The decision to build a custom home is never one that is made on the fly. People don’t just wake up one day and say, “Hey, I’m going to start on my dream home today.” It’s a process, like everything else in life. Most people start out by looking and searching neighborhoods for the perfect home. They become frustrated because they see some that almost fit their criteria, but they’re always left feeling incomplete. The idea of designing and building a custom home may even feel overwhelming at first because there are so many different options. Today we want to walk you through several things to keep in mind while working with us to craft your dream home.
- Budget – We generally hate to harp on people about their budget, but it does deserve a mention. Make sure you budget about 15% extra for miscellaneous items that pop up or in case prices change from the time you decide on a material to the time we order it. Take the initiative to order early when you find great deals to help keep the stress out of budgeting for your new home.
- Purchase Land – Land is available if you know where to look. You may even find an older, run down home sitting on an amazing plot of land. See if you can make it financially advantageous to purchase the old home with the land so you can upcycle, sell, or donate the house and use the land to build your home.
- Free Shipping, Sales, and Online Offers – Take advantage of free shipping offers, online sales, and in-store sales on items you know you will purchase anyway. Store early-purchased items in a climate controlled storage building to protect them from damage while the house is being built.
- Begin with an Idea – Draw from your experiences in homes you’ve previously lived in as well as books, images online, and homes you’ve looked at while trying to find the right one. Show us pictures of what you would like your home to look like inside and out so we can work with you to create it.
- Sweat the Small Stuff – That’s right! Concentrate on the small details because they are what will ultimately make your home stand apart from others in the neighborhood. So put a lot of thought into those details.
- Open up to us in Conversation – We’re homeowners, too. We understand that almost-overwhelming feeling you have when you realize this is it. This new home build is a culmination of everything you’ve worked to achieve thus far. Failure and disappointment are not an option.
- Choose a Starting Point – Your starting point can be the architectural design of the home, the size and layout of the kitchen, your vision of the master suite, or any other element you choose. We will use that particular item and design the house around it.
- Take Advantage of Tax Credits – Many laws that work favorably for homeowners and homebuilders have been passed in recent years. Do your homework and find out which ones will work to your advantage, and build that into your new build plans.
Build a New Custom Home in Albuquerque
Hendren Construction has been in the home building and renovation service since 1987. We fully understand Albuquerque’s requirements and the demands placed on homes. Allow us to show you how we will work with you to build your dream home. Call us at 505-991-0063 to schedule a consultation.