Once our lot was clear, we were excited and ready to see the house fill that space back up. The foundation was the first step to that and it was the first time we could finally visualize the size and shape of the house in real life!
If you're looking to build a home, be prepared to make lots of decisions! In this post we'll discuss our selection process and some tips and tricks to prepare you for your own selections.
The initial process leading up to finally clearing our lot was very long - it took approximately eight months from when we closed on our land.
If you have a Parade of Homes in your area, we encourage you to spend a day or two visiting the homes that interest you to get inspired. It's also a great way to find and meet local builders and view the quality of their work.
Many people who begin the home building journey either wonder if they should hire an architect, or assume that hiring an architect is out of their budget. We fell into the latter category. Hiring an architect sounded a bit expensive and unnecessary to us. It wasn't until we had asked…
Finding a builder can be a daunting task. It was especially difficult for us for a few reasons. Similar to our search for land, our criteria continued to change and shift as we began to figure out what we really wanted and could afford. If you're getting ready to start…
The search for land is as difficult as you are picky. If your requirements include finding a one acre lot within a specified budget, then you'll have an easier time finding a lot. If you require a 10+ acre lot with a pond, rolling hills, and it has to be…
For our very first post we thought it would be beneficial to start from the very beginning. If you or someone you know is considering building a custom home, you may be wondering where to even start. The idea of building a custom home can be very overwhelming, and it's…
