choose the materials that make up everything about your home — and hopefully work within your budget. For example, if you can't afford to have marble countertops but you want the look of marble, you can opt for white quartz. Builder Incentives Builders have profit margins that position them to offer to pay closing costs or offer optional features such as a finished basement, rec room, or upgraded appliances. To get the incentives offered, buyers usually must work with the lender recommended by the builder. Now for the reasons that you might want to literally build your dreams. The most general pro to building a home from scratch is, of course, that it's your unique home, uniquely created for your family. But here is a breakdown of some reasons that perhaps you hadn't considered. …and here are a few cons: Move-in Timeframe New construction goes through many stages. Once final selections are complete, it usually takes 30 days to start the construction process. The process can be lengthy if there are delays. Depending upon when the construction begins, the weather could play a role in determining completion. The entire construction process typically takes 5-7 months. This time could be longer if there are unforeseen delays. • You will have to wait longer to move in, as building a new home takes a bit of time (and snags and delays could happen). • There may be unforeseen delays during construction of your new home
The verdict: which is the better choice?
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