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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS Build Your Own House</title> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/</link> <description>Build Your Own House</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 11:25:08 +0200</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>How to Build on your Own land?</title> <description>Do you have a new home floor plan that you love or land that inspires you or both? If you dream of designing a new home that takes full advantage of the unique geography and views of land that you love, then you’re a candidate ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/tips_to_build_on_your_lot.jpg" alt="Tips to Build on Your Lot" align="left" /><p>Do you have a new home floor plan that you love or land that inspires you or both? If you dream of designing a new home that takes full advantage of the unique geography and views of land that you love, then you’re a candidate for a build-on-your-lot home, sometimes known by the acronym BOYL. Building a home on your own land can sound like a pricey prospect, but rest assured that new homes can be built on your lot or land across a wide range of budgets. Here are four steps to help you figure it all out: 1. Choose a Starting Point The process of building a home on your own lot can begin in any one of four places: With land you love. If you own land already or are inheriting some, you’re one step ahead of the dreaming stage. If you haven’t found that perfect lot yet, you can work with a Realtor who specializes in land purchases or contact a builder who can help you locate the right spot for your home. For instance, Paul Schumacher, founder and owner of Schumacher Homes, says two-thirds of their customers already own land or are in the process of acquiring land, plus they will provide Realtor recommendations to the other third. With an architect. Depending on your budget and the level of customization you’re looking for, you can hire an architect to transfer ideas from your wishlist to a blueprint. Rob Rutherford, owner of Nelson Homes in Arrington, Va., says having floor plans drawn by an architect could cost $5, 000 to $6, 000, while Schumacher says architectural fees can go up to $35, 000. With a floor plan. Internet search yields dozens of companies that sell floor plans that you can bring to a home builder for inspiration or to customize for your land. Floor plans that can be used for review, but not for building, cost anywhere from 0 to 0, while complete sets that can be provided to a builder for construction cost from , 000 to , 500 or more. With a builder. Most homebuilders offer floor plans of their own that you can have built as designed. Depending on the builder, you can often customize the design to your specifications. Todd Bennett, a regional manager with Lockridge Homes in South Carolina and eastern Georgia, says his company has about 60 floor plans available with a variety of elevations, while Schumacher Homes and Nelson Homes have hundreds of floor plans. 2. Study Your Land The next step in the process of building on your own land is for you or your builder to work with a civil engineer to make sure you’re following the regulations for the jurisdiction where your land is located, says George Fritz, COO of Horizon Builders in Crofton, Md. “You need to know how you’re going to get power to your house, whether you need a well and how you’ll handle sewage, ” says Fritz. Rutherford says his company schedules a site visit, arranges utilities, helps customers get their zoning approved and permits for constructions and hires an excavation company to build a road if necessary. “We always look at the land with our clients to talk about how the house they want to build would fit on the property and how it would be positioned, ” adds Schumacher. “We need to do that early in the process in case the plans need to be modified and to estimate costs.” 3. Customize Your Floor Plan The next step is the fun part: customizing and designing the home to fit your lifestyle. Schumacher says his company has portfolios of homes on their website that include characteristic architectural elements for specific locations. For example, in Louisiana, the home designs have a French country influence, while the homes in Wilmington, N.C., have a southern coastal style. “We have floor plans that range in size from 1, 000 to 6, 000 square feet that function as a starting point and then we can customize everything inside and out, ” says Schumacher. “A lot of buyers come in with ideas from websites like Houzz and magazines and we discuss everything they want to do with the home and give them a price quote.” However, Schumacher says less than one-half percent of people who build a new home hire an architect. “It’s much more common for people to choose one of our floor plans or to come in with a plan from a service, ” he says. “If they bring one to us, we’ll see if we have something similar that can be modified.” 4. Discover How Long it Takes to Build on Your Lot Building a new home takes four to six months if your home builder has already built your floor plan, but it can take significantly longer if you’re having a completely new design built or if you’re asking for extensive customization. So, if you have a specific time frame for moving, you’re likely to be better off with a semi-custom design rather than a completely custom-designed home. “If you’re adding space to the house, we can usually turn that around quickly, but something more complicated could take a week or two to price out, ” says Schumacher. “We average 122 days from putting in the foundation to finishing our houses, but bigger homes take a little longer.” Nelson Homes builds modular homes, which can be faster to build, as well as less costly than other new homes. The parts are built off-site while the foundation for the home is under construction. Once the parts are delivered, says Rutherford, construction takes 45 to 60 days. 5. Discover How Much it Costs to Build on Your Lot The cost of building on your lot depends largely on the home builder you choose, but the general rule is that the more you customize, the more your costs will go up. “Ninety-nine percent of the time, we use our own floor plans, which makes it less costly and easier for our customers, ” says Bennett. “We can modify the plans anyway people want. Our prices average $55 to $75 per square foot .” Modular home builder Nelson Homes builds from 1, 500 to several thousand square feet and, depending on the size, can finish for $80 to $90 per square foot, Schumacher says. On the other hand, Rutherford says many clients bring their own floor plans to Nelson Homes. If they can be converted so that the parts can be built in the factory, the clients can save $20, 000 or more compared to having the home built entirely on site. “A design-build company will cost less than working with an architect and interior designer, ” reminds Fritz, of Horizon Builders. “Just make sure you get everything defined and in detail so you know, for example, what kind of ceramic tile you’re getting. Look at the numbers you’re quoted, too, to make sure you understand what’s included in the price. Don’t just go with the lowest price because you may find yourself spending more to upgrade things later.” Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor and author who has been writing about real estate, personal finance and business topics for more than two decades. You can find her on Google+. New eBook Available from Expert Advice on Buying & Building a New Home Related Articles These 10 steps will help you choose the right home builder for your new home – and add confidence to your decision.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Faq]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/Faq/how-to-build-on-your-own-land</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/Faq/how-to-build-on-your-own-land</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 07:25:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>How to Build your Own home?</title> <description>…. .. Can you really build your own home or addition? But don’t you need a license? These are two of the more frequent questions I get from friends as a professional builder. The quick answer is yes and no. But if you are ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/home_building_build_your_own_home.jpg" alt="Home Building | Build Your Own Home Manual" align="left" /><p>…. .. Can you really build your own home or addition? But don’t you need a license? These are two of the more frequent questions I get from friends as a professional builder. The quick answer is yes and no. But if you are serious about wanting to build your own home or addition, we should talk a little more about it. Requirements to Build Your Own Home Let’s start with the big things you need in order to build your own home. For any new construction project built by owner, your biggest requirement will be time. If you don’t have an extra hour or two per day to dedicate to your general contractor duties, I would recommend getting some help. The video below describes some of the people that can help you get your home built while still saving you money. They can provide expertise and can also help limit the time that will be required of you. So besides needing the time to dedicate to your project to build your own home or addition, you will also need to use your problem solving skills. The overused cliche, what can go wrong will go wrong, applies here. I have built over a thousand homes and get better with each one I build. Unfortunately, no matter how well you plan, things will go wrong…even on my projects. So if you decide to build your own home, be ready to apply your problem solving skills and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Do I Need a License? Do you need a license to build your own home or addition? Typically no. A license in most professions is used to protect people you work for…like in the case of a real estate agent. There’s nothing keeping you from selling your own home without a license. Real estate agents are licensed to make sure the buyers and sellers whom they work for are being represented fairly. When you sell or build your own home, you are completely responsible for the outcome. That being said, most local municipalities have specific requirements for owner builders. They may ask you to sign a waiver stating that you understand that you are completely responsible for the outcome. They don’t want a shoddy builder to talk you into pulling an owner builder permit when you don’t intend to be in charge of the project. This can get you into trouble. If you decide not to build your own home and go with a full service builder, you want the builder’s company name on the permit in the event that something goes wrong. Be sure to check with your local building department to see what requirements might apply to you when you build your own home. Free Help for You We have a great free video series to help you build your own home. For a start…check out the Armchair Builder videos page. In the left margin you will see Build My Own Home with seventeen more videos that will help you build your own home. So, if you get the right help, you can build your own home or addition. Be sure to signup for our free monthly newsletter that gives builder secrets for saving money and tips for building a quality project. If you already have a project planned, stop by our ESTORE for some one-of-a-kind resources to help you save money and time.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Build Custom Home]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/BuildCustomHome/how-to-build-your-own-home</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/BuildCustomHome/how-to-build-your-own-home</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 07:20:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Contractors for Building Homes</title> <description>Builders, both large and small, offer a variety of building programs to meet your budget and needs. Check out the one-of-a-kind homes available from small "boutique" builders. Do you already own the lot? Investigate "build on ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/building_a_new_house_tips_new.jpg" alt="Building A New House Tips. New Homes. 10 Tips For Building A Small" align="left" /><p>Builders, both large and small, offer a variety of building programs to meet your budget and needs. Check out the one-of-a-kind homes available from small "boutique" builders. Do you already own the lot? Investigate "build on your lot" programs. And if you want to do it all "your way, " compare custom building options. Build your fantasy home on your own "Field of Dreams"! Discover why more and more home buyers are choosing the flexibility of "build on your lot" programs that allow them to purchase a lot in a desired location and then have a builder help them select and build a home to go on it...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Build Custom Home]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/BuildCustomHome/contractors-for-building-homes</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/BuildCustomHome/contractors-for-building-homes</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 07:16:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Small house Building</title> <description>Built in 2008 in Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, Pattern Book House, at 396 square feet, is the smallest 20K House. Photo by Timothy Hursley Rural Studio, the celebrated undergraduate program of the School of Architecture ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/building_a_small_house_withal_tinyhouse.jpg" alt="Building A Small House Withal Tinyhouse 4 - Diykidshouses.com" align="left" /><p>Built in 2008 in Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, Pattern Book House, at 396 square feet, is the smallest 20K House. Photo by Timothy Hursley Rural Studio, the celebrated undergraduate program of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture at Auburn University, has been educating citizen architects since it was founded in 1993 by D.K. Ruth and the late Samuel Mockbee. Rural Studio at Twenty: Designing and Building in Hale County, Alabama by Andrew Freear and Elena Barthel with Andrea Oppenheimer Dean will be released tomorrow by Princeton Architectural Press...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Faq]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/Faq/small-house-building</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/Faq/small-house-building</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 06:28:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Pros of buying an apartment for rent</title> <description>Apartments and apart-hotels have appeared on the real estate market recently, but have already become popular investment objects. The main difference between this type of housing: from a legal point of view, it refers to ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/2key-2323278_690.jpg" alt="How to build a house at lower costs | Residence Design" align="left" /><p>Apartments and apart-hotels have appeared on the real estate market recently, but have already become popular investment objects. The main difference between this type of housing: from a legal point of view, it refers to non-residential real estate.A square meter in apartments, as a rule, costs 20-25% less than in apartments of a similar area. According to the documents, you buy square meters in a hotel-type building or in a public and business facility. Some nuances that are important for an investor are associated with this fact...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Faq]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/Faq/pros-of-buying-an-apartment-for-rent</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/Faq/pros-of-buying-an-apartment-for-rent</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 10:09:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Advice on Building your Own home</title> <description>I’m working on a project that’s about to be delayed by seven months because we’ve discovered a bat colony on site. Bats don’t like being moved and, what’s more, they are protected by legislation. 4 Don’t leave out the ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/10_mistakes_to_avoid_when_building.jpg" alt="10 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a New Home - Freshome.com" align="left" /><p>I’m working on a project that’s about to be delayed by seven months because we’ve discovered a bat colony on site. Bats don’t like being moved and, what’s more, they are protected by legislation. 4 Don’t leave out the landscape A lot of people just don’t get landscape, but if a house’s quality is not reflected in its surroundings, it looks like a piece of fluff. 5 Take your time There’s a man on the latest series of Grand Designs who started his project when he was single, and is still working on it, even though he’s now married with two children. 6 Watch the weathe...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Build Custom Home]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/BuildCustomHome/advice-on-building-your-own-home</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/BuildCustomHome/advice-on-building-your-own-home</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 03:47:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>House Building Design Ideas</title> <description>What we build matters and so does how we build it. Building with sustainability in mind should be standard for the twenty first century home. In this article we will outline 21 tips for a sustainable house design. Building ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/house_building_design_ideasbuildinghome_plans_ideas.jpg" alt="House Building Design Ideas,Building.Home Plans Ideas Picture" align="left" /><p>What we build matters and so does how we build it. Building with sustainability in mind should be standard for the twenty first century home. In this article we will outline 21 tips for a sustainable house design. Building sustainable homes not only saves you money in the long run but also reduces your impact on the environment. Now let’s go over some ideas on how to build a sustainable house. 21 Ideas For Building a Sustainable Home: Location Size Orientation Layout Local Materials Recycled Materials Insulation Air Sealing Windows & Doors Selection Sustainable Materials Energy Star Appliances LED Lighting Water Conserving Fixtures Efficient HVAC Recycle Your Energy Rain Water Collection Renewable Energy Solar Hot Water Intelligent Planting Build To Last Build Something You Love 1...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Design Your Own Home]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/DesignYourOwnHome/house-building-design-ideas</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/DesignYourOwnHome/house-building-design-ideas</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:42:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>How to be an Owner Builder?</title> <description>So you’re tossing around the idea of owner building your new project. Whether you are wanting to build a new home from the ground up or just re-work your existing place, it is a huge decision to make. Should you hire a full ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/tips_for_owner_builders.jpg" alt="TIPS FOR OWNER BUILDERS" align="left" /><p>So you’re tossing around the idea of owner building your new project. Whether you are wanting to build a new home from the ground up or just re-work your existing place, it is a huge decision to make. Should you hire a full service general contractor? Recently we posted about the risks and rewards of owner building. We mentioned one of the biggest reasons for taking on the responsibility is for the savings. But what are the actual savings really? Here we will discuss this and take a look at the latest numbers professional builders are making in the U.S...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Faq]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/Faq/how-to-be-an-owner-builder</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/Faq/how-to-be-an-owner-builder</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Design of Homes to Build</title> <description>A: A Design Home is a custom-designed, factory-built home-built in a modular fashion and to state codes. Let's break it down. Custom-designed means that we are not limited to certain floorplans-and in fact, we allow customers to ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/design_and_build_homes_design_and.jpg" alt="Design And Build Homes Design And Build Homes Concept For" align="left" /><p>A: A Design Home is a custom-designed, factory-built home-built in a modular fashion and to state codes. Let's break it down. Custom-designed means that we are not limited to certain floorplans-and in fact, we allow customers to design their own floorplans at no charge. Factory-built means that we build the home in pieces-or halves-in a factory where quality can be controlled better-and where the home won't get subjected to weather changes during construction. It also means that the labor is spread out over more homes-which keeps the cost-per-square-foot down...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Design Your Own Home]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/DesignYourOwnHome/design-of-homes-to-build</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/DesignYourOwnHome/design-of-homes-to-build</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:11:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Building House Plans Design</title> <description>Building bluebird nest boxes is a great way to help conserve birds at the local level. Nest boxes help maintain bluebird populations that have declined by as much as 90%. Below we have included free bluebird house plans, a simple ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/green_home_plans_solarhomehome_plans_ideas.jpg" alt="Green Home Plans Solar,Home.Home Plans Ideas Picture" align="left" /><p>Building bluebird nest boxes is a great way to help conserve birds at the local level. Nest boxes help maintain bluebird populations that have declined by as much as 90%. Below we have included free bluebird house plans, a simple one-board box that's relatively easy to build. Building and mounting them properly will help deter predators and competing species. Below you'll find some great links to information about bluebirds and free bluebird house plans. Note that there are several different designs including NABS, Peterson, Loren Hughes Slot, DANDR, Troyer, Gilwood Carl Little and Gilbertson house designs, just to name a few, and slight dimension differences (hole size) for eastern, western and mountain bluebirds...</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Design Your Own Home]]></category> <link>https://build-your-own-house.com/DesignYourOwnHome/building-house-plans-design</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://build-your-own-house.com/DesignYourOwnHome/building-house-plans-design</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:27:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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