Where is the Best Place to Build My Custom Home?

Where is the Best Place to Build My Custom Home?

Choosing the perfect location for your dream house can be daunting. While this question may ultimately depend on where you want to plant your roots, there are a few additional points to contemplate. It’s wise to consider others aspects such as weather, cost, location, and community before starting the process of building your custom dream home.

The Best Climate for You

When considering climate don’t look strictly at whether it rains frequently or snows often. Do some research. Do some digging. Determine the average annual precipitation. Determine the annual snowfall. More so, determine which months see the most rain or the most snow.

By doing this, you will be able to properly assess whether or not this area will suit your lifestyle best. Keep in mind your day-to-day activities, your hobbies, and most importantly, your work. Make a decision on what weather you want to endure and what weather you see yourself most comfortable with.

Find a Terrain That Suits You Best

When we discuss terrain, you would be correct to imagine mountainous regions or valleys. Dense foliage or rocky ground will impact your recreation time as well as your day-to-day living. While terrain should never deter you from living in your dream location, you should still keep it in mind.

If you love mountain hikes, long trails, and the great outdoors, look no further than the Rocky Mountains. If you prefer small-town living, lake fishing, and the flatland of the valley, an area like Telluride may best suit you. Remember that the more secluded the area, during snow months, the more likely you are to experience snow-ins. Just keep in mind what you do outside of your home. Let that be your guide.

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Your Perfect View

Unlike terrain, which involves keeping in mind how the landscape will affect your daily outdoor activities, view is more personal and happens from inside your home. When you are nestled in your living room in front of your fireplace on a cool fall evening, listening to the rain lightly tapping on your roof, what do you want to see when you gaze out your windows?

Do you want to see the rain dropping from the pine needles off the trees that surround you? Would you rather see the rain making small ripples on the face of the lake, or even an ocean, in the distance? Or, would you rather look down onto a street watching people with their umbrellas walking to and fro and taxi cabs rushing down the street?

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The Cost of Buying, Building, and Living

With an unpredictable economy, it can be hard to predict the right time to buy and sell a house. As a general rule of thumb, it is good to keep a budget when it comes to home and land shopping. Having a budget helps avoid unnecessary spending in the future. So, before going on a hunt for the perfect plot of land, be sure you have an idea for what you want to spend.

Moreover, the location you choose to build may have an impact on the price of living. For example, living in New York City is going to be more expensive than in the middle of Nebraska. Knowing the cost of daily expenses will help narrow the search down to help find the ideal place to build your custom home.

 

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