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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The amount of information that is given to you when you’re searching for a home builder can become overwhelming. It’s important to ask each builder the right questions when you’re narrowing down your search. This will help you find the builders who are looking out for you and your new home. By asking the questions [...]
When you build your home, you always want to have a very clear understanding of all of your costs. At Fine Line Homes, we pride ourselves on providing to you Upfront Pricing. There is one item that cannot be pinned down to an exact cost due to the variables involved. I am talking about Site [...]
This is an important question and one that should be thought through thoroughly. Ultimately you will need to decide how to best proceed based on your circumstances and your comfort level with risk. There are two alternatives to consider when you purchase a new home and currently own a home: 1. Selling your present home [...]
Recently my nephew and his wife approached me and asked my advice on whether it is better to buy an existing home or whether they should consider building a new home. A great question, and it got my mind working on which way they should go. I asked them if they had looked at any [...]
While Fine Line Homes owns developments with building lots in select areas, we do build on the customers’ lot as well. Over the course of time, my wife and I have had three homes built by Fine Line Homes and in each case it was on land we already owned. By purchasing the lot first, [...]
Builders are like people with different personalities, strengths and weaknesses. Understanding the builder’s philosophy and building practices before you purchase a new home will give you the ultimate new home experience and may help you avoid a strained relationship later if the builder is not a fit for you.  Here are six things to [...]
