Category: Building & Construction Process (63)

Oct

Determining Pad Height with Stem Wall Construction

You should always verify the allowances in your lot contract for fill, clearing, permits, impact fees and site prep. A good builder will make sure to inspect your lot PRIOR to the execution of your contract to ensure that the allowances for your site specific prep costs are aligned with what is needed. It is still possible to have overages above the adjusted allowances if there are unforeseen circumstances like rock or additional fill, but for the most part doing an inspection in the beginning will eliminate any surprises in the end.

Oct

Owls, Eagles, Zoning and Flood Plain Restrictions in Cape Coral

It is good practice to check on any building restrictions that may be attached to the Cape Coral lot you are interested in prior to purchasing it. Most restrictions can be worked around, however it does take planning, time and additional dollars to complete. We have compiled a complete outline of the process of verifying lot restrictions that may be in place on lots located in Cape Coral, Florida.

Sep

An Introduction to Home Warranties

When you have a new home built, home warrants are automatic. That means that your builder will guarantee the work performed as well as several home systems. Are home warranties worth it? The answer to this question is yes. Without protection, you would be liable for the repair or replacement of some high dollar items.

Sep

Site Plans, Flood Certs, & Surveys… OH MY!

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…

Sep

Warranty Claims Made Easy

Warranty Claims Made Easy!

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 ..

Sep

What Is a Notice to Owner?

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.

Sep

Our 3 Most Asked FAQ’s

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.

Aug

New Construction Walk-Through Guide

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 ..

Aug

Five questions to ask before you build

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 ..

Jul

5 Things to Consider When Building in Cape Coral, FL

You need to consider several things when building or buying a house in Cape Coral, FL. The goal is to become knowledgeable so that you avoid overspending, missed deadlines, and careless work. Although you can always buy an existing home, a perfect climate, sunny skies, pristine beaches, and gorgeous water make this area enticing for new construction….