Atwood Custom Homes

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Sometimes homeowners want to build a home that doesn't seem to be affordable for them; it's well beyond their means.  That's a tough situation for me because if I build the home the way they want, I know they'll regret it.  On the other hand, if I don't, they won't be happy with me.  In fact, I've sometimes lost building opportunities simply because I want to be straight with people when it appears, they're pushing the envelope of costs.      Of course, I know I'm not my clients' keeper

February

2017

23

A homebuilder's goal is to create a well-built, attractive home that meets the needs of the homeowners.  But how close to perfect does the finished product need to be?  What about imperfections or flaws?  Brian doesn't care about details, while George is extremely particular and wants every single blemish erased- every single one.      What about you?  What are your expectations for what you will and will not accept when your home is finally completed?  This is definitely something you and

January

2017

23

Now you get to have some fun!  While you continue to dream about the possibilities for your new, custom home, let's create a "Dream Home Notebook."  Gather some magazines and tear out pictures of features you really like or want in your home, and just like you did in art class, start collecting them in a notebook.  You may also want to take photos of features in other homes you have walked through.  Model homes, friends, or neighbors' homes can be great sources of ideas.  Write on each

January

2017

16

Building a custom home is a bit like buying a new car, right?  Not exactly.      If you asked a car dealer how much he charges per pound, you'd get some very strange looks.  Of course, there is some correlation between the cost of the car and its weight, but not significant enough to prompt that question.  We all know car dealers don't sell by the pound.      In the same way, I feel perplexed when someone asks me how much I charge per square foot to build a home.  It's not the right

January

2017

09

Some people just feel better if their attorney reviews the construction contract, and that's okay.  If you do this, be sure you hire someone who knows the real estate and construction business and will complement the process.      Monica loved to stop by and watch the construction going on just a few doors down from her home.  She was very observant and noticed the quality of workmanship and materials.  Monica not only knew the homeowner, she knew a number of my previous homeowners.      As

January

2017