Hire a great Architect
Life is a great journey. Like any other quest from time to time we are faced with challenges and we have to make decisions, either big or small. Regardless of their importance they are ours to make and the risks are high. A wrong turn can haunt us for the rest of our lives while a good one will jumpstart us for future endeavors. It is a risky business but it is full of satisfactions. Among the most important, probably second after getting married, is the challenge of a new home. And to be successful one must be prepared with a plan, a house plan. The first and foremost question for a successful enterprise is the financial one. One must have a clear image of the desired house plan so can thread the financial strings together. It is not an easy task but there are a number of necessary steps to be taken to ensure a successful task. First step is to analyze the personal financial situation to find out the amount to spend on a new custom build house. Before talking with architects and designers it is good to know the available funds so any alteration or improvement of the house plan can be done beforehand. Secondly ask several lenders about the loan options. In some cases it is possible to qualify for a larger mortgage due to the ever changing conditions of the loan programs. After the loan is approved you should re-asses the house plan and decide what your desired level of comfort is and how much are you willing to sacrifice for a new home. It is advisable not to use the loan capacity to its maximum. After this step is completed you should go ahead and start searching for builders and contractors. It is a strenuous activity and be prepared for long debates. Most builders require down payments that will cover the initial expenses and other fees. During the construction period you may get the option to upgrade certain areas of you new home. Depending on the budget one is free to choose what is more suitable for the family. No matter how difficult it is and how many alterations the initial house plan suffered in the end the final product is all that matters. Moving into a new home is always emotional and represents a new beginning.