{"id":430,"date":"2019-05-22T08:55:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T08:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/blog\/?p=430"},"modified":"2019-05-22T14:11:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T14:11:28","slug":"checklist-for-building-your-ideal-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/22\/checklist-for-building-your-ideal-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Building Your Ideal Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Building a custom home is no small feat, but don\u2019t be overwhelmed by all the decisions you need to make. Instead, know your options and have fun making your dreams a reality. Take a deep breath and go through this checklist for building your ideal home:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Determine Your Budget<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The first thing you should decide before designing the home is your budget. How much do you want to spend? Then, take a look at what comes standard with the prospective builder\u2019s contract. Think about how you\u2019ll want to landscape, decorate, and furnish the home. If you factor in all costs, you can obtain the right financing and avoid surprises.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan on taking out a loan, check your credit report, talk to multiple lenders, consider mortgage options, and plan to make a down payment.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Choose a Location<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Check out the natural surroundings of the lot you plan to build on, such as hills, trees, and bodies of water. Be aware of location features that may impact long-term costs, quality of living, and convenience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Property taxes<\/li>\n<li>Local ordinances<\/li>\n<li>School districts<\/li>\n<li>Privacy<\/li>\n<li>Traffic<\/li>\n<li>Recreation and retail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Coordinate a Timeframe<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Do you have children on the way or need to wait until your child\u2019s school year is over before moving to a new district? When you meet with a potential builder, ask them how long the project will take and adjust accordingly. If you\u2019re living in an apartment and bound by a lease or trying to close on a house, you\u2019ll want to coordinate that timeframe with the completion of your new home.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Design Your Layout<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A custom home is a big investment, so plan for the future. You\u2019re building this house for yourself, after all. When you design a new home, carefully consider how you\u2019ll use the space on a day-to-day basis. First, evaluate how large you want the new home to be based on your budget, zoning restrictions, or local ordinances. How many stories and how many rooms? Make a list of needs, wants, and spaces most important to you. Consider special features like architectural elements, unique places for recreational activities, and luxury amenities.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure where to start, trust an experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom home builder<\/a> to help you through the entire process. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wooddale Builders<\/a> provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/custom-homes\/available-homes-current-models\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom single-family homes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/villastownhomes\/available-villas-townhomes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">luxury villas and townhomes<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/renovations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whole home renovations<\/a>. Our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/about-us\/meet-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">team<\/a> can guide you through your options to design and build your dream home. Watch\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our video<\/a>\u00a0to discover the benefits of partnering with Wooddale Builders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooddalebuilders.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a custom home is no small feat, but don\u2019t be overwhelmed by all the decisions you need to make. Instead, know your options and have fun making your dreams a reality. 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