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Building the Right Home for You

Most homeowners are satisfied with buying an existing home, but some want something more personal. Whether it’s ease of maintenance, energy efficiency, specific living needs, or simple sentimental value, custom built homes have increasing appeal to modern homeowners.

The primary appeal is the buyer’s personal involvement in designing and building the home. You can consult with the contractor’s architect to lay out the floor plan, down to how many bathrooms and bedrooms you want and how big the rooms are. You can also pick out interior furnishings – flooring, wallpaper, windows, countertops, and so on. The house will even come with new appliances.

Though ordering a custom built home is more expensive from the outset, maintenance costs can be notably lower than those for an existing home. Pre-built homes can already be years old by the time you move in, and upgrades may be necessary, but a newly-built home will already be up-to-date. This goes double for energy efficiency, as replacing windows and insulation in an older home to meet energy efficiency standards can be costly in time and money. For custom homes, though, these standards are already the baseline.

For senior homeowners, or homeowners who expect to live in their new home well into retirement, a custom home can be designed to suit your particular needs. Accessibility features such as access ramps or lifts, grab bars in showers, or lowered sinks can be vital for wheelchair users, either you or loved ones and guests. Consult with your contractor for these additions and more, to make your home as comfortable as possible.

At the end of the day, there’s a simple appeal in having a home that’s truly yours. Whether in a remote area or a populated neighborhood, custom built homes are made to be the right home for you. No one else knows you, your family, and your life better, after all.