Is Building a Custom Home My Best Option?

On Your Land or Build On Your Lot custom home-building is an exciting option to consider when exploring moving on from your current housing situation and into your next home. It is an excellent option whether you own land or not, as it allows you to choose where you want to live, or already own land in the perfect location to call home.

Benefits of Building a Customized Home

Building a new home on your land is also an excellent option for those who want to create a semi-custom home, incorporating features that enhance livability and accommodate the unique characteristics of their property. There may be a view of the mountains or a waterway that needs to be captured with an expansive window combination, or your must-have is a covered outdoor kitchen area for entertaining your family and friends. Whatever your homebuilding can think of, and if it's within your budget, your chosen on-your-land custom homebuilder should be able to make your dream a reality.

Buying a Pre-Existing Home vs Building a New Home

What makes this a better option than purchasing an existing residential home? You know, sometimes you can find a good fit when searching for already lived-in homes that align with most of your requirements, but what does on-your-land homebuilding offer in addition to a resale home? Flexibility in the location of where you want to live and the flexibility in customizing your new home, so that you can enjoy it for many years to come. There is much less settling for what already exists in on-your-land homebuilding than in buying a pre-existing resale home.

Remodel or Build New, What Should I Do?

You might remodel a pre-existing resale home for its ideal location. That is true; remodeling these homes is a good option. However, starting from scratch is the best option for some. As explained above, it provides you with tremendous flexibility to customize your home exactly as you want, without starting with someone else's vision. There can also be numerous surprises when remodeling, including overages due to unknowns before your renovation begins.

Building a Custom New Home On Your Land in Oregon

Oregon is a beautiful place to call home, and building your new house here is a wonderful option to consider. New home construction occurs year-round, although winter can present some challenges depending on your building location. Regardless of where you choose to build in Oregon, it is essential that your builder understands the significance of pre-contract due diligence. Conducting thorough research before receiving a final bid from any builder is the most important step in the pre-construction process. This preparation will help minimize surprises and cost increases during the construction of your new home, making the entire building experience more enjoyable.

Explore All Options to Make Your Best Decision!

Of course, we are partial to building a new home on your land. Any options we explain may be your best value as you move on from your current living situation. If you do want to learn more about the option of building a new customized home on your land, even if it's just to explore if this is an option to consider, contact us by email at mybuilder@visionmakerhomes.com or give us a call at 971-900-9566 to learn more. We are here to help when you are ready!