Custom Homes
What mistakes should I avoid when building a custom home?
The big ones: an unrealistic budget, skipping a lot evaluation, choosing on price alone, and making late changes.
Common mistakes include underestimating the budget (leave a contingency), buying a lot without evaluating utilities and grading, choosing a builder on price alone, and making major design changes after construction starts.
Working with a design-build team early helps you avoid most of these — you get realistic numbers, a vetted lot, and a plan that's locked in before the work begins.