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Some considerations are the same for building a home and buying an existing home. Among them are location, affordability and compatibility with your lifestyle. But deciding on building a custom home opens up an incredible and exciting array of possibilities.
When building a custom home, you need to be prepared to commit some time, especially in the planning stage. This is where your list of “must haves”, “like to haves”, and “if we could only” features begin to take shape. At the same time, you should be settling on a building lot, considering financing options and deciding on a custom home builder. Choose a reputable custom home builder who is licensed in North Carolina. Ask for references and talk to previous customers.
One of the key elements of custom home-building success is the degree of communication between the builder and the homeowner. Make sure the builder is available to you and that you are comfortable with the builder’s ability to lead you through the process. During construction, you will need to make a multitude of decisions on details. And every project may present some unexpected challenges, one of which is the weather. Be prepared to continue your commitment of time and insist on a schedule for construction, communications and a good follow-through relationship with your builder.
As you will see, building a custom home takes time and commitment, but fortunately it is an exciting and rewarding challenge that results in a custom home in which you can’t wait to begin making memories.