When selecting a lot in a new subdivision, it is important not to make any snap decisions. Bring along your home builder and an expert on things like erosion, water drainage and soil. Finding a lot is a much more than just considering the proximity to subdivision amenities. It has little to do with trees…
Before you build, be sure to research energy efficient home building information. Energy efficiency is one of the most important aspects of building in the 21st century. There are new building materials and methods that home builders and home buyers alike must stay abreast of. We offer a lot of this sort of information on…
Determining the cost of building a new home can be confusing, as new building home prices vary a lot, simply because people want different things from a new home. There are many variables in construction quality, location and the cost of the lot, and local building material and labor costs. The cost per square foot…
Building a new construction home can be overwhelming with choices and decisions. There are many tips for buying new construction you’ll want to learn about. Here we’ll go over four tips to get you rolling. Let’s begin. Tips for Buying New Construction One People often spend extra money on upgrades that do not need to…
The custom home building process is very detailed and will take some time, but in the end you will step into the home of your dreams. With that said it’s important to have a big picture overview of the custom home building process before embarking on this rewarding and fulfilling task. Break Down of How…
There are several ways to obtain custom home building plans. A quick search on line will help you find numerous ideas. One can hire an architect, find an existing plan to bring to an architect, find a home builder who can customize one of the plans they normally use, or use one of their standard…
There are many factors in choosing the best lot to buy when building a home. There is the choice of rural, subdivision, suburb, or city, and the choice of living in a small town or a big city. Once you’ve considered these choices you will start to select a specific lot within your chosen area.…
Though the cost of homes varies considerably and no estimate is exact, perhaps the following new home construction free estimating sheet will help in determining a very rough estimate for the cost of your new home. A home builder or contractor will be able to give you a much more accurate estimate, based on the…
This site offers a lot of home building advice and help in planning your new home. We offer a free 98 page e-book, and many articles to help you make sound decisions in planning your new home. In addition to this article I hope you take advantage of all the free information on this site.…
Quality Home Construction isn’t always about marble hot tubs and fantastic archways. The most important part of quality home construction starts with the structure itself. It is the things that remain unseen that are most important. Lumber grade and quality are vitally important. Of course we want the perks and pretty things too, but building…