Thursday, December 8, 2011


Constructing a New Home 


There are hundreds of steps involved both prior to and during construction. I will address the major work stages and try to provide details that are commonly overlooked leading to delays and extra expense. It is critical in building a new home to have an experienced contractor with the proper systems and procedures to ensure that your new home is built on budget and meets your expectations. There is an old real estate saying "The three most important things in real estate are Location, Location, and Location".



This holds true for selecting a building site for your new home, however there are an abundance of other factors that are equally important to location. You will need to do your research before buying that perfect piece of property. Many homeowners want a view of the mountains or the ski slopes, remember when considering location do not focus only on the view. Find out the easiest way to the nearest store or the post office. Consider driving distances to the places you visit most frequently. Take your time horizon into consideration, is this a home you will retire in? do you plan to have kids while living in this house?, if so, are schools readably accessible, and how do the children get to school? All of these questions will bring to mind additional questions that should be answered prior to determining a location and purchasing a lot. 


Then, Know the Market, Know your Finance

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