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I can only imagine the insane things I’d do to a house if I were building from the ground up.<\/span> If I had an unlimited budget to build my dream house, I’d have crystal chandeliers, a rockin’ outdoor entertaining space, a 3-story indoor slide , and a walk-in closet the size of an Olympic swimming pool.<\/span> Also, don’t forget about state-of-the-art home cinemas.<\/span> Now I’m sure very few of you have that kind of budget to play around with, but with all the options that come with designing your own site, all your dreams are right at your fingertips.<\/span> The downside is that making these decisions is very stressful when such a large wad of cash is at stake.<\/span> If you’re planning on building your next home, you might be wondering how to get the process started.<\/span> Whether you are building a cosy cabin or an expensive castle, here are some suggestions that I hope will help you get started building your very own dream home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Determine how much you can afford<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The first step to building your new home is to determine how much you can actually afford.<\/span> The amount of home you get for your dollar varies by a myriad of factors, from the cost of your builder, to the type of layout, to the cost of labor and materials.<\/span> A house that is built on a slope could be more problematic and expensive to build than one on a flat surface.<\/span> On the other hand, building a square or rectangular house with a few odd angles and curves will be less pricey than a complex custom layout with twists, turns, and turrets.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re going to be financing your new home, you should talk to a home loan expert and get pre-approved.<\/span> Then comes the tricky part: you need to figure out how to handle all the costs involved.<\/span> You should build your budget before you even think about any other process.<\/span> This will help you keep your costs to a manageable level and understand where your money will be going.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to BuildMax , a home consulting firm, your first budget estimate will be a way to help you consider options for your project.<\/span> A budget will help you identify all your design options and understand what is and isn’t within your means.<\/span> Here’s the process BuildMax recommends to develop a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Set your priorities.<\/span> What is very important to you?<\/span> Is it an expensive kitchen?<\/span> Multiple bedrooms?<\/span> Home office?<\/span> Make a list of everything you “must have” and calculate the likely costs.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Figure out your trade-offs.<\/span> Maybe you want an all marble kitchen but realise that it has a heftier price tag than you realise.<\/span> What would you be willing to lose instead?<\/span> Is a fancy kitchen more important to you than the library you wanted?<\/span> Would you like to scratch one or the other off your plans?<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Complete the cost-benefit analysis.<\/span> Figure out what is and isn’t worth the cost.<\/span> When you go to sell your home, is the pool going to be worth the cost to secure?<\/span> Are you going to get a significant return on investment for certain features in your home?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When you’re constructing your budget, don’t forget to factor in the outdoor features that you’re planning on adding.<\/span> This is especially important for the allowance for landscaping , if you are going for that “fresh-from-construction-lot” dirt-and-boulders look.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pick builder<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    The key to designing your new home is communication with the builders and designers who will be involved in the project.<\/span> You should involve just as much care in choosing your builder as you would in picking your floor plan and location.<\/span> There is nothing more important than finding a reputable builder who will build you a quality home.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Make sure you do your homework when you’re looking for builders.<\/span> According to the National Association of Home Builders , there are a few ways you can identify potential builders:<\/span><\/p>\n