Buying, selling, financing, and furnishing your new home is a fun and exciting challenge. Look at the articles, columns, blog posts, radio shows and videos for advice on new construction home building. With these helpful home construction tips, building a new home is a whole lot easier.
Housing Boom Taking New Territory
The latest housing boom is pushing housing developments into new territory. New home buyers are flocking to buy new homes in areas where a relatively small investment can still buy you a lot of house.
New Construction Contract Omits Vacant Lot Definition
A home buyer buys new construction expecting the next door lot to remain vacant per a verbal agreement with the developer. Later on, the home buyer learns that a developer plans to build on the vacant lot next to the new construction. One option is for the home buyer to buy the vacant lot next to the new construction. The home buyer wants to know his options and they're limited since the promise about the vacant lot was not in writing.
Negotiating A Temporary Easement With A Developer
A homeowner would like a guarantee that ranch-style homes would be built adjoining his property in exchange for granting a temporary easement to the developer. Talk to a real estate attorney before you negotiate with the developer. Bring all of the information relating to your property and to the neighbor's property to the meeting, including pictures of your home and the neighbor's lot. Be prepared to talk honestly with your attorney about your wishes and where you might be willing to compromise.
How To Budget For Landscaping
An owner of a new construction home wants help determining the budget for new landscaping. Ilyce has heard 10 percent of the purchase price should be allotted to landscaping a newly-constructed house. She suggests you should find a landscape contractor who is willing to develop a plan that you can implement in stages.
Building A New Home? You May Need A Home Building Coach
Building a home? If you want to build a new home, you may want to consider working with a home-building coach.
How To Find A Good Builder
Want to find a good builder? Selecting a good builder is the first step in a new successful new construction project. If you do your homework ahead of time, you should be able to choose a builder who is perfect for your project.
Post Closing Home Problems May Include Appliances
Buying a house? Do you know what your options are if there are problems after the closing? What happens if a boiler blows up or a pipe bursts? It's important to have warranty information for all appliances so you can get problems resolved after closing.