Blog by Evergreen Homes

The process of building a new home is very exciting. However, it can also be somewhat confusing and intimidating. Since most families only build once in their lifetime, building a new custom home is often a new experience for them.

When it comes to building a new custom home, you have many choices. Your choices go beyond things such as what style home, floor plan or finishes you want in your new home. One of the biggest choices you will make is who will actually build your dream home. With a large number of new home builders in southeast Michigan, it can be difficult to know which builder is right for you. It is important to understand the differences between them so that you can choose the best builder for your family and new home. Is there a reason to choose a local custom home builder, like Evergreen Homes, instead of a national builder? In our opinion, there are many reasons!

“A penny saved is a penny earned” may or may not be true when it comes to building a new custom home. This old adage has its place, and like the right golf club, you should know when and under what circumstances to use it.

When you choose to build your home from the ground up, the possibility of fulfilling your wish list is much greater than when you buy a resale home. This means items you feel are most important are more likely to be within your reach. For example, moving walls, bumping out windows or adding on space in key areas is simply not an option with existing homes.  With so many options, amenities and upgrades available today, however, it is easy to get carried away, and your budget right along with it!

As a new custom home buyer, you have the opportunity to increase the value of your new home even before you move in! Once you have selected an experienced home builder you can trust, it’s time to think through the specifics.

As you begin to build, you’ll be presented with many customization and upgrade options. It isn’t always easy to know which of these options will provide a good return on investment, so it’s important to walk in with a realistic idea of your budget and some solid research under your belt.