about $167,000 on a piece of land.
THE MAJOR PLAYERS OF YOUR NEW HOME’S BUILDING TEAM So who exactly are the people involved in the building process of your new home? Here’s a brief (not comprehensive) list to give you an idea. • The Builder or General Contractor - Depending on whether you chose a custom builder or a volume builder, you may not have an architect. Volume builders will present a few floor plans and finishes you can choose from. • The Architect - If you went the custom route, your hired architect is responsible for ensuring that your dream home can be built and will make sense on a real-life scale. • Inspectors - Throughout the process, inspectors will visit the homesite to ensure that everything is up to your local codes and requirements. • Subcontractors - Your builder will hire multiple subcontractors for a variety of things, from creating the foundation to installing flooring. FROM EMPTY LOT TO FINISHED HOME: WHAT TO EXPECT After the lot is cleared, what are the actual steps to erecting your new house? Here are the basics.
1. Finalizing floor plans and getting building permits.
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