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When you think of home, it can be a sense of belonging, a physical location, or both. If your image of home is a house, it would be one that suits your taste in every way. There’s no home quite like a custom-built home. If this path interests you, here’s a quick rundown on custom home building 101.
Location, Location, Location
The first step is to decide on a location. It can be a complex issue and deserves your careful study and consideration. Do as much research as you can on your desired locations, learning everything from culture to schools to taxes. Spend time in the area if you aren’t familiar with it.
Custom Home Builder or Architect?
Once you know your top locations, you can then decide to work with a custom home builder or an architect. A custom home builder like Shore-Line Construction can give you the whole package in one company: home design templates, financing resources, the construction team, etc. With an architect, you can start from scratch but need to hire a construction team and get financing separately.
Financing
Financing is a big issue. You will need to be approved for a mortgage, and there are different types of mortgages, such as for land and for a house. There is also a construction-to-permanent mortgage, which is best suited for people building a home.
Finding Land
If you are working with a custom home builder, the company might already have land available for your choosing or a team that can find land for you. If you are looking for land on your own, be sure to know its characteristics, like property tax, utility hookups, acreage, zoning, flood risk, etc.
Home Design
Just as important is your home’s design. Consider what you want most in a home and what layout works best for you. Think general, then specific. Even though custom home companies have home design plans, they can customize them to your liking.
Home Construction Timeline
Finally, once you have finalized everything, construction can begin. You should get updates as construction progresses, and you can visit whenever you want. When it’s complete, you’ll finish at the closing table, get the key, and be ready to move in!
LEARN MORE WITH SHORE-LINE CONSTRUCTION!
At Shore-Line Construction, we know that your home is a reflection of you. That’s why we strive to make each home we build as beautiful as the family who will live there. We work with each of our clients to design a home that fits their needs. The end result is a durable, energy-efficient custom home that the family will enjoy for generations to come. Shore-Line Construction has been serving our customers for over 25 years, and we look forward to the opportunity to help you!
If you’re interested in learning more about what Shore-Line Construction can do for you, check out our website or give us a call at 410-574-6623. Keep up with all of the latest news by following our blog and social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and Houzz!
