When thinking about building a new home, you will find you have tons of decisions. One of the first decisions you need to make is where to find the architecture or builder. You have a choice of purchasing a home already under construction in a subdivision or building from scratch. In this case, you need to find professional architecture and/or builder, looking for one that has the same vision as you. Keep in mind that while the house is under construction, your architecture, or builder will work closely together. Therefore, in addition to choosing someone that will build the house … Continue reading →

Choosing a professional builder for your home is one of the most important decisions you could possibly make. This individual will have your future in his or her hands. This person could cut corners and perform below par work or the builder could buy the best materials you can afford and do the job right the first time. While this might sound like a no-brainer, you would be amazed at how many builders slack on quality to save time and money, which is not always a good thing. Therefore, your builder should be choosing materials that meet the building code. … Continue reading →

Building a home is an exciting time, a moment in life when you can finally take everything or at least most of what you want and create your dream house. However, to ensure you get quality, you need to work with a good builder who has very specific of responsibilities. When researching your options for a new builder, consider some of these issues. Remember, while it takes a little time to do research, it is imperative to have a good understanding of what builders do. For starters, there is roofing. You want to choose a builder that will use the … Continue reading →

After selecting a builder for your home, he or she will start by ordering materials and securing all the required permits to include the building permit. The way it works is that local governments provide these permits to builders. If your new home will be built within the city limits, the city would do the issuing whereas if your new home will be in the county, the permit would come from the county. In addition to building permits, your builder will be required to obtain permits for plumbing, electrical, and other factors of the new home. The nice thing about … Continue reading →

When having a home built, the professional builders are required by state and local laws to secure permits. These permits are far more than just paper – they are designed to provide you as the future homeowner, as well as the builder protection to ensure certain quality and safety guidelines are followed. In addition, the building permit is a commitment that once the work is completed, it can be inspected. If the work does not comply with certain contingencies, the builder would have to fix them, at which time a new inspection would be required. Remember, a standard building code … Continue reading →

Some people look to buy a new home, some an existing home and other people choose to build. If you want to build a home, you need to be patient but even more importantly, stay involved and find a qualified builder. A great way of locating a good builder is through word of mouth. Therefore, if you know of someone who recently had a home built with satisfaction and quality workmanship, start there. In addition to word from family and friends, you can also check with your local Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, and even any homebuilder associations. An … Continue reading →

If you are thinking about building a new house, you are in for an interesting ride. Although there can be some bumps along the way, the results if done properly would be worth any of the challenges. The truth is that with building, the process can be both satisfying and frustrating. The most important thing about building your new dream home is to plan and make good decisions from the start. As you will see, building comes with pros and cons. Pros By building your own home, you will have the opportunity to make it exactly as you want. This … Continue reading →

Sometimes instead of buying a house, people will decide to build. Just as with buying, building has both positive and negative aspects. However, building your own home can be very rewarding. With this option, you get to see a house start from nothing and turn into your home. For some reason most people think building is more expensive than buying, which is not always the case. However, you do need to weigh the pros and cons to see if this is the right choice for you. For starters, building your own home allows you to customize. In other words, you … Continue reading →

As mentioned in part one of buying land, you were provided with some tips on where to start looking, along with specific things to look for. Moving forward, we wanted to mention some other factors that would be important for the land buying process. For one thing, the piece of land you choose must work with the design of the blueprints for the home. In other words, the square footage of the home, architectural style, types of rooms, and then any additional amenities such as a swimming pool need to be considered. You would also want to know about any … Continue reading →

When building a house, many times this involves choosing the plot of land as well. Sometimes, people will find a home already being constructed and step in halfway through the process. However, if you plan to find the land then there are definite things you want to be aware of, saving you effort and money. The great thing about building is that you can usually choose exactly what you want. For instance, if you want a flat lot with a stream running through it, you would set your sights on that criterion. For starters, you can find land through some … Continue reading →