First-Time Homebuyers Choosing to Build

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The Houston inventory for homes has reduced levels thanks to the increase in demand that has been going on for the past few months. While this is good for the industry, it also means that finding your dream house has become difficult since there are not enough homes that are for sale. So what do you do in such a situation? Build your own house that is exactly according to what you want in terms of designs and features. This is what many to-be homebuyers are doing.

The problem is that saying all this is easy, but actually doing it is not. Only after you put in a lot of effort, time and money can you do the job. An industry expert stated that building your own customized home is exciting and rewarding. But a single mistake in the process can incur huge costs so care is required.

If you are interested in building your home, you have two main options. The first is that you design your plans and ask a contractor to build the house according to them. The second option is that you can avail the help of a homebuilder who can provide you with a range of designs, and you can choose the one that is suitable for you. In most cases, the homebuilder would customize the design further so that it is more appropriate for your needs.

Before you actually delve into the process, you should plan out your budget. Ask your builder for a complete quote that includes not only the construction costs but also the prices for any features that you want to add inside the house. Once you get this value, industry experts advise to increase it by about 10% so that cost for unforeseen expenses are covered.

When you have planned an overall budget, split it up and allot a limit to different categories. Decide what you want, and accordingly figure out the required costs. For instance, if you want energy efficient systems, you would have to spend an extra amount, but in the long run, you would be making significant savings. There are many agencies that lend construction loans if you provide them with an estimate of the fees and completed house designs.

The entire process takes around three to eight months in most cases, and if you plan your designs, it can be even longer than this.

Source: www.realestate.aol.com

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