{"id":81,"date":"2019-10-10T12:02:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T16:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ridgepointhomes.ca\/news\/?p=81"},"modified":"2022-12-07T12:18:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T17:18:28","slug":"homeowners-checklist-building-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ridgepointhomes.ca\/news\/homeowners-checklist-building-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeowner&#8217;s Checklist for Building a House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having a <strong>homeowner&#8217;s checklist for building a house<\/strong> will help ensure that your project will stay on track. At <a href=\"https:\/\/ridgepointhomes.ca\/\">Ridgepoint Homes<\/a>, we understand how important your custom home building project is to you. That is why our team has come up with a checklist that can be used to ensure that all the proper steps are being taken when building a new home.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Choosing the Right Home Builder<\/h2>\n<p>The first step in building a new home is choosing the right custom home builder for the project. Before hiring a builder to work on your project, make sure to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the builder for client references and to see pictures from past projects.<\/li>\n<li>Ask questions to find out all the information you need about anyone who will be working on your home.<\/li>\n<li>Trust your gut feeling about whether or not the builder is the right fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Monetary Considerations<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the costs associated with building a home and being prepared for unexpected expenses is crucial to the overall success of a project. Some of the monetary considerations to think about include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What you can afford\u2014Speak to a few different lenders to find out how to get the best interest rates.<\/li>\n<li>Credit report\u2014Order a credit report before applying for financing and check it to make sure there are no errors.<\/li>\n<li>Down payment\u2014Consider how large of a down payment you can realistically afford.<\/li>\n<li>Mortgage options\u2014Take the time to learn about different mortgage options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Home Building Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>To create an accurate timeline for building your new home, make sure to ask your builder the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How long will it take to build my home?<\/li>\n<li>What is the end-date based on?<\/li>\n<li>When is the best time to start building?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Buying Land<\/h2>\n<p>Since the location of your home is extremely important, you should take the time to get to know the area by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talking to locals.<\/li>\n<li>Walking around the neighbourhood.<\/li>\n<li>Considering your family&#8217;s interests.<\/li>\n<li>Talking to your builder about extra expenses related to the lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Obtaining Building Permits and Insurance<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have selected your lot and secured financing, the proper building permits and insurance will need to be obtained. Make sure to work with your builder to obtain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The proper permits.<\/li>\n<li>General liability insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Worker&#8217;s compensation insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Custom Home Design<\/h2>\n<p>When working on a custom home design, it is important to consider the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What features are most important to you?<\/li>\n<li>What features can you live without?<\/li>\n<li>Are their potential design issues or expenses?<\/li>\n<li>Are there ways to lower costs?<\/li>\n<li>What rooms should you prioritize?<\/li>\n<li>What building materials are being used?<\/li>\n<li>Where should the outlets be located?<\/li>\n<li>What type of flooring will best suit your needs?<\/li>\n<li>How much indoor\/outdoor lighting will there be?<\/li>\n<li>What colours should be used throughout the house?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you would like to learn more items to add to your homeowner&#8217;s checklist for building a house, or if you are interested in our <a href=\"https:\/\/ridgepointhomes.ca\/custom-homes.php\">custom home building services<\/a>, please <a href=\"https:\/\/ridgepointhomes.ca\/contact-us.php\">contact Ridgepoint Homes<\/a> at 604-768-7664 or by filling out a contact form on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a homeowner&#8217;s checklist for building a house will help ensure that your project will stay on track. 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