Know your Lot in Life . . . or Home Building!

We may not all know our lot in life, but when we are about to build a custom home, we better make sure we know about our lot for that! Whether you are building in a neighborhood or have found land in the country, there are a few things that you and your builder need to discuss regarding the lot itself. If possible, it is better to have these discussions about the property before purchasing it in case your builder has concerns based on your vision. Let’s take a look at things you and your builder will need to consider regarding the lot. Zoning Utility Hookups Especially when purchasing land in the country, this needs to be investigated and well thought through. Lot Preparation Vision Proverbs 29:18 says “Where there is no vision, people perish.” What do you envision for your dream home? Are you able to achieve that

May 19, 2020

What to Look for in a Custom Home Builder

My husband and I dreamed of building our forever home for probably a decade. We had been to so many local Parade of Homes that some of the local builders knew us by name when we came through. After a couple of years, I think they just gave up on us and figured we would never pull the trigger to build. One day though, we finally were able to. When we were ready, we picked LaFollette Custom Homes as the best choice for us. I’d like to share some reasons why along with ideas of what you should consider and look for when you are ready to build your custom home. 4. References– Any reputable builder will have references. Most will have testimonials on their website. But beyond this, ask the opinion of friends who have used the builder. See if the builder has any recent clients that

April 28, 2020

What to Consider When Building Your Forever Home

How in the world am I going to make sure I get the details in my forever home just right?! That is the thought I had when my husband and I were planning our build with LaFollette Custom Homes. I wanted it to be perfect, but I also didn’t want to have to go back and re-do a bunch of details later in life if one of us ended up in a wheelchair or even just had bad knees or a bad back. Below are some ideas and thought processes we were walked through during our forever home build. You may have additional ideas, but we wanted to give you a guideline to start with. The goal is to consider not only current needs, but future needs as well. Size First, you need to figure out how large or small a house you would like. My dream was a 4-bedroom,

April 15, 2020

Outdoor Living

Spring has definitely arrived in the Bryan/College Station area! When I step outside, I hear the birds chirping and the smell of fragrant trees while I sip my morning coffee. Later in the evening, it turns to the sound of families playing ball along with the aroma of steaks and burgers on the grill. Outside, family time is one of my favorite memories as a kid. Whether we were just hanging out playing ball as a family or we had friends over for a bar-b-que, the back yard was the place to be. This day and age I feel as if we’ve lost a sense of that community among friends and family with society being as busy and media focused as we’ve become. However, with a remodel or a new home build, we have a unique opportunity to create an outdoor space where people can gather to play games, grill

March 16, 2020

Space-Maximizing Custom Design: Style Without Sacrifice

Experience the home-building process firsthand with our client, Lara Norris. Hear, in her words, about the homebuilding process with LaFollette Custom Homes. One of the design elements we have in our home, both in the living area and the outdoor space, is a vaulted ceiling. Higher ceilings make things feel bigger and more open. We have a truss on our back patio to add a decorative feature and we wanted a truss or two in the living area. Two were actually drawn in the plans, but as we looked at it once the walls were up, we realized that they would overwhelm the room. Our project manager, Caleb, got creative and gave us a brilliant idea as to how to get the wood truss in the design while not making it awkward, heavy, and bulky in the living room. The idea was to mount them to opposite walls with a

March 4, 2020

Multi-Generational Custom Home Design

Today, it is more common than ever before to find multiple generations living under the same roof. With so many extended families now sharing the same living spaces, custom-designed home builders have gained great insight into how to plan multi-generational custom homes that can keep everyone comfortable and happy. If you are looking into custom-designed homes for your multi-generational family, consider these potential space-sharing issues in advance. Provide Enough Privacy One of the biggest issues that arise in multi-generational households is a lack of privacy. With children, adults, and seniors living in the same home, the need for privacy so everyone feels comfortable as if they are living in their own home is high. To accommodate these needs, custom homes can be built with floor plans that include separations in living spaces where needed and constructed from brick and other materials that deaden the passage of sound from room to

February 20, 2020

Design Ideas For Your Custom-Built Home

If you are thinking of building a custom home, you have a lot of choices in how to design the interior so it serves your needs. Today’s custom-designed homes can be a great combination of functional and fabulous when you choose the right styles. Need some inspirational help coming up with the perfect idea for your home? Check out these growing design trends that new custom home builders are being asked for more often. 1. Cement as A Design Element Cement may be for walkways and patios; however, it can also be made into finely finished home elements. Cement countertops in the kitchen and bath have been popular in custom-built homes for some time. Now it’s becoming even more popular as a flooring with because of how beautifully it can be finished to create a fine, smooth surface with different natural-looking or even decorative patterns stained or painted on. Cement

February 20, 2020

The Lending Process & Custom Built Homes

Like most other homeowners, you need financing to achieve your dream of having a beautiful, custom-built home. Even though you need a mortgage for new custom homes the same as you would for any existing home, the lending process involves a few more steps. To make it easier, always work with qualified new custom-home builders that your lending institution is willing to trust with your home-building project so you get the financing you need. Mortgages & New Home Construction Loans – Not the Same Thing When you decide to custom-build a house, the first thing to know is that you must begin by getting a new home construction loan, not a mortgage. Mortgages are loans on an already existing building. New custom home financing is a loan to actually build the structure. These short-term loans cover the project while your builders are working on it through its completion. What Is

February 20, 2020

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