The holiday season usually comes upon us quickly, causing us to rush from holiday party to party and squeeze in every last event. Though we can become extremely busy, soon after the rush is over it’s a great time to start planning your spring custom home build if you’re looking to build in 2019. As a recap, we thought we’d guide you through a few crucial things to keep in mind as you navigate this process by pointing back to some of our past writings on the subject.
Choosing Your Lot With Purpose
Building a custom home can be an exciting experience, but no one said it was easy! There are a lot of different factors to consider, many of which don’t seem obvious. For starters, picking your lot can prove to be more difficult than simply considering your children’s school district or surveying your neighborhood. Determining the size of the lot for any future plans is important, as well as learning about the area and its expected developments down the road. Other things to consider might include the placement of your home and how the sun, snow, and slope of land will impact it. How’s the commute to your office? Will you encounter daily traffic jams? These are things to sort out first and foremost to ensure you have a strategic building process.
Making Key Decisions Early On
Now comes the fun part! Designing a custom home is a dream come true for some, and it brings about lots of joy and excitement. However, it is important to note it can often overwhelm clients because of the endless possibilities. We compiled a short list of things to consider prior to beginning your build such as room possibilities, lighting choices, and energy efficiency. Read up on these considerations so you can feel prepared and confident going into your custom build.
Learning The Lingo
It’s also helpful for our clients to understand our commonly used terms and phrases as they head into the building process. We wrote an article about some key terms we often use that may help you understand more about the topics that come up. From spec vs. tract building to covenants, you’ll be a pro come spring time.
Planning Is Key
Being prepared for all the unexpected components of the process is also an important piece to creating a wonderful building experience. There will inevitably be surprises along the way such as delays due to weather, so we compiled a short list of do’s and don’ts to help you throughout your process. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of it all, so knowing what to expect and how best to prepare will help everything go much smoother.
Are you planning to build this Spring? Contact us today to get started on planning your dream home!