As custom home builders, one of the most frequently asked questions we’re asked is: “What will it cost to build a custom home in Rochester (or Webster, or Canandaigua, or Ontario)? If you’re considering building a home in one of these communities—or elsewhere in the Finger Lakes area—it’s a question you have to ask. But it’s also a bit of a loaded question.
Topics: Custom homes, Rochester NY, Building a New Home, Home Building Costs
Have you ever wondered how real estate and home building experts determine home prices? Many factors affect how much you’ll pay for a home in the Finger Lakes/Rochester area, including these key details:
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When you’re thinking about building a new custom home in Ontario, Perinton, Webster or anywhere else in the Greater Rochester area, it’s easy to focus on the cost of the home. It’s important to have a realistic budget for your home. If you try to take on too much house, you probably won’t qualify for the loan. And even if your do, you may find yourself stretched beyond your comfort level. It’s no fun living in a home if you can’t afford to furnish it or if you’re constantly stressed by the monthly payments.
Read MoreTopics: floor plans, Custom homes, Rochester NY, Building a New Home, Home Design, Home Building Costs
Most people who consider building a custom home already understand that a custom home generally costs more to build than a conventional “standard” home. That doesn’t mean, however, that cost doesn’t matter. So how do you go about creating a budget for your Rochester-area home—while watching out for the surprising places that can break your budget? What does a realistic budget look like, and what are the things that are most likely to cause you to overspend your budget?
Read MoreTopics: Custom homes, Building a New Home, Home Building Costs
As custom home builders, one of the most frequent questions we’re being asked is what a particular project is going to cost. It doesn’t matter whether someone is planning to build a new house—homeowners want to know what they’re going to spend. It’s important to have a realistic budget for either of those endeavors.
Read MoreTopics: Home Building Costs, Home Remodeling Costs
