Building a new home
When you build a new home with us we will work with you create a custom home that has all the features you want.  Depending on your budget, you can customize every aspect of your new home down to a T.

 

Home building pros:

Control: Building a home lets you have control over all the features and options that will affect you on a daily basis.

 

Knowledge: As you monitor the construction process, you'll learn useful things about home construction and gain a sense of ownership that can only come from watching your house take shape step by step.

 

The eco-friendly edge: You have the option of using environmentally sound materials and energy-saving features that will both make your conscience feel good and keep more cash in your wallet over the years.

 

Expert advice: You'll have the expertise of the builder, contractors, and an architect to guide you.  Have peace of mind knowing that the pros are thinking about code, permits, and energy efficiency -- not you.

 

When you compare building a new home in versus buying an existing one, the cost today to build new is probably lower than you would think. Here are our top 4 reasons why we think building new is still a good choice even in the current real estate market.

 

1) You get exactly what you want. Many times older homes have rooms or areas that you won't ever use, and the space is wasted. Or perhaps you find something you can live with, but plan to remodel. Remodeling can be expensive, and especially if it's extensive remodeling, it can sometimes actually cost more than it would to build new and you always have to budget for the unknown like water damage, mold, or rodent damage.

 

2) Land prices have come down. You might find a home on the market selling for less than what it was built for, but it might not be such a deal when you take into account the price of the land when it was built. Since land prices have come down, you can often build for the same or less than the cost an older home is selling for nearby.

 

3) Energy efficiency. In addition to better modern insulating methods, there are a number of government incentives to use energy saving features. The combination of these various modern features can bring your utility costs down to much less than what you would spend in an older home. This can add up to thousands of dollars per year in savings.

 

4) No repairs. Older homes constantly need work done, and a sometimes hidden cost is the cost to replace many of the major components of a home that wear out over time. For instance, if you bought a home that was 20-30 years old, according to the National Association of Home Builders you can expect to soon have to replace almost every major component including the roof, furnace, air conditioning, water heater, and appliances.