Have you ever dreamt of designing and building your own dream home? Have you been house hunting for a while and just not finding the option that best suits your needs and wants? Then home building might be the best route for you!
Check out this list of pros and cons to see if working with a home builder might be the best solution for your situation!
Weighing the Pros:
- Customization! One of the greatest things about building your own home is the ability to customize your needs and wants by working with a design and build team.
- Location: Oftentimes when home buyers are looking for a new home they are limited to the selections available in that area and price range. But when you work with a builder you might discover available lots in the areas you would like to live.
- Newer Materials: When you build your own home you can work with newer materials that might not have been available when other homes were built. The ability to have brand-new plumbing, electricity, and other utilities in a new home can ease stress and bring peace of mind to fewer repairs and maintenance issues.
- Energy Efficiency: With a newer home, as mentioned above, you have access to new materials and one of those features would include the ability to install solar panels on your new home and other "green" features to reduce bills, help the environment, and your health!
Considering the Cons:
- Time: Always consider the time constraints when building a new home. The planning, design, and building may throw some delays your way due to materials being out of stock, shipping times, and other unforeseen delays. Just stay open and flexible in the process.
- Unexpected Costs: As with all fluid moving projects, there may be unexpected costs that come into play as the build gets underway and issues arise. Just be sure to put this aspect into your overall budget before embarking on this adventure and you'll be fine!
- Loan Process: Sometimes the home building loan process, permits, etc.. can all be more involved and timely than that of conventional loans when buying a ready-made home.
Whatever your situation, this handy pros and cons list should help direct you to the right path for your home buying and/or building needs. I would love to help you get started on the process! I work with a lot of home builders and can help point you in the right direction.
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®Alaina Legendre - 360 Realty
