Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Home Building 101: Picking a Site and Setting Financial Goals



 At Custom Smart Homes we work together with our clients so that we can help them build the green home that they've always wanted.  Since our clients are working with professional certified green home builders and are getting Nationwide designed homes, a lot of the difficult planning aspects of building a home are already covered.  We'll be able to help you and offer advice throughout the entire construction process, but there are some pieces of home building advice that you should know right off the bat.

Picking a Nice Area

A lot of preparation and research should go into choosing the plot of land you want to build your home on.  When it comes to choosing a home location, you need to think about what you want to get out of your new home.  Do you want to have a home that's located near your job?  Do you want a home that's located near public transportation or the local downtown area?  These are all important factors to consider.  The website walkscore.com has been helping home owners decide where to build their new homes for years.  The website will tell you everything you need to know about the local area, and could even help you find a place that's more suited to your interests.

Financing the Project

A construction budget should be set in stone, but there are some unexpected things that could occur that may change your original financial plans.  Instead of setting a hard number to stick to, it would be much more realistic to come up with a range of prices to stay in.  Sit down and think of each aspect of construction that needs to be financed.  Then look at your finances and determine which things you're willing to spend a little more on, and which things you need to stick to a close budget on.

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