10 Things to Consider Before Signing on the Dotted Line
Making the decision to build a new home is a thrilling prospect. For many, it is the realization of a dream. But many potential new home owners don’t realize that some of the decisions made after signing a contract would be less expensive and better negotiated if they researched their needs before inking the deal.....read article»
Class with a Twist
Limit structural changes. If possible, find ways to enlarge a room without altering the roof or foundation (the two most expensive elements in construction). Perhaps you can move an interior wall, add a large bay window or cantilever a room out a couple of feet. Builder Dee Erickson of Billings, Montana, has often enlarged small bedrooms by bumping closets out on exterior walls. “This allowed me to reclaim the original closet space to make the room two feet larger,” she explains.....read
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Planning Your New Home?
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You’re pre-qualified and know what your budget allows. You’ve scouted out a handful of lots, each potentially ideal. You’ve chosen a builder you trust and have gradually whittled down a selection of home designs to what appears to be manageable pile. But now, it’s time to take all of this forward. Time to decide exactly what to build, where to build it, and how you want it to look and live – inside and out – when it’s finished. It’s time to get really serious about one thing – while you still have time.
Your Homework.....read
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Write down a list
of what you like and what you don't like about your current home.
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Discuss floor plans you like with your builder.
Bring in advertisements, rough sketches, anything you have that can help your
builder understand your preferences.
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If you have special needs (older adults visiting, young children),
be sure to include them in the design process. Little things, like door
levers instead of knobs, can make a home much more livable.
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