Building Your Custom Home

Now that you’re relocating to the Houston area, it might be time to consider building a custom home. One good reason is that you can build a larger house with many extras at an affordable cost, particularly compared to building costs on either coast. A regional advantage is that due to our temperate weather, building takes place year around. Once you meet with a few builders and review ideas, plans and budgets, you’ll get a timeframe of how long the process will take and can better determine if a custom home suits your lifestyle. Keep in mind, that master-planned communities in the area also offer custom home building options, which will provide you with built-in community amenities and features.

First, you’ll need to do some research. If you already have a Realtor, he or she can help by recommending a custom builder. You can also visit the Greater Houston Builders Association site at ghba.org, click on Consumer Information and select Custom Home Builders in Your Area. There you’ll be able to search all members who are custom home builders. Visit your local newsstand and look for magazines that include custom home designs so you can start selecting features that... more »

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