Matt and Jessica Lines of Tandem Building Corporation established Fredericksburg as their “home” in 2008, along with their three children. It was at this time that Matt Lines served as Director of Development at Boot Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Responsible for all facets of construction in Boot Ranch, Matt decided to embark solely on custom home building with the establishment of Tandem Building in 2015. It was this unique concept of “Tandem” that solidified what the Lines wanted all along: to work in partnership with others, an invested joint effort to achieve a desired outcome.
"Jessica and I treasure our home and the homes we grew up in. The comfort, memories they held, and this is why our home is so important to our family and the homes we build for other people." To ensure a prospective homeowner be aligned with Matt, you can expect unwavering commitment every step of the way in their building process.
I spoke with the Tandems at length, and these were some of what we talked about.
Why is Fredericksburg important to you and your family?
We love the sense of community here. Our children love their school, their teachers, and their friends. We have met some wonderful people and created lifelong friends here. Fredericksburg has the perfect mix of old history and exciting plans for the future. We value that our community is based on so many small businesses, and we love to support them. It is a community in the truest sense of the word.
Why is a home important to you and clients?
A home begins with a dream. People start dreaming of their home years before ever starting construction. To play a role in making that dream become tangible is an honor few will experience. Once the dream is realized, a home transitions from something in the future to the present. It’s where memories are created. When a person looks back at most of their memories, it’s within the backdrop of a home. It is a place where we spend so much time cooking, watching movies, watching our children grow, and just being together as a family. The time with our kids under our roof goes by quickly, and having a space to be together is so important.
What do you love about your home?
The natural light. The Hill Country is so beautiful, and we love looking out to see that beauty each day. We appreciate the conversations, decisions, and teamwork it took to build our home. It provided a sense of unity between us as the owners, but also through contributions from those working on the home.
What do your children love most about your home?
Our children are drawn to the outside – they love playing in the pool with our dog, on the trampoline, and seeing our chickens. We also think that there’s a sense of belonging inside of them. Jessica and I both grew up in the same house (not together), which solidified all those childhood memories. That’s what we’re hoping to provide for our children.
What is your best advice for people wanting to build their own custom homes? Do you look at stages of life for clients?
Prepare yourself for one of the most satisfying experiences you’ll have in life. It takes time, decision-making, many satisfying milestones, and a challenge or two. All that makes the completion and move-in so rewarding…like crossing the finish line of a marathon!
We’re excited to build for all clients, whether they’re undertaking their first home, the custom home they’ve dreamed of for decades, or downsizing to something smaller later in life; there’s the same person-to-person interaction that makes the career we’ve chosen so satisfying.
One thing is certain: these two “Tandem-Taste-makers” have ushered in an air of elevated living that reflects the beauty and balance of our beautiful Texas Hill Country.