Selection of a Builder
Some might believe that this step should fall further down the list, after a site has been selected, a home
has been designed and financing is in place. However, we believe our years of experience can be very helpful in the earlier stages
of the process, and in fact can end up saving our clients significant sums by preventing costly mistakes. As a builder and developer,
Steve Fennell has been involved in the purchase and sale of hundreds of single family lots, he has an extensive background in real
estate finance and he has worked with countless residential architects and designers during his 25+ years in the industry. Why not
take advantage of his wealth of experience?
Site Selection
After selecting a builder, we believe site selection is the most important factor in ensuring the long term enjoyment
and investment value of your home. Certainly, the old real estate adage “location, location, location” is critical, but there are
other equally important issues to address such as lot size and its ability to accommodate your dream home, zoning and set back requirements,
building codes and permit availability, soil conditions, tree preservation requirements, and location and availability of utilities.
We have experience and knowledge in all of these areas and can complement the services of your realtor.
Design
There are several different options, methods and sources for custom home designs, ranging from plan books and magazines to engaging
an architect or designer to develop a true, one-of-a-kind custom home plan. No one of these sources is necessarily better than any
other; it all depends on your needs and desires. We can help you decide which is best for you and, if you select an existing plan,
we can help you make the changes that will make your home truly unique and suited to your needs. If, on the other hand, you elect
to employ an architect or professional designer, we can help you select the designer and work with him or her to make certain you
end up with a cost-effective plan that works for you. With plans and specifications in hand, we can now arrive at a reasonable total
cost budget for your new home and move on to the financing stage.
Financing
Available financing options for new home construction change constantly. We have years of experience in such financing and
can provide advice and guidance throughout the process to help make sure you end up with a loan that meets your needs. Alternatively,
in some instances we can arrange financing through our own sources, eliminating the need for you to secure financing.
Construction
One of the most frequently asked questions is: “how long will it take to build my new home?” The answer: it depends. The
factors that most often result in construction delays are weather (uncontrollable), selection of finishes (controllable) and lack
of coordination and site supervision by the builder (highly controllable). Once a home is “dried in” (roof is on and windows are in
place), weather should not really be a factor again until it’s time to install landscaping. Prior to beginning construction, we will
provide you with a schedule for the selection of finishes, and we will work with you to ensure that the process works smoothly. We
believe our small size and personalized approach to building eliminates the final factor in construction delays. All of this having
been said, unless a home design is unusually complex, the homes we build usually take about 7 to 8 months to complete.
Move-In!!
Corrections and Adjustments
The construction of a custom home is a complicated endeavor, involving scores of skilled
craftsmen and thousands of individual components. The need for corrections and adjustments after completion of your home is inevitable;
we’ll be there to make sure these are done in a timely and professional manner.