting

• Vendor pricing

• Construction scheduling

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By coordinating these elements early, we can identify potential challenges before construction begins and help clients make better-informed decisions about where they want to invest in their home.

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Luxury Custom Homes in Horseshoe Bay

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Horseshoe Bay is an ideal setting for homes designed around entertaining, relaxation, lake living, golf, family gatherings, and indoor-outdoor living.

Luxury can take many forms.

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For one homeowner it may mean natural stone, large expanses of glass, and a resort-style pool overlooking Lake LBJ.

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For another it may mean an exceptional kitchen, hidden prep pantry, wine room, home theater, gym, custom bar, integrated technology, or a private outdoor courtyard.

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Current Custom Homes projects can incorporate features such as:

• Custom natural-stone exteriors

• Limestone

• Stucco

• Wood accents

• Standing-seam metal roofing

• Large-format windows

• White oak cabinetry

• Custom millwork

• Premium countertops

• Engineered hardwood flooring

• Butler's pantries

• Prep kitchens

• Wine storage

• Custom bars

• Home theaters

• In-wall audio

• Dedicated AV rooms

• Home gyms

• Dry saunas

• Heated towel warmers

• Bidet toilets

• Custom fireplaces

• Motorized shades

• Smart-home systems

• Architectural lighting

• Outdoor kitchens

• Covered patios

• Resort-style pools

• Negative-edge pools

• Fire features

• Outdoor showers

• Oversized sliding glass doors

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The features themselves are only part of the equation.

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The more important question is how everything works together.

A truly custom home should feel cohesive from the architecture to the cabinetry, lighting, landscaping, technology, and outdoor living areas.

 

Lake LBJ Waterfront Homes

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Waterfront construction requires thoughtful planning from the beginning.

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A Lake LBJ home is often experienced as much from the water and outdoor spaces as it is from the street.

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Because of that, we design the rear elevation with the same level of attention as the front.

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Important waterfront considerations can include:

• Lake views from primary living areas

• Rear elevation architecture

• Covered patios

• Outdoor kitchens

• Pool placement

• Spa placement

• Outdoor fireplaces

• Large glass openings

• Bedroom views

• Primary-suite orientation

• Landscape transitions

• Elevation changes

• Retaining conditions

• Drainage

• Outdoor lighting

• Boat and lake access

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Whenever possible, interior spaces should naturally connect to the lake.

Living rooms, kitchens, dining spaces, primary bedrooms, and outdoor areas can all be positioned to maximize views and create a stronger relationship between the home and Lake LBJ.

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Building on Sloped Horseshoe Bay Lots

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Some of the most impressive homes in Horseshoe Bay are built on properties with significant elevation change.

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These lots can provide exceptional views, but they also require additional planning.

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Slope can affect:

• Foundation design

• Excavation

• Retaining walls

• Drainage

• Driveway grade

• Garage placement

• Finished-floor elevation

• Structural design

• Pool engineering

• Outdoor stairs

• Landscape design

• Construction access

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A sloped lot should be evaluated before the home is fully designed.

In some situations, elevation change can become an architectural advantage.

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Split-level designs, walk-out lower floors, elevated patios, dramatic windows, infinity-edge pools, and stepped outdoor spaces can transform challenging terrain into one of the home's strongest features.

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Golf-Course Homes in Horseshoe Bay

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Golf-course properties present a different opportunity.

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Views, privacy, landscaping, outdoor living, and the relationship between the home and the course should all influence the design.

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A golf-course home may benefit from:

• Rear-facing living areas

• Large windows

• Covered patios

• Outdoor kitchens

• Pools

• Screened or protected gathering areas

• Carefully positioned primary suites

• Strategic landscaping

• Privacy screening

• Outdoor fireplaces

• Entertaining spaces

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The architecture should take advantage of the view without sacrificing privacy or functionality.

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Hill Country Architecture in Horseshoe Bay

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Horseshoe Bay supports a wide range of architectural styles.

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Our homes can range from traditional Texas Hill Country architecture to contemporary residences with clean lines and extensive glass.

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Popular directions include:

• Texas Hill Country

• Hill Country Contemporary

• Transitional

• Modern

• Modern Farmhouse

• Mediterranean-inspired

• Ranch

• Scandinavian-inspired

• Resort contemporary

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Materials can include:

• Texas limestone

• Stucco

• Board-and-batten siding

• Natural wood

• Metal roofing

• Architectural shingles

• Exposed beams

• Steel accents

• Large glass openings

• Custom masonry

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We believe architectural style should be influenced by both the homeowner and the property.

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A home overlooking Lake LBJ may call for a completely different design than one nestled into a wooded interior lot.

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Designing for Indoor-Outdoor Living

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Outdoor living is one of the most important elements of many Horseshoe Bay homes.

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The Texas Hill Country climate allows patios, pools, kitchens, fireplaces, and gathering spaces to become true extensions of the home.

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Rather than treating the backyard as something to design after the house is finished, we prefer to consider outdoor spaces during the architectural process.

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That can include:

• Pool location

• Spa placement

• Covered outdoor living

• Outdoor kitchens

• Fireplace placement

• Television locations

• Outdoor dining

• Sun exposure

• Wind

• Privacy

• Landscaping

• Lake views

• Golf-course views

• Access from interior rooms
   

Planning everything together generally creates a much more cohesive result.

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Our Horseshoe Bay Custom Home Building Process

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Every Current Custom Homes project is different, but our process follows a clear path from concept through construction.

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1. Initial Consultation

We begin by learning about the property, desired architectural style, approximate square footage, lifestyle, features, priorities, and overall project goals.

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2. Property Evaluation

The lot is evaluated for orientation, topography, access, views, utilities, drainage, setbacks, outdoor living opportunities, and other site-specific considerations.

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3. Architectural Design

The floor plan and exterior architecture are developed around the homeowner and the property.

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Our goal is to create a home that feels custom because it actually is.

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4. Engineering and Preconstruction

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Structural engineering, material takeoffs, vendor pricing, specifications, and budgeting are coordinated before construction.

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5. Interior and Exterior Selections

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Materials are selected with consideration for architecture, durability, function, aesthetic goals, and budget.

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6. Construction

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Once construction begins, the project moves through sitework, foundation, framing, mechanical systems, insulation, drywall, cabinetry, finishes, landscaping, and final completion.

Communication remains a major part of the process throughout construction.

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Transparent Cost-Plus Construction

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Current Custom Homes uses a cost-plus building model designed to provide clients with greater transparency into the cost of constructing their home.

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Highly customized homes contain thousands of individual components.

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Structural requirements, windows, masonry, cabinetry, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, flooring, pools, landscaping, and specialty features can all significantly affect the total investment.

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Our approach allows clients to better understand where money is being spent and how decisions affect the overall project.

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Transparency is especially important on complex luxury projects because the homeowner should be able to make informed decisions throughout the construction process.

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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Horseshoe Bay?

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There is no single price-per-square-foot number that accurately describes every Horseshoe Bay custom home.

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A straightforward home on a relatively flat interior lot will have a very different cost structure than a highly customized waterfront residence built on steep terrain with extensive retaining walls, oversized glass, premium finishes, a pool, and complex outdoor living areas.

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Major factors affecting cost include:

• Property conditions

• Excavation

• Rock

• Slope

• Foundation engineering

• Retaining walls

• Architectural complexity

• Roof design

• Window package

• Exterior stone

• Cabinetry

• Appliances

• Plumbing fixtures

• Flooring

• Lighting

• Automation

• Pools

• Outdoor kitchens

• Landscaping

• Driveways

• Specialty rooms

• Custom architectural features

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For that reason, we prefer to understand the property and intended home before providing meaningful budget guidance.

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A detailed preconstruction process is far more valuable than applying a generic square-foot estimate to a highly customized project.

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Can Current Custom Homes Help Before I Buy a Lot?

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Yes.

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Getting a builder involved before purchasing property can help identify issues that may not be obvious during a normal lot showing.

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We can help evaluate considerations such as:

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• Buildable area

• Lot slope

• Access

• Potential house placement

• Views

• Driveway feasibility

• Retaining requirements

• Utilities

• Drainage

• Trees

• Architectural restrictions

• Outdoor living opportunities

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A beautiful lot can still become expensive to build on if major site conditions are not considered before purchase.

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Early evaluation can help buyers understand the property more completely before moving forward.

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Why Choose Current Custom Homes?

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Local Hill Country Experience

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Our team works throughout Horseshoe Bay, Lake LBJ, Marble Falls, Burnet County, and the surrounding Texas Hill Country.

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Custom Design

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We build homes around the individual client, property, views, and lifestyle rather than forcing homeowners into a predetermined production plan.

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Design-Build Coordination

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Architectural design, engineering, budgeting, selections, and construction are coordinated as part of one process.

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Transparent Communication

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Clients receive ongoing information about the project, construction progress, selections, and budget.

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High-End Customization

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We are comfortable managing highly customized architectural features, specialty rooms, premium finishes, technology, outdoor living spaces, and complex construction details.

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Property-Focused Planning

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We believe the lot should influence the home from the earliest stages of design.

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Long-Term Relationships

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Our goal is to deliver a home that clients are proud of and a building experience they feel comfortable recommending to others.

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Building Throughout Horseshoe Bay and Lake LBJ

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Current Custom Homes serves custom-home clients throughout Horseshoe Bay and nearby Highland Lakes communities, including:

• Horseshoe Bay

• Lake LBJ

• Marble Falls

• Granite Shoals

• Cottonwood Shores

• Meadowlakes

• Kingsland

• Burnet

• Spicewood

• Buchanan Dam

• Lake Buchanan

• Llano

• Surrounding Texas Hill Country communities

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you build waterfront homes in Horseshoe Bay?

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Yes. We can build and design custom homes around Lake LBJ views, waterfront outdoor living, pools, large glass openings, entertaining areas, and lake access.

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Do you build golf-course homes?

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Yes. Golf-course properties can be designed around views, privacy, outdoor living, landscaping, and the relationship between interior spaces and the course.

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Can you build on a steep lot?

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Yes.  Sloped properties require additional planning and engineering, but they can also create exceptional architectural opportunities.

Foundation systems, drainage, retaining walls, driveway access, pool engineering, and elevation should all be evaluated during design.

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Can you help evaluate a lot before I purchase it?

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Yes. We encourage clients to involve us early when possible so we can help identify potential site considerations before architectural design begins.

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Can you design a completely custom floor plan? 

 

Yes. We can develop a custom design around the homeowner, property, views, square footage, architectural preferences, and intended lifestyle.

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Do you have existing plans available?

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Yes. Existing Current Custom Homes floor plans can also be used as a starting point and modified to better fit the property and homeowner.

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Do you build luxury homes?

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Yes. Our projects can include premium architecture, custom cabinetry, stone, specialty rooms, home theaters, gyms, saunas, custom bars, integrated technology, pools, outdoor kitchens, large-format windows, motorized shades, and other highly customized features.

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How long does it take to build a custom home?

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Construction timelines vary based on square footage, complexity, property conditions, permitting, architectural features, engineering, material availability, and selections.

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Many custom homes require approximately 9 to 12 months of construction, while larger or more complicated residences can require additional time.

The design and preconstruction period should also be considered when planning the overall project.

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Build Your Custom Home in Horseshoe Bay

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Whether you are planning a Lake LBJ waterfront home, golf-course residence, Hill Country estate, retirement home, or completely custom luxury residence, Current Custom Homes can help guide the project from property evaluation and architectural design through construction.

We believe exceptional homes begin with exceptional planning.

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By combining thoughtful design, local Hill Country experience, transparent communication, and detailed construction management, we create homes specifically designed for the people who will live in them.

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Current Custom Homes

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Faith Led. Purpose Driven. Beautifully Built.

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Contact Current Custom Homes to discuss your Horseshoe Bay custom home project.