Often times in the flooring world, we interchangeably refer to ceramic and porcelain as TILE. They are both in the tile family, come in many shapes and sizes and both offer great choices. However, there are a few major differences and it is important to understand those differences before making your purchase. Continue reading ..
We get a lot of inquiries from clients about building custom homes. Many factors come into play when determining a price for a custom floor plan, but some of the main ones are outlined below.
Soft costs are the costs associated with the specific lot location. They include things like fill, clearing permit and impact fees. Different lots have different fill dirt costs which are determined by the finished floor elevation requirements vs the current lot elevation. Also any clearing required will also add to the costs as well. Keep in mind the removal of trees will require additional dirt to be brought in to fill in the holes left by removal of the stumps. The tree debris will also need to be hauled away as well. Permit costs and impact fees are determined by the local governing municipality and have a direct relationship to the house size and the “impact” it will have on the neighborhood.
We perform a lot inspection in order to better assess the costs associated with your lot.
The floor plan layout and engineering design have a direct effect on the costs associated to construct. The more complex the floor plan is, the more it will cost to construct. More complex plans require additional engineering and additional engineering usually requires a more highly skilled subcontractor to execute. Plan engineering will determine a lot of things, including the number of concrete pour cells and size of structural beams required to span across different openings. Concrete costs typically makes up 15-20% of any housing budget and therefore has a major impact on build cost. The number of courses of concrete required for your stem wall foundation or the height of your tie beam are major contributors to concrete costs.
We use our 65 years of combined construction experience to value engineer your custom plans to ensure you get a quality product without breaking the budget.
Finishes have to do with flooring and cabinets selections as well as electrical and plumbing fixtures. As you can imagine there are an array of different options and all of which have major differences in costs. Flooring costs have the greatest swing in prices with Carpet being the most affordable and the cost of popular plank tiles being a lot more. Cabinets costs vary based on the composition of the cabinet boxes, the door styles and the cabinet options. Plumbing and light fixtures also have big swings, designer fixtures always garner a premium.
We like to have our clients either pick from one of our pre-selected finish options or sit with one of our designers to pick all their custom finishes prior to finalizing their custom home budget.
Once we have a complete understanding of the above information we can accurately price out a set of plans within a week or so. The final timeline has a lot to do with how quickly we can get your selections figured out. If you have a custom home plan you need priced out or are interested in having a set of plans created, please reach out to us and we will help you to understand the next steps.
There are many factors that go into play when creating certain documents that the bank requires to close your new construction home loan. Very often that one document requires different actions to take place in a sequential order with deadlines and lot expiration dates. Becoming informed will give you a little piece of mind during, what can be, a stressful process. Let’s examine what the most commonly needed documents are, and why they’re important to your loan…
The possibilities for making your master bath more spacious, relaxing, sophisticated, or functional are endless. Whether hiring a licensed contractor to do the work or taking this on as a do-it-yourself project, virtually any look that you want can be achieved….
Sposen Homes prides itself in not only building a quality home, but also in making sure we properly service our homes throughout the warranty phase of your home ownership. A great tool to help expedite the process of making a warranty claim, is our BuilderTrend App. Continue reading ..
In order to deliver efficient, high quality products, home builders will contract with specific companies who are experts in their trade. Some of those trades are concrete companies, framing companies, electric companies, cabinet companies and flooring companies. These trades are referred to as “subcontractors” of the builder.
Building a home is one of the biggest financial investments you make within your lifetime, for this reason, everyone should have a clear understanding of exactly what they’re getting. It can be a confusing process, which leads to many questions. We have compiled a list of common FAQ’s and would like to share them with you.
Once the construction of a new home is deemed complete the builder will schedule two separate walk-throughs of your home. The first is the construction walk-through and the second is the final walk-through. Both of these walk-throughs play a key role in ensuring that a quality product is delivered to the homeowner…. Continue reading ..
Building a home is a bit of a process, but if you take some time to do some research you will find it to be a very rewarding experience. The definition of disappointment is the unrealized expectations, it is important to work with a builder who gives you a clear understanding of both the process and the product you are contracting them to create for you. If you take the time to confirm these 5 things, it will make for a much better building experience for all parties involved…. Continue reading ..
If you are interested in becoming a homeowner, you have two primary options: building a house and buying a house. To help you make the right decision, start by comparing the benefits that both offer. For example, although the current inventory is tight, existing homes are readily available. When working with a home builder, you may have to wait a little longer but end up with exactly what you want.
