Homeowners can be very particular about what they want in their home additions (for good reason). Creating the home of a family’s dream takes a lot of effort and energy, but sometimes dynamics change, families expand and needs change. With these changes come decisions about whether or not to shift towards the expansion of the home’s existing structure or purchase a new home. Learn more about some of the common misconceptions about custom modular homes and how to get past indecision to move forward.

Lot Purchase

A modular home builder is a great resource when it comes to deciding where to build a home. This person can help identify the best place for a new home. Some things to keep in mind are access, orientation, and the slope. Other factors might impact the building process, but a modular home designer is the best first step. Lots are difficult to find in some areas or maybe out of a particular price point. Knowing where to build and the future goals for that home are factors in where to build, among others.

Financing

People often restrict their searches for a modular home placement due to financing. During the construction phase, a  home builder can draw money from the bank with a construction loan. This covers ongoing construction costs. This is made to buy the land, then periodically thereafter to cover the costs of ongoing work. Once the final draw is made, a builder does the walk-through of a home to see about all the work being done and complete inspections. Financing is not as big a problem as people imagine, as long as they have good credit and have completed all the paperwork. 

Image Versus Reality

Building a home is a challenging process. The outside of a home and the build is key, but changes may be necessary to make the final product what the homeowner desires. The pictures of the exterior are representations of what they might look like, but people will pick colors and make choices that can change the final home. Everyone can pick out colors and options to make the home unique to that family and help them come up with the home that matches the reality of what’s possible versus what they may see in a catalog or online. 

Building a home is an important financial decision, but also one that people don’t take lightly. They often spend lots of time researching, dreaming, and even drafting the way they want their home to look. As an experienced modular home builder comes alongside the family during the process, they can outline what’s possible and how to create the final product they will be happy with.