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3 Reasons To Build Your Own Home
It’s hard to find the ideal home. You could have been searching for months. Perhaps even longer. And you still haven’t come across the property that is going to suit you and your family. Nothing that will work for your needs, the location you want, the size you want, and the budget you have. It can feel like you’ll never get the home of your dreams. That you are going to have to settle for something that isn’t quite right.
The problem with settling is that you will always have that nagging feeling you should be somewhere else. There will always be regret. So instead of this, why not try something different? Why not build your own dream home in exactly the way you want it? Yes, there are rules and regulations to follow, and no, it won’t be easy, but it will be worth it in the end. Here’s why.
Absolutely Unique
If you have a property style in mind, once you start looking at what’s available, you’ll notice something. You’ll see that everything starts to look very similar. You might, if you’re lucky, spot something unique, but usually, it will be hard to tell one from another.
These properties are boring. They’re dull. They’re not reflective of your personality.
But when you build your own home, you can choose any style you want. You can even get ideas from the best home building podcasts.
You can make it formal or playful. You can make it quirky or traditional. You can do what you want (within reason) because you’re the one in control. Even if you have a designer to help you, you’ll need to give them some ideas. There will be no other house quite like yours when you build it yourself.
Save Money
It sounds like building your own home would be expensive. After all, you have to buy the land first. Then you have to engage architects and designers. Then you need to get builders and buy materials. Plus, you need to have the interior decorated and the yard landscaped. The cost will mount up, and it could be many tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in the end.
Yet isn’t buying a property going to cost you something similar? The average house price in the United States is $226,800. Some will be much more than this. Some will be much less. However, whether you pay that cost outright or you borrow on a mortgage, it will still cost you the same. If building a house costs about the same as buying one, why not build? It’s much more satisfying.
You Can Do It
You will face all kinds of challenges when you choose to build your own home. From searching for the piece of land to securing permission, and more. Plus, you need to ensure you are complying will the various regulations and laws. You need trustworthy contractors. There is a lot that needs to come together to create the end result.
Yet the point is, the option is open to you. There are more chances than ever before to buy land and build your dream home. So why not take that chance and create something that will be loved by generations to come?
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Kaya Wittenburg
Kaya Wittenburg is the Founder and CEO of Sky Five Properties. Since the age of 10, real estate has been deeply ingrained into his thoughts. With world-class negotiation and deal-making skills, he brings a highly impactful presence into every transaction that he touches.
He is here to help you use real estate as a vehicle to develop your own personal empire and feel deeply satisfied along the way. If you have an interest in buying, selling or renting property in South Florida, contact Kaya today.
