Homebuilding Tips

If you’re ready to upgrade to a larger or higher-quality home, you’re probably already considering whether a custom home is right for you. The custom route is the sure-fire way to get exactly what you’re looking for, no matter what that may be.

Buying your first home is an experience unlike any other. And although it’s thrilling, it can also include a bit of a learning curve. But rest assured, you’ll wind up in the home you’ve always wanted.

The cost of building a new house includes broad categories such as land, site development, and the materials and labor required to build the home itself. You can get to an overall budget based on the location, the conditions of the site, and the custom home plan you choose, but there are often other expenses that you might not expect, especially if this is your first time building a new house.

As the old saying goes, nothing in the world is certain but death and taxes. Homeowners already know this to be true; in most parts of the country, property tax runs at least a few thousand a year. But what level of taxes should you anticipate as you plan to build a new house?

Building a custom home is a surefire way to wind up with exactly what you want, from the location to the floor plan, the finishes, and those special features you’ve always dreamed of. But many home buyers worry that choosing the custom route will blow their budget. After all, isn’t customizing a home much more expensive than selecting a production house?

What if you could build your dream home and feel like it was a good financial decision? That’s exactly how many of our homeowners feel. In fact, according to Alliance Financial Services the average Adair Homes customer they financed has earned 22% equity through this unique building process. That means that our customers designing and building a custom home in a location they choose isn’t just magical -- it’s practical, too.

Building a custom home doesn’t require champagne wishes and caviar dreams. While it may be the house of your dreams, that doesn’t mean it’s out of your league. For less than it might even cost you to rent, you could be owning a slice of Pacific Northwest paradise.

2016 has just begun, and we’re already gearing up for our most exciting year ever. One of the events we’re so delighted to bring to you is our Building 101 series. Here’s where you’ll get a chance to learn just how simple it is to obtain custom home financing. You’ll also have unprecedented access to the Adair Homes building process. It’s quicker, easier, and more affordable than you think to build your dream home. We’re looking forward to meeting you at our Building 101 seminar.

If buying your first home is on your mind, you have a lot to consider. You need to decide whether to buy or to continue renting for now. If you decide that becoming a first-time home buyer is for you, you need to figure out if you should buy an existing home or build a new one. Check out the pros and cons of each option before making a decision.

Think designing and building a custom home is out of reach? The truth is that a custom home is easier and more affordable than you may think. In fact, in many cases, you could pay the same price for a custom home (one that’s built exactly the way you want it) that you would pay for an older resale home.

Follow these key steps to make your dream home a reality, even if you’re on a tight budget.