With home construction on the rise as our real estate and housing markets recover, more people than ever before are building and commissioning custom homes in Maryland. However, many people interested in building new homes don’t know where to start and end up wasting thousands of dollars. Cedar Square Homes, Maryland’s top custom home builders, are here with a few tips on how to save money when building a new home.
Make a Plan
Start your custom home building smart and make a list of what you want and what you need out of your new Maryland home. Let no stone go unturned, nothing is too obvious to include and the more complete your list is, the better you’ll be able to sort through what to invest in. It’s better to invest in quality on the things that are most important to you rather than buying many extra features at the cheapest price. Give extra weight to the things you can’t change easily afterwards.
Establish a Timeline
Think about if you may be selling your custom home within the next 5 to 10 years, and if so, compare it to similar houses in your Maryland neighborhood. If reselling is a strong possibility, you’ll want to make sure you include features that will make your custom home stand out against the competition. Better countertops and a more polished exterior can make for a quick sale in the future, and you’ll likely see a significant return on investment in these features.
Keep Remodeling in Mind
Focus on building your custom home so future remodeling can be done affordably and without major alterations to your Maryland home’s core structure. If you’re planning on adding extra rooms or a finished basement, make sure your HVAC system has the capacity to cool and heat these extra rooms.
Think About Energy Efficiency
While energy efficient appliances, HVAC systems, windows, and building materials may have a larger cost up front, but they’ll more than pay for themselves over time, starting with your very first utility bill. Even if it means a more significant cost in the beginning, energy efficient products are among some of the wisest investments you can make when building a custom home in Maryland.
Want the Best in Custom Home Building?
Call Cedar Square Homes. We’re one of Maryland’s most trusted contracting companies and can build you the custom home of your dreams quickly, and at an affordable price. Our work crews are active throughout the winter and all year round. We’ll work through any conditions to build your home the way you want it.
You will have direct access to your project manager though the entire process. Calls are answered promptly and messages are returned within 24 hours.
Start building your custom home with the professionals at Cedar Square Homes now! Contact us today at 410-987-9771.
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