Congratulations! You’re going to build your new Colorado Springs home and you’ve thought about this moment for years, didn’t you? But, do you really know exactly what you want, what you need, and what you can afford? Take a look at these five things to consider when building a new home, and before you know it you’ll be back on track:
1. Have a plan. Think long and hard about your must-haves and decide where you want to build. Some people dream about having their own land, while others are content building in a community setting.
2. Budget and set project goals. A budget should be in any goal statement. Begin with what you can afford, and how the cost of your house fits in with your future plans. Include everything that will go into the project like the cost of land, local taxes, and any construction, design, or engineering fees. If one of your goals is to hire out an interior designer and buy all new furniture, budget for that. Factor in a healthy contingency for any project because, let’s face it, things will happen and you want to be prepared for any extras.
3. What kind of lifestyle do you have? In an effort to avoid underutilized spaces take your lifestyle into consideration. If you are an active outdoorsman, you’ll probably want that extra space in the garage for all of your toys. If you love to cook and entertain, you’ll want that huge open kitchen at the center of your home with the state-of-the art appliances.
4. Storage Space. We always seem to run out of storage space, so make sure you consider adding extras for storage. An additional space in the basement or garage and maybe just going for larger closets. As your family grows or as time goes by, we always seem to collect more stuff!
5. Don’t let someone else tell you what you need. Friends and family members will not be living with you, unless you want them to. It’s your dream home so don’t be afraid to say no if you don’t like something. You’re the one hat as to live with it.
About MasterBilt Homes: Every MasterBilt Home is a custom home – regardless of price – regardless of location. We will build on your home site, one of our homes sites, or we’ll help you find a home site. So when it’s time to build your new home in Colorado Springs, contact us today to get started! Custom built homes without the custom built price.
Masterbilt Homes offers custom and semi-custom new homes in Colorado Springs and Monument from the mid $200s. For additional information, email Jim@masterbilt.com or call 719.964.3526.