One of the most crucial factors when considering purchasing a lot is whether it’s approved for an on-site septic system.  If not, bottom line, the lot is unbuildable, and you’ve purchased what we refer to as a “glorified strawberry patch”.  But today, it goes far beyond just being perc approved or not. 

Regardless of who you choose to build your home, having the right contract in place can significantly minimize the chance for issues and disputes and can set you up for a smooth, enjoyable and low-stress building process.

A shell can be a great option for those wanting to build a custom home, who are able to take on responsibility for some of the interior work. This can reduce the initial cost considerably and allow the home to move towards completion on your own timeline.

Building & financing a custom home can be confusing even under the best economic conditions. Throw in rising rates, labor shortages & sustained supply chain challenges & the task grows in difficulty & cost. Thankfully, there are things you can do to help ensure a smooth process & a cost that is as economical as possible.

Choosing the right building lot is one of the most important aspects of building a custom home and is something that can have a significant effect on your budget. This article will go over some of the key considerations for selecting a lot, some of the major risks and ways to mitigate them.

October 11, 2021 - The truth is there's unlikely to be a better time than now in the near future. Even conservative economists agree that due to continued supply chain issues & high-demand for materials, the cost of building a new home is likely to continue to climb. The saving grace today is that mortgage rates remain historically low.

Did you know that there are actually three parts that make up the final cost of a custom home? This is something new to many customers when they start the journey, so we’re going to break it down for you here.

As you begin that journey, it’s important to keep in mind that price per square foot alone isn’t going to serve as a very good guide in comparing home building costs. It can still be useful, but you’ll need to dig a bit deeper to understand what that cost represents with any specific builder.

When clients come into our offices they have all kinds of ideas on how construction financing works. Construction loans, permanent loans and single-closing construction-perm loans are all possible options. And while they all work the same during home construction, they vary greatly at the beginning and the end.

Often, by the time clients receive our brochure, they have already found a plan they’ve fallen in love with. Whether it’s something they found online, something they’ve had drawn, or a plan they’ve created themselves, we can usually figure a cost to build the home on their property.

With regard to land, our customers tend to fall into one of three categories: those that already own property, those that that have purchased property but are still paying on it and finally those that are planning to purchase property as part of their entire custom home package.