Buying a new home is an adventure and a great investment. But some of us aren't happy with only purchasing a building that's ready-made. Many of us have an idea of our dream house, and some of us get the opportunity to build it from the bottom to the top. If you've been moving from one home to another, never feeling truly satisfied, it could be time to consider the alternative. You can find a suitable plot of land in any area you desire and begin building your ideal house, one that meets your exact specifications. However, you must go into it knowing that it's a lot of work. There's much to do, but the first thing is to find a suitable plot. Here's how to get started, and some things to look for.
Consider the Finances
Before you settle on your dream house project, you need to consider whether you can afford it. Not only do you need the money to buy the house, but land can be extremely expensive too. You don't want to buy your plot and then have no cash left over to build your house. How are you going to finance your project? It's likely you'll use a combination of your savings and investments with money borrowed from the bank. You'll need to be able to pay back anything you borrow. In order to work out if this is a project you can afford, you need to budget the cost of the land and building the house to come up with a rough figure. Don't forget to consider any unexpected expenses that may arise.
Having an Idea of Your Home
Although you probably won't design the specifics until later, you should have some idea of what you'll build before you find a plot of land. The home that you see in your head will affect what size plot you need and the area you choose. You don't have to have an exact vision, but it helps to look at some ideas to get you started. You can view some beautiful country house plans or look at blueprints for traditional log cabins. Use construction, architecture and interior design websites and magazines to inspire you.
Finding a Plot
Looking for a suitable plot for your new home can be one of the biggest challenges you will face. There are many more already constructed homes available than there are plots of land for you to build on. One of the places that you can start looking is online, looking at realtors' listings. You can also read adverts in newspapers and magazines to find something suitable. Using a realtor will help you with the process. There are several things you should keep in mind when you're looking for the right plot. Consider the road access, any natural hazards, water supply and sewerage systems and community attitudes to new builds.
Constructing a new home is a long and arduous process, which often takes years. But completing the project will be a dream come true, and the effort will be worth it.
Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market. He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.
Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages.
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