Choosing Land or a Neighborhood Lot
One of the biggest decision is if you want to live on Rural Land or on a lot in an Established Subdivision. The choice should be made early because the size of your lot may restrict the design of your home. Conversely, the design of your home may also limit the size of lots you consider. Read more about the Pros & Cons.
Select Your Home’s Exterior Style
An important aspect of the Feasibility Review is to narrow down the style of home you want. To help clarify your options, we’ve compiled some of the popular home styles that influence most Louisiana home buyers. The majority of designs in our area can be classified as “Acadian Style”.
Consider Your Amenities When Building a New Home
After you narrow down your architectural style, it’s time to start choosing the general features, amenities and fixtures that will go into your new home. This page contains a short-list of the elements of a house that typically affect the overall investment.
Designing House Plans for New Construction
Now that you know all the fundamentals about your land, exterior style, and most amenities, you’re now able to work with the builder to find a draftsman or architect to create the house plans!
Bidding the Work for New Construction
Once the plans have been completed, it is time to meet for a pre-bid meeting with your selected contractor. Read this article for an overview of the bidding process. Keep in mind that the bidding process may span over a month, so be patient.
Obtaining Financing & Signing the Contract
After receiving a written estimate from the builder, it is time to secure financing for construction. This article provides key resources and guidance about obtaining financing, along with what to expect during the process.
Get Ready For Construction of a New Custom Home
Learn what to expect in the final steps of the custom home building process. We cover insurance issues, loan closing dates, setting a start date for construction, and how to manage the details once construction begins.
Watch Robert Carroll on The Appraisal Buzzcast
Watch The Appraisal Buzzcast with Robert Carroll of Carroll Construction discussing what this past year has done to the housing industry and how the future is being impacted by these trends.
Considerations For Building In Flood Zones
Although there are certain risks to building a new home inside a flood zone, most of those risks can be mitigated. Learn what is needed to determine if the land you choose is in a flood zone, how to request a determination, and how to mitigate the risks with building there.
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