How To Build A House - What It Takes

If you are in a position to design and build a custom dream home, congratulations! You are very fortunate. According to a recent study, 71% of Americans who own a home are dissatisfied with some aspect of the design or floorplan. More than half would alter their home dramatically-if it was economically feasible.

That is why designing and building a House is such a unique opportunity for those able to embark on the journey. You can have your ideal floorplan, custom trim, custom cabinets, the latest energy saving features-all for a very reasonable cost.

Modifying or adding these custom features to a home already built is prohibitively expensive. Most remodeling projects cost at least twice as much as adding the feature during new construction. The return on every dollar spent remodeling an older home can be as little as 30%. It just makes sense to design and build your dream home from “scratch” if you can.

A Step-By-Step Guide and Checklist for Building a New Home

Step 1: Buying Land (Read more >>)

Step 2:  Before Closing a Construction Loan (Read more >>)

Step 3: After Closing (Read more >>)

Step 4: Subcontractors (Read more >>)

Step 5: Buying Materials (Read more >>)

Step 6: Site & Foundation (Read more >>)

Step 7: Framing (Read more >>)

Step 8: Exterior Masonry/Miscellaneous Tasks (Read more >>)

Step 9: Roofing (Read more >>)

Step 10: Cornice & Siding (Read more >>)

Step 11: Plumbing (Read more >>)

Step 12: Heating & Cooling (Read more >>)

Step 13: Electrical (Read more >>)

Step 14: Insulation (Read more >>)

Step 15: Ceiling & Wall Covering (Read more >>)

Step 16: Trim & Cabinets (Read more >>)

Step 17: Interior Paint & Wallpaper (Read more >>)

Step 18: Final Finish & Trim (Read more >>)

Step 19: Final Clean up (Read more >>)

Step 20: Move in (Read more >>)