What you should know before building a new home
Building your dream home from scratch is an enticing idea because you can have everything built to your exact specifications. No matter how much research you do, the best tips for building your house will undoubtedly come from people who have gone through the process before. In order to help you prepare for the home building journey, our architects spoke with homeowners who shared what you should know before building a new home. You must be flexible with timelines. We’ve all encountered typical delays when moving into a new place or buying a home. The closing process often drags on longer than initially planned, inspection results can delay the move-in date, and other unexpected things often arise. But building a home from scratch poses a whole new set of challenges, like weather delays, delays in sourcing building materials, and ensuring your new home is up to date with all the necessary building codes and laws. If you’re renting while waiting to move i...