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How to Build a Custom Home in Four Easy Steps

By Stanton Homes

Home Builder with Stanton Homes - New Home Builder

May 25, 2010 12:03 AM

How to Build a Custom Home in the Raleigh Area

There are many opportunities to build the custom home you're always wanted in the Triangle.

Custom homes don't have to be expensive or difficult. Here's how to build a custom home in four easy steps.

1. Determine your budget.

What budget are you comfortable with?
Plan 20/80 - approximately 80% of the total budget for construction, and target of 20% of total budget for the land or lot.
Talk to lenders, and get preapproved. Some lenders are more accustomed to building homes than others, so ask for recommendations.
Custom home packages are available in the upper $100s and up. This includes the lot (usually in a neighborhood), all site costs, and the home itself - a full, "turn-key" package.
Total package price varies per location, plan, size, complexity, and finishes.

2. Find a lot or land.

Stanton Homes offers help finding the right location.
Free lot inspections
Free research on site costs
Comparitive cost analysis for your top choices of locations.

3. Choose your floor plan.

Benefits of custom building include:

No "cookie cutter" homes
Ability to customize to meet your exact needs
Chance to include energy and water saving features upfront
Unique designs
Ability to choose every feature/product in your new custom home

Looking for the right plan?

Thousands of potential plans to choose from.
Give us your basic guidelines, and we'll get you started.
Stanton Homes will provide a dozen potential plans to review within 24 hours.
Or send a link to your favorite plan, and we'll provide a complete cost estimate within 5-10 business days.

4. Build your new custom home.

4-6 month build time for most homes
Expert help with selection and design
Complete package with full details - eliminate "surprises"
Extended warranties and guarantees

Stanton Homes provides an exceptional living experience, no matter what your budget is. With our signature arched openings, rounded corners, and barrel vault ceilings, your new home will be uniquely beautiful at any price point.

Contact us today, or call 919-278-8070.