One
of the most exciting things you will ever do in your life is planning your own
home from scratch. This is a chance to not only design your home but also to
put in all the little details you have admired over the years in other people's
houses or in home magazines.
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To
be sure your plan does not run into difficulties, it is important that you follow
certain steps if you wish to wind up with the desired result. Sometimes
something that sounds good does not turn out that way when the result is
viewed. Following are some suggestions and places to look for further
information.
Neighborhood
Take
a close look at the location where you are planning to build. Are the streets
and neighboring houses neat and clean? Is there transportation nearby in case
you become unable to drive? If you have or are planning to have children, what
kinds of schools are available? Will the location be convenient for commuting?
This and other neighborhood information can be found at HGTV website.
Design
Designing
a new home covers a large territory. You no doubt have an idea of the style you
want but it is important to blend in your desires with surroundings. That's
what makes it so important to contact a reliable builder who is well known for his practical and
innovative suggestions. Experienced builders who are knowledgeable regarding
all aspects of house design and can show you new ideas regarding appliances,
colors, tiles, marble, bathroom fixtures and other things that will make your
home comfortable, are the essence of your project.
Many
design magazines have excellent ideas regarding homes and other attractive
things on the market. Perhaps you want your home in a contemporary, traditional
or another design. This is your chance to fulfill all your desires regarding
your dream home.
Building Codes and Permits
Every
city has different building codes and permits. There are also federal and state codes in some cases. It is important
that you have an architect or builder who obtains the proper permits and has
plans that include all code requirements. These codes often include things
regarding distance a building must be from the curb, type of electrical and
water connections, foundation requirements and many other things. Building
permit offices require evidence of contractor licenses and other information.
If
this is a DIY project, where you are doing the work and just hiring
electricians, plumbers and other professionals, these codes must still be
followed. Some cities require professional blueprints on any new buildings.
Hiring an Architect
It
is important to hire a good architect when planning to build your home. They
will not only be aware of the requirements of the space, electrical, plumbing
and other requirements but will be able to produce a design that will meet your
desires and requirements. Their expertise will be invaluable in explaining how
things will look when the project is completed.
Architects
may be hired primarily for drawing the plans or for following through until the
building is done. In the latter case, they will be in charge of hiring
professionals for installations that require licensed contractors. It is
important that their previous work be carefully checked out prior to hiring.
Costs
Building
a new home is expensive. Therefore, it is important that all financing be
arranged before the first step is taken. Naturally, it is ideal if you already
have the funds. However, that is usually not the case in a first time home
builder. Always have interviews with a number of lenders if you want to have
the best deal. It will be impressive to a lender if you already own the land.
However,
it is not impossible to obtain complete financing if you have a good credit
score, a good source of income and can supply references regarding your record
of paying bills on time. Having a good savings account is also helpful. Now is
an ideal time to obtain home financing as interest rates are low and are not
expected to remain that way very long.
Good
luck on building your new home, an exciting experience will last you a
lifetime.
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