Building your dream home can be a costly endeavor if you are not careful. It can be easy to okay all of the upgrades you want, but when the final tally is in, you might regret some of those decisions. To help you save on your custom built home, here are just a few ways you can cut corners without sacrificing on quality.
A low cost lot might seem like a good deal, but there is a reason that the lot is inexpensive. There could be hidden fees that you have not taken into account that could cause the cost of building your home to skyrocket.
For instance, if the home is in an inaccessible location, the builder and crew will have to find a create a route to reach the lot. Clearing the land could include everything from removing trees to blasting away at rock. All of this costs.
If a lot seems to be priced too good to be true, talk to a builder and a real estate agent to get a fair assessment of what it will take to actually build a home on the lot. Your agent will likely refer you to a lot that is more accessible and is already primed for the installation of utilities.
There are several energy efficient choices you can make in the construction of your new home that can help lower the costs of building it. The choices you make now can even have an impact on your energy costs in the future.
For instance, selecting sustainable materials can help you save on future utility bills. Other steps, such as opting for quality insulation, can help keep air from leaking out of your home, which directly impacts your monthly energy costs.
Although the builder is capable of designing and building a home that is virtually any shape that you want, a box design is the simplest and it can save you money. A box design helps you to save on the building materials for your home and avoids the expense of an elaborate design.
If you are concerned that the box design is not stylish enough, work with your builder to ensure it meets your design requirements. With the right touches, your new home can be elegant and still within your budget.
Confer with your builder and agent, like Valor Communities, to find other ways to cut costs on the construction of your home.