What are the Costs of Building a Home?

What are the Costs of Building a Home?

Before pricing a home build, there are some paramenters to keep in mind. Every home build is unqiue to the area, the site, and the owner’s choices. With that in mind, these are the main areas to consider. The Lot cost is the responsibility of the owner and...
The Contractor Commitment

The Contractor Commitment

After speaking with various people, both in the construction industry and out of the industry, Lake Anna Homes has compiled the following to help you understand what to expect from your contractor. 1. Contractors must have selection sheets detailing how a house is...
Choosing the Key Components

Choosing the Key Components

Choosing plans, specs, and your builder What do the words “custom made” bring to mind? The notion of quality and craftsmanship? Or does it conjure up images of a unique product that stands alone? Production homebuilders (those who build a number of homes...
Cost Parameters of a Custom Build

Cost Parameters of a Custom Build

There are many factors that go into pricing a custom home.  The following is just a basic list of what you want to consider when drawing together your budget. I. The Lot The lot is the one cost the owner is fully responsible for and is usually already purchased before...
Preliminary Timeline from Scratch

Preliminary Timeline from Scratch

Design Phase – 2-3 months During design, the homeowner makes initial selections. These selections may include: basement garage size exterior wall thickness veneer selection kitchen and bath layouts kitchen appliance selections porches, patios, and decks...