Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Building Process”
Understanding the Cost per Square Foot for a New Custom Home. For years real estate agents, appraisers, inspectors, taxing authorities and buyers have focused on property value as a price per square foot of the living area. Before computers did all of the work, appraisers would simply measure the exterior of a home then deduct for the garage and the …
Development Costs that Could Affect the Price of Your New Custom Home. When designing a new custom home, beware of additional costs that you might not have previously considered – something builders refer to as development costs. This specifically relates to what it costs to construct a new custom home on one site compared to another. Items such as soil …
The Geometry of Home Design. In addition to the overall building size and home site variables, the home’s design also plays a significant role in the cost of a new home. Let’s begin with this basic geometry example. If you draw a perfect square with 10’ on each of the four sides, the box contains 100 square feet. Simple math. …
Building Materials & Specifications. In prior discussions of the home building process, we have covered how the addition of outdoor living areas, development costs, and plan design and geometry affect the budget. In this post we will look at Building Materials and Specifications and their relation to the cost of a new home. In this phase of the home design …