Should You Build Your Own Home, Or Buy One?

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Should You Build Your Own Home, Or Buy One?
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• The decision to have your own home built for you,
  is a big one, and one that few will (or should)
  rush into. While you might know that its what
  you want to do, are you certain that youve
  thought long and hard about every aspect of a
  construction project?
• To help you decide whether having a home built
  for you is the right decision, here are a set of
  questions to ask yourself

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• Am I patient enough, and do I have the time?
• Naturally, having your own home built involves a
  much lengthier process than simply buying a new
  one and moving in, so its important to ask
  yourself whether you have the time to wait while
  the project comes to fruition. Such projects
  typically require a lot of patience, too,
  especially if things dont always go to plan or
  there are unavoidable delays and setbacks.
• Taking a minimum of six months to construct, some
  custom homes can even take up to 18 months and
  more.

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• Can my relationship cope with it?
• If youre investing in a construction project
  with a partner, be warned that it could well take
  its toll on your relationship, so be prepared for
  some ups and downs while you home is being built!
• Does the design plan involve everything I need?
• If youre going to invest so much time and money
  into having your own home built, you want to be
  sure that itll meet all of your needs. List
  must-have features that your budget has to
  allow for, and other wants that you would like,
  but which arent essential. That way you can
  design a home that is functional, stylish and
  within budget.

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• Have I found the right location?
• Is there land available where you want your home
  to be built? And if so, how will you pay for it?
  You must also account for potential location
  costs, such as city permits, power and sewer
  hookups and any excavation and landscaping that
  must be completed as part of the building
  process.
• Is there a reputable general contractor in my
  area?
• Finding a trustworthy and reliable general
  contractor is vital for the successful completion
  of any construction project, and make sure you
  dont just go for the first one whose name
  appears in the directory. If you dont find one
  right away, be prepared to wait and never base
  your decision solely on price.

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• Hiring a general contractor to build you your
  ideal home can be a wonderful decision, but rush
  into it, and you could quickly begin regretting
  your choice. Research your options, find a
  contractor you can trust and make sure you can
  afford to see the project through to the end.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor and home addition contractor
  in Queens NY. From initial design to final clean
  up, our results speak for themselves. We are
  fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide
  both commercial and residential construction
  services to customers in Astoria and the
  surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State
  for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If
  you are looking for a masonry contractor in
  Queens NY or want to know more about our wide
  range of professional but affordable construction
  and repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.