How to Build Your Custom Home -- Even If You Never Thought You Could!

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Thought you’d never be able to get your own custom home built? Well, you’re in for a surprise -- custom homes are more accessible than you may have thought. Modular homes have come a long way in the last few decades, and a custom modular home just might be the solution you’re looking for.

More and more people are choosing to build custom homes that allow them to handpick the features that are included on the property. You can move into a home that lets you have more control over the design and style. If you're building a custom home, there are a few important tips to follow whether you're choosing modular home floor plans or are finding a plot of land to purchase.

Choose the Floor Plan

The floor plan that you choose for your home should accommodate your needs and work for your lifestyle. You may want to have a single level for your home if you have small children, or are moving your elderly parents into the house!

Consider the size of your furniture when determining the dimensions of each room, too. There also several styles of floor plans that you can choose from to select an option that makes the interior setting easy to navigate.

Look for Inspiration

Browse through magazines to find inspiration for the style of home that you want to own. Or, if you aren’t a physical-magazine kind of person, take a good look through Pinterest! Pinterest is, essentially, a place for people to put up pictures that you can look at, and it’s very well organized so searching for styles of homes will produce tons of results. You may want to design a home that looks classic and traditional with shutters or shows off beams inside of the building. If you prefer a regal exterior, consider a Tudor house that features European architecture. Go ahead -- indulge those home style fantasies!

Consider the Neighborhood

It's important to buy land in a neighborhood that you feel comfortable in and is safe for your family. Research the crime rates and look for people that are loitering on the streets. Visit the neighborhood at different types of the day to listen for loud noises or music on the block. It's also necessary to determine the proximity of nearby schools, hospitals, and banks. You may want to live in an area that is within a particular school district or is closer to your job. 

Budget for Unexpected Costs

Avoid maxing out your budget with the home building project due to unexpected costs that can arise. You'll want to plan for expenses that you may not anticipate to avoid spending more than you can afford or cutting corners during the project. Pro tip: get a modular home built by a company that does as much as possible in the factory, and as little as possible on the site itself. The more time contractors spend on the job site, the higher the risk of error...

Obtain Quotes

Get quotes from different contractors and sit down for an interview to ask for referrals. Avoid hiring someone that offers the lowest quote, which means that they may use cheap materials or products on the house. You'll also want to read reviews online to ensure that they're respected in the community and have several years of experience.

About the Company:

Milam Anderson is the founder of Rochester Homes, Inc., a company based in Rochester specializes only in modular homes. In April of 1972, Milam Anderson turned the first shovel of dirt to create Rochester Homes. Since that time Rochester Homes, Inc. has been building quality homes with innovative designs.