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Some Home Buying tips

With spec homes one of the big advantages for them is that they are ready to go - there is no waiting for anything to be finished - every thing is new, the home may have been a display home so it will be in good condition - you will get a 6 year structural guarantee when you purchase one - one of the drawbacks is that you can't change it - obviously you can make alterations and additions once you own it but the basic design and structure is there for good.

Contracting with the builder

this is the most flexible way of getting the home you want
you can work with the builder to ensure that the home you want will be the home you get

Owner builder

when you go the owner builder route you must remember consider some factors - often the project will run over time
costs can blow out
they can be hard to sell - because the 6 year structural warranty guarantee is not available

There are pros and cons to all of the above methods but regardless of which one you choose try to remember some basic tips

make sure your land is going to be compatible with the type of house you want to build on it
deal only with licensed builders
the most important thing to remember is to remember to talk to your builder at all times - poor communication is the biggest cause of problems between the home owner and the builder