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 Selection Process
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Clearing Our Lot
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.
Parade of Homes
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.
Laying Out Your Lot
One thing that is extremely hard to do when looking at 13 acres of trees is to try and visualize what it's going to look like when all is said and done. Over the better part of a year, we looked at many different properties. Some were not hard to…
Pre-Construction (Permitting & Loans)
There's so much that goes into building a house before you even start building. We spent a long time deciding what we wanted in a custom home and almost a year looking for the land we wanted to put our house on. We then spent another eight months working with…
Should I Hire an Architect?
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 for Your Custom Home
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…
Looking for a Lot
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…