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Home Building Lots: Part VII

Robin — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:10:18 +0000

Design: It is usually not practical to settle on a house design without having a specific piece of land in mind, since a house is best designed to fit the lot. This is the problem with stock plans. The house should fit the contours of the land and be oriented correctly to the sun, wind and views. What you can do is to consult a home designer. With knowledge of the site, the restrictions, your own needs and desires, and your budget, a designer can tell you what size and quality house would be within your means on that particular lot.

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Home Building Lots: Part III

Robin — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:10:00 +0000

Utility Hookups: Dealing with utility companies is similar to dealing with government jurisdictions, except that they may be privately owned. They usually have very specific rules, specifications, inspections,and procedures that must be followed. To find out what utility companies serve your particular property, first ask the Building Department staff. They can either tell you outright, or give you some leads. Some districts (particularly water and sewer) are very small and local.

This post was originally written on Peter Asher Designs at Home Building Lots: Part III.

Home Building Lots: Part I

Robin — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:19:41 +0000

The first step in choosing a site is to become familiar with the area. A local real estate agent may be able to help. Before you meet with an agent, write down your preferences. Ask the agent or local residents about local weather conditions, such as fog, warm or cold pockets, or strong winds. Ask about other local conditions such as annoying noises, night lights, roads that ice up, wild fire history, pest infestations, seasonal flooding or recurrent slides. Check with the city, county or state department of transportation about road conditions. Visit prospective neighborhoods at night, as well as during the day, checking for bright lights, neighborhood activity, barking dogs, or other nighttime noises.

This post was originally written on Peter Asher Designs at Home Building Lots: Part I.

About Us and the Purpose of this Blog

Robin — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:41:48 +0000

The purpose of this blog is to educate and enlighten you about the daunting process of having a custom home designed and built.

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