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What’s It Really Like to Build a Home? Sneak a Peek At the Home-building Process

Posted by John Holahan on Dec 11, 2015 7:00:00 AM

Whats-it-really-like-to-buy-a-home_-sneak-a-peek-at-the-home-buying-process.jpgBuilding a new home in the Poconos isn’t something that happens overnight. There’s a process involved and it takes a bit of time. Understanding that process can eliminate a lot of stress, uncertainty, delays, and frustration—and make it an enjoyable experience. If you’ve been thinking about building your dream home, it’s a good idea to understand some of the essentials. Let’s take a sneak peek at what you need to know about the homebuilding process—before you even begin construction.

Setting Expectations

Once you’ve decided you want to build you’ll want to establish expectations for your new home. What’s important to you? Consider location, home features, and style of home. What’s your lifestyle? Do you like to entertain? Are you building a family home or a home for just the two of you? Those things will help you determine the layout of the home that’s right for you. And of course, you’ll want to be thinking about your budget. How much home can you really afford?

Mortgage

Once you’ve established a realistic budget, you’re probably going to want to secure a loan. Getting yourself approved ahead of time makes things a lot easier when it’s actually time to build. It eliminates the waiting once you find the right plan and builder. Plus, being approved for a specific amount helps you keep within your budget. Click here for insights on finding the right home loan for your new home.

Choosing the Right Location

Real estate agents always talk about, “Location, location, location!” They’re right. Where you build is very important. You’ll want to decide whether you want to build in an existing community or to build on a lot that’s more remote. 

Finding the Right Plan and Builder

Building a custom home is a bit different than buying an existing house on the market. You get to determine exactly what you want and work with your builder to make that happen. A good place to start is by reviewing floor plans so that you create a home that matches your lifestyle and budget. Building a custom home enables you to modify those plans so that they deliver exactly what you want. And that’s where choosing the right builder comes in. You’ll want to find a builder who will listen to you and work with you to create what you want—rather than simply building to an existing plan. That’s one of the things that we believe sets Liberty Homes apart from other homebuilders. Here’s a closer look at what that means for you.

Those are some of the essential elements of the custom homebuilding process that you’ll need to face before you even get around to having the foundation dug and poured. It can be a huge help to actually talk with someone to get started on the process. Click here to schedule a free, no-obligation phone consultation with me to talk through basic budget ranges, what others in your situation have done, and to get basic answers to your questions and concerns!

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