Getting Started

Building a new home is one of the largest financial investments of your lifetime. It is important to take the time to learn and understand how the building process works, so you will obtain the end results you want.

When building a new home, you assume many responsibilities. You are both a customer and an employer. You have to make difficult decisions ranging from what products to use to what professionals to hire.

where to begin

Find out how much you can afford. A lending institution or mortgage broker can help you determine the amount of mortgage your budget will allow.

Choose where you want to build. Lot options vary greatly in Dane County. Whether you find a lot in an existing neighborhood or in a rural setting there are many factors to consider. A real estate agent or builder can help find the lot that is right for you and for the type of home you want to build. A real estate agent can also be helpful in representing you through the whole building process.

Decide what you want to build. Some of the biggest complaints designers, architects and builders make are that their customers do not have a clear idea of their needs, wants and styles, and don’t have a realistic idea of how much it costs to build a house.

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