The cost of building a house differ from one city and state to another, yet there is a basic way to calculate the price you should pay for a new home. How to Estimate the Cost of Building a House The best way to calculate the price of building a home is to add: •…
Some home building contracts are very straight forward documents, created to aid quality home builders in clarifying what exactly will be constructed and the details of materials involved. Other home building contracts however are sticky legal documents full of language that could be harmful to the home buyer. Because some contracts should never be signed,…
Each month of the custom home building schedule includes more decisions for the home owner. As work is done, there are more and more choices for the home owner. Keeping a journal of selections becomes important so that you can remember previous decisions for each room and exterior area of the home. As the home…
The home construction process can be very satisfying when planned properly. Weather you are hiring a home builder to do the work, or you are the king of do it yourself, the home construction process will entail months of thought, work, and at time frustration. Home Construction Process The first step in the home construction…
House building cost per square foot varies considerably, but for the typical family hiring one of the major national home building companies to put up a home in a nice subdivision the cost will be at least $130 per square foot in most states. Costs on the West Coast will be about 40 percent more,…
There is no right or wrong answer to the question of building a new home or buying an existing one. It really depends on what you want, your financial circumstances, and the housing market in your area. For some people it is very important to have a custom house built to their own specifications. Others…
Are you considering building a dream home? The following four tips will help you keep focused on your dreams related to home building. Stay Positive Building Dream Home Tip 1: Don’t focus on the negative things that are happening in the world every day. This is easier said than done since we’re constantly reminded of…
Many builders advertise built on your lot homes, while others control huge subdivision filled only with their homes. Which you choose has a lot to do with personal tastes, but there are advantages to having control of your own lot and your own construction. Built on Your Lot Homes: Who Controls Construction The major difference…
Homebuilders often price homes with bare bones features knowing that buyers will want to upgrade most everything. If you select many upgrades it can significantly increase the final price of your home. Deciding which upgrades to take is not just a matter of taste. Many of the available upgrades are crucial to your home, while…
Perhaps you inherited a small section of farm land, or purchased acreage in a remote location, and you plan to build a home on your own land. When the time comes, you’d like to build your dream house. There are many benefits to owning your own rural or even remote lot in the country. One…