Things To Keep In Mind For Building Your Home

By Gavin J. King

Select Your Building Lot

Finding the land you are going to build your home on can be one monumental step. Not only will you need to find out if the parcel is eligible for a building permit, any applicable taxes and what the parcel is zoned for, but you will also have to get it for a price that fits your budget.

Finding The Money

Typically banks, mortgage and home loan companies or credit unions can loan you the money, or you can find an investor. You can have any number of modifications installed, or eliminated from the plan, to change the price your home will cost you. Using an architect to draw up your plans will help you get the base price down. Your lender will need the drawings to approve any loans.

Hiring Your Architect

Your general contractor will use the plans your architect draws up to orchestrate the construction of your home and keep it on schedule as well as make sure it meets all building codes. It is always best to screen at least three applicants before you hire any professional and architects are no different. All you need to do now is to stop by the bank and show them your building plans.

Don't Be Too Rigid

Having a custom home built is an enormous project. The building of your home is often dependent on issues that are outside of your control, such as weather conditions or availability of products needed. Getting irritated with people will simply not endear them to your cause, so follow the Gold Rule.

Following through to the end of the project is the goal, so don't take your eye off the ball. Making sure to keep the ball rolling until you are finished will help you stay focused on completing the project in a timely fashion. Failing to finish a project like building a home, on time, can cost you thousands in fees and penalties so plan ahead.

Of course, this is just a general outline. Plan on using all of your time, in one way or another, to teach yourself as much as you can about construction in general, and you will be far ahead of your competition.

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