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Aug 28, 2012 | Guest | Categories : Home Buying Tips | Leave a comment

Turn Your Dream Into Reality

We?ve all thought about what our dream home would be like. Imagine yours. Can you see the front of your house? Is there are charming red door or a blue one? Are there two doors? Can you see the lamp post in your front yard? When you custom build a home, you have the complete satisfaction of knowing that you?re designing your dream home exactly the way you like it. You?ll enjoy every brick and every cornerstone because you intended it to be that way.

Unfortunately it can be a lot more expensive to build your own home than you initially thought. If it?s important to you to design your own home, then it?s worth taking the time to save up for the build. It also requires a lot more planning than buying a house. You are the primary decision maker. You choose every tile, fixture, color, siding, and addition. So do your research and keep all of your plans organized from the beginning. Here are a few things you should consider before you begin designing your dream home:

1. Location. Where are you planning to live? Would you like to be in a remote area near the woods further away from your neighbors? Would you like to be right next to them? Consider the school district, the crime rate, and environmental factors. Remember, this is where you will reside for the foreseeable future.
2. Wish List. Before starting the process of building your home, make a list of the things you want and don?t want in the house. Perhaps you don?t want a two-story house if you have elderly relatives. Maybe you want a pool. Do you do a lot of cooking? Perhaps a double-oven is a need. Make sure you cover your details before moving into the bigger picture.
3. Home Size. If you have a family of six, you?ll probably want a house with several bedrooms. If it?s just you and a spouse, maybe a small cozy cottage is enough. Be sure to think long-term. If you anticipate expanding your family, having elderly relatives moving in with you, or entertaining a lot of guests. In summary: design your house to fit all of your lifestyle needs, now and in the future.
4. Expert Help or DIY. You might consider yourself somewhat handy around the house, but are you skilled enough to construct your own home? Understand your limitations. You may have to seek expert help and hire a contractor. If you do your due diligence, you can find an affordable one that will fit your budget in your local area. Be sure you?re choosing an accredited and licensed contractor. Take the time to visit several open houses and study the various designs. Take as many pictures as you can. This can inspire you to be creative and will help you develop an overall design theme for your home. Plus, it helps the builders visualize what your dream home is intended to be and make it a reality.

Gina works with Tim Hughes Custom Homes, a leading home builder and commercial real estate developer.

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