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Want to Build an Amazing Home? Start Here!

Posted by John Holahan on Nov 2, 2015 7:00:00 AM

If you are going to invest the time, energy, and money to build a new home, you really want it to be amazing. “Amazing,” however, doesn’t mean ostentatious.  Your goal isn’t to build a jaw-dropping structure that causes people to stop at your address and gawk.  What you really want is a house that is awesomely comfortable and feels like home. Even if it never makes the cover of Better Homes and Gardens or House Beautiful—it will be a place you love to be.

To achieve that, you need to start your work before construction begins. Here are a few things to keep in mind—things that you probably won’t find in the colorful pages of those home design magazines.

Take Time to Plan

In all probability you’ll be in your home for a long time. So don’t rush the planning process, because once you start construction, it’s costly and time-consuming to make changes. That means taking time to review floor plans to make sure you pick a design that really fits your lifestyle. Don’t just look at the exterior of the home. Take a mental walk through the floor plan to make sure the layout fits the way your family lives. At Liberty Homes we offer a wide range of designs from which to choose. Take your time to review them and think about them. There’s no rush to get started.

Look Beyond the Obvious

It’s easy to pay attention to things such as countertops and cabinets and flooring. Those things are important, but there are some things that have an even bigger impact on your daily comfort. Pay attention to things such as your HVAC system and your electrical system. You may not see them every day—and people passing by won’t have a clue what kind of systems you have—but your family members and your guests will know if your home is comfortable or not. And to ensure that you get systems that meet and exceed your needs, it’s worth it to use a RESNET® certified builder.

Build in the Right Place

We’ve all heard how important location is. But location (particularly in an area such as the Poconos) is about much more than convenience to shopping and trendy restaurants. You want to make sure the community you’re in fits your personality. And regardless of how great your views are, you’ll want to make sure the parcel of land you buy is really buildable—without a lot of extra excavation. We build in six great communities in the Poconos region, and our on-site realtor will be delighted to show them to you. Or we can help you find a buildable lot of your choosing elsewhere.

Take your time in planning, look beyond what your eyes see, and pick the right place to build, and you can end up with an awesome home!

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