Building a New Home

Investing in a home is typically the largest investment you will ever make. You’re sure to have many questions while making a decision. Is it cheaper to buy or build a house? If I build – How do I choose the right builder? Where should the rooms be located? Is this still in style? Don’t worry – that’s normal. We’re here to help you make better-informed decisions concerning your dream home. Check out some of our articles below to find some of the answers to your questions!

Recent Building a New Home Articles:

 
Time to Build

How Long Does it Take? Time to Build a New Home

We all know that baking a cake is part science and part art. Although the recipe may suggest your creation will be ready to eat in an hour, bakers know that other factors can extend that timeframe. From switching to an unusual type of flour to using an oven that heats unevenly to adding layers of fondant, each option affects the clock. The same is true in the world of custom home building. Most custom home builders can suggest a standard number of months that it takes from designing a h... [Read More]
Time to Build

 
custom floor plan

Can Your Builder Provide a Custom Floor Plan?

How to customize a floor plan into a home that you'll love Building a new home is an exciting opportunity to select the features you want. One of the most vital decisions is whether you need a custom floor plan. Every homebuyer has a wish list in mind and an idea of how their dream house will look. When you close your eyes and envision your dream home, what do you see? Is it a two-story house with a modern kitchen and multiple bedrooms and baths? That might be your ideal home, but othe... [Read More]
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interview home builders

Questions to Ask When You Interview Home Builders

You’ve made the decision: You’re going to build a home from the ground up. Finally, you’ll have the house that you and your family have dreamed about! Just one issue remains… which custom home builder should you pick? Don’t flip a coin for a choice that’s so important; engage in some serious interview planning. Choosing a home builder that fits your style, budget and philosophy takes time and thoughtfulness. It also requires you to prepare solid questions beforehand. Below are 10 inquir... [Read More]
interview home builders

 
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Biggest Mistakes Home Builders in PA and NY Make

Nothing diminishes the thrill of building your dream home more than making decisions you later regret. For instance, “If only I’d . . .” or “I really should’ve . . .” are two phrases you don’t want to say after completing your new house. Since building a custom home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your lifetime, it’s too important to leave to chance. An experienced and trustworthy guide will help you avoid common mistakes and achieve your goal. Here are the top mista... [Read More]
Man with toolbelt

 
building process

How to Tell if a Builder is Taking Shortcuts in the Building Process

Imagine you just hired someone to build your dream home. You found a floor plan you mostly like, created a list of must-have features including an open kitchen with a large island, and spent some time with a couple of contractors trying to understand their building process. Finally, you settled on one who seemed genuinely nice and had the lowest bid. Now what? Slow down. Building your new home is too complex an undertaking to leave anything to chance. Of course you want to work with peo... [Read More]
building process

 
The Hatteras Exterior

We’re All Visual – Home Visualizer

"Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long at it is black." While that philosophy may have worked for Henry Ford and his Model T automobile in 1909, 21st century home buyers expect to be able to choose the exterior finishes they want. Yet it's sometimes difficult to imagine what your home will actually look like from small material sample swatches and siding displays. Fine Line Homes' exciting new Visualizer sets the bar for seeing your new home in a whole new way... [Read More]
The Hatteras Exterior

 
how long does it take to build a house

How Long Does it Take to Build a House?

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A HOUSE? Building a new home is an exciting experience, and it normally comes with many important questions. Foremost, people want to know, “How long will it take to build my house?” The truth is the amount of time it takes to complete a home depends on various factors. But a responsible home builder will strive to minimize delays and get you into your dream home as soon as possible. According to the 2015 Survey of Construction from the U.S. Census Bureau, t... [Read More]
how long does it take to build a house

 
stick built

Do You Think Your New Home Needs to be Stick Built or Modular?

“Can I afford a stick built home? Maybe I should settle for a modular?” If you think a modular house is your only building option, this article is for you. Building your dream home is one of the biggest financial and emotional investments you will make in your lifetime. Beginning the building process can be a little confusing. To help you make an informed decision based on your personal needs and budget, we will explain the differences between stick built and modular homes.   W... [Read More]
stick built

 
new home

8 Things to Do & Mistakes to Avoid When building a New Home

Purchasing a home can seem overwhelming and understanding the process for building a new home, especially for first time home buyers, can appear even more daunting. I recently had a friend share that his daughter was getting married soon and while their preference was to purchase a new home, she and her fiancé did not know the steps to take to have a house constructed. We discussed the need for a simple ‘101’ course on building a new home. That prompted me to share the following: &nb... [Read More]
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Choosing a builder

6 Items to Discuss with Potential Builders

It’s a lot of fun to go on home builder websites such as Houzz, Pinterest, and other home design sites when you’re looking at potential builders. There is also a moment when you’re going to have to make some real decisions about which builder will make your dream home a reality. Your home represents one of the largest investments you will ever make and therefore the selection of a builder is extremely important. When you are narrowing down your search for home builders, you should use t... [Read More]
Choosing a builder